Category Archives: MLB

Baseball Spring Training Map –

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Spring training is less than a month away for Major League Baseball teams.  NBC Sports has an interactive spring training site map for Major League Baseball teams.  The spring training map has the site locations for all teams in Florida and … Continue reading →

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Rangers Land Darvish –

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Texas Rangers signed Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish to a six year contract.  Darvish has the option to leave after 5 years if he achieves certain performance goals relating to the Cy Young award voting.  Darvish went 18-6 last season with a 1.44  ERA … Continue reading →

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Joe Torre Group Looks To Buy Dodgers –

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Joe Torre has left his position with Major League Baseball to join a group attempting to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Torre was the Executive Vice President of Major League Baseball Operations.  Prior to joining Major League Baseball, Torre was the manager … Continue reading →

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Twins Land Josh Willingham –

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Minnesota Twins landed free agent outfielder Josh Willingham.  Willingham signed with the Twins in a deal worth $21 million.  Last season, Willingham hit 29 homeruns and drove in 98 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics.  Willingham has also played for the … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Sign Tony Gwynn Jr. –

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Tony Gwynn Jr. signed a two year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Gwynn will receive $850,000 in 2012 and $1.15 million for the 2013 season.  Last season, Gwynn hit .256 for the Dodgers and had 12 doubles and 22 stolen bases. … Continue reading →

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Verlander Wins MVP –

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Justin Verlander won the American League MVP award and became the first pitcher to win the award since Dennis Eckersly in 1992.  Last week, the Detroit Tigers pitcher won the Cy Young award.  Jacoby Ellsbury of the Red Sox finished second in … Continue reading →

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Rangers Even Series –

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Texas Rangers won game two of the World Series by a score of 2-1.  A ninth inning rally prevented the Rangers from falling two games behind the Cardinals in the Series.  Fifty two teams have lost the first two … Continue reading →

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Yankees & Rangers Win Game One –

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

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 →

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Yankees Extend Lead –

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

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 →

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Thome Hits Number 600 –

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Thome hit his 600th career home run and became only the eighth major league player to reach that mark.  Thome is an old fashioned home run hitter that has a career on base percentage of .403.  Thome is fifth in home runs … Continue reading →

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All-Star Game Recap –

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

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 →

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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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