July 17th, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies had a major need for a starting pitcher. The Oakland A’s seem to be rebuilding once again. When those two opposing forces met, it resulted in the A’s trading starting pitcher Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers.
Blanton came into this season with big expectations but he has […]
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July 14th, 2008
Check out this Chase Utley video. When being introduced for the Home Run Derby, Utley got booed by the Yankee Stadium crowd. Utley’s response to the booing is definitely classic.
Too bad he didn’t shut the Yankee Stadium crowd up with his bat in the Home Run Derby. Instead, Utley was eliminated after […]
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June 30th, 2008
Here’s a look at the best teams in baseball as we head into the month of July.
1. Boston Red Sox - The defending champions still the best in the business.
2. Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays are starting to look like they are for real.
3. Chicago Cubs - Could the 100-year curse finally be […]
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June 12th, 2008
1. Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves
When you are batting north of .400, you are the hottest hitter in baseball. While it’s still early in the season, Chipper is showing signs that he could make the impossible a reality. He’s currently batting .414 with 15 homers and 41 RBIs.
Can Chipper Jones hit .400?
2. Lance Berkman, […]
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June 9th, 2008
1. Boston Red Sox
At 40-26, the Red Sox on well on their way to another spot in the postseason. The defending World Series champions have a few weak spots on their roster, however they are a team no one wants to play. Boston has to be the favorite to take home another championship […]
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May 24th, 2008
If you watch Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies hit, you’d think he’s an effortless pure hitter who could hit coming out of the womb. However, if you watch his pregame routine and preparation, you’d begin to understand the hard work Utley has put into becoming one of the best hitters in the game.
The […]
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May 8th, 2008
Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
The Rangers acquired Josh Hamilton in the offseason from the Cincinnati Reds. Hamilton has been everything the Rangers could have hoped – and more. He’s currently hitting .290 with seven homers and 36 RBIs.
Pat Burrell, Philadelphia Phillies
Pat Burrell has always had a lot of potential. This season, he might […]
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May 5th, 2008
Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies
Chase Utley isn’t only the hottest hitting second baseman, he’s the hottest hitting player in the major leagues – period. He’s hitting .357 with 13 homers, 26 RBIs and 28 runs scored. On top of that, he has a .432 on-base percentage. The 29-year-old has arguably been the best […]
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April 24th, 2008
Last season, Prince Fielder exploded onto the scene with 50 homers and 119 RBIs. The then 23-year-old slugger finished third in the NL MVP balloting for his efforts. His 50 homeruns were first in the NL, while his 119 RBIs placed him third.
His 2008 baseball season to date wasn’t as explosive. In […]
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April 20th, 2008
Which closers have been perfect so far this season? Let’s take a look at the closer who currently have a 0.00 ERA.
CJ Wilson, Texas Rangers
CJ Wilson has five saves, eight innings pitched and a perfect ERA. While the rest of the bullpen hasn’t been great for the Rangers, Wilson has been lights out.
Joe […]
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