Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October - MLB.com

Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for OctoberMLB.comThat quote is from Eric Hinske, who might be known generically as a "utility player," but who has become more than that. Hinske has made valuable ...and more »

Injuries continue to mount for Marlins - MLB.com

Injuries continue to mount for MarlinsMLB.comMurphy established himself as a valuable utility player and pinch-hitter. In 29 games, he was batting .318 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. ...and more »

MLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat Nationals - Brownsville Herald

MLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat NationalsBrownsville HeraldBALTIMORE (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have activated catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and utility player Eric Patterson from the 15-day disabled list and ...and more »

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

Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his returnMLB.comThe O's are also believed to be looking at players in Bowie. Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her ...and more »

MLB Betting Odds: Rangers visit Twins - Donbest.com

Donbest.comMLB Betting Odds: Rangers visit TwinsDonbest.comMinnesota could get Nick Punto back this weekend, however, after the utility player has finished rehabbing his injured hammy. Texas will reportedly have Ian ...and more »

Luebke tasked with ending slide in debut - Padres.com

Luebke tasked with ending slide in debutPadres.com1 roster moves for the Padres included recalling reliever Ryan Webb from Triple-A Portland, reinstating utility player Oscar Salazar from the 15-day ...and more »

Jim Edmonds and the Top 10 Old Guys That Could Spell MLB Playoffs Gold - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportJim Edmonds and the Top 10 Old Guys That Could Spell MLB Playoffs GoldBleacher ReportHe's the anti-Jose Guillen: a good clubhouse guy, a utility player, and the type of hitter who will always give you a great at-bat. ...and more »

Jays will have say in Rays' playoff chase - BlueJays.com

Jays will have say in Rays' playoff chaseBlueJays.comThat extended drought comes right on the heels of a six-game absence due to lower back stiffness for the super-utility player. ...and more »

Moustakas, Beavan lead Texas All-Stars - Portland Beavers (blog)

Portland Beavers (blog)Moustakas, Beavan lead Texas All-StarsPortland Beavers (blog)Utility player Josh Horton of Midland owned the circuit's second-best ratio of strikeouts to plate appearances at 9.30. The Naturals also claimed two of the ...and more »

Versatility Personified: MLB's Premier Super-Utility Players ...

Fans in every city throughout the league know full well who the stars in baseball are. They're instantly recognizable with their gaudy stats, household names,

Bloomquist Wants To Be Everyday Player: MLB Rumors ...

“I'd be lying,” the utility player said, “if I said the National League didn't entice me. I could play pretty much every day whether I'm starting or not. That's awful enticing.” However, Bloomquist is more at ease with having a reserve ...

App of the Week: M.L.B.'s Utility Player - NYTimes.com

Major League Baseball issues a $14.95 baseball app that works on most smartphones. But to watch the live games, you'll need to pay $100 more.

Docs players headed to the next level | The News-Review - NRtoday.com

Newell is headed to Oregon State, which had eight players selected in this year's MLB draft. The Beavers won College World Series titles in 2006 and '07 and have reached the postseason each of the past two years. Huff plans on walking on at Oregon, ... Although relief pitcher and utility infielder Jay Tovey is likely done with competitive baseball, the Roseburg graduate hasn't ruled out continuing his wrestling career in college. facebook Email Print. Other Top Items ...

How to Improve MLB Umpiring: Taking Specific Steps can Lead to ...

I am not sure what minimum wage is in MLB, but they pay this to a utility player, who sometimes cannot hit his weight or IQ. I believe this number is still much higher than the most highly paid members of the MLB umpiring staff. ...

2010 Farm Awards | Capitol Avenue Club

Hitter of the Year: Freddie Freeman -- Became the second hitter this year to crack the MLB active roster before his 21st birthday yesterday. He's been by far. ... They don't let him throw it in games, probably won't until he gets to AA. Kevin Says: September 3rd, 2010 at 2:16 PM. What do you think of Phil Gosslien and his long term projection for the Braves? Capitol Avenue Club Says: September 3rd, 2010 at 2:21 PM. Wrote about Gosselin here. Org guy or utility player. ...

Mets Trade Jeff Francoeur to Rangers -- MLB FanHouse

In return, the Mets get light-hitting utility infielder Joaquin Arias. Arias, 25, has put up a .276/.290/.347 line in 50 games with Texas this year. With Francoeur due for arbitration next spring, and thus a raise on his $5 million .... When players leave this mess they always do. If Omar is still in his position next year I can't see the park being more than 1/2 full based on great off season signings like Bay. The first half they played over their heads and now they are ...

Peering Into Jose Bautista's Power Surge -- MLB FanHouse

When he finally did make it to the majors, he was mostly used as a utility player except for 2007, and he spent a big chunk of time in a park that's not friendly to right-handed power. Now he's playing every day in a much friendlier ...

The One Man Who Can Stop Albert Pujols From Winning the Triple Crown

Entering today, Infante is hitting .349 this season as a utility player for the first place Braves, and was having such a fine season at the break, he even made his first All-Star team. But he only has 342 plate appearances thus far, ...

2011 MLB All-Star Game: Why It Should Stay in Arizona

The 2011 MLB All-Star game is planned to be played in Phoenix, Arizona. But a new law on immigration, SB 1070, is not mixing well with the idea. There have been plenty of protests wherever the Diamondbacks play. It has caused a huge debate about whether the game should be played elsewhere. Here are some reasons why we should leave politics separate from baseball and leave the game in Phoenix ...

The Top 100 San Francisco Giants Players of All Time

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

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

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.

MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgery

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 ...

Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his return

Jones out of lineup; no timetable on his return

MLB notes: Giants call up Squirrels' Ford

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. ...

Esposito searching for elusive at-bat

HOUSTON -- Perhaps none of the players the Astros called up when rosters expanded are more grateful for the opportunity than 31-year-old catcher Brian Esposito.

Hernandez to pitch for Bowie on Saturday

Hernandez to pitch for Bowie on Saturday

Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October

Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October