Category Archives: MLB

New York Mets First No-Hitter –

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise.  It took slightly more than 8,000 games for a Mets pitcher to throw a no-hitter but the drought ended last night.  The 8-0 victory over … Continue reading →

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New York Mets Hosting 2013 All-Star Game –

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets will host the 2013 All-Star game.  On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced that the Mets will host the All-Star game on July 16th.  The only other time that the New York Mets hosted the All-Star game … Continue reading →

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Votto Hits Three Homers –

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Joey Votto hit three home runs on Sunday to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-6 victory over the Washington Nationals.  Washington was leading 6-5 in the bottom of the ninth when Votto hit a walk off grand slam to centerfield.  Joey Votto … Continue reading →

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Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers –

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Josh Hamilton hit four home runs in a 10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.  Hamilton became the 16th player in Major League Baseball to hit four home runs in a game.  Hamilton almost had five homers in the game when … Continue reading →

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Jared Weaver Throws No-Hitter –

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Jared Weaver pitched a no-hitter in a 9-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.  This is the second no-tter in Major League Baseball in the last two weeks.  Weaver had 9 strikeouts on the game and only 1 walk.  Recently, Jared Weaver … Continue reading →

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Bryce Harper Makes Washington Debut –

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Bryce Harper made his Washington Nationals debut at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night.  Bryce Harper went 1 for 3 with a double and a sacrifice fly.  Strasburg pitched 7 strong innings and gave up only 1 earned run.  Strasburg also … Continue reading →

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Humber Throws Perfect Game –

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber threw a perfect game in a 4-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.  The Humber perfect game is the 21st in Major League Baseball history.  The last perfect game was thrown by Roy Halladay in 2010.  Humber … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Giants Reliever Injured –

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

San Francisco Giants reliever Brian Wilson has been placed on the disabled list.  Brian Wilson may have elbow reconstruction surgery that will likely end his season.  Wilson had 48 saves in 2010 and 36 saves last season.  Wilson has been an All-Star three times … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals Win First Two Games –

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Washington Nationals are off to a 2-0 start with their second straight win over the Chicago Cubs.  Strasburg pitched seven strong innings in game one and allowed only one run in the 2-1 opening day victory for the Nationals.  … Continue reading →

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Baseball Opening Day 2012 –

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The 2012 Major League Baseball sesaon opener was played Wednesday night in Japan.  The Seattle Mariners won 3-1 in 11 innings over the Oakland A’s.  Ichiro Suzuki had 4 hits on the day and Todd Wilhemsen was the winning pitcher. To read a … Continue reading →

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Joba Chamberlain Injures Ankle –

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Joba Chamberlain had surgery on Thursday for a dislocated right ankle.  The 26 year old Yankee reliever may miss the enitre 2012 season.  The last time that Joba Chamberlain took the mound was on June 5th. To read a related MLB.com article, … Continue reading →

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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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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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