Category Archives: MLB
Verlander Wins AL MVP
A week after winning the American League Cy Young Award Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander was named the American League MVP. Verlander is the first pitcher to win the award … Continue reading
Sveum Cubs New Manager
Dale Sveum has accepted the Chicago Cubs’ offer to be their new manager.
Kershaw Wins 2011 NL Cy Young Award
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was named the 2011 National League Cy Young Award winner. Kershaw finished with a NL best in wins(21-5), ERA(2.28) and strikeouts(248).
2011 AL and NL Managers of the Year
Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon was Named the 2011 American League Manager of the Year. Maddon’s Ray finished with a 91-71 record and came back from a 9-game game September deficit … Continue reading
Verlander Wins AL Cy Young
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award. Verlander finished with a Major League best 24-5 record, 2.40 ERA and 250 … Continue reading
2011 MLB Rookies of the Year
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson was named the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year. Hellickson had a record of 13-10 with a 2.95 ERA. Atlanta Braves closer … Continue reading
Deal Closed
The Boston Red Sox nightmare 2011 continues as All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon has agreed to a 4-year $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies pending a physical. The deal includes … Continue reading
2011 MLB Gold Glove Award Winners
American League LF- Alex Gordon, Royals CF- Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox RF- Nick Markakis, Orioles 1B- Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox 2B- Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox 3B- Adrian Beltre, Rangers SS- … Continue reading
La Russa Leaves on Top
Three days after winning his third World Series, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa announced his retirement. La Russa spent 33 years as a big league manager with the … Continue reading
World Champs
Congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals for winning the 2011 World Series!! This was the 11th World Series championship in Cardinals history. The St. Louis Cardinals completed one of the … Continue reading
Cardinals Force Game 7
The World Series is heading for 7 after the St. Louis Cardinals mounted two improbable comebacks to win a game 6 thriller. Texas’ Adrian Beltre broke a 4-4 tie with a … Continue reading
NA-PO-LI!
Mike Napoli was the offensive hero once again as the Texas Rangers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in game 5 of the World Series, and are a win away … Continue reading
