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Mets-Cubs Preview - CBSSports.com

2010-09-03
Globe and MailMets-Cubs PreviewCBSSports.comZambrano (6-6, 4.36 ERA) has had a history of wild outbursts, and team management had seen enough following the volatile right-hander's dugout tirade at US ...Cubs 7, Mets 6ESPNall 143 news articles »

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl - The Associated Press

2010-09-03
Washington PostMorgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawlThe Associated PressMLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week. ...MLB reviewing Marlins-Nationals brawlWashington PostMLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat NationalsBrownsville HeraldNyjer Morgan could be hit with lengthy suspensionbettor.com (blog)Sports Page Network (satire) (blog) -USA Today -We Love DCall 1,261 news articles »

Cubs look to continue turnaround against Pirates - MLB.com

2010-08-31
Globe and MailCubs look to continue turnaround against PiratesMLB.comNow that's how you start a homestand. The Cubs shook off their dubious recent history with the Pirates to seize a 14-2 victory ...Wrigley's peanut-free suite clears way for one fan's special dayYahoo! Sports (blog)MLB Insiders: Chicago CubsThe Cardinal Nation (subscription)Fukudome, Cubs beat Bucs to avoid sweepESPNall 618 news articles »

Schedule and a Reminder - My Cincinnati Reds Blog (blog)

2010-09-03
Schedule and a ReminderMy Cincinnati Reds Blog (blog)One of the worst collapses in MLB history occurred in 2007. On September 12 of that year, the New York Mets held a 7 game lead over the Phillies. ...and more »

MLB Insiders: Washington Nationals - TheAtlantaBaseballShow (subscription)

2010-09-03
TheAtlantaBaseballShow (subscription)MLB Insiders: Washington NationalsTheAtlantaBaseballShow (subscription)In baseball history, only Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson have had a higher percentage of strikeouts during a season in which they made 10 or more starts. ...and more »

MLB Free Pick: Rangers and Twins Stay 'Under' in Series Opener - SBR Forum

2010-09-03
SB Nation Dallas (blog)MLB Free Pick: Rangers and Twins Stay 'Under' in Series OpenerSBR ForumHolland has a spotty history against the Twins. On May 30, he pitched two unsuccessful innings against them at Target Field, surrendering three earned runs. ...Twins, Rangers set for possible playoff previewMLB.comall 47 news articles »

New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Odds & Pick: September 2nd 2010 - Bleacher Report

2010-09-02
msnbc.comNew York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Odds & Pick: September 2nd 2010Bleacher ReportThere is also some interesting recent history here as Oakland's Dallas Braden and the Yanks' Alex Rodriguez engaged in a war of words on April 22 after ...Braden makes early exit with leg crampsMLB.comOne and done: Sabathia shines in one-hitterESPN (blog)Braden welcomes what Bronx has in storeMLB.comSB Nation (blog)all 472 news articles »

Durham's DAP still making history - Bisons.com

2010-09-03
Bisons.comDurham's DAP still making historyBisons.comDURHAM, NC -- Jill Rusinko and her intrepid crew at Durham Athletic Park have already seen almost countless other groups ...and more »

Day at the Races - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Sportsnet.caDay at the RacesMLB.comThe National League hasn't had a Triple Crown winner since Joe Medwick took the honors in 1937, but the Senior Circuit has three ...Pujols: August's Best in the NLThe Cardinal Nation (subscription)all 78 news articles »

What is the worst incident in MLB history? | Chicago White Sox Fan

2010-09-03
Is it the steroids scandal? Is it when Pete Rose got busted? Is it the 1919 Chicago White Sox? Is it the player's strike?

The 20 greatest position players in baseball history » Baseball ...

2010-09-03
Ruth, however, is only 42nd in career plate appearances, making his accumulation of WAR even more impressive. He has a positional WAR/PA career ratio of 0.0162, or 1.62%. Here are the top players in MLB history with a WAR at least 1.6% ...

This Date In Transaction History: Wagner, Bautista: MLB Rumors ...

2010-08-25
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TOP 30 Nicknames in Recent Major League Baseball History - Lists ...

2010-08-30
The Mayor received his nickname for being the friendliest and most likeable player in the MLB. The Mayor's personality probably prolonged his career at least 2 years and will probably give him a lifelong career as a broadcaster. ...

He Who Must Not Be Named: Who Are The Biggest Sports Vilians Of ...

2010-09-03
If Roberts doesn't steal the bag, Ortiz doesn't perform his heroics, leading to the biggest postseason collapse in MLB history. Oakland: Al Davis really needed another championship to prove that the game hadn't passed him by as the 21st ...

Top 5: Dramatic HRs in MLB history | Washington Examiner

2010-08-17
The Game 6 shot made Carter the second player in MLB history to end a Fall Classic with a home run. 3. “I don't believe what I just saw!” » Kirk Gibson batted only once in the 1988 World Series, but he made sure it counted. ...

MLB: History of the Baltimore Orioles

2010-08-23
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team. The team is a part of Major League Baseball. They currently play in the Eastern Division of the American League.

Tee Up Now for Harrison Apar YAC Columbus Day Golf Classic ...

2010-09-03
He ranks as the fifth winningest left-hander in MLB history and the 23rd winningest among all pitchers. In fact, he is the winningest pitcher in MLB history who is not (yet) in the Hall of Fame. In addition to playing for the New York ...

41 pitchers in MLB history have had Immaculate Inning | Ben Maller

2010-08-25
41 pitchers in MLB history have had Immaculate Inning. Rafael Soriano became the 41st pitcher in major-league history to strike out the side on the minimum nine pitches, and just the third to get a save as he recorded what is called an ...

MLB: Today in baseball history

2010-09-03
On this date 1917 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies' 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1947 - Bill McCahan pitched a 3-0 no-hitter to give the Philadelphia Athletics a 3-0 win over Washington. 1947 - The New York Yankees ...

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins. MLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week.

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.

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.

Sabathia wins MLB-best 19th; Yankees sweep A's

2010-09-02
- recap from game played on September 2, 2010

MLB, YouTube Hope New Channel Attracts Japanese Advertisers

2010-09-01
clickz Even if advertisers don't flock to the channel, MLB house ads are expected to pitch products to Japanese fans of players like Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui.

MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgery

2010-09-02
BRAVES: Derek Lowe won't be able to make his next scheduled start tomorrow because of lingering pain near his right elbow. Former fifth starter Kenshin Kawakami is back with the team after a stint at Triple-A Gwinnett and seems the most likely candidate to start the opener of a weekend ...

Wednesday's MLB short hops

2010-09-02
Short hops •With Manny Ramirez on board, the White Sox are the second team in history to have players with at least 300 (Paul Konerko), 400 (Andruw Jones) and 500 (Ramirez) homers. The 2002 Texas Rangers were the first with Alex Rodriguez,Juan Gonzalez and Rafael Palmeiro. Catcher Max St. Pierre ...

MLB notes: Giants call up Squirrels' Ford

2010-09-01
ROCKIES: Right-handed reliever Manuel Corpas needs reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery. Corpas, placed on the 15-day disabled list last Friday with a sprained ligament in his right elbow, could be sidelined for the entire 2011 season considering the typical recovery time from Tommy John surgery is 12 to 18 months. ...

What is the worst incident in MLB history? | Chicago White Sox Fan: The Black Sox Scandal. The strike was bad but ... http://bit.ly/c0B3Di

2010-09-03
What is the worst incident in MLB history? | Chicago White Sox Fan: The Black Sox Scandal. The strike was bad but ... http://bit.ly/c0B3Di

MLB: History of the Tampa Bay Rays Posted By : Lola Allison http://goo.gl/fb/CMpSv

2010-09-03
MLB: History of the Tampa Bay Rays Posted By : Lola Allison http://goo.gl/fb/CMpSv

RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They should let him play 3 extra gms this season.

2010-09-03
RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They should let him play 3 extra gms this season.

RT @TouchByAM: This Day in Baseball History: 1957 - #Dodgers a draw outside Brooklyn http://fb.me/yZs6EIbP #MLB /via @todayinbaseball @cubfancurt

2010-09-03
RT @TouchByAM: This Day in Baseball History: 1957 - #Dodgers a draw outside Brooklyn http://fb.me/yZs6EIbP #MLB /via @todayinbaseball @cubfancurt

RT @CBSSports: A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets U 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

2010-09-03
RT @CBSSports: A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets U 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They (cont) http://tl.gd/3fe9h2

2010-09-03
RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They (cont) http://tl.gd/3fe9h2

A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets you 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

2010-09-03
A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets you 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets you 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

2010-09-03
A-Rod fires agent Boras via letter. The guy gets you 2 biggest deals in MLB history, but no face-to-face? http://bit.ly/d7BPDD

RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They should let him play 3 extra gms this season.

2010-09-03
RT @BravesDiva: Gaby got a 3-gm suspension 4 delivering the greatest clothesline in MLB history? Eff that. They should let him play 3 extra gms this season.