Category Archives: Baseball Awards

Thome Hits Number 600 –

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Thome hit his 600th career home run and became only the eighth major league player to reach that mark.  Thome is an old fashioned home run hitter that has a career on base percentage of .403.  Thome is fifth in home runs … Continue reading →

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Blyleven & Alomar Enter Hall Of Fame –

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar were inducted into the Hall of Fame.  Bert Blyleven played for two World Series teams, had 287 career wins, 3,701 strikeouts, as well as 60 shutouts.  Roberto Alomar had 10 Gold Gloves and was an All-Star 12 times … Continue reading →

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All-Star Game Recap –

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The 2011 All-Star Game and home field advantage in the World Series was won by the National League.  Major League Baseball has a recap of the All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby, and other All-Star Game events.  In addition, MLB.com offers … Continue reading →

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NL Wins All-Star Game –

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The National League won the All-Star game by a score of 5-1 over the American League.  The win gives the National League home field advantage in the World Series.  Prince Fielder hit a three run home run and was the All-Star … Continue reading →

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Cano Wins Home Run Derby –

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano won the All-Star game Home Run Derby.  Cano beat the Red Sox Adrian Gonzalez 12-11 in the final round.  The only other second baseman to win the Home Run Derby was Ryan Sandberg in … Continue reading →

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Jeter Hits 3,000 –

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Derek Jeter hit a solo homerun for his 3,000th career hit.  Jeter is only the 28th player to ever hit the 3,ooo mark and he is the only player to reach the mark as a New York Yankee.  Wade Boggs is the only … Continue reading →

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Thome Hits Two Homers –

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Thome hit two homers for the Minnesota Twins in their 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners.  Thome hit homeruns number 592 and 593 as he closes in on the 600 mark.  Thome recently came off the DL and is … Continue reading →

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Verlander Throws Second No-Hitter –

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter on Saturday night in Toronto.  Verlander only allowed one base runner all game with an eighth inning walk.  Jack Morris threw a no-hitter in 1984 and was the last Detroit Tiger to pitch … Continue reading →

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Buster Posey Leads Giants –

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Buster Posey had 2 hits and knocked in 2 runs to help the Giants win their spring training opener.  Buster Posey is coming off a strong season that earned him the National League Rookie of the Year award.  Tim Lincecum also played … Continue reading →

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Billy Butler Stays With Royals –

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Billy Butler and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a four year contract extension for $30 million.  The hard hitting first baseman just won the Royals player of the year award for the second straight season.  Butler had strong seasons in … Continue reading →

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Blyleven Makes Hall Of Fame –

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Blyleven received almost 80% of the vote and Alomar secured nearly 90% of the ballots.  The required percentage for election to the Hall of Fame is 75%.  … Continue reading →

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Votto Lands NL MVP –

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Joey Votto received 31 of 32 first place votes and won the National League Most Valuable Player award.  Votto led the Cincinnati Reds to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.  Votto finished the season second in the … Continue reading →

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Josh Hamilton Wins AL MVP –

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Josh Hamilton won the American League Most Valuable Player award with 358 points in the balloting.  Hamilton finished the season with 32 homeruns, 100 RBI’s and a league leading .359 batting average.  Hamilton helped the Texas Rangers win their first … Continue reading →

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Halladay Wins Cy Young –

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Roy Halladay won his second Cy Young and became the fifth pitcher to win the award in both leagues.  Halladay went 21-10 on the season with a 2.44 ERA and 219 strikeouts.  All 32 first place votes were cast for Halladay with Adam Wainwright of … Continue reading →

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Halladay Makes History –

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Roy Halladay pitched a no-hitter against the Reds in the first game of their playoff series.  The Halladay no-hitter is only the second ever pitched in playoff history.  The first was thrown by Don Larsen of the New York Yankees … Continue reading →

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