Category Archives: Baseball Playoffs

Rangers & Cardinals Win –

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

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

Tigers Beat Yankees –

The Detroit Tigers advanced to the American League Championship series with a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees.  Detroit had back to back homeruns in the first inning and won the series three games to two.  The Tigers will … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball Awards, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment

Yankees & Rangers Win Game One –

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

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs, MLB | Leave a comment

Yankees Clinch Playoffs –

The New York Yankees clinched their 16th playoff berth in the last 17 years.  The Yankees clinched with a 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay in the first game of a doubleheader.  This marked the first time since the 1999 Red … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

Yankees Extend Lead –

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 9-3.  The victory extended the Yankees lead to 1 1/2 games over the second place Boston Red Sox.  The Red Sox lost 11-4 to the Texas Rangers.  Derek … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball Playoffs, MLB | Leave a comment

Yankees Remain In First –

The New York Yankees beat the Twins 8-4 and remain in first place by one half game.  The Boston Red Sox kept pace with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.    Sabathia picked up his 17th win on the season … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

Yankees Defeat Red Sox –

The New York Yankees won their eighth straight game and took sole possession of first place.  The 3-2 victory over the Red Sox gave the Yankees a 69-42 record on the season.  All three of the Yankees runs came in the … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

Pennant Race Trades –

Fox Sports has an article on the recent trades in Major League Baseball and the effect that they will have on the pennant races.  The article also discusses the New York Yankees and their decision not to make a trade before … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball All-Star, Baseball American League, Baseball Business, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment

Mets Trade Beltran –

The New York Mets traded  All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants.  Currently, the Giants lead the National League West by three games and are attempting to improve their offense with the addition of Beltran.  The Mets will … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball All-Star, Baseball Business, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

All-Star Game Recap –

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

Posted in Baseball, Baseball All-Star, Baseball American League, Baseball Awards, Baseball Business, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series, MLB, Website | Leave a comment

NL Wins All-Star Game –

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

Posted in Baseball, Baseball All-Star, Baseball American League, Baseball Awards, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment

Lester Wins 10th For Red Sox –

Jon Lester picked up win number 10 on the year with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.  Lester pitched 7 strong innings and did not give up an earned run on the day.  The win helped the Red Sox avoid being … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball American League, Baseball National League, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment

Greinke Traded To Brewers –

Former Cy Young award winner Zack Greinke is headed to the Milwaukee Brewers in a six player trade.  Greinke won the Cy Young in 2009 with 16-8 record and an earned run average of 2.16.  The Brewers hope that Greinke … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball Business, Baseball Playoffs | Leave a comment

Giants Win World Series –

Last night, the San Francisco Giants won game five and the World Series.  The last time the Giants won the World Series was in 1954 as the New York Giants.  Tim Lincecum had another fine performance in the playoffs and … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment

Madison Bumgarner Lifts Giants –

Madison Bumgarner pitched eight shutout innings against the Texas Rangers in a 4-0 victory.  Bumgarner only allowed three hits and gave the San Francisco Giants a 3-1 lead in a best of seven series.  Brian Wilson came on in relief … Continue reading

Posted in Baseball, Baseball Playoffs, Baseball World Series | Leave a comment