He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.

Orlando Pirates have a string of marquee targets. Polokwane and Bafana winger Oswin Appollis is near the top of the list.

One team is launching homers all over the place. Another is running wild on the bases. A pitcher is throwing an absolutely unhittable pitch. And then there are the Dodgers and Padres. Yes, it's been a ...