The league just announced the latest in the All-Star Game voting for the American League. Here’s where it stands. The only particularly close race right now is for the third outfield slot, which is a three-way deal between Nelson Cruz, Jose Bautista and Adam Jones. Catcher Mike Napoli: 1,640,160 Joe Mauer: 912,997 First Base Prince…
Kudos to Dusty Baker for using his best relief pitcher in the eighth inning. But, sadly, it did not work last night as the previously invincible Aroldis Chapman proved, um, vinceable, giving up a lead and paving the way for the Tigers 7-6 victory in Cincinnati last night. The first two hitters reached against Logan…
Last year’s Home Run Derby champion, Robinson Cano, will have his pick of the … [visit site to read more] Robinson Cano and Matt Kemp Named Home Run Derby Captains – Call to the Pen – Call to the Pen – A Major League Baseball Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The first vote-tallies have been released from the All-Star Game. Gentlemen, start your outrage! Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp are Major League Baseball’s top overall vote-getters in the first balloting figures for the 83rd All-Star Game … Hamilton, a four-time A.L. All-Star, has received 2,587,991 votes as he attempts to make his fifth consecutive…
The 2012 amateur draft is only three days away, and as usual there are plenty of future stars littering the field. The problem teams have, of course, is that it’s very difficult to pinpoint who these players are, as not even the most astute of … [visit site to read more] Looking Back On First [...]
Miguel Cabrerahas ben solid this year, but he hasn’t quite been his MVP self. His .312 batting average and 9 home runs rank him among the game’s best, but not at the top. However, the ninth home run was an important one. With the Tigers on the verge of missing an opportunity, Cabrera and his [...]
Josh Hamilton is the pre-eminent power hitter in the game right now. But how much is he going to be worth on the open market in free agency when his contract is up with the Texas Rangers? No question the guy can belt them with the best. He is the top home run and RBI [...]
Detroit Tigers 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 Josh Harrison broke … [visit site to read more] MLB Game Recaps: Justin Verlander nearly no-hits Pittsburgh Pirates – Call to the Pen – Call to the Pen – A Major League Baseball Fan Site – News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers are expected to be the most aggressive teams leading up to Major League Baseball’s trade deadline, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. Olney spoke with executives who believe that, due to their current situations, the Cardinals, Dodgers and Tigers will all be actively looking to [...]
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1999 Sports Illustrated Greats of the Game Autograph Jim Bouton (nno) I am not sure which character