Articles related to "American League"
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
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 2 -- The Designated Hitter
Some owners decided that adding a hitter would help to alleviate the problem. The pitcher would not bat. Each manager would designate a player who would replace the pitcher in the batting order. It was a tenth “position” but one that required no defensive skills since the designated hitter would never play in the field.
dh • designated hitter • yankees • pinch hit • world series
Some owners decided that adding a hitter would help to alleviate the problem. The pitcher would not bat. Each manager would designate a player who would replace the pitcher in the batting order. It was a tenth “position” but one that required no defensive skills since the designated hitter would never play in the field.
dh • designated hitter • yankees • pinch hit • world series
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
What is a Designated Hitter?
As the designated hitter enters its 35th season, baseball fans continue to debate its overall value to the game of baseball.
designated hitter • what is a designated hitter • the first designated hitter • the designated hitter rule • pinch hit in place of the pitcher
As the designated hitter enters its 35th season, baseball fans continue to debate its overall value to the game of baseball.
designated hitter • what is a designated hitter • the first designated hitter • the designated hitter rule • pinch hit in place of the pitcher
AL All-Stars
My choices for the American League All Star team midway thru 1999.
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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 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 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
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 AL MVPs
The American League featured many performances in 2000 that might be argued was the most valuable.
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The American League featured many performances in 2000 that might be argued was the most valuable.
mvp baseball american league rodriguez martinez gi
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
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
Joe Torre's Yankee Manager Career
When he was hired to manage the Yankees in 1996, no one could have predicted that Joe Torre would enjoy such longevity and success as skipper of the Bronx Zoo.
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When he was hired to manage the Yankees in 1996, no one could have predicted that Joe Torre would enjoy such longevity and success as skipper of the Bronx Zoo.
joe torre yankee manager • joe torre fired • joe torre retires • joe torre's yankee record • joe torre career wins
Origins of Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry
In in-depth look at the greatest rivalry in sports, and how the boys from Beantown just might be turning the tables on the Bronx Bombers.
yankees red sox rivalry • babe ruth red sox pitcher • babe ruth red sox years • red sox world series 1903 1912 • fenway park open 1912
In in-depth look at the greatest rivalry in sports, and how the boys from Beantown just might be turning the tables on the Bronx Bombers.
yankees red sox rivalry • babe ruth red sox pitcher • babe ruth red sox years • red sox world series 1903 1912 • fenway park open 1912
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
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
Hitting Requires Pitching
Scoring runs does not win games. Scoring more runs than the opposition scores wins games. The New York Yankees have added offense and should score more runs, but the key to regaining the World Championship is the pitching staff.
1930 yankees • gehrig • ruth • ruffing • gomez
Scoring runs does not win games. Scoring more runs than the opposition scores wins games. The New York Yankees have added offense and should score more runs, but the key to regaining the World Championship is the pitching staff.
1930 yankees • gehrig • ruth • ruffing • gomez
Twins Victorious on Opening Day
The Minnesota Twins ruin seven-time golden-glove winner's homecoming by defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on MLB Opening Day
minnesota twins • mlb opening day • torii hunter • vlad guerrero • los angeles angels
The Minnesota Twins ruin seven-time golden-glove winner's homecoming by defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on MLB Opening Day
minnesota twins • mlb opening day • torii hunter • vlad guerrero • los angeles angels
Walks Have Decreased in 2007
The Red Sox, Phillies, and Yankees draw a lot of walks, but teams from the past walked even more. Lead off batters will accept a free pass but don't TRY to walk.
walks decreased • walks in 2007 • al and nl bases on ball • red sox draw walks • phillies walks
The Red Sox, Phillies, and Yankees draw a lot of walks, but teams from the past walked even more. Lead off batters will accept a free pass but don't TRY to walk.
walks decreased • walks in 2007 • al and nl bases on ball • red sox draw walks • phillies walks
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 1--The Lowered Pitching Mound
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
Baseball today is quite different from the game that existed fifty years ago but because baseball’s basic structure, with the exception of the designated hitter rule, has seemingly remained the same and the changes have occurred over many decades, most of us don't realize what has happened.
pitching mound • yankees • sporting news • mariano rivera • roger clemens
2007 Cleveland Indians MLB Preview
The Cleveland Indians should have acquired two starters this winter. The didn't get any. That will keep the team on an up and down roller-coaster ride all season long.
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The Cleveland Indians should have acquired two starters this winter. The didn't get any. That will keep the team on an up and down roller-coaster ride all season long.
2007 cleveland indians preview • 2007 cleveland indians baseball • 2007 mlb preview indians • 2007 indians mlb preview • 2007 indians baseball preview
Ruth Builds a House in the Bronx
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry heated up of the field long before the two teams became bitter enemies between the lines. When Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth, a Curse Was Born.
baeb ruth sold to yankees • harry frazze babe ruthe sell • no no nannette babe ruth • babe ruth broadway play sale • babe ruth red sox trade
The 1928 Philadelphia Athletics
The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?
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The lineup card for the 1928 Philadelphia Athletics reads like the player's directory to the Baseball Hall of Fame. So why did they finish in second place?
the 1928 philadelphia athletics • ten best baseball teams of all time • 1928 philadelphia a's • philadelphia a's baseball team • philadelphia athletics baseball
2007 Chicago White Sox Preview
The 2007 baseball season is going to be a defining year for the Chicago White Sox. Are they a World Series contender or a team in decline?
2007 chicago white sox preview • 2007 white sox baseball • 2007 mlb preview chicago • chicago white sox baseball • 2007 baseball season preview
The 2007 baseball season is going to be a defining year for the Chicago White Sox. Are they a World Series contender or a team in decline?
2007 chicago white sox preview • 2007 white sox baseball • 2007 mlb preview chicago • chicago white sox baseball • 2007 baseball season preview
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 4
From 1946 to 1956, the New York Yankees won eight pennants and seven World Championships. The Cleveland Indians won two pennants and one World Championship. The Boston Red Sox won one pennant and no World Championships.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • world series
From 1946 to 1956, the New York Yankees won eight pennants and seven World Championships. The Cleveland Indians won two pennants and one World Championship. The Boston Red Sox won one pennant and no World Championships.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • world series
Leadoff Hitter? Who Needs a Leadoff Hitter?
The 2002 Yankees do not have a “traditional type” of leadoff batter. It is less of a problem than many fans realize.
yankees • leadoff • batting order • on base average.
The 2002 Yankees do not have a “traditional type” of leadoff batter. It is less of a problem than many fans realize.
yankees • leadoff • batting order • on base average.
The 1927 New York Yankees
According to many, this was the greatest team in baseball history. Here is a brief summary of the players that led the team to eternal greatness.
1927 new york yankees • new york yankees • murderers row • best baseball team ever • best baseball team
According to many, this was the greatest team in baseball history. Here is a brief summary of the players that led the team to eternal greatness.
1927 new york yankees • new york yankees • murderers row • best baseball team ever • best baseball team
The Five Best MLB General Managers
Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.
best general managers in baseball • major league baseball • top general managers • best baseball gm • best baseball general managers
Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.
best general managers in baseball • major league baseball • top general managers • best baseball gm • best baseball general managers
"We Played Baseball"
They endured second-class status. But they played first-rate baseball. Come learn about one of the most exciting chapters in baseball history--the Negro Baseball Leagues.
history of baseball • negro leagues • jackie robinson • satchell paige • new york cubans
They endured second-class status. But they played first-rate baseball. Come learn about one of the most exciting chapters in baseball history--the Negro Baseball Leagues.
history of baseball • negro leagues • jackie robinson • satchell paige • new york cubans
A-Rod Opts Out of Yankee Contract
Alex Rodriguez opts out of the remainder of his contract to become a free agent. It looks like his days as a Yankee are finished.
a-rop opt out • alex rodriguez opt out • alex rodriguez yankee career • alex rodriguez free agent • a-rod free agent
Alex Rodriguez opts out of the remainder of his contract to become a free agent. It looks like his days as a Yankee are finished.
a-rop opt out • alex rodriguez opt out • alex rodriguez yankee career • alex rodriguez free agent • a-rod free agent
A-Rod, Ruth and Great Seasons
In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had an outstanding season that compares favorably with the best of Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Mattingly, and Dickey.
alex rodriguez 2007 season • yankees' best • best of ruth • outstanding yankees • mattingly batting average
In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had an outstanding season that compares favorably with the best of Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Mattingly, and Dickey.
alex rodriguez 2007 season • yankees' best • best of ruth • outstanding yankees • mattingly batting average
Baseball's AL Central has parity
Will it be the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox in baseball's American League Central this season?
major league baseball • american league central • al central • detroit tigers • minnesota twins
Will it be the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins or Chicago White Sox in baseball's American League Central this season?
major league baseball • american league central • al central • detroit tigers • minnesota twins
Blame the Owners
Don't boo the players for making millions; boo the owners.
blame the owners • new public enemy in the spotlight • baseball's highest paid player • alex rodriguez • sports
Don't boo the players for making millions; boo the owners.
blame the owners • new public enemy in the spotlight • baseball's highest paid player • alex rodriguez • sports
The 1995 A.L. Divisional Series
Reeling from the previous year's strike that cancelled the World Series, baseball bounced back with a new round of playoffs that gave the game a classic series.
1995 american league divisional series • 1995 a.l. divisional series • 1995 yankees mariners series • 1995 playoffs • ken griffey 1995 playoffs
Reeling from the previous year's strike that cancelled the World Series, baseball bounced back with a new round of playoffs that gave the game a classic series.
1995 american league divisional series • 1995 a.l. divisional series • 1995 yankees mariners series • 1995 playoffs • ken griffey 1995 playoffs
2007 Los Angeles Angels Preview
The 2007 Los Angeles Angels have good pitching, top speed, and Vladimir Guerrero. But will the defense and the balance of the offense be good enough to win the AL West?
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The 2007 Los Angeles Angels have good pitching, top speed, and Vladimir Guerrero. But will the defense and the balance of the offense be good enough to win the AL West?
2007 los angeles angels • 2007 angels baseball preview • los angeles angels preview • 2007 angels baseball season • los angelese angels 2007
Blame Yogi
Yogi Berra was one of the greatest catchers of all time. As the years passed, the list of fine catchers who couldn’t displace Yogi grew. This is a brief look at some of those players.
yogi berra • yankees catchers • bill dickey • gus triandos • clint courtney.
Yogi Berra was one of the greatest catchers of all time. As the years passed, the list of fine catchers who couldn’t displace Yogi grew. This is a brief look at some of those players.
yogi berra • yankees catchers • bill dickey • gus triandos • clint courtney.
Jeter and A-Rod Must Win in 2007
After three years together and no championships, the New York Yankees look to their $441 million combination of A-Rod and Jeter to lead the team to a title.
jeter and a-rod • jeter a-rod yankees 2007 • 2007 new york yankees • alex rodriguez and derek jeter • derek jeter and alex rodriguez
After three years together and no championships, the New York Yankees look to their $441 million combination of A-Rod and Jeter to lead the team to a title.
jeter and a-rod • jeter a-rod yankees 2007 • 2007 new york yankees • alex rodriguez and derek jeter • derek jeter and alex rodriguez
The 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal
The 1919 Chicago White Sox threw the World Series. In doing so, they threw away their careers, their Hall of Fame chances, and their baseball legacies.
1919 chicago black sox • chicago black sox scandal • 1919 chicago white sox • black sox gambling scandal • black sox world series
The 1919 Chicago White Sox threw the World Series. In doing so, they threw away their careers, their Hall of Fame chances, and their baseball legacies.
1919 chicago black sox • chicago black sox scandal • 1919 chicago white sox • black sox gambling scandal • black sox world series
The 1998 New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have had many great seasons over the years, but their 1998 edition was at least the second best team ever, if not the best.
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The New York Yankees have had many great seasons over the years, but their 1998 edition was at least the second best team ever, if not the best.
new york yankees • 1998 new york yankees • 1998 world champion yankees • 1998 yankees wins • 1998 yankees best team
But We Beat the Red Sox
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Winners are not concerned with the goals and accomplishments of others. Winners go out and do what they must.
yankees-red sox rivalry • yankees • red sox • brooklyn dodgers • new york giants
Game 6 of the 1986 World Series
With the 106th World Series set to begin on October 23, Suite 101 Baseball takes a look at the ten greatest games in Fall Classic History.
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With the 106th World Series set to begin on October 23, Suite 101 Baseball takes a look at the ten greatest games in Fall Classic History.
game 6 1986 world series • game six mets red sox • 1986 world series • bill buckner error • bill bucker game 6
The Super Chief and Roger
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
Allie Reynolds and Roger Clemens both were great Yankees clutch pitchers and both wore number 22. The number 22 should be retired twice.
allie reynolds • roger clemens • yankees • 22 • world series
Wartime Baseball
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
During World War II the home front had to make do with less -- meatless Tuesdays, retread tires, and wartime baseball. Major league baseball made do through the war years, but just barely.
baseball • war • home front • travel restrictions • night games
Yes, Virginia, the Yankees Once Were A Bad Team
It seems like ancient history but it wasn’t that long ago. The Yankees really did have some awful seasons for long stretches at a time. From 1965 until 1976 the Yankees won nothing and for many of those years they were really bad. The hard times arrived suddenly but in retrospect they should have been anticipated.
yankees • mantle • maris • ford • howard
It seems like ancient history but it wasn’t that long ago. The Yankees really did have some awful seasons for long stretches at a time. From 1965 until 1976 the Yankees won nothing and for many of those years they were really bad. The hard times arrived suddenly but in retrospect they should have been anticipated.
yankees • mantle • maris • ford • howard
Escalation or Sign Him Before They Do
The Yankees and Red Sox are involved in an insane game of one upmanship. Neither team knows how to build a winning TEAM.
yankees • red sox • steinbrenner • epstein • a-rod
The Yankees and Red Sox are involved in an insane game of one upmanship. Neither team knows how to build a winning TEAM.
yankees • red sox • steinbrenner • epstein • a-rod
The Infamous Hal Chase
This slick-fielding first baseman was also, unfortunately, an inveterate gambler and a well-known cheat.
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This slick-fielding first baseman was also, unfortunately, an inveterate gambler and a well-known cheat.
hla chase gambling scandal • hal chase baseball gambling • hal chase throw games • hal chase cheating • hal chase scandals
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 1
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Even then they fooled the fans. Not too far from the Red Sox training camp was the winter home of the circus, ?The Greatest Show on Earth,? which claimed, every spring, that this year?s show would be bigger and better than ever. Just like the Red Sox.
yankees • red sox • indians • stengel • rivalry
Cleveland, Not Boston: Part 3
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
Want some more interesting information? Guess who hit a home run off Ralph Branca in Game 1. Right. Robert Brown Thomson, the Staten Island Scot. Thomson and Monte Irvin hit home runs, Jim Hearn pitched a complete game, giving up only an Andy Pafko home run, and the Giants won, 3-1.
giants • dodgers • brooklyn • yankees • ebbets field
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