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MLB Triple Crown –

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Triple Crown race is heating up in the National League this year.  Gonzalez, Votto, and Pujols, are all in the running for each batting title.  Currently, Gonzalez is in first place for RBI’s with 106 and batting average at .341.  Gonzalez is in … Continue reading →

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Year of the Pitcher –

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strikeouts are rising in the 2010 season which is being called the year of the pitcher.  Pitchers have the upper hand over hitters similar to the 60’s and 70’s.  Strikeout totals and per nine innings are at record numbers.  Lincecum is making a run at another … Continue reading →

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Dillon Gee Debut –

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Dillon Gee had a strong major league debut against the Washington Nationals.  Gee allowed on two hits and had three strikeouts in a 4-1 victory.  Gee also had a no-hitter going into the sixth inning of the game and only threw 86 pitches in … 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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Rays Tied For First –

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Tampa Bay came back in the late innings to defeat the Boston Red Sox for another victory in the weekend series.  The win moved Tampa Bay into a tie for first place with the New York Yankees.  The Boston Red … Continue reading →

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Strasburg Ligament Tear –

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Stephen Strasburg was recently placed on the DL and it doesn’t look good for the Nationals.  Strasburg may need Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm and is likely to miss the 2011 season.  Strasburg set a league record with 41 … Continue reading →

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The Starting 9 –

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Starting 9 is a regular article on ESPN that covers Major League Baseball.  A recent Starting 9 article discusses the need for teams to monitor the number of innings pitched by their young starters.  This issue has gained more … 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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Nationals Sign Bryce Harper –

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Bryce Harper signed with the Washington Nationals and the contract is reported to be worth nearly $10 million.  There is a $6.25 million dollar signing bonus included in the contract and incentives for making the roster in 2014 or 2015.  … Continue reading →

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Reds Sweep –

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Reds swept the Florida Marlins with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.  The win moved the Reds back in to first place in the NL Central.  Getting swept by the Cardinals earlier in the week had knocked the Reds out … Continue reading →

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Chipper Jones Out For Season –

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones may be out for the season and possibly his career.  Jones injured his knee attempting to field a ground ball and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.  The Atlanta Brave is … Continue reading →

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Most Valuable Baseball Teams –

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes had a special report on the valuation of Major League Baseball teams earlier in the year.  The report highlighted the record high operating income of $522 million posted by the 30 teams.  Even with the poor econom, the average … Continue reading →

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Strasburg Hit In Return –

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strasburg was hit hard in his first game back from being on the DL.  The Washington Nationals rookie gave up 6 runs and 6 hits in 4 2/3 innings.  One positive for the Nationals is that Strasburg reported having no pain … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Split Yankees Series –

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox had a 2-1 victory against the Yankees which helped them earn a split of the four game series.  The win kept the Red Sox only six games back of the New York Yankees.  At 64-49, the Red … Continue reading →

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Wainwright Wins 16th –

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Adam Wainwright won his 16th game of the season on Friday night with a 7-0 win over the Florida Marlins.  Wainwright stuck out seven Marlins and only walked three in his fifth complete game of the year.  The Cardinals have … Continue reading →

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