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Baseball Expands Playoffs –

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Major League Baseball added a wild card game for the playoffs.  There are now 10 teams that will reach the postseason.  The two wild card teams from the National and American leagues will play a single elimination game.  The National and American league … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Sign Molina –

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Molina to a five year contract worth $75 million.  There is a $15 million option for the 2018 season.  The deal makes Molina the second highest paid catcher in baseball.  Molina has won four … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals Sign Zimmerman –

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Ryan Zimmerman has agreed to a six year contract extension with the Washington Nationals that is expected to be worth $100 million.  Zimmerman has a career .288 batting average with 128 homeruns and 498 RBIs.  In his career, Zimmerman has already won … Continue reading →

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Strasburg In Nationals Rotation –

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Stephen Strasburg is expected to make the regular rotation for the Washington Nationals this season.  Strasburg is returning from elbow surgery that caused him to miss most of last season.  Strasburg will have an innings limit but is not expected to skip … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter –

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gary Carter died on Thursday at age 57.  Gary Carter played 19 seasons and was an 11 time All-Star and 3 time Gold Glove winner.  In addition, Gary Carter was the All-Star MVP twice in his career.  Carter was a leader of … Continue reading →

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Baseball Spring Training Map –

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Spring training is less than a month away for Major League Baseball teams.  NBC Sports has an interactive spring training site map for Major League Baseball teams.  The spring training map has the site locations for all teams in Florida and … Continue reading →

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Joe Torre Group Looks To Buy Dodgers –

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Joe Torre has left his position with Major League Baseball to join a group attempting to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Torre was the Executive Vice President of Major League Baseball Operations.  Prior to joining Major League Baseball, Torre was the manager … Continue reading →

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Twins Land Josh Willingham –

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Minnesota Twins landed free agent outfielder Josh Willingham.  Willingham signed with the Twins in a deal worth $21 million.  Last season, Willingham hit 29 homeruns and drove in 98 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics.  Willingham has also played for the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Sign Tony Gwynn Jr. –

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Tony Gwynn Jr. signed a two year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Gwynn will receive $850,000 in 2012 and $1.15 million for the 2013 season.  Last season, Gwynn hit .256 for the Dodgers and had 12 doubles and 22 stolen bases. … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Win World Series –

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th World Series with a a game seven win over the Texas Rangers.  The Cardinals won 6-2 and Carpenter won his second game of the series.  The Cardinals forced game seven after winning game six by a … Continue reading →

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Rangers Even Series –

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Texas Rangers won game two of the World Series by a score of 2-1.  A ninth inning rally prevented the Rangers from falling two games behind the Cardinals in the Series.  Fifty two teams have lost the first two … Continue reading →

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Rangers & Cardinals Win –

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Texas Rangers took a two game lead over the Detroit Tigers with a 7-3 win.  Nelson Cruz hit a game winning Grand Slam in the 11th inning for the Rangers.  In the National League playoffs, the St. Louis Cardinals tied the series with … Continue reading →

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Yankees & Rangers Win Game One –

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Division Series games were won by the Yankees, Rangers, Phillies, and Brewers.  The New York Yankees took game one from the Detroit Tigers 9-3.  Also, the Rangers defeated Tampa Bay, the Phillies beat the Cardinals, and the Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks. … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene Cancels Sporting Events –

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Hurricane Irene is forcing cancellations and schedule changes for many sporting events.  The US Open cancelled a pre-tournament event and a PGA Tour playoff event was also cut short.  The New York Mets and Yankees rescheduled their weekend games with the Braves … Continue reading →

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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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