Archive for the ‘Baseball’

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    Lou Piniella Announces Retirement, Cubs Trounce Astros
    On a day Lou Piniella announced that his long MLB career as a manager is about to end, the Chicago Cubs showed their appreciation for his contribution to the team by rallying to beat the Houston Astros, 14-7. Piniella announced on Tuesday that he would be retiring at the end of the season, closing the book on a managerial career that has lasted 22 years. Piniella, 66,...
    by Joannes at July 21st, 2010 at 03:07 am
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    Yankees Lose Pettitte, Beat Rays
    The New York Yankees won for the tenth time in 12 games with a 9-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, but the celebration in the dug out was tempered after the Bronx Bombers lost All-Star pitcher Andy Pettitte to a groin injury. The Yankees moved three games ahead of the Rays in the race for the top in the AL East thanks to a strong fifth inning that saw New York score four...
    by Joannes at July 19th, 2010 at 12:07 am
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    Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies
    George Steinbrenner, the man who rebuilt the New York Yankees, has died. He was 80. Steinbrenner, who used his seemingly unlimited resources to get the best talents money can buy in making the Yankees a billion-dollar empire, suffered a heart attack early Tuesday and was rushed to the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was declared dead at around 6:30am. Steinbrenner...
    by Joannes at July 13th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
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    David Ortiz Shows Resurgence in Home Run Derby Win
    After four tries, Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is finally a winner. Ortiz belted 11 home runs in the final round to outslug Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez at this year’s Home Run Derby in Anaheim, California. Ortiz totaled 32 home runs to beat Ramirez’s 26 and show that he still has the power to send balls out of the ballpark. The...
    by Joannes at July 13th, 2010 at 04:07 am
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    Cliff Lee Traded to Texas Rangers
    Cliff Lee is moving from first to last. The ace pitcher of the last-placed Seattle Mariners was traded to the AL-West leading Texas Rangers in a six-player swap just before the MLB heads into its All-Star break. Lee, who will be playing in his third team in less than a year, said he is looking forward to helping the Rangers reach the playoffs. “I’m going to...
    by Joannes at July 10th, 2010 at 07:07 am
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    Jimenez Grabs 10th Win for the Colorado Rockies
    Ubaldo Jimenez continued his amazing pitching run, shutting out the San Francisco Giants en route to earning his 10th win of the season for the Colorado Rockies. Jimenez, who had a no-hitter in April, gave up four hits but extended his scoreless innings streak to 26 in helping the Rockies score a 4-0 victory against the Giants. He is the 15th pitcher to earn at least 10...
    by Joannes at June 1st, 2010 at 09:06 am