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A Preview of the NL Central
This week we discuss the big questions in the NL Central. Do not forget that this column remains Rocker-free.
baseball • teams • major league baseball
This week we discuss the big questions in the NL Central. Do not forget that this column remains Rocker-free.
baseball • teams • major league baseball
A Tougher Road
This season could be a tougher one for the M's. Are they up to the challenge?
seattle mariners • major league baseball • jeff cirillo • ruben sierra • ben davis
This season could be a tougher one for the M's. Are they up to the challenge?
seattle mariners • major league baseball • jeff cirillo • ruben sierra • ben davis
AL Central Preview
The AL Central should be over pretty quickly, but which teams are the up-and-comers?
baseball • major league baseball • teams
The AL Central should be over pretty quickly, but which teams are the up-and-comers?
baseball • major league baseball • teams
Hasagawa Has It
Maybe the fans can breathe a little easier now in those close ninth innings with Shige in the closer spot.
seattle mariners • major league baseball • shigetoshi hasegawa
Maybe the fans can breathe a little easier now in those close ninth innings with Shige in the closer spot.
seattle mariners • major league baseball • shigetoshi hasegawa
Major League Baseball 300 Win Club
Only twenty-three pitchers have won 300 or more career games since professional baseball started in 1869. Tom Glavine is the newest member.
300 win club • 300 career pitching wins • members 300 win club • 300 wins • 2007 baseball season
Only twenty-three pitchers have won 300 or more career games since professional baseball started in 1869. Tom Glavine is the newest member.
300 win club • 300 career pitching wins • members 300 win club • 300 wins • 2007 baseball season
Major League Baseball Uniforms
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
major league baseball uniforms • baseball uniforms • mlb uniforms • major league baseball jerseys • caps
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
major league baseball uniforms • baseball uniforms • mlb uniforms • major league baseball jerseys • caps
NBC Doesn't Achieve Ratings Gold
This week we look at NBC's Olympic ratings, presidential debates, the playoffs for Major League Baseball, This Week in TV History and an upcoming trivia contest for CHARLIE'S ANGELS.
c-span • presidential debates • olympics • bat masterson • gene barry
This week we look at NBC's Olympic ratings, presidential debates, the playoffs for Major League Baseball, This Week in TV History and an upcoming trivia contest for CHARLIE'S ANGELS.
c-span • presidential debates • olympics • bat masterson • gene barry
September Surge?
They came out of Spring Training looking like the best Mariner team ever...then came August. Will they surge again in September?
seattle mariner • major league baseball
They came out of Spring Training looking like the best Mariner team ever...then came August. Will they surge again in September?
seattle mariner • major league baseball
Steve Howe Killed in Car Accident
The late Steve Howe pitched hard and played hard. One of baseball's most tragic figures from the 1980s left a powerful legacy for today's pro athlete.
steve howe • howe • major league baseball • cocaine • los angeles dodgers
The late Steve Howe pitched hard and played hard. One of baseball's most tragic figures from the 1980s left a powerful legacy for today's pro athlete.
steve howe • howe • major league baseball • cocaine • los angeles dodgers
Sub Heroes
The Mariners can feel confident going into the playoffs with their reserves and regulars in top form.
reserves • bench players • seattle mariners • major league baseball • postseason
The Mariners can feel confident going into the playoffs with their reserves and regulars in top form.
reserves • bench players • seattle mariners • major league baseball • postseason
Television gives fans a chance to catch Major League Baseball
Television welcomes the return of baseball. Lots of news and notes from the world of television, including news on three series finales. This week in television remembers "21 Jump Street."
"21 jump street" • major league baseball • espn • fox • college sports tv
Television welcomes the return of baseball. Lots of news and notes from the world of television, including news on three series finales. This week in television remembers "21 Jump Street."
"21 jump street" • major league baseball • espn • fox • college sports tv
The Big Guys are to Blame
If the Mariners ever expect to bring a World Series to Seattle, the changes have to start at the top.
seattle mariners • major league baseball • baseball upper management
If the Mariners ever expect to bring a World Series to Seattle, the changes have to start at the top.
seattle mariners • major league baseball • baseball upper management
The Solution to the Financial Disparity in Major League Baseball
Maybe things aren't so bad after all.
baseball • major league • teams • sports
Maybe things aren't so bad after all.
baseball • major league • teams • sports
Viagra Enhances Performance
Is it possible that some baseball players use Viagra? Is it possible that some players, especially pitchers, had their performances enhanced by using Viagra?
major league baseball • rejecting barry bonds • athletic performance • exercise enhancement • viagra performance
Is it possible that some baseball players use Viagra? Is it possible that some players, especially pitchers, had their performances enhanced by using Viagra?
major league baseball • rejecting barry bonds • athletic performance • exercise enhancement • viagra performance
Winning Starting Pitcher
Mike Mussina has concluded that a starting pitcher who wins 50 percent of his starts is successful. He is right on target.
starts • wins • won • johnson • pitchers
Mike Mussina has concluded that a starting pitcher who wins 50 percent of his starts is successful. He is right on target.
starts • wins • won • johnson • pitchers
Barry's Great World Series
Bonds batted 30 times as his Giants battled the Angels in a memorable seven game set. Barry had 8 hits, including 4 home runs and 13 walks. He hit .471 with a .700 OBA.
great world series • only babe ruth • bonds performance • giants angels • losing world series
Bonds batted 30 times as his Giants battled the Angels in a memorable seven game set. Barry had 8 hits, including 4 home runs and 13 walks. He hit .471 with a .700 OBA.
great world series • only babe ruth • bonds performance • giants angels • losing world series
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
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
Poltics and Baseball Don't Mix
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Government interference in a private enterprise has occurred as long the game has been played. Baseball and its fans can manage without politicans.
leave game alone • government interference • role models • doubleheader • split doubleheader
Boston Red Sox Manny Ramirez
Boston's Manny Ramirez wants to skip the 2006 All-Star game. Who really cares?
manny ramirez • boston red sox • major league baseball • baseball • all-star game
Boston's Manny Ramirez wants to skip the 2006 All-Star game. Who really cares?
manny ramirez • boston red sox • major league baseball • baseball • all-star game
Players, Owners, and Money
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
Today's older fans enjoy telling young fans how much the old players cared, but that is simplistic. Players cared about winning, but primarily because of money.
players • owners • money • winning important • money is primary goal
The Mets' Young Pitchers Won
Hughes, Kennedy, and Chamberlain are expected to complete their first full major seasons, but for three consecutive years, the Mets added a great young pitcher.
young pitchers • mets young pitchers • hughes • kennedy • chamberlain
Hughes, Kennedy, and Chamberlain are expected to complete their first full major seasons, but for three consecutive years, the Mets added a great young pitcher.
young pitchers • mets young pitchers • hughes • kennedy • chamberlain
Yankees-Red Sox: It Doesn't Matter
It doesn't matter if the Yankees or the Red Sox win the American League Eastern Division title this season because the loser could still win the World Series.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • wild card
It doesn't matter if the Yankees or the Red Sox win the American League Eastern Division title this season because the loser could still win the World Series.
yankees • red sox • rivalry • bucky dent • wild card
A Little Courtesy Please
The use of a courtesy runner was allowed in the major leagues until 1949. A courtesy runner could be any player on the roster, including those in the starting lineup.
courtesy runner • major league baseball • rules • yankees • david cone.
The use of a courtesy runner was allowed in the major leagues until 1949. A courtesy runner could be any player on the roster, including those in the starting lineup.
courtesy runner • major league baseball • rules • yankees • david cone.
Barry Bonds Ties Babe Ruth
Barry Bonds may have tied Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list, but Major League Baseball fans are not celebrating.
barry bonds • babe ruth • all-time home run • home run record • major league baseball
Barry Bonds may have tied Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list, but Major League Baseball fans are not celebrating.
barry bonds • babe ruth • all-time home run • home run record • major league baseball
CBS Hoops It Up with NCAA Tournament Coverage
Sports fans are in heaven - this weeks is the Final Four and the opening day of the baseball season. USA Network is "Touching Evil." This week in television history looks back at "Fantastic Journey."
ncaa basketball • march madness • opening day • major league baseball • fox sports
Sports fans are in heaven - this weeks is the Final Four and the opening day of the baseball season. USA Network is "Touching Evil." This week in television history looks back at "Fantastic Journey."
ncaa basketball • march madness • opening day • major league baseball • fox sports
Is Jim Thome MLB's Homerun leader?
When most Major League Baseball fans consider homers and RBI, they think of Barry Bonds. In the modern MLB era, though, Jim Thome just may be baseball's best slugger.
jim thome • major league baseball • mlb • home run king • hr
When most Major League Baseball fans consider homers and RBI, they think of Barry Bonds. In the modern MLB era, though, Jim Thome just may be baseball's best slugger.
jim thome • major league baseball • mlb • home run king • hr
Maddux Takes Mound for Padres
Four-time Cy-Young Award Winner Greg Maddux looks to give Padres first 3-0 start since 1984.
greg maddux • cy-young award • san diego padres • houston astros • miguel tejada
Four-time Cy-Young Award Winner Greg Maddux looks to give Padres first 3-0 start since 1984.
greg maddux • cy-young award • san diego padres • houston astros • miguel tejada
Rocker: Not a Free Speech Issue
Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker is free to say whatever he wants. That's his right. It's also Major League Baseball's right to punish him for it, John McQuiston writes.
baseball • racism • constitution • sports • commentary
Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker is free to say whatever he wants. That's his right. It's also Major League Baseball's right to punish him for it, John McQuiston writes.
baseball • racism • constitution • sports • commentary
Waldman to be the Fifth Starter?
In a stunning move that shocked the sports world, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner announced that former YES sportsperson Suzyn Waldman had been signed as a free agent pitcher to replace the departed Jon Leiber. Waldman, who was the first non male full time sportsperson for the Mets propaganda arm, WFAN, will become the Yankees number five starter in a rotation that is in urgent need of overhauling.
yankees • steinbrenner • yes • wcbs • wfan
In a stunning move that shocked the sports world, New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner announced that former YES sportsperson Suzyn Waldman had been signed as a free agent pitcher to replace the departed Jon Leiber. Waldman, who was the first non male full time sportsperson for the Mets propaganda arm, WFAN, will become the Yankees number five starter in a rotation that is in urgent need of overhauling.
yankees • steinbrenner • yes • wcbs • wfan
When Ryan Criticized Hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
mets • he • ryan • fregosi • hodges
The young fireballer said that the Mets failed to help him develop, partially because manager Gil Hodges and pitching coach Rube Walker were uncommunicative.
mets • he • ryan • fregosi • hodges
Why Offense Has Increased: Part 3 ---No Pitch Above the Belt is a Strike
WAR IS PEACE, IGNORANCE IS KNOWLEDGE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY and NO PITCH ABOVE THE BELT IS A STRIKE.
strike • strike zone • baseball • juiced baseball • selig
WAR IS PEACE, IGNORANCE IS KNOWLEDGE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY and NO PITCH ABOVE THE BELT IS A STRIKE.
strike • strike zone • baseball • juiced baseball • selig
Willie Mays' Enthusiasm
Willie Mays played baseball because he loved the game. It didn't matter if he played at the Polo Grounds, on the streets of Harlem, or on the sandlots .
willie mays' enthusiasm • say hey kid • say hey kid loved to play • willie mays harlem stickball • great offense
Willie Mays played baseball because he loved the game. It didn't matter if he played at the Polo Grounds, on the streets of Harlem, or on the sandlots .
willie mays' enthusiasm • say hey kid • say hey kid loved to play • willie mays harlem stickball • great offense
How Large is Your Market?
Take a close look at the disparity in Major League Baseball and the issue is more than just large market teams and small market teams.
baseball • baseball teams • economics
Take a close look at the disparity in Major League Baseball and the issue is more than just large market teams and small market teams.
baseball • baseball teams • economics
A Foreign World Champion
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
In the near future, there will be an international baseball tournament, and a short time after its inception, there may be a "foreign" World Champion.
foreign world champion • world series • international tournament • world baseball classic • opening day
Billionaire Saviours
My Magic 8-ball's solution to small-market problems in baseball.
small-market • baseball • royals • twins • bill gates
My Magic 8-ball's solution to small-market problems in baseball.
small-market • baseball • royals • twins • bill gates
Jackie Robinson's Enduring Legacy
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
Jackie Robinson's life after baseball was marked by great efforts and great honors. He and Babe Ruth are the most important ballplayers of all time.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson day • civil rights movement • april 15
2007 MLB Baseball Season Wrap-Up
With so many records shattered and so many tight pennant races that came down to the wire, the 2007 baseball season may have been among the best ever.
2007 mlb season • 2007 major league baseball season • barry bonds 756 home run • barry bonds home run record • tom glavine 300 wins
With so many records shattered and so many tight pennant races that came down to the wire, the 2007 baseball season may have been among the best ever.
2007 mlb season • 2007 major league baseball season • barry bonds 756 home run • barry bonds home run record • tom glavine 300 wins
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
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
Can St. Louis Cardinals repeat?
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games in 2006 World Series, but they may be hard-pressed to repeat as NL Central division champions.
major league baseball • national league central • nl central • st. louis cardinals • st. louis cards
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games in 2006 World Series, but they may be hard-pressed to repeat as NL Central division champions.
major league baseball • national league central • nl central • st. louis cardinals • st. louis cards
Expansion Mistakes
In another self-inflicted blow for baseball, the expansion draft for Arizona and Tampa Bay turned out to be a non-event. Baseball publicized the heck out of the draft, but made mistake after mistake in putting the package together.
baseball expansion • tampa • arizona • draft • espn
In another self-inflicted blow for baseball, the expansion draft for Arizona and Tampa Bay turned out to be a non-event. Baseball publicized the heck out of the draft, but made mistake after mistake in putting the package together.
baseball expansion • tampa • arizona • draft • espn
First Week 2007 Fantasy MLB Update
A lot of big dollar fantasy MLB players, and a few cheaper sleepers, delivered during the first ten days of the 2007 baseball season.
2007 fantasy mlb season • 2007 baseball season • 2007 fantasy baseball season • 2007 mlb season • top fantasy mlb hitters
A lot of big dollar fantasy MLB players, and a few cheaper sleepers, delivered during the first ten days of the 2007 baseball season.
2007 fantasy mlb season • 2007 baseball season • 2007 fantasy baseball season • 2007 mlb season • top fantasy mlb hitters
Jackie Robinson's 1947 Season
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
As baseball approaches the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut, the great man's career and life should be celebrated by all baseball fans.
jackie robinson • 60th anniversary • jackie robinson's rookie year • tribute • major league baseball
Mets, Phillies top NL East
Since 1991, the Atlanta Braves under Bobby Cox have been the winningest team in baseball. This year, however, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are favored
major league baseball • national league east • nl east • atlanta braves • new york mets
Since 1991, the Atlanta Braves under Bobby Cox have been the winningest team in baseball. This year, however, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are favored
major league baseball • national league east • nl east • atlanta braves • new york mets
NL West: Trades, free agents
The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Deigo Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were all busy National League West teams during the winter.
major league baseball • national league west • san francisco giants • los angeles dodgers • san diego padres
The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Deigo Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks were all busy National League West teams during the winter.
major league baseball • national league west • san francisco giants • los angeles dodgers • san diego padres
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
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
All-Star Game is a Hit With Viewers, Baseball Fans
Baseball' All-Star Game and Home Run Derby is back. "Star Trek" alumnus James Doohan gets a well-deserved public tribute, "A Thief in Time" and "Stargate Atlantis" debut this week. We also look back on this week in television history.
star trek • james doohan • baseball all-star game • home run derby • stargate atlantis
Baseball' All-Star Game and Home Run Derby is back. "Star Trek" alumnus James Doohan gets a well-deserved public tribute, "A Thief in Time" and "Stargate Atlantis" debut this week. We also look back on this week in television history.
star trek • james doohan • baseball all-star game • home run derby • stargate atlantis
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