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Prince Fielder Wins His 2nd Home Run Derby
Prince Fielder was the last man to qualify for the second round of the 2012 All-Star Game Home Run Derby, but got stronger each round and went on to win his second home run Derby. Fielder also won in 2009 and joins Ken Griffey Jr.... More of this article »
Pirates Having Success Without Following Original Blueprint From 2008
When a new General Manager is hired, he has a fairly good sense of what direction to guide his major league roster. Whether that be making minor adjustments or a complete overhaul of a roster. The strategy adapted at the time is... More of this article »
Matt Cain Will Start For National League Over R.A. Dickey
The San Francisco Giants Matt Cain will start the All-Star game for the National League in Kansas City. Cain will get the nod over the New York Mets R.A. Dickey. Tony LaRussa will manage the National League squad and this decision... More of this article »
Justin Verlander Will Start for AL in All-Star Game
Justin Verlander will start for the American League in Tuesday’s All-Star game in Kansas City. Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, who will manage the American League, had a number of deserving candidates start the game. The... More of this article »
Yu Darvish and David Freese Win The Final Vote For All-Star Game
With all the shameless promotion that is the major league baseball All-Star game, MLB announced today the winners of the Final Vote for the 83rd All-Star game to be played July 10 in Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium. After the vote... More of this article »
Chipper Jones Named to Replace Matt Kemp In All-Star Game
In his final season the Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones is an All-Star one more time . Jones was in the All-Star team today by National League manager Tony LaRussa to replace Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp. Jones was... More of this article »
Selig – More Instant Replay Not What People Want
Bud Selig has heard from the proponents of implementing more instant replay in Major League Baseball. it has to be assumed that Selig has heard from opponents of implementing more instant replay. His decision is in. “People in our... More of this article »
Home Run Derby Teams Set For Annual All-Star Game Showcase
The 2012 Home Run Derby teams are set. Barring any injury the National League will have, Captain Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, Carlos Beltran of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Carlos Gonzalez... More of this article »
2012 All Star Rosters for 83rd All-Star Game
All the votes have been counted and the 2012 All-Star rosters for the 83rd All-Star game in Kansas City’s Kauffman Stadium on July 10 have been set. As was expected, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton received a record 11,073,744... More of this article »
Rockies Lose Troy Tulowitzki For 8 Weeks
The Colorado Rockies will be without the services of Troy Tulowitzki for at least eight more weeks. Tulowitzki is scheduled for surgery Thursday on an area around his left groin. Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd confirmed... More of this article »
Phillies Rookie Freddy Galvis Suspended for Postive PEDs Test
Freddy Galvis the Philadelphia Phillies rookie second baseman has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a metabolite of Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance, a violation of MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment... More of this article »
Roger Clemens Perjury Case Verdict Is In – Not Guilty
A verdict was reached today in the Roger Clemens perjury case that has been ongoing for almost 2 years. The jury has returned a ‘not guilty’ verdict on all six counts in the Clemens perjury trial. Clemens was indicted in... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – A-Rod Ties Gehrig In Yankees Win
ATLANTA – Alex Rodriguez tied Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig with his 23rd career grand slam and the New York Yankees rallied from a 4-0 deficit to score 6 runs in the eighth and beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4. Nick Swisher also had... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Trumbo, Angels Sweep Rockies
DENVER – The Los Angeles Angels have figured out a few things offensively. Mark Trumbo hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in six runs and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 . Torri Hunter added a two-run homer... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Zobrist Powers Rays Over Marlins
MIAMI – Ben Zobrist drove in four runs with two home runs, scored four runs, reached base five times, Jose Molina and Elliot Johnson had three RBIs each and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Miami Marlins 13-4 , Marlins starter... More of this article »
Interleague Recaps – Santana Roughed Up By Yankees
NEW YORK – In his first start since his no-hitter Johan Santana was roughed up by the New York Yankees 9-1. Santana gave up six runs in five innings of work, on seven hits he struck out five. Robinson Cano homered twice.... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Jason Heyward Powers Braves to Sweep over Marlins
MIAMI – Jason Heyward hit two solo homers to center and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep over the Miami Marlins 8-2 . Giancarlo Stanton hit his 14th homer and Jose Reyes hit his first for the Marlins. Miami... More of this article »
AL Recaps – David Price Beats Yankees Becomes First 8 Game Winner
NEW YORK – David Price struck out eight New York Yankees over five innings and became the American League leader in wins with 8 and beat the Yankees 7-3 . The Rays scored 7 runs on 10 hits, to hand Yankees starter CC Sabathia... More of this article »
American League East – Who Comes Out on Top
The American League East is arguably baseballs toughest division. At the moment all five teams, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays and Rays, are separated by just four games. All five teams are currently at or above 500, and... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Zack Greinke Strikes Out 12 Cubs
MILWAUKEE – Zack Greinke struck out 12 Chicago Cubs in seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers mauled the Cubs 8-0. Greinke allowed only two hits and walked two batters in his seven innings of work. Leadoff Brewers batter Norichika... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Blue Jays Morrow Quiets White Sox Bats
CHICAGO – Brandon Morrow pitched a two-hit shutout and struck out 5 and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 . Morrow allowed A.J. Pierzynski just two singles on the night. José Bautista hit his 15th home... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Bryce Harper and Nationals Walk Off In Victory
WASHINGTON – Bryce Harper singled to left, Jesus Flores scored and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the New York Mets in the bottom of the 12th inning for a walkoff victory. the Nationals used eight pitchers in the contest... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Pettitte and Yanks Smack Rays
NEW YORK – Andy Pettitte was dominant against the Tampa Bay Rays and Russell Martin hit a grand slam in the fourth inning against Rays starter James Shields. The Yankees cruised to a 7-0 victory Tuesday night. Pettitte... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Twins Hold Off Royals Behind Morneau, Willingham
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Willingham drove in three runs and Justin Morneau to runs as the Minnesota Twins held off the Kansas City Royals and earned a 10-6 victory. Willingham homered for the 11th time this season and Morneau... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Ryan Vogelsong and Giant Finish Sweep of Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO – Having the Chicago Cubs come to town is a cure for many ills. Ryan Vogelsong won his fourth straight decision and Buster Posey scored the go-ahead run on a double play ground ball in the seventh inning and... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Giants Barry Zito Gets 150th Career Win
SAN FRANCISCO – Barry Zito pitched into the ninth inning and won his 150th career game against the Chicago Cubs 2-0 . Zito was relieved by Sergio Romo with one out in the ninth-inning. Romo got the last two outs. As Zito walked... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Jeter, A-Rod Back Phil Hughes Against Tigers
DETROIT – Going up against Justin Verlander is never easy. The New York Yankees started early and Phil Hughes held the Detroit Tigers in check and the Yankees beat the Tigers 5-1. For land or gave up five runs, three of which... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Felix Doubront Keeps Red Sox Rolling Against Blue Jays
TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox have been playing without former MVP Dustin Pedroia. At least for the time being, it doesn’t look like they are missing him much. Felix Doubront (6-2) allowed three runs, two earned, and seven... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 06/02/12
Today’s Baseball Transactions Oakland Athletics activated RHP Brandon McCarthy from the 15-Day disabled list. Oakland Athletics optioned 1B Daric Barton to Sacramento River Cats. Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Anyenil Mendoza. Philadelphia... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Strasburg and Nats Shut Down Braves
WASHINGTON – Stephen Strasburg and Brandon Beachy found themselves locked in a pitcher’s duel today and Strasburg and two other Nationals relievers shut out the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg allowed four hits and struck out... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 06/01/12
Atlanta Braves called up SS Andrelton Simmons from Mississippi Braves. Toronto Blue Jays called up Robert Coello from Las Vegas 51s. St. Louis Cardinals placed LF Skip Schumaker on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to May 31, 2012.... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Price, Matsui and Rays Take Game One with Orioles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fl. – the Tampa Bay rays jumped on Baltimore Orioles starter Wei-Yin Chen for five runs in the first inning and Rays starter David Pricemade those runs stand up pitching into the eighth inning, striking out five... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Santana No Hits Cardinals For First Ever Mets No-Hitter
NEW YORK – Johan Santana tossed the first no-hitter in New York Mets history and beat the St Louis Cardimals 8-0. He threw 134 pitches, 77 for strikes , walked 5 and struck out 7. The Mets pounded eight hits for eight runs... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 05/31/2012
Pittsburgh Pirates released LF Nate McLouth. St. Louis Cardinals recalled Maikel Cleto from Memphis Redbirds. St. Louis Cardinals optioned Brandon Dickson to Memphis Redbirds. St. Louis Cardinals optioned Chuckie Fick to Memphis Redbirds. Toronto... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Carlos Gonzalez and Rockies Ambush Astros Again
DENVER – Carlos Gonzalez became the first Colorado Rockies player ever to homer in 4 straight plate appearances. He had homered in his last three at-bats last night against the Houston Astros and did so in his first at-bat... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Tigers Get Win Over the Red Sox – Avoid Sweep
BOSTON – Delmon Young had a home run, three hits,two RBI and scored a run to help the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox 7-3. Boston starter Josh Beckett pitched seven innings but gave... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Cubs Walk Off In Victory and Sweep Padres
CHICAGO – Darwin Barney launched a two-run homer to left-center in the bottom of the ninth-inning they gave the Chicago Cubs and 8 – 6 win over the San Diego Padres and completed a three-game sweep. Barney was 2-3... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Mariners Score 21 Runs In Rout Of Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas – Derek Holland may have trouble sleeping tonight. Holland gave up eight runs on 51 pitches. His start lasted 1 2/3 innings. He was relieved by Yoshinori Tateyama who did not fare much better giving up eight... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Red Hot Marlins Beat The Nationals Again
MIAMI – Miami Marlins right-hander Anibal Sanchez allowed one are run through seven innings of work and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1. Sanchez allowed only three hits and one walk while striking out five.... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Brett Lawrie and Blue Jays Win over Slumping Orioles
TORONTO – Brett Lawrie knocked in three runs with three hits to back up the pitching of Ricky Romero and the Blue Jays handed the Baltimore Orioles and 8- 6 loss. Romero improved to 6-1. he allowed four runs and six hits in six... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Sale Fans 15 Rays and White Sox Win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla Chris Sale struck out 15 batters and the Chicago White Sox edged the Tampa Bay Rays 2 – 1 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. sale pitched into the eighth giving up one run, three hits as he walked two and... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Cubs Stop Losing Skid at 12 and Beat The Padres
CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs used four home runs to power their way past the San Diego Padres and snap a season-long 12 game losing streak, 11-7. Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano led the Cubs with a go-ahead two-run home run in... More of this article »
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout Comparison – So Far
Bryce Harper and Mike Trout made their major league debuts on the same day in April. Since then Harper has been a news magnet , Trout not so much. So after a couple of weeks in the show, how are the two phenoms doing on the field? Here... More of this article »
Baseball Suspends Umpire Bob Davidson And Phillies Charlie Manuel
MLB has suspended umpire Bob Davidson for ” repeated violations of the Office of The Commisioners standards for situation handling “. This is somewhat of a precedent for major league baseball as it normally... More of this article »
Brett Lawrie Meltdown Brings Umpire Accountability To The Forefront – Again
MLB umpire Bill Miller missed a couple of calls the other night in the ninth-inning of a game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays. Toronto’s Brett Lawrie was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, and violently... More of this article »
Baseball Transcations for 5/16/12
Philadelphia Phillies traded Rich Thompson to Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay Rays placed RF Brandon Guyer on the 15-Day disabled list retroactive to May 13, 2012. Left shoulder strain. Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Jeff Niemann from the... More of this article »
Baseball Transactions 5/15/12
Mike MacDougal assigned to Iowa Cubs from Chicago Cubs. St. Louis Cardinals placed CF Jon Jay on the 15-Day disabled list. Sprained right shoulder. St. Louis Cardinals recalled Shane Robinson from Memphis Redbirds. Oakland Athletics... More of this article »
MLB fires arbitrator from Ryan Braun case
Apparently not everyone was satisfied with the decision handed down by MLB arbitrator Shyam Das in the Ryan Braun case. Major League Baseball management has fired Shyam Das. Das overturned the Braun suspension in February.... More of this article »