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BLOG: Derek Jeter – Roy Halladay – Cliff Lee – Cole Hamels – Bud Selig Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:47PMThe 14-1 torching of the Atlanta Braves in one of the recent games at The Bank calmed a lot of nerves in Phillies Nation. While five Phillies have traveled toPhoenixto take part in All Star Game festivities, only two figure to play: Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee.
Derek Jeter's Place in Yankee Universe Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:26PMHe's not the best Yankee of all time, but he's plenty interesting all the same.
Rose's record among unbreakable elite Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:34PMCastrovince: Hits record among unbreakable elite
Jeter's hit puts Rose's record in perspective Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:33PMCastrovince: Rose's record put in perspective
Wild World Of Baseball Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:21PMBaseball can be a funny game. And the proof is in the numbers. Joe Posnanski finds some strange, head-scratching statistical quirks from baseball history you have to see to believe.
How crazy is baseball? Look at these bizarre facts Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:02PMBaseball can be a funny game. And the proof is in the numbers. Joe Posnanski finds some strange, head-scratching statistical quirks from baseball history you have to see to believe.
Amazing, head-scratching baseball facts Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:02PMI’m working on a Derek Jeter piece for his 3,000th hit, and it has pushed me to think about what 3,000 hits means. Of course, every player who has ever gotten 3,000 hits was a terrific player. But Babe Ruth didn’t get 3,000 hits.
14 Crazy Baseball Facts Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:32PMFirst: Nothing that follows is serious. None of it. You know how David Letterman, before Stupid Pet Tricks, would always say: “Please, no wagering.” I want to say “Please, no conclusions.” Because what follows is just a list of 14 baseball facts that shocked the heck out of me … nothing more.
A life dedicated to radio Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:32AMJay Eubanks has professionally dedicated his life to two things: Radio and sports.
Adam Dunn hits three-run homer for White Sox Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 5:09PMCHICAGO - Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer to back seven strong innings by Phil Humber and the Chicago White Sox...
Red Sox complete three-game sweep of Yankees Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:25PMKevin Youkilis hit a tying three-run homer, David Ortiz had a go-ahead drive and the Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the reeling New York Yankees with a 7-5 victory Sunday night to reach .500 for the first time this season.
Storm clouds gathering in Bronx over Jorge Posada controversy Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 7:28AMNEW YORK - Among the Yankees' Core Four, it was always Jorge Posada who battled the darker angels. Andy Pettitte...
News briefs: Mariners closer Aardsma out a month to rest Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 11:21PMFriday's MLB news briefs: Seattle Mariners closer David Aardsma will not have elbow surgery to repair a strained ligament.
Robert Lipsyte muses about career, industry in 'An Accidental Sportswriter' Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 5:20AMFor Lipsyte, the son of schoolteachers, sports serve as a lens through which to analyze social justice and politics. His heroes ,are Howard Cosell, Muhammad Ali and Billie Jean King.
Ethier runs hitting streak to 30 Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 12:18AMNEW YORK — Andre Ethier singled in the first inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the New York Mets on Friday night, becoming the first major league player in two years with a 30-game hitting streak.
Andre Ethier reaches 30-game hit streak vs. New York Mets Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 12:06AMAndre Ethier, a Phoenix St. Mary's High and ASU product, extended his hitting streak to 30 games Friday in New York.
Ethier extends hit streak to 28 games, Dodgers win Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 12:50AMAndre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games with an infield single that capped a three-run fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Monday night.
Soriano Homers Again, But Cubs Lose To Dodgers 5-2 Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 11:59PMAndre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games with an infield single that capped a three-run fifth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier extends streak; halfway to Joe DiMaggio's 56 Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 11:18PMAndre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games.
Honoring Obermayer's dedication and durability in reporting on boxing Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:08PMPHILADELPHIA -- One of the things that binds us to sports is our fascination with the statistics they generate. Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak. Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,632 consecutive games played. Wilt Chamberlain's monster 100-point and 55-rebound games. Jerry Rice's 197 touchdown receptions. Archie Moore's 131 knockout victories. Those numbers are as familiar to fans as the dates of loved ...
Brewers sign Ryan Braun to $105M, 5-year extension Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 7:28PMMILWAUKEE - The more Ryan Braun traveled to various cities during his time in the majors, the more he recognized...
Brewers add five years to Braun's deal to run until 2020 Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 2:29PMThe Milwaukee Brewers extended left fielder Ryan Braun's contract five additional years through the 2020 season.
Chris smith's top lineups of all time Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 12:33AM1. 1936 New York Yankees (102-51, won World Series) Runs per game: 6.87 Hall of Famers (4): Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Tony Lazzeri Team stats: Led AL in runs (1,065), home runs (182), walks (700), on-base percentage (.381), slugging (.483), OPS (.864) and total bases (2,703). Second in batting (.300).
Staples at 1B, behind plate provide stability Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 3:49PMA glance at the Cardinals' catcher and first-base positions for 2011:
One arm impacts Cards' rotation, bullpen Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 3:45PMA glance at the Cardinals' projected pitching staff for 2011:
Is Jim Edmonds a Hall of Famer? Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 10:55AMDerrick Goold looks at Edmonds' credentials. Plus: hidden message in Pujols' new personal logo?
Some stories told with numbers Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 1:43AMNORMAN — Here’s the football number I remember. 2,003. Do you know it? O.J. Simpson’s rushing yards in 1973. He averaged 6 yards per carry. On the nose.
UConn women rolling toward record streak Saturday, December 18, 2010 @ 12:45AMThe Connecticut women’s basketball team — arguably the most successful 21st-century enterprise in America not propped up by Oprah Winfrey or municipal bonds — goes for its 88th consecutive victory today, which would tie the 1971-74 mark of UCLA’s legendary men’s basketball team.Like 56 (Joe DiMaggio) and 2,130 (Lou Gehrig), 88 was a number some sports historians thought to be untouchable.The ...
Death Of An American Original Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 1:07AMThere was no one quite like Bob Feller, who could be as irascible off the mound as he was iconic on it. On the occasion of Feller's passing, Joe Posnanski recalls the man and his myth.
Indians Hall of Fame pitcher Feller dies at 92 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 10:08PMBob Feller, the Iowa farm boy whose powerful right arm earned him the nickname 'Rapid Robert' and made him one of baseball's greatest pitchers during a Hall of Fame career with the Cleveland Indians , has died. He was 92.
National Sports Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 7:29AM(AP) — Every Sunday he was there, starting on Sept. 27, 1992. Freezing rain, sleet, blowing snow. Nothing stopped Brett Favre. Through separated shoulders, concussions and sprained knees, broken thumbs, torn biceps and twisted ankles, he played.
News by location Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 3:54AMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. Every Sunday he was there, starting on Sept. 27, 1992. Freezing rain, sleet, blowing snow. Nothing stopped Brett Favre.
NFL Monday Night Capsules: Favre-less Vikings dominated by Giants Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 3:51AMDETROIT (AP) — Brett Favre's streak is over. His career might be, too. Favre stood on the sideline for the start of a game for the first time since 1992, rubbing his salt-and-pepper beard in frustration because his body couldn't take another pounding.
Favre's consecutive start streak ends at 297 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 12:45AMEvery Sunday he was there, beginning on Sept. 27, 1992. Freezing rain, sleet, blowing snow. Nothing stopped Brett Favre. Through separated shoulders, concussions and sprained knees, broken thumbs, torn biceps and twisted ankles, he played.
Favre's streak ends at 297 Tuesday, December 14, 2010 @ 12:02AMEvery Sunday he was there, starting on Sept. 27, 1992. Freezing rain, sleet, blowing snow. Nothing stopped Brett Favre. Through separated shoulders, concussions and sprained knees, broken thumbs, ...
Klapisch: Derek Jeter learns hard way that baseball is a business Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 12:30AMBrian Cashman, in fact, said he had “no regrets” telling Derek Jeter to fend for himself on the open market.
Yankees finalize $51 million contract with Jeter Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 11:28AMDerek Jeter can admit it now: He was definitely getting steamed at the New York Yankees.
Yankees and Jeter reach preliminary agreement Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 11:12PMDerek Jeter and the New York Yankees reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on a $51 million, three-year contract with an $8 million player option for 2014, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
Yanks, Jeter reach agreement Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 11:12PMDerek Jeter and the New York Yankees reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on a $51 million, three-year contract with an $8 million player option for 2014, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
Derek Jeter's Worth For the New York Yankees Is in Cumulative Stats Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 8:45AMDerek Jeter will be a New York Yankee next season. Let's just get that out of the way. Both sides have been a little wrong and a little right in the ongoing negotiations for the free agent and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. With the Yankees reportedly offering the captain a three-year, $45 million contract, they are clearly willing to pay far more than market value for a 36-year-old ...
Being an icon is only worth so much now Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 1:22PMWhat if his name were, oh, Frank Menechino?
Big names cause big headaches for franchises Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 11:03PMColumnist Ryan Evans compares Favre and Jeter's situations Teams dealing with aging franchise icons is always a delicate situation, and there is the distinct possibility that it could turn ugly somewhere during the process. We all saw this happen a few summers ago after Brett Favre retired for the first time...
Votto's landslide MVP win a product of Cincy's NL Central title Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 2:56PMMake no mistake: Joey Votto was completely the right choice for this year's National League MVP award. He ranked second in the league for average (.324) and was third in homers (37) and RBI (113). He led the NL in both OPS (1.024) and WAR (7.4) and was the leading force on a Cincinnati Reds team that won its first division title since 1995. As our own Dave Brown wrote a couple of weeks ago ...
Football. Notre Dame Shut Downs Army, Rolls In New Yankee Stadium Debut Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 9:53PMTyler Eifert caught a touchdown pass a few steps away from the home dugout, Darrin Walls returned an interception 42 yards for a score and Notre Dame beat Army 27-3 Saturday night in the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium.
1946 Army-Notre Dame, Game of Century Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 12:52PMNEW YORK-It was 1946 and World War II was finally over, so it was OK to consider a college football game the biggest thing going on in the United States of America.
Steinbrenner & Shannon honored posthumously Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 2:55PMNEW YORK- George Steinbrenner and baseball historian and official scorer Bill Shannon have been voted posthumous awards by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
World Series MVP Edgar Renteria Saved His Best for Last Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 12:46PMWorld Series MVP Edgar Renteria sat through the first five games of the playoffs last month, mostly as a spectator. All he wanted was a chance. He not only got it, he seized it. Now, he's put his name alongside Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra as the only players with two World Series-winning hits. "It's unbelievable. That's life," Renteria said with joy and exhau
Renteria, Giants top Rangers for World Series Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 8:51AMThirteen years removed from that memorable night in Miami, Edgar Renteria became only the fourth player in baseball history with two — count 'em, two — World Series-winning hits.
Series MVP Renteria joins a select club Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 8:44AMARLINGTON, Texas -- Edgar Renteria felt this joy before. So had Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra. Thirteen years removed from that memorable night in Miami, Renteria became only the fourth player in baseball history with two -- count 'em, two -- World Series-winning hits.
Edgar Renteria leaves his mark on history Tuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 4:59AMAs he sat through the first five games of the playoffs last month, mostly as a spectator, Edgar Renteria just wanted a chance: He not only got it, he seized it.