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Hitting for the Cycle: May 29th

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

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…

Madison Bumgarner signs 5-year $35 million extension

Posted on April 16, 2012 by The Oracle

The San Francisco Giants have signed 22-year-old left handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner to a 5-year $35 million extension with options for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The Giants have recently re-signed Matt Cain to a long-term deal and have attempted…

Tagged with: Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
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Matt Cain pitches 1-hit shutout in home opener

Posted on April 13, 2012 by The Oracle

The San Francisco Giants took the field Friday afternoon for their 2012 season home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates and starting pitcher Matt Cain put on a show. Cain pitched a complete game 1-hit shutout, striking out 11 batters and…

Tagged with: James McDonald, Matt Cain, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Brandon Belt makes Giants opening day roster

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jimmy Beans

San Francisco Giants first base prospect, Brandon Belt, has made the team’s opening day roster. Belt is expected to start at first base Friday night when the club visits the Arizona Diamondbacks. If Belt does indeed start at first, that…

Tagged with: Arizona Diamondbacks, Aubrey Huff, Brandon Belt, Brent Pill, San Francisco Giants
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News

2012 MLB Win Totals Report

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

The 2011 baseball season ended just like every other season in the past, you know, with a team erasing a 10.5 game deficit in August to win the wild-card, rallying twice on their last out and having the hometown boy…

Matt Cain signs 5-year extension with the Giants

Posted on April 2, 2012 by The Oracle

Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a 5-year $112.5 million deal including a $21 million vesting option – or a $7.5 million buyout – for the 2018 season. The deal with pay Cain roughly $20 million a…

Tagged with: Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Brandon Belt logs three hits, hitting .407 this spring

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Oracle

Brandon Belt continued his hot hitting Thursday night against the Texas Rangers, going 3 for 4 with two doubles and three runs scored. Belt is doing just about everything possible to earn an opening day roster spot with the Giants…

Tagged with: Brandon Belt, Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News

Posey told not to block the plate

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Scott Aaron Miller

San Francisco Giants C Buster Posey has been instructed by management not to block the plate this season during close plays at home. Posey’s 2011 season ended in May after he fractured his ankle during a collision at home plate with…

Tagged with: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News

Giants and Lincecum avoid arbitration

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Scott Aaron Miller

San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants have reached agreement on a two-year, $40.5 million contract with right-hander Tim Lincecum.

Tagged with: San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News

St.Louis Cardinals agree to terms with Carlos Beltran on a 2-year deal

Posted on December 23, 2011 by The Oracle

The 34-year-old outfielder has agreed to terms with the St.Louis Cardinals on a 2-year $26 million contract. Carlos Beltran batted .300 with 22 home runs and 84 RBI last year through 142 games with the New York Mets and San…

Tagged with: Carlos Beltran, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals
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Giants OF Carlos Beltran has a three team decision

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Scott Aaron Miller

San Francisco Giants OF Carlos Beltran is undecided on which team to choose from his options. The Blue Jays, Cardinals and Indians are all interested. Beltran hit .300 with 84RBI’s last year between the Mets and Giants.

Tagged with: Carlos Beltran, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals
Posted in MLB Baseball Player News

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Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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, ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

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 ...More→

NFL Football News

Jags won’t meet Maurice Jones-Drew’s contract demands

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones ....More→

Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver ....More→

Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI

On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof ....More→

Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice

After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been ....More→

Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation

In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if ....More→

Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last ....More→

Redskins sign Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards ....More→

Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young

According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year ....More→

Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery

Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting ....More→

Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense

The third overall pick in this year's NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the ....More→

NBA Basketball News

Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in ...More→

OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing "his normal minutes" in Tuesday's Game 2 ...More→

Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1

Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three ...More→

Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as ...More→

Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort

Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two ...More→

Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.

Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a ...More→

Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin's injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results ...More→

James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, according to the ...More→

Blake Griffin expects to play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be ...More→

Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL

Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL ...More→

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