NL West switches hands again
The National League West is still up for grabs with the leader changing everyday.
Important four-game sets begin
There was still the wind issue, albeit a little calmer today than yesterday, but Friday’s semifinals had all the ingredients fans have come to appreciate about these magnificent female athletes.
Big Day for the Nationals, Followed by Bad News
Thursday was a big day for the Washington Nationals. They introduced the 2010 number one pick in the draft, Bryce Harper, to their fans. The press conference was broadcast on the video scoreboard at the ballpark.
Four Games of Interleague Play
There were just four games on the schedule for Monday night, with three of the Interleague Games occurring on the West Coast.
Pujols homers three times and Phillies are shut out again
Felipe Paulino of the Houston Astros has yet to win a game this season.
Rockies get their first no-no & the Cards and Mets play 20
In Atlanta, the Braves were treated to history as Colorado Rockies hurler Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a no-hitter, the first in Rockies history. Despite walking six, Jimenez struck out seven and was electric the entire outing. His last pitch of the game was to Brian McCann at 97 mph. Jimenez threw 128 pitches in the 4-0 Read the Rest…
Monday’s full of home openers
Monday was another day full of home openers. In Minnesota, Kirby Puckett Jr. was the first fan admitted inside Target Field for the official opening of the ballpark Monday afternoon. He and his mother unveiled the Kirby Puckett statue on Target Plaza just outside one of the gates prior to entering the ballpark. He also Read the Rest…
Opening Day brings warm weather and great games
Opening Day for Major League Baseball had beautiful weather across the entire country. This was something completely different than in years past when players, umpires, and fans were constantly watching the Weather Channel to see if rain or snow will impact the game and how cold it will be at game time. Outside of the Read the Rest…
Finally a Holliday in St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals fans finally got their Christmas/New Year’s wish: leftfielder Matt Holliday. With the Cardinals in the second half of 2009, Holliday provided protection for slugger Albert Pujols by hitting .353 with a .419 on-base percentage in 63 games. He hit 13 homeruns and drove in 55. He was only 2-for-12 (a homerun was Read the Rest…
St. Louis Cardinals Wish List
The St. Louis Cardinals will always be in contention with perennial MVP Albert Pujols in its lineup. However to win it all, they need hitters around Pujols, a solid pitching staff, and a reliable bullpen. In 2009, the Cardinals boasted the best 1-2 punch at the top of the rotation. Chris Carpenter (17-4 with a Read the Rest…
CY Young & MVP awards
The CY Young awards were a hot debate. Despite dominating virtually every opponent all season long in the American League, many thought that the Kansas City Royals ace’s win total was not enough.
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