A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like eternity when you’re stringing together more losing streaks than Lindsay Lohan rehab stints. Manager’s…
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Hitting for the Cycle: June 27
Trouble in Tigertown
Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick and thin – yes, that includes cheering on Mike Maroth while on his way to 20 losses. So…
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Tagged with: Austin Jackson, Brennan Boesch, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Hitting for the Cycle: June 20
The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: “Spencer – 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who do you like? I like San Diego. Me – 9:37pm: The under in Seattle and the under in Dodgers-Angels. Spencer – 9:38pm:…
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Tagged with: Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, R.A Dickey, Tim Lincecum
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Mark Trumbo looks to continue his great season against the Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels Util. Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers and two walks in Sunday’s win over the Rockies. Trumbo has two multi-homer games in his past five contests. Since May 27, the Halos’ masher has clubbed…
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Bryce Harper probable for tonight’s game
Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was not in Sunday’s lineup against the Red Sox because of lower back tightness, “mostly muscular”, according to manager Davey Johnson. The injury is not considered serious and there isn’t any talk about Harper getting an…
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Tigers’ Austin Jackson back in great form
Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs in Sunday’s win over the Reds. After going without a hit in his return from the DL on Saturday, Jackson got back in the groove by…
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Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th
When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned him logging 200+ innings and leading the Mets to multiple playoff appearances. He had won the Cy Young…
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Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Chris Sale, Johan Santana, Jorge Soler, New York Mets, Stephen Strasburg
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Adam Jones “okay” after MRI tests come back
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones reported via his Twitter account on Monday morning that he was “all good” and was on his way to Boston, where the Orioles open a series against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Jones has been…
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Allen Craig has a big day to help break the Cards losing streak
St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig went 2-for-3 with his sixth homer of the season, three RBIs, two runs scored and a walk on Monday vs. the Mets. In three games since coming off the DL, Craig is batting .273 (3-for-11)…
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Edwin Encarnacion is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand
Toronto Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion is day-to-day with a bruised right hand, the Blue Jays announced. Encarnacion left Sunday’s game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch. Luckily, X-rays came back negative. E5 is having a career…
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Adam Jones extends hit streak to 20 games
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones smacked a pair of homers, knocked in three runs, scored three times and walked twice in a 3-for-3 night against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Jones’ second-inning blast off J.C. Romero extended his hitting streak to…
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Lonnie Chisenhall starts at 3B for Tribe
Lonnie Chisenhall went 0-4 (leaving four on base) in his second game of the season after being called up when Jack Hannahan hit the DL. Chisenhall was tearing up the minors to the tune of .319/.352/.531 before getting the call to…
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Texas Rangers have signed RHP Roy Oswalt
Texas Rangers signed RHP Roy Oswalt to a one-year, $5 million contract. That $5 million is guaranteed not pro-rated, so it doesn’t matter how long he’s on the Rangers’ active roster. The contract also comes with about $1 million in performance-based…
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White Sox SP Humber picks up first win since perfect game
Chicago White Sox SP Phil Humber lasted seven innings of two-run ball, giving up five hits and one walk and fanning five in Tuesday’s defeat of the Rays. Humber recorded his first win since his perfect game on April 21. Since…
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Hideki Matsui smacks home run in debut
Tampa Bay Rays DH Hideki Matsui smacked a two-run homer as part of a 1-for-4 night in his Rays debut on Tuesday. The Japanese slugger launched a home run over the right-field fence in his second big league at-bat of the…
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Adam Jones extends hitting streak to 20 games
Adam Jones continues to come into his own this season. Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, Jones hit his 15th and 16th home runs of the season and extended his hitting streak to 20-games. Jones had 3 RBI and…
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Jered Weaver placed on 15-day DL
Along with Philadelphia Phillies ace, Roy Halladay, Jered Weaver has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back injury which forced him from his start Monday night after just 12 pitches. The Los Angeles Angels currently have…
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Tagged with: Garrett Richards, Jered Weaver, Los Angeles Angels, Roy Halladay
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News
The Doc needs a Doctor
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has been placed on the DL Tuesday afternoon with what is being called a grade 1/2 strain on his lat. He will not have any form of rehabilitation or activity for at least 3 weeks,…
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Rays will have Hideki Matsui back Tuesday night
Tampa Bay Rays OF/DH Hideki Matsui will join the Rays before Tuesday night’s game against the White Sox. The veteran slugger’s arrival from Triple-A Durham coincides with Monday’s 2-1 loss to the White Sox, a game in which the Rays managed…
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Justin Verlander goes for #53
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander has quietly “racked” up one of the Majors’ most amazing ongoing streaks: In 52 consecutive starts, dating back to Aug. 22, 2010 (and not counting the postseason), Verlander has worked a minimum of six innings. He’ll…
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Dodgers expect Matt Kemp back against Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp is expected back Tuesday as they face the Milwaukee Brewers. Kemp will be in the lineup for the first time since May 13 after a hamstring strain. On the bright side the Dodgers have…
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Hitting for the Cycle: May 29th
There’s no event out there that can’t be made better by a little dose of Snoop Dogg. You’re having a BBQ? Snoop’s bringing the buns. Need an extra for a round of golf? I bet Snoop always has a set…
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Chris Sale earns 6th win, strikes out 15
Chris Sale was dominant Monday night on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old only allowed three hits while walking two through 7.1 innings. The former first round pick of the Chicago White Sox struck out 15 batters,…
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Tagged with: Addison Reed, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Matt Moore, Tampa Bay Rays
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News
Scherzer fans 15 in dominant win
15 strikeouts, that’s the highest output by a Detroit Tigers pitcher in 40 years, and Max Scherzer did just that. Going 7 strong innings against the Pirates that saw only 4 hits and 1 walk as well as Andrew…
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Chris Young activated off DL
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Friday that Chris Young will be taken off the disabled list and will play Friday night taking the roster spot from A.J. Pollock. Prior to being put on the DL with a right shoulder contusion, Young…
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Justin Verlander two outs short of 3rd career No-Hitter
Detroit Tigers ace starting pitcher, Justin Verlander, fell two outs short of pitching his third career no-hitter Friday night at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander struck out a season high 12 batters, allowing only one single by Josh Harrison…
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Tagged with: Andrew McCutchen, Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Duffy to undergo Tommy John Surgery
Promising young left-handed pitcher of the Kansas City Royals, Danny Duffy, will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow. Duffy will under go Tommy John surgery in Los Angeles within the…
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Tagged with: Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Brandon Beachy throws complete game shutout
Brandon Beachy was on fire Thursday night against the Miami Marlins. The 25-year-old from Kokomo, Indiana tossed 9 innings of 5-hit ball against the Marlins, walking none while striking out 6. The Braves won 7-0 and the game resulted in…
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Lawrie drops appeal, suspended four games
All it took was a helmet thrown in frustration and a seemingly bad bounce and Brett Lawrie has been handed a 4 game suspension. Lawrie threw his helmet after a pair of debatable strike calls from home plate umpire Bill…
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Tagged with: Brett Lawrie, Toronto Blue Jays
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News
Joey Votto homers three times during win
Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto went 4-for-5 with three homers, including a walk-off grand slam, a double, six RBIs and four runs in Sunday’s win over the Nationals. Votto, who hasn’t homered since April 29, matched and surpassed his season…
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