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MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions: Who Will Win The World Series - Bleacher Report

2010-09-03
Bleacher ReportMLB Playoff Preview and Predictions: Who Will Win The World SeriesBleacher ReportThe Braves lead the series 7-5 and with Bobby Cox in his final season, I expect the Braves to win one last division title for their surefire Hall of Fame ...and more »

MLB Managers For Hire: Managers Who Will Have a New Home for 2011 Season - Bleacher Report

2010-09-03
Bleacher ReportMLB Managers For Hire: Managers Who Will Have a New Home for 2011 SeasonBleacher ReportRyno, who has been managing in the minor leagues for four years, hall of fame player and now the PCL Manager of the Year. All Cubs fans would hope for him ...

BRAD'S SPORTS BLURB - Northern Iowan

2010-09-02
BRAD'S SPORTS BLURBNorthern IowanThis brings me to my question: does Lou Piniella deserve a place in the MLB Hall of Fame? Going solely off Piniella's numbers and awards as a player, ...and more »

MLB Hall of Famer Bob Feller battling leukemia - Gather.com

2010-08-30
CBC.caMLB Hall of Famer Bob Feller battling leukemiaGather.comMajor league baseball received some great news on Monday when it was revealed that the third oldest living member of the Baseball Hall Of Fame Bob Feller is ...Feller, battling leukemia, back at ballparkMLB.comBaseball Betting: Feller has LeukemiaBookmakersincIndians Updates: Bob Feller Undergoing Treatment for Leukemia, Columbus Making ...MLB Centerall 343 news articles »

The Buzz: Steroids And The Hall Of Fame - Call to the Pen

2010-08-29
msnbc.comThe Buzz: Steroids And The Hall Of FameCall to the PenUsually when someone is found to have taken steroids during their MLB career, that derails any chance that player has of making the hall of fame. ...Bodley: Clemens' tale a regrettable oneMLB.comFormer MLB All-Star pitcher Clemens pleads not guilty to perjury chargesThaindian.comClemens pleads not guiltyToronto SunToronto Star -Newserall 1,938 news articles »

Caray statue rededicated near bleachers - MLB.com

2010-09-01
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)Caray statue rededicated near bleachersMLB.comA statue of Hall of Fame outfielder Billy Williams will be installed at Addison and Sheffield streets, where Caray's statue was. ...Caray statue to get a new homeMLB.comall 206 news articles »

The Great Scribe Debate: Votto or Pujols? - FS Midwest

2010-09-03
FS MidwestThe Great Scribe Debate: Votto or Pujols?FS MidwestHall of Fame Reds baseball writer Hal McCoy will clash with Cardinals beat writer BJ Rains throughout the entire series to determine (on digital paper at ...and more »

MLB 2010: Five Cubs To Watch in September - Bleacher Report

2010-08-31
Globe and MailMLB 2010: Five Cubs To Watch in SeptemberBleacher ReportOn Monday night, despite holding a special ceremony to honor newly-inducted Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson, the team played to the emptiest Wrigley ...Cubs look to continue turnaround against PiratesMLB.comCubs rout Pirates to win Quade's home debutMLB.comMLB: CUBS 14, PIRATES 2 -- Zambrano, Cubs thrash BucsIndiana Gazetteall 618 news articles »

What's Next: Manny Ramirez, PEDs, and the Hall of Fame - Call to the Pen

2010-09-01
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)What's Next: Manny Ramirez, PEDs, and the Hall of FameCall to the PenKen Rosenthal wrote a piece that called into question Manny's Hall of Fame candidacy. He also questioned how much of an upgrade Manny would be for Chicago, ...Today's question: Your favorite Manny memory?Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)all 189 news articles »

Bob Feller, Indians Hall of Fame Pitcher, Being Treated for ...

2010-08-29
Feller, 91, and the third oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, received 10 days of outpatient treatment at the Cleveland Clinic, missing the first five games of an Indians homestand, but he was back at his customary seat ...

Remembering The 1982 Trade Deadline: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

2010-09-03
Sutton, of course, finished with 324 career victories, an ERA+ of 108, and made the Hall of Fame. The Astros, who were going nowhere, had no reason to regret the trade. Bass became a fixture in the Houston outfield, posting an OPS+ of ...

MLB Friday September 3, 2010 - DVD Talk Forum

2010-09-03
Old 09-03-10, 02:35 PM. bunkaroo. DVD Talk Hall of Fame. Join Date: Oct 2002. Location: Naperville, IL. Posts: 8090. Re: MLB Friday September 3, 2010. Damn game one of the Battle of the Sox is Ppd. due to rain. Double header tomorrow. ...

Roberto Clemente Day – Details & Background | MLB News Updates

2010-09-03
It is named for Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Originally known as the Commissioner's Award, it has been presented by the MLB since 1971. In 1973, the award was renamed after Clemente following his death in a plane crash ...

Reconstructing the MLB Hall of Fame: First base « Four Posts Above ...

2010-08-08
Reconstructing the MLB Hall of Fame: First base. The first base results are in and some of the results may surprise you. IN: Lou Gehrig- 100% Jimmie Foxx- 100% Pete Rose- 100% Capp Anson- 100% Roger Conor- 100% Jeff Bagwell- 100% ...

Votto v Pujols: Triple Crown Showdown | MLB News Updates

2010-09-03
As much as Pujols could add to his already-strong Hall of Fame résumé with this achievement, I'm pulling for Votto. He is not only the underdog in the race, but his Reds have surprised the baseball world and overtaken Pujols' powerhouse ...

Deadspin Hall Of Fame Nominations Are Out Next Week

2010-08-26
Heavens to murgatroid, folks, it's that time of year again. Next week, voting commences for the 2010 Deadspin Hall Of Fame class commences. Deadspin turns five years old on September 8. How old we've all gotten.

Roger Clemens , Former MLB All-Star pitcher pleads not guilty to ...

2010-08-30
However, any conviction will further damage his image, reputation, and more importantly his chances of being elected one day for the MLB Hall of Fame. Clemens and his former trainer Brain McNamee testified under oath at a hearing before ...

Aroldis Chapman Hits 103 MPH in Major League Debut for Reds -- MLB ...

2010-08-31
... Herb Score, Satchel Paige and dozens of others who threw that fast (and threw a lot more pitches) in their teens and early 20s, ever made it so young and stayed so healthy...enough to not only last but get into the MLB Hall of Fame. ...

MLB 2010: Five Cubs To Watch in September

2010-09-02
With just one month remaining of the misery that has been the 2010 season in Lakeview, the Chicago Cubs are 20 games below .500. On Monday night, despite holding a special ceremony to honor newly-inducted Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson, the team played to the emptiest Wrigley Field in nearly three years: A crowd of less than 30,000 fans.

MLB Managers For Hire: Managers Who Will Have a New Home for 2011 Season

2010-09-03
With at least four jobs available for Managers following the 2010 Campaign, the following are the top candidates for those vacancies, as well as others which may open up after the season is over. These are not in any particular order, but possible teams will be included for each candidate. The teams who will most likely have vacancies following the season includes: Marlins, Cubs, Mariners and ...

BRAD’S SPORTS BLURB

2010-09-02
By: BRAD EILERS / Sports Editor Is Lou Piniella deserving off the Hall of Fame? Most of you probably already know that long-time Major League Baseball manager (and former player) Lou Piniella retired just over a week ago. Piniella announced earlier in the season that this would be his final year as an MLB manager and he planned to...

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.

Friday's Frosty Mug

2010-09-03
The Brewers were off yesterday before opening a series in Philadelphia tonight. Tom Haudricourt suggests you shouldn't get too excited about this weekend's set, as the Brewers are 23-43 against teams with winning records this season.

Power Rankings: The 10 Best Franchises in North American Professional Sports

2010-09-03
October is coming up. And you know what that means? For sports fans, October is a fun month, as it’s the only time that all four major North American professional sports leagues are in action (MLB, the NFL, the NHL, and the NBA). With Major League Baseball, the playoffs get underway and soon the current year’s champs will be determined in the World Series. In the NFL, teams are approaching mid ...

Former R-Phils GM Among Hall Of Fame Inductees

2010-08-31
The Reading Phillies honored the 2010 class of the Reading Baseball Hall Of Fame Tuesday night. Five members make up this year's inductees. Former R-Phils pitcher and two time MLB All-Star Andy Ashby. The righty notched 98 wins in the majors.

The Top 100 San Francisco Giants Players of All Time

2010-09-03
The New York Giants were established in 1883. In 1958 the club moved out west, becoming who they are today - the San Francisco Giants.

Guess Who: The Top 10 MLB Players Immortalized in Obscure Trivia

2010-09-02
More than any other sport, spectators in baseball are expected to know an awful lot about the game's history before they can be considered true fans.

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu #athletics #raiders #gswarriors

RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu

2010-09-03
RT @MUrbanCSN: An ode to Bill King and a plea to #mlb fans. The man belongs in the Hall of Fame. http://tinyurl.com/24by6wu