Category Archives: Baseball Business

Washington Nationals 2014 –

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jim Sutliff

Matt Williams takes the helm of the Washington Nationals’ after manager Davey Johnson retired last season.  Davey Johnson built the Nationals into a playoff contender in his short time with the club.  Matt Williams is expected to have a healthy Stephen Strasburg … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees Acquire Ellsbury & McCann

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees went on a spending spree and acquired Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann, and Carlos Beltran.  Ellsbury will play center in an outfield that includes Beltran in right and Brett Gardner in left.  The Ellsbury deal is expected … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Free Agents –

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox made qualifying offers to free agents Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Mike Napoli.  The qualifying offers are for one year at $14.1 million.  Jacoby Ellsbury hit .298 in the regular season and .344 in the postseason. Red Sox starting … Continue reading →

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New York Mets Lose In Extra Innings –

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets lost in extra innings to the Kansas City Royals.  Kansas City won 4-3 on a homerun in the 12th inning.  New York defeated Kansas City on Friday night and the two teams face each other again … Continue reading →

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New York Mets Win Opener –

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets won their season opener at home against the San Diego Padres.  New York scored seven runs in the first four innings and won by a score of 11-2.  Collin Cowgill hit a grand slam in the 7th inning off … Continue reading →

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Baseball Spring Training 2013 –

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jim Sutliff

Spring training for the 2013 season of Major League Baseball started over a week ago.  The Kansas City Royals are 7-0 and in first place of the Cactus League.  The Baltimore Orioles are 6-1 and at the top of the Grapefruit … Continue reading →

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Mark McGwire Joins Dodgers –

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Mark McGwire is the new hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  McGwire was the hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals the past three seasons.  The Cardinals offense improved under McGwire and the team led the National League in batting average and … Continue reading →

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World Series Game 3 –

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco Giants shutout the Detroit Tigers for the second straight game.  The 2-0 victory in game three gave the Giants a three game lead in the World Series.  Ryan Vogelsong pitched 5 2/3 innings and got the win.  Tim … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Giants Win Game Two –

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco Giants won game two of the World Series by a score of 2-0.  The Giants have taken a two game lead over the Detroit Tigers in the best of seven World Series.  San Francisco pitching held the Tigers … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees Win Game Five –

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees won game five of the American League Division Series by a score of 3-1.  Sabathia pitched a complete game for New York and had nine strikeouts and allowed only four hits.  The New York Yankees will face the Detroit … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Giants Win Game Four –

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco Giants won game four of the National League Division Series over the Cincinnati Reds.  Five San Francisco pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts and allowed only 4 walks and 3 runs.  Tim Lincecum had 6 strikeouts in 4 … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals Drop Game Two –

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Nationals lost game two to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 12-4.  The Nationals had a 3-2 victory in game one of the series in St. Louis on Sunday.  The National League Division Series is tied at one game … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey Wins 20th –

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

R.A. Dickey won his 20th game of the season with a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Dickey was on the mound for the New York Mets last home game of the year.  Dickey had 13 strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings and allowed … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Twins Hosting All-Star Game –

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Minnesota Twins are expected to host the 2014 All-Star game.  The official announcement is expected to take place on Wednesday at Target Field.  Minnesota has hosted the All-Star game in 1965 and 1985.  The 2013 All-Star game will be hosted … Continue reading →

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Strasburg Leads Washington Over Atlanta –

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Stephen Strasburg pitched 6 innings and gave up only 1 earned run in a 4-1 victory over Atlanta.  Strasburg had 10 strikeouts on the day and allowed only 4 hits 1 walk.  The victory gave Strasburg his 15th win of the … Continue reading →

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