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Jeter Hits 3,000 –

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Derek Jeter hit a solo homerun for his 3,000th career hit.  Jeter is only the 28th player to ever hit the 3,ooo mark and he is the only player to reach the mark as a New York Yankee.  Wade Boggs is the only … Continue reading →

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Lester Wins 10th For Red Sox –

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

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 →

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Pujols Out For Six Weeks –

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Albert Pujols will be out for roughly six weeks with a fractured left wrist.  Pujols is a three time National League Most Valuable Player.  Pujols is hitting .279 on the year with 17 homeruns and 45 RBIs.  The St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Mets To Sell Minority Interest To Einhorn –

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets have agreed to sell a minority interest in the franchise for $200 million dollars.  David Einhorn will have preferred partner status and the percentage of his ownership has not been released.  David Einhorn is the President of … Continue reading →

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Thome Hits Two Homers –

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Thome hit two homers for the Minnesota Twins in their 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners.  Thome hit homeruns number 592 and 593 as he closes in on the 600 mark.  Thome recently came off the DL and is … Continue reading →

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Mets Win; Yankees Lose –

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets had a four run eighth inning and came from behind to beat the Houston Astros 6-4.  The Mets had homeruns from Jason Bay, Fernando Martinez, and David Wright.  In New York, the Boston Red Sox had … Continue reading →

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Verlander Throws Second No-Hitter –

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter on Saturday night in Toronto.  Verlander only allowed one base runner all game with an eighth inning walk.  Jack Morris threw a no-hitter in 1984 and was the last Detroit Tiger to pitch … Continue reading →

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Indians Sweep Tigers –

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Cleveland Indians improved their record to 19-8 on the season.  Cleveland has the best record in the Major Leagues and have won 13 straight home games.  The Indians have already swept five series this season which is one more than all of … Continue reading →

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Cubs Comeback To Defeat Dodgers –

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Chicago Cubs rallied for five runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Dodgers 10-8.  The five run rally lasted for nine batters and was capped off with a two run double by Jeff Baker.  The Los Angeles Dodgers had won … Continue reading →

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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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Haren Starts Season 4-0 For Angels –

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Angels 4-2 win over the White Sox gave Dan Haren a 4-0 start on the season.  Haren has a 1.16 ERA on the year and had pitched 19 consecutive scoreless innings before the White Sox scored in the seventh.  … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Win Third –

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox won their third game of the year with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.  The win lifted the Red Sox to a 3-10 record for the season.  Red Sox manager Terry Francona gave Carl Crawford the day off and … 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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Red Sox Beat Yankees –

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox beat the Yankees 9-6 to win their home opener and get their first win of the year.  Lackey gave up six runs but still picked up the win.  The Red Sox will face the Yankees two more times … Continue reading →

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Boston Red Sox 0-6 Start –

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Boston Red Sox have started the 2011 season 0-6 after a loss to the Cleveland Indians.  This is the slowest start for the Red Sox since the 1945 season when they were 0-8.  The Red Sox 1945 season did not … Continue reading →

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