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Baseball National League

MLB To Run Dodger Operations –

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Major League Baseball is expected to run the day to day operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Dodgers ownership has had a difficult time running operations due to the divorce of their owner.  Baseball commissioner Bud Selig released a statement that running the Dodgers operations … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman Out For Nationals –

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Nationals will lose the services of their top player Ryan Zimmerman.  Zimmerman has a strained abdominal muscle and coud be placed on the DL.  Zimmerman will miss at least a couple of games to give the injury time … Continue reading →

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Opening Day 2011 –

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Opening Day 2011 continues on Friday with the remaining nine openers.  The Astros play the Phillies in the first game of the day and the Giants play at the Dodgers in the last game of the night.  MLB.com has all the … Continue reading →

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Mets Jason Bay Out For Opener –

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets will start the season with Jason Bay on the 15 day disabled list.  The move is expected to be reported later in the day by the Mets.  Jason Bay missed over 60 games last season due … Continue reading →

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Mets Release Perez & Castillo –

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets have been making roster moves this spring.  Perez was released three days after the Mets released Castillio.  The Mets will have to pay Perez the remaining $12 million of his contract.  Also, Jason Isringhausen has been … 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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Adam Wainwright Injured –

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Adam Wainwright injury is likely to hurt the chances for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012.  Wainwright has been in the running for the Cy Young award the last two seasons.  The Cardinals expect Wainwright to have surgery and miss the … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals Acquire Werth –

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jayson Werth has a seven year contract with the Washington Nationals worth $126 million.  The acquisition of Werth is an indication of the future of the Washington Nationals.  The Nationals now have a team foundation with Werth, Zimmerman, Bryce Harper, … Continue reading →

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Mets To Host All-Star Game –

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets are expected to host the 2013 All-Star game at Citi Field.  The Mets have not hosted an All-Star game since 1964.  Fred and Jeff Wilpon also announced that they are seeking a limited partner to buy … Continue reading →

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Cliff Lee Returns To Philly –

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Cliff Lee will return to the Philadelphia Phillies after signing a five year $120 million dollar contract.  The contract has an option for a sixth year that will add another $15 million.  The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers both made offers that were … Continue reading →

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Mets GM Search –

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets are closer to finding a replacement for GM Omar Minaya.  The Mets have announced that Josh Byrnes and Sandy Alderson have been asked to return for a second round of interviews.  Byrnes is the former General … Continue reading →

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Giants Fall To Second Place –

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco Giants were shutout again and it sent the team in to second place in the NL West.  The Padres beat the Dodgers and moved one half a game ahead of the slumping Giants.  Four of the last … Continue reading →

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Torre Leaves Dodgers –

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

This will be the final season for Joe Torre with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Torre spent three seasons with the Dodgers and won two National League West titles.  There is speculation that Torre may return to manage the New York Mets.  … Continue reading →

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Francoeur Traded –

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Jeff Francouer was traded to the Texas Rangers for infielder Joaquin Arias.  Francouer will be an asset to the Rangers in the final month and during the playoffs.  Francouer is a strong defensive player and can also hit for power.  This is another questionable … Continue reading →

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Strasburg On DL Again –

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strasburg is back on the disabled list and may not return this season.  Additional strain to a sore arm would not be a good idea for a team out of playoff contention.  The Nationals wanted more innings this season from … Continue reading →

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