Monthly Archives: January 2011

Dustin Pedroia, Jimmy Rollins and Major League Baseball’s 15 Scrappiest Players

Major League Baseball has all sorts of different players. You have the speedster outfielders who usually lead off the lineup, the power hitting middle-of-the-order guys who usually stick to first base because they can’t field, the power and finesse pitchers and once in a while, the five-tool player. Aside from these, most teams also have [...]

Bud Selig, Major League Baseball Should Institute Fantasy Draft for All-Star Game

For all the awkward moments that the NHL Fantasy Player Draft gave us, including Phil Kessel’s get-me-outta-here face when he was given a new car as a parting gift for being picked last, it was unique. It may also offer up ideas as to how other sports can spice up their All-Star games. If one [...]

Teen is an inspiration among major league baseball legends

MIAMI — Although fans came to see their heroes of baseball’s past such as Bill Lee, Charles Johnson and Brooks Robinson, those legends got a chance to play with a modern-day hero. read more

The 5 Best Stadiums In All Of Major League Baseball

Mickey Mantle once said that playing 18 seasons at Yankee Stadium was the best thing that could have ever happened to a ball player. Unfortunately, that Yankee Stadium that Mantle referred to was torn down and rebuilt with a luxury boxes, club seats, and where for $5, you can see half of the stadium. With the exception of a handful [...]

FanFest signals fresh start for new Mariners - MLB.com

Globe and Mail

FanFest signals fresh start for new MarinersMLB.comSEATTLE — Despite clouds and rainy weather outside, Eric Wedge wasted no time brightening things up Saturday …Mariners plight continues in 2011SportingNews.comEric Wedge: "I demand more of myself than anybody"TheNewsTribune.com (blog)Mariners ace Hernandez eager to improveThe Japan TimesRichmond Times Dispatch -Seattle Times -HeraldNetall 129 news articles »

Baker discovers he has a fan in Kid Rock - MLB.com

kypost.com

Baker discovers he has a fan in Kid RockMLB.comDAYTON, Ohio — The northern leg of the Reds Caravan stopped in downtown Columbus to stay over on Friday …Caravan provides thrills for small Indiana townCincinnati Reds2011 Fantasy Baseball: Cincinnati Reds Preview & AnalysisFantasy KnuckleheadsReds Caravan to stop in ViennaMarietta TimesChillicothe Gazetteall 67 news articles »

Acta ready to get rolling after busy offseason - MLB.com

Globe and Mail

Acta ready to get rolling after busy offseasonMLB.comNORTH OLMSTED, Ohio — Manny Acta flashed a smile when asked if he is ready to get the season rolling …Jim Ingraham: Winter blahs have no effect on ActaNews-Herald.comPressing Questions: The Cleveland IndiansYahoo! Sports (blog)Cleveland Indians' Manny Acta believes his young arms can push Tribe to [...]

Rangers sign Ruiz to Minor League contract - MLB.com

Rangers sign Ruiz to Minor League contractMLB.comARLINGTON — The Rangers have signed free-agent first baseman Jose Ruiz, a left-handed hitter who signed …
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MLB 2K11 – Brian Wilson Gets The Call - GotGame News

San Francisco Examiner

MLB 2K11 – Brian Wilson Gets The CallGotGame NewsDeveloped by 2K Sports' Visual Concepts studio, Major League Baseball 2K11 will once again award $1000000 to the first person to pitch a verified perfect …MLB 2K11 debut short film footage releasedExaminer.comWilson delivers laughs on Lopez TonightMLB.comBrian Wilson showing MLB 2K11 short film on Lopez [...]

Report: Glaus likely to sit out start of season - MLB.com

Report: Glaus likely to sit out start of seasonMLB.comTroy Glaus will not start the 2011 season and it's unclear when he will play again, according to a report …Glaus not retired, but out for start ofFOXSports.com
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