This past season’s NL MVP Ryan Braun failed a performance enhancing drug test that was administered to him in October. The test revealed elevated levels of testosterone in Braun’s system. It was later determined that the testosterone was synthetic and not the same testosterone that is produced by the body. Braun is contesting the test… Read More Braun Fails PED Test
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have propelled themselves to the top of the American League after the free agent acquisitions of Albert Pujols and pitcher C.J. Wilson. Pujols’ deal is worth $254 million over 10 years. Wilson signed a 5-year deal for $77.5 million.
Unable to reach a deal with Albert Pujols, the Miami Marlins turned their attention to pitching and agreed to term with pitcher Mark Buerhle. Buerhle and the Marlins agreed to a 4-year $58 deal. Miami also signed closer Heath Bell.
The Miami Marlins have made the first splash in free agency as they have agreed to terms with New York Mets all star shortstop Jose Reyes. The deal is reportedly a 6-year deal that is worth approximately $106 million.
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun took home his first National League MVP award tuesday. In a season were the Brewers won their first division title in 30 years, Braun had a .332 batting average with 33 home runs, 111 RBI’s, 109 runs, and 33 stolen bases. Braun received 20 of the 32 first place votes… Read More Braun Wins NL 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 since Dennis Eckersley in 1992. Verlander received 13 of the 28 first place votes and 280 points total. Verlander was followed by Boston Red Sox… Read More Verlander Wins AL MVP
Dale Sveum has accepted the Chicago Cubs’ offer to be their new manager.
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).
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 to win the AL Wild Card. This is Maddon’s 2nd time winning the award as he won it back in the 2008 season. Arizona Diamondbacks… Read More 2011 AL and NL Managers of the Year
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 strikeouts.
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 Craig Kimbrel was named the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year. Kimbrel finished in a tie with John Axford for the NL saves title with… Read More 2011 MLB Rookies of the Year
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 a vesting offer that could take it over $60 million. This deal for he 30 year old closer makes it the highest total package ever… Read More Deal Closed
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