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2007 American League Stat Leaders
The hitting and pitching statistical leaders from the 2007 American League baseball season.
• 2007 american league statistics • 2007 american league records • 2007 american league stat leaders • 2007 american league home runs • 2007 american league season
The hitting and pitching statistical leaders from the 2007 American League baseball season.
• 2007 american league statistics • 2007 american league records • 2007 american league stat leaders • 2007 american league home runs • 2007 american league season
2007 American League All Star Team
This is an opinion piece expressing my belief as to which players truly deserve a starting spot on the 2007 MLB American League All-Star Team. You may be surprised.
• 2007 mlb all-star game • 2007 american league all star starters • 2007 american league all star team • 2007 american league all stars • 2007 all star team
This is an opinion piece expressing my belief as to which players truly deserve a starting spot on the 2007 MLB American League All-Star Team. You may be surprised.
• 2007 mlb all-star game • 2007 american league all star starters • 2007 american league all star team • 2007 american league all stars • 2007 all star team
American League Central grades
If C.C. Sabathia continues his career season and Travis Hafner heats up, then the Indians have a chance at winning the division, but the Tigers are hot on their heels.
• american league central standings • best american league pitchers • best mlb teams • baseball analysis • american league playoff race
If C.C. Sabathia continues his career season and Travis Hafner heats up, then the Indians have a chance at winning the division, but the Tigers are hot on their heels.
• american league central standings • best american league pitchers • best mlb teams • baseball analysis • american league playoff race
Josh Beckett Will Win Cy Young
Beckett led the Red Sox to the 2007 A.L. East Division crown. He will win the Cy Young Award, but he wasn't the only Junior Circuit pitcher who had a great season.
• 2007 american league cy young • 2007 cy young candidates • 2007 american league pitching • 2007 american league relievers • 2007 american league starters
Beckett led the Red Sox to the 2007 A.L. East Division crown. He will win the Cy Young Award, but he wasn't the only Junior Circuit pitcher who had a great season.
• 2007 american league cy young • 2007 cy young candidates • 2007 american league pitching • 2007 american league relievers • 2007 american league starters
2007 MLB Quarterly Report: AL East
In the first of the Quarterly Reports, the Red Sox are showing that 2004 may not have been a fluke, but may be the start of a trend. Has the curse been forever reversed?
• american league east standings • american league power rankings • american league east 2007 • mlb quarterly report • boston red sox
In the first of the Quarterly Reports, the Red Sox are showing that 2004 may not have been a fluke, but may be the start of a trend. Has the curse been forever reversed?
• american league east standings • american league power rankings • american league east 2007 • mlb quarterly report • boston red sox
AL All-Star Ballot and Cheat Sheet
With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.
• american league all stars • al all star ballot • al all star candidates • american league all star ballot • alex rodriguez
With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.
• american league all stars • al all star ballot • al all star candidates • american league all star ballot • alex rodriguez
AL All-Stars
My choices for the American League All Star team midway thru 1999.
• al • american league • all-stars • all stars • picks
My choices for the American League All Star team midway thru 1999.
• al • american league • all-stars • all stars • picks
AL East Preview
Look at how the American League East will unfold. After seven weeks, this column has mentioned the NBA more than John Rocker.
• baseball • major league • teams • american league east
Look at how the American League East will unfold. After seven weeks, this column has mentioned the NBA more than John Rocker.
• baseball • major league • teams • american league east
American League All-Spuds
This crop of young players have been the AL's best this season, and some of them are the league's best overall.
• all-star • american league • on-base percentage • batting average • slugging percentage
This crop of young players have been the AL's best this season, and some of them are the league's best overall.
• all-star • american league • on-base percentage • batting average • slugging percentage
American League East grades
Despite a slow start from superstars Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, the Red Sox still have a significant lead over the Yankees, Blue Jays and Devil Rays.
• new york yankees pitching • boston red sox • american league standings • ortiz ramirez slumps • midseason mlb stats
Despite a slow start from superstars Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, the Red Sox still have a significant lead over the Yankees, Blue Jays and Devil Rays.
• new york yankees pitching • boston red sox • american league standings • ortiz ramirez slumps • midseason mlb stats
American League East: 5 Questions
The Yankees and Red Sox continue to be the beasts of the AL East, but the Blue Jays are hoping to crash the party this time around.
• american league • al east • yankees • red sox • blue jays
The Yankees and Red Sox continue to be the beasts of the AL East, but the Blue Jays are hoping to crash the party this time around.
• american league • al east • yankees • red sox • blue jays
American League v. National League
When the American League was founded in 1901 to challenge the National League's monopoly on professional baseball, a fierce rivalry was born that continues to this day.
• american league vs.national league • american league world series record • national league world series record • manager world series both leagues • sparky andersen world series
When the American League was founded in 1901 to challenge the National League's monopoly on professional baseball, a fierce rivalry was born that continues to this day.
• american league vs.national league • american league world series record • national league world series record • manager world series both leagues • sparky andersen world series
American League West up for grabs
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
• major league baseball • american league west • los angeles angels • oakland a's • texas rangers
Any of four teams -- the Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's or Seattle Mariners -- could win Major League Baseball's American League West division.
• major league baseball • american league west • los angeles angels • oakland a's • texas rangers
Clumped Together to Confuse Us
Yes, Bernie Williams has hit the most "postseason" home runs, John Smoltz has won the most “postseason” games, and Tom Glavine has the most “postseason” losses, but Barry Bonds has hit .245 in nine “postseason” series, yet he has a .471 World Series batting average, which is the highest lifetime batting average in World Series history. Who is confused? How about most of the fans. No, make that those who blend all the records after the regular season ends together.
• american • american league • national • national league • championship
Yes, Bernie Williams has hit the most "postseason" home runs, John Smoltz has won the most “postseason” games, and Tom Glavine has the most “postseason” losses, but Barry Bonds has hit .245 in nine “postseason” series, yet he has a .471 World Series batting average, which is the highest lifetime batting average in World Series history. Who is confused? How about most of the fans. No, make that those who blend all the records after the regular season ends together.
• american • american league • national • national league • championship
Good, but not too good
The way a team starts a season out often is a poor indicator of how well they will do in the end. Stay tuned for further heroics.
• seattle mariners • baseball • american league
The way a team starts a season out often is a poor indicator of how well they will do in the end. Stay tuned for further heroics.
• seattle mariners • baseball • american league
If the Red Sox Were Eliminated
If today's playoff structure were used in 1978, the differences would have been beyond radical.
• red sox eliminated • 1978 american league • 1978 american league pennant • red sox wild card • yankees wild card
If today's playoff structure were used in 1978, the differences would have been beyond radical.
• red sox eliminated • 1978 american league • 1978 american league pennant • red sox wild card • yankees wild card
Lost Forever
Interleague play has stolen the uniqueness of World Series opponents never having played each other in the regular season. Interleague play cheapens the World Series.
• interleague • yankees • world series • championship • american league
Interleague play has stolen the uniqueness of World Series opponents never having played each other in the regular season. Interleague play cheapens the World Series.
• interleague • yankees • world series • championship • american league
Rooting Against the Yankees
The Red Sox should win the Eastern Division, but that doesn't mean Yankees' haters are safe.
• yankees • red sox • wild card • american league pennant • american league playoffs
The Red Sox should win the Eastern Division, but that doesn't mean Yankees' haters are safe.
• yankees • red sox • wild card • american league pennant • american league playoffs
The 1967 Yankees: An Underrated Team?
Comparing teams from different seasons is subjective because the statistics are based upon a comparison between and among teams in a specific league in a specific year. One can compare the 1967 Yankees to any 1967 American League team and reach objective conclusions but one cannot objectively compare the 1967 Yankees to the 1965 Red Sox because they played in different leagues against different opponents.
• yankees • 1967 american league • mickey mantle • apba baseball
Comparing teams from different seasons is subjective because the statistics are based upon a comparison between and among teams in a specific league in a specific year. One can compare the 1967 Yankees to any 1967 American League team and reach objective conclusions but one cannot objectively compare the 1967 Yankees to the 1965 Red Sox because they played in different leagues against different opponents.
• yankees • 1967 american league • mickey mantle • apba baseball
The 1969 Yankees' Pennant Chances
On February 16, the New York Times presented its 1969 American League projections. The consensus was that the Yankees' chances of contending were not good.
• 1969 yankees • new york pitching • 1969 american league • american league • manager ralph houk
On February 16, the New York Times presented its 1969 American League projections. The consensus was that the Yankees' chances of contending were not good.
• 1969 yankees • new york pitching • 1969 american league • american league • manager ralph houk
The AL MVPs
The American League featured many performances in 2000 that might be argued was the most valuable.
• mvp baseball american league rodriguez martinez gi
The American League featured many performances in 2000 that might be argued was the most valuable.
• mvp baseball american league rodriguez martinez gi
The Best Division in Baseball
An analysis of the records of Major League teams by division for the years 2003-2007.
• baseball • records • wins • divisions • best
An analysis of the records of Major League teams by division for the years 2003-2007.
• baseball • records • wins • divisions • best
The Comeback Crew
After coming back from two outs and two-game losses all year, the Mariners continue to make comebacks in the post season. This could help them in the ALCS.
• seattle mariners • new york yankees • american league championship series • comebacks • seattle mariners
After coming back from two outs and two-game losses all year, the Mariners continue to make comebacks in the post season. This could help them in the ALCS.
• seattle mariners • new york yankees • american league championship series • comebacks • seattle mariners
The Postseason on the Web
The best places on the web to follow the 1998 postseason
• postseason baseball • american league • national league championship series
The best places on the web to follow the 1998 postseason
• postseason baseball • american league • national league championship series
There Are Champions and There are Champions
The New York Yankees have now been American League Eastern Division Champions for the last eight baseball seasons. Now, doesn’t that sound impressive? Yes it does, but it doesn’t sound as impressive as stating that the Atlanta Braves have been division champions the last fourteen times there have been division champions, but it still sounds impressive, until one examines what has happened a little more critically.
• new york yankees • new york • yankees • american league • american
The New York Yankees have now been American League Eastern Division Champions for the last eight baseball seasons. Now, doesn’t that sound impressive? Yes it does, but it doesn’t sound as impressive as stating that the Atlanta Braves have been division champions the last fourteen times there have been division champions, but it still sounds impressive, until one examines what has happened a little more critically.
• new york yankees • new york • yankees • american league • american
Top Surprise Players in the American League
Here are the players who are making big unexpected contributions to their teams.
• baseball • sports • major league • teams
Here are the players who are making big unexpected contributions to their teams.
• baseball • sports • major league • teams
Wildcard Races Hot in September
Wildcard races in September baseball
• wildcard races • baseball • national league • american league
Wildcard races in September baseball
• wildcard races • baseball • national league • american league
2007 Boston Red Sox Preview
The Boston Red Sox enter the 2007 season with a lot of questions. How players answer those questions will determine whether they can get back to the World Series.
• 2007 red sox preview • 2007 boston red sox • 2007 red sox preview • 2007 red sox prediction • 2007 red sox pitching
The Boston Red Sox enter the 2007 season with a lot of questions. How players answer those questions will determine whether they can get back to the World Series.
• 2007 red sox preview • 2007 boston red sox • 2007 red sox preview • 2007 red sox prediction • 2007 red sox pitching
Still in the running--but lacking runs
With their lead in the AL West dwindling, the Mariners could use a dose of clutch hits and a jolt of confidence.
• seattle mariners • baseball • american league • edgar martinez • bret boone
With their lead in the AL West dwindling, the Mariners could use a dose of clutch hits and a jolt of confidence.
• seattle mariners • baseball • american league • edgar martinez • bret boone
Ten and Twenty Five and Three and Twenty One
Red Ruffing compiled a record of 39 wins and 96 losses for Boston teams that finished last every season. In 1928 he won 10 games and lost 25. Don Larsen compiled a record of 10 wins and 33 losses for teams that lost 100 games in each of two seasons.
• yankees • world series • boston red sox • american league • red ruffing
Red Ruffing compiled a record of 39 wins and 96 losses for Boston teams that finished last every season. In 1928 he won 10 games and lost 25. Don Larsen compiled a record of 10 wins and 33 losses for teams that lost 100 games in each of two seasons.
• yankees • world series • boston red sox • american league • red ruffing
The 1985 Yankees Came Close
The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
• toronto led new york • yankees beat toronto • five consecutive • american league eastern division • yankees won american league eastern division
The Yankees had to beat Toronto five consecutive times to win the Division title. They didn't.
• toronto led new york • yankees beat toronto • five consecutive • american league eastern division • yankees won american league eastern division
The Youngest and Oldest Pitchers
A list of the major leagues's youngest and oldest pitchers contains one memorable name and three that are not well known today except by the game's most avid followers.
• youngest oldest pitchers • nuxhall major league record • paige major league record • major league youngest oldest pitcher • youngest oldest american league pitcher
A list of the major leagues's youngest and oldest pitchers contains one memorable name and three that are not well known today except by the game's most avid followers.
• youngest oldest pitchers • nuxhall major league record • paige major league record • major league youngest oldest pitcher • youngest oldest american league pitcher
Who Was Mickey Mantle?
Mickey Mantle was one of the all-time greats in baseball history. As great as he was, some say he never reached his full potential. Here's a part of his story.
• mickey mantle • new york yankees • triple crown • roger maris • single season home run record
Mickey Mantle was one of the all-time greats in baseball history. As great as he was, some say he never reached his full potential. Here's a part of his story.
• mickey mantle • new york yankees • triple crown • roger maris • single season home run record
A Tale of Two Leagues
The World Series was viewed as the primary test between the leagues. It was difficult for one league to claim superiority over the other if its representative lost the World Series. The All-Star became the second most important method to compare the leagues. During the first half of the 20th century, the World Series and the All-Star game were the most important sporting events in the country.
• world series • all-star game • baseball • yankees • american league
The World Series was viewed as the primary test between the leagues. It was difficult for one league to claim superiority over the other if its representative lost the World Series. The All-Star became the second most important method to compare the leagues. During the first half of the 20th century, the World Series and the All-Star game were the most important sporting events in the country.
• world series • all-star game • baseball • yankees • american league
AL Central: 5 Questions
A look at the four-horse race known as the American League Central,highlighted by the Twins trying to repeat as division champs and the Tigers hoping to make another run.
• american league • al central • twins • indians • royals
A look at the four-horse race known as the American League Central,highlighted by the Twins trying to repeat as division champs and the Tigers hoping to make another run.
• american league • al central • twins • indians • royals
Be All That You Can Be
"Be all that you can be." Were it only so. Oh, it has happened. The 1998 Yankees were all that they could be. The 2004 Red Sox were more than they could be. But there have been too many times when teams were not allowed to be all they could be because money was and is more important to those with the power.
• yankees • 1998 • red sox • 2004 • money
"Be all that you can be." Were it only so. Oh, it has happened. The 1998 Yankees were all that they could be. The 2004 Red Sox were more than they could be. But there have been too many times when teams were not allowed to be all they could be because money was and is more important to those with the power.
• yankees • 1998 • red sox • 2004 • money
Big John
He is rarely mentioned anymore but he is one of the all-time greats. Most Yankees’ fans today have probably never even heard of him but those few who have still appreciate what he did and when he did it. He had a Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit 51 home runs for the 1947 New York Giants, and his lifetime batting average was .312. Then he joined the Yankees.
• new york yankees • world series • johnny mize • pennant • ted williams
He is rarely mentioned anymore but he is one of the all-time greats. Most Yankees’ fans today have probably never even heard of him but those few who have still appreciate what he did and when he did it. He had a Hall of Fame career with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit 51 home runs for the 1947 New York Giants, and his lifetime batting average was .312. Then he joined the Yankees.
• new york yankees • world series • johnny mize • pennant • ted williams
Boston's Schilling May Miss Start
Shoulder discomfort may force Schilling to sit out on Sunday after two back-to-back atrocious efforts on the mound, although an MRI on his right shoulder was negative.
• schilling • curt schilling • boston • red sox • bosox
Shoulder discomfort may force Schilling to sit out on Sunday after two back-to-back atrocious efforts on the mound, although an MRI on his right shoulder was negative.
• schilling • curt schilling • boston • red sox • bosox
But Are They Really the Best?
Pitching has always been the most important part of winning. Offense almost always decreases dramatically in the playoffs and World Series because the teams that get to the World Series get there on pitching and defense. Now, with two rounds of playoffs before the World Series, it has almost become a rarity for the team with best regular season to get to the World Series, much less win it.
• world series • yankees • mets • new york • mariners
Pitching has always been the most important part of winning. Offense almost always decreases dramatically in the playoffs and World Series because the teams that get to the World Series get there on pitching and defense. Now, with two rounds of playoffs before the World Series, it has almost become a rarity for the team with best regular season to get to the World Series, much less win it.
• world series • yankees • mets • new york • mariners
Clemens - Did the Red Sox Muff it?
An analysis of whether the Boston Red Sox made a mistake low-balling Roger Clemens when the team had a chance to sign him, instead losing him to the New York Yankees.
• red sox • yankees • clemens • schilling • matsuzaka
An analysis of whether the Boston Red Sox made a mistake low-balling Roger Clemens when the team had a chance to sign him, instead losing him to the New York Yankees.
• red sox • yankees • clemens • schilling • matsuzaka
Enough is Enough
Enough is enough. Barry Bonds is not the greatest baseball player of all time.
• babe ruth • barry bonds • yankees • world series • home run
Enough is enough. Barry Bonds is not the greatest baseball player of all time.
• babe ruth • barry bonds • yankees • world series • home run
Evolution Solution
Baseball's National League needs the Designated Hitter rule.
• major • league • baseball • baseball • national
Baseball's National League needs the Designated Hitter rule.
• major • league • baseball • baseball • national
First in War, First in Peace, and Last in the AMERICAN League?
It is a statement whose meaning has changed as drastically as baseball itself. “First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League.” Some may believe that Washington is still first in war and first in peace, but it sure isn't in the American League.
• washington • american league • baseball • world series • senators
It is a statement whose meaning has changed as drastically as baseball itself. “First in war, first in peace, and last in the American League.” Some may believe that Washington is still first in war and first in peace, but it sure isn't in the American League.
• washington • american league • baseball • world series • senators
Four More Years
Bob Feller missed almost four seasons, returning to active duty with the Indians at the end of the 1945 season, starting only 9 games, but in 1946, the 27 year old Feller picked up where the 23 year old Feller had left off.
• bob feller • yankees • new york yankees • yankee stadium • gehrig
Bob Feller missed almost four seasons, returning to active duty with the Indians at the end of the 1945 season, starting only 9 games, but in 1946, the 27 year old Feller picked up where the 23 year old Feller had left off.
• bob feller • yankees • new york yankees • yankee stadium • gehrig
He Was a Better Player Than We Bleeps Thought He Was
He was a fine player who is almost always overlooked when discussing Yankees second baseman. He was a sure handed fielder who led American League second baseman in fielding with a .990 mark in his first full season and he set a league record by leading second basemen in assists for six consecutive seasons and in put outs for four consecutive seasons.
• yankees • horace clarke • world series • whitey ford • american
He was a fine player who is almost always overlooked when discussing Yankees second baseman. He was a sure handed fielder who led American League second baseman in fielding with a .990 mark in his first full season and he set a league record by leading second basemen in assists for six consecutive seasons and in put outs for four consecutive seasons.
• yankees • horace clarke • world series • whitey ford • american
Keltner, Boudreau, & Gordon
The 1948 Indians, with Ken Keltner, Lou Boudreau, and Joe Gordon, had an all-100 RBIs infield.
• rbis • he • 100 • runs • home
The 1948 Indians, with Ken Keltner, Lou Boudreau, and Joe Gordon, had an all-100 RBIs infield.
• rbis • he • 100 • runs • home
MLB Quickhits, February 9, 2007
Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Albert Pujols, Bronson Arroyo, and Aaron Harange updates. The latest news for Major League Baseball as of February 9, 2007
• albert pujols • cincinnati reds • aaron harang • bronson arroyo • jon papelbon
Minnesota Twins, Cincinnati Reds, Albert Pujols, Bronson Arroyo, and Aaron Harange updates. The latest news for Major League Baseball as of February 9, 2007
• albert pujols • cincinnati reds • aaron harang • bronson arroyo • jon papelbon