MLB 2011 Opening Day
Opening Day wasn’t short on excitement, and I’m not talking about the pre-game festivities.
Many returns to Fenway & Strasburg makes 3rd start
The headline series in Interleague Play for the weekend is the LA Dodgers visiting Boston. Former slugger Manny Ramirez returned to Fenway Park on Friday night for the first time since being traded to the Dodgers. No one was sure of how the Red Sox fans would react to one of their greatest sluggers returning Read the Rest…
Late scoring throughout MLB
It was a wild night across baseball as teams were scoring late to secure victories.
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…
Rain dampens games across the country
Rain played a major part in games played Friday night. In New York, the Yankees and Texas Rangers completed just six innings when the game was finally called. The Yankees won 5-1 as CC Sabathia dominated in the complete game win. CJ Wilson of the Rangers was hurt by poor defense and infield hits (four Read the Rest…
Jackie Robinson Day
Throughout baseball, Jackie Robinson was celebrated on Thursday. Fans, players, coaches, and umpires, young and old, regardless of race joined in the annual celebration. Robinson was a pioneer for African-American players and for all athletes who have fought for a dream. All players and coaches wore his retired number 42 and the umpires wore number Read the Rest…
Phillies continue to score runs and more
The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies played to a football score, 14-7 with the Phillies taking another one from the Nats (the Phillies are 4-1 so far in 2010 against them). The Phillies, despite losing their leadoff hitter Jimmy Rollins to the DL, still have too much firepower and a better bullpen. Chase Utley homered Read the Rest…
Sabathia’s near no-no and more
On Saturday afternoon, NY Yankees ace CC Sabathia made quick work of the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. He got within four outs of a no-hitter. In the seventh with two outs catcher Kelly Shoppach (and a former teammate of Sabathia’s with Cleveland) ripped a single to left field on the very first pitch 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…
NL West Breakout Players (Part 1)
The National League West had been thought of as the weakest division in the game. However in 2009, the West garnered the division champion (LA Dodgers) and the wild card winner (Colorado Rockies). All of the teams in the division rely on young talent to win. The Dodgers have a young core of outfielders Matt Read the Rest…
Veteran pitchers with minor league contracts that can make an impact
There are quite a few pitchers who have signed minor league contracts with invitations to spring training that could make an impact on their teams’ 2010 season. Pitcher Shawn Estes has not been seen from in the big leagues since 2008 when he was pitching for the San Diego Padres. However with his new training Read the Rest…
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