Paul Molitor's Twins face key mid-season series vs YankeesWhen the 2017 MLB season began, few would have guessed that a mid-July series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins could be so significant. But here we are, and this is indeed a series that has become important for both clubs.Led by explosive rookie Aaron Judge, the Yankees took over … Continue reading MLB Spotlight Series: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins
Cody Bellinger hits for The Cycle to continue special rookie season
On Saturday night at Marlins Park in Miami, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie sensation Cody Bellinger put on a record-setting show.Bellinger went 4-5, scored twice, and knocked in three runs to help pace the torrid, first place Dodgers to a 7-1 thrashing of the host Miami Marlins.His night began with a single in the top of the first … Continue reading Cody Bellinger hits for The Cycle to continue special rookie season
MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
It’s the weekend after the 2017 MLB All-Star Game break. Teams are finally back in action after a four-day layoff for the start of the traditional “second half” of play.A look at the Major League Baseball standings through games of Friday night, July 14 reveals that 17 teams are either in a playoff position, or are within a … Continue reading MLB Wildcard: losing teams still have legitimate shot
It’s a great time to be Pat Neshek
On November 4, 2016 the Houston Astros shipped veteran relief pitcher Pat Neshek to the Philadelphia Phillies.The trade was a simple salary dump for Houston. Neshek had a $6.55 million option due on his contract for the 2017 season. The Astros didn’t want to pay that kind of money for a middle reliever. They found a … Continue reading It’s a great time to be Pat Neshek
Chase Utley continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume
Chase Utley continues adding to his Hall of Fame resumeIn the bottom of the 8th inning on Friday night at Dodgers Stadium, Chase Utley added yet another milestone to his growing Baseball Hall of Fame resume.Utley drove a 91 mph fastball from Kansas City Royals reliever Neftali Feliz off the base of the center field wall. As … Continue reading Chase Utley continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume
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