MLB Center Field News

Sep

Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLB - USA Today

2010-09-03

msnbc.comNationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLBUSA TodayWashington Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan received an eight-game suspension Friday for a series of recent on-field incidents, including Wednesday's ...Nyjer Morgan suspended eight games for role in Nats-Marlins brawlWashington PostMLB hands out suspensions to Nats, MarlinsMLB.comZuckerman: Morgan, Riggleman SuspendedCSNwashington.comBleacher Report -Washington Examiner (blog) -SB Nation DC (blog)all 1,267 news articles »

Sep

Damage in first too much for Hudson - MLB.com

2010-09-02

Damage in first too much for HudsonMLB.comThere's no doubt the Mets center fielder could have scored on the Chris Carter single that followed. But had Cabrera displayed the same determination that ...and more »

Sep

Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his return - MLB.com

2010-09-03

Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his returnMLB.comBALTIMORE -- As expected, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was not in the starting lineup and unavailable for Friday's series ...and more »

Sep

With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotation - MLB.com

2010-09-03

With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotationMLB.comMarlon Byrd also was back in center field after getting Wednesday off. Byrd, who entered play seventh in the National League with a .302 average, ...and more »

Sep

Hanson, Braves cruise to fifth straight win - MLB.com

2010-09-01

Kansas City StarHanson, Braves cruise to fifth straight winMLB.comWith Rick Ankiel serving as a human vacuum cleaner in center field, Hanson allowed just two baserunners to reach safely during his 96-pitch effort. ...Heyward's bat, legs spark Braves in routMLB.comall 654 news articles »

Sep

Valencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10th - MLB.com

2010-09-01

Kansas City StarValencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10thMLB.comValencia hit a 95-mph fastball from Perry just far enough into center field that Cuddyer was able to score standing up from second base to give the Twins ...Scherzer's gem for naught as Twins walk offDetroitTigers.comTigers, Twins Blow Series Of Opportunities, Gerald Laird Wins It In 13thSB Nationall 741 news articles »

Sep

Manny heading back to Fenway on Friday - MLB.com

2010-09-02

Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)Manny heading back to Fenway on FridayMLB.comIf a guy's able to play center field, that obviously makes him more valuable. He's not just a guy you put out in center field. ... He's a good center ...Jon Heyman: Waiver trade deadline a yawner except for RamirezSI.comall 193 news articles »

Sep

Choo caps win for Tomlin, Indians - Indians.com

2010-09-03

SB Nation Cleveland (blog)Choo caps win for Tomlin, IndiansIndians.comSEATTLE -- Josh Tomlin's ongoing Major League audition took another positive turn Thursday night, when the young right-hander ...Fister's gem unravels quickly in lossMariners.orgIndians 6, Mariners 3ESPNall 261 news articles »

Sep

Omaha team excited for new home - Columbus Clippers (blog)

2010-09-03

All Access Music GroupOmaha team excited for new homeColumbus Clippers (blog)The stadium features short distances down the left- and right-field lines (310 and 315 feet, respectively), while the 402 feet to center field is in honor ...Royals end Rosenblatt era in stylePortland Beavers (blog)all 44 news articles »

Sep

MLB Baseball: Cardinals vs Mets – 7:10pm EST on ESPN | Grandonk ...

2010-09-03

The Mets took game one of the series on Tuesday night 8-5 behind a three run 428-ft homer over center field by Jeff Francoeur in the fourth inning. New York won the game as +135 home underdogs in MLB odds while the over/under total flew ...

Sep

Love Letters: The truth, little sarcasm, and then some | MLB News ...

2010-09-03

Whomever is playing center field in Anaheim has to cover center and half of left field, too. From: Keith P. Cliff Johnson still can lay claim to one record: Meanest Looking Dude in MLB. Some people might also say 'Ugliest. ...

Aug

SportsNickel.com – In Sports We Trust » MLB's Greatest Players ...

2010-08-29

This is the seventh in a series of articles dealing with baseball's greatest players, position by position, culminating in an overall list of the greatest.

Sep

Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension ...

2010-09-03

Washington Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan received an eight-game suspension Friday for a series of recent on-field incidents, including Wednesday's brawl with the Florida Marlins, Major League Baseball announced Friday. ...

Sep

Writer declares baseball a conservative sport – Out of Bounds ...

2010-09-03

AT&T Park dimensions: Left field: 335 feet (2000), 339 feet (2004); left-center: 364 feet (2000), 364 feet (2004); center field: 404 feet (2000), 399 feet (2004); right-center: 420 feet (2000), 421 feet (2004); right field: 307 feet ...

Sep

Heyman On Fielder, Kemp, Mets, Jeter: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

2010-09-02

In fact, as a center fielder with power, Kemp sees himself as more valuable. However, the Dave Stewart client knows that he won't get that kind of deal with the Dodgers. Speaking of the Dodgers, Heyman says that it's tough to envision ...

Aug

Watch Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers mlb live streaming ...

2010-08-29

Rockies center fielder Carlos Gonzalez has recorded at least one hit in all six games he has played against the Dodgers this year, going 8 for 24 with eight RBIs. Colorado's Jason Hammel (8-7, 4. 42) has gone 1-4 with a 5. ...

Sep

SportsNickel.com – In Sports We Trust » Why MLB needs to punish ...

2010-09-02

This guy is a plague to Major League Baseball and he needs to be removed quickly. May 22nd, 2010: Nyjer Morgan misses a line drive in center field, then slams glove down and throws a temper tantrum because he thought he knocked the ball ...

Sep

MLB Tickets – Dice-K Leads Potential Comeback Stories in 2010 ...

2010-09-03

After a down year in his first season with the Mets, Beltran came on strong from 2006-2008, hitting the ball out of the ballpark and playing great center field as well. In 2009, after a red-hot start, Beltran suffered a serious knee ...

Sep

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

2010-09-03

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

Sep

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03

Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan, center, is led off the field after a brawl during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Wednesday.

Sep

Florida Marlins hope wild fight puts end to Morgan rift

2010-09-03

Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan, center, is led off the field after a brawl during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, in Miami.

Sep

MLB will rule on Nyjer Morgan punishment Friday

2010-09-02

Major League Baseball is expected to deliver its ruling on a punishment for the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan Friday, ESPN.com reports.

Sep

Morgan gets eight games for melee

2010-09-03

Major League Baseball on Friday handed down suspensions for Wednesday night's on-field brawl between the Nationals and Marlins, and Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan received the longest -- eight games.

Sep

Lansdale man at center of MLB flap

2010-09-03

The fan in Philadelphia whom the Nationals' Nyjer Morgan hit in the head on Aug. 21 in the outfield seats of Citizens Bank Park says the Nationals outfielder was being heckled before making the toss after he had finished his warm-up throws between innings.

Sep

MLB Capsules: Commentary - Morgan's 'crime spree' about to come to an end

2010-09-03

Good weather, cheap tickets, convenient parking and even bobblehead giveaway nights can't spark much interest in a meaningless September game between the Nationals and Marlins, two teams whose payrolls tipped off their lowly intentions to fans even before the season began.

Sep

Papelbon sets record with 35th save

2010-09-03

BALTIMORE -- Rookie center fielder Ryan Kalish continues to make a positive impression on manager Terry Francona, who wrote the 22-year-old's name in his starting lineup for a second consecutive night on Thursday.

Sep