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2007 National League Stat Leaders
The 2007 baseball season was one for the ages. Records fell, milestones were met and front-runners collapsed. Here is a wrap-up on the NL's top hitters and pitchers.
2007 national league hitting records • 2007 national league hitting statistics • 2007 national league pitching records • 2007 national league pitching statitsics • 2007 best national league pitchers
The 2007 baseball season was one for the ages. Records fell, milestones were met and front-runners collapsed. Here is a wrap-up on the NL's top hitters and pitchers.
2007 national league hitting records • 2007 national league hitting statistics • 2007 national league pitching records • 2007 national league pitching statitsics • 2007 best national league pitchers
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
1998 NL All-Stars
Picking the 1998 NL All-Stars was a rougher assignment than picking the AL All-Stars. There was no real All-Star talent on three different teams, which meant I had to replace genuine All-Stars with marginals in order to follow the rules set down by MLB and pick at least one player from each team.
nl all-stars • national league all-stars • baseball
Picking the 1998 NL All-Stars was a rougher assignment than picking the AL All-Stars. There was no real All-Star talent on three different teams, which meant I had to replace genuine All-Stars with marginals in order to follow the rules set down by MLB and pick at least one player from each team.
nl all-stars • national league all-stars • baseball
1998's Rookie and Near-Rookie Crop: Part 1
1997 had the best rookie crop, especially in the National League, baseball had seen in at least ten years. 1998 won't match 1997, but it does look like this season will produce another excellent group of rookies, especially in the American League. Here are some of the rookies and near rookies who will likely make an impact at the major league level in 1998.
baseball • rookie • national league
1997 had the best rookie crop, especially in the National League, baseball had seen in at least ten years. 1998 won't match 1997, but it does look like this season will produce another excellent group of rookies, especially in the American League. Here are some of the rookies and near rookies who will likely make an impact at the major league level in 1998.
baseball • rookie • national league
1998's Rookie and Near-Rookie Crop: Part 2
And now, part 2 of our look at young players who may get a chance to make an impact in the majors this year:
baseball • rookie • national league baseball
And now, part 2 of our look at young players who may get a chance to make an impact in the majors this year:
baseball • rookie • national league baseball
Jimmy Rollins is the N.L. MVP
The diminutive slugging shortstop was the most valuable player in the Senior Circuit this year. No doubt about it.
jimmy rollins philadelphia phillies • national league mvp candidates • nl most valuable player candidates • jimmy rollins most valuable player • ryan howard
The diminutive slugging shortstop was the most valuable player in the Senior Circuit this year. No doubt about it.
jimmy rollins philadelphia phillies • national league mvp candidates • nl most valuable player candidates • jimmy rollins most valuable player • ryan howard
National League East: 5 Questions
The East should be the most competitive division in the National League. The following five questions will go beyond the obvious to help sort things out in the division.
national league • nl east • mets • phillies • braves
The East should be the most competitive division in the National League. The following five questions will go beyond the obvious to help sort things out in the division.
national league • nl east • mets • phillies • braves
NL All-Stars
One version of my picks for the 1999 NL All-Star team
nl • all-star game • team picks • national league • baseball
One version of my picks for the 1999 NL All-Star team
nl • all-star game • team picks • national league • baseball
NL East Preview
The National League East could be the most competitive league in baseball.
baseball • major league • teams • national league east
The National League East could be the most competitive league in baseball.
baseball • major league • teams • national league east
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
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
It Really Was Horrible
It was one of the most horrible performances in World Series history but it has not received enough attention because the Red Sox finally won a World Series. The 2004 St. Louis Cardinals won 105 games, scored the most and allowed the fewest runs in the National League, had the second best ERA in the majors, and scored all of 12 runs while being swept in the World Series. They collapsed completely.
world series • cardinals • red sox • 2004 • national league
It was one of the most horrible performances in World Series history but it has not received enough attention because the Red Sox finally won a World Series. The 2004 St. Louis Cardinals won 105 games, scored the most and allowed the fewest runs in the National League, had the second best ERA in the majors, and scored all of 12 runs while being swept in the World Series. They collapsed completely.
world series • cardinals • red sox • 2004 • national league
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
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
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
Joe Torre's Managing Career
Joe Torre had some rough years as the skipper of the New York mets, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals before finding World series Gold with the New York Yankees.
joe torre managing record • joe torre manger career • joe torre mets manager • joe torre cardinals manager • joe torre braves manager
Joe Torre had some rough years as the skipper of the New York mets, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals before finding World series Gold with the New York Yankees.
joe torre managing record • joe torre manger career • joe torre mets manager • joe torre cardinals manager • joe torre braves manager
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
NL Central: 5 Questions
The Cardinals look to succesfully defend their title, the Cubs hope their big spending leads them to the playoffs, and the Brewers hope to finally take a huge leap.
national league central • nl central • cardinals • brewers • astros
The Cardinals look to succesfully defend their title, the Cubs hope their big spending leads them to the playoffs, and the Brewers hope to finally take a huge leap.
national league central • nl central • cardinals • brewers • astros
NL West: 5 Questions
Lacking a dominant team, the National League West could be up for grabs in the 2007 season
national league west • nl west • dodgers • giants • rockies
Lacking a dominant team, the National League West could be up for grabs in the 2007 season
national league west • nl west • dodgers • giants • rockies
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
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
Jackie Robinson Career After 1947
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Sometimes people forget that in addition to breaking baseball's color barrier and being a great Civil Rights figure, Jackie Robinson was one great baseball player.
jackie robinson • jackie robinson 1947 • breaking the color barrier • color barrier in baseball • segregation in america
Joe Torre's Playing Career
Joe Torre will most likely remembered for his successful years as the skipper of a New York Yankees, but he may actually have been better as a player than as a manager.
joe torre career statistics • joe torre playing career • joe torre 1971 mvp • joe torre national league mvp • joe torre career batting average
Joe Torre will most likely remembered for his successful years as the skipper of a New York Yankees, but he may actually have been better as a player than as a manager.
joe torre career statistics • joe torre playing career • joe torre 1971 mvp • joe torre national league mvp • joe torre career batting average
1964 Philadelphia Collapse
Over a seven-day period, the Phillies lost a 6 1/2 game lead and trailed the first-place Reds by one full game. That was more extreme than the 2007 Mets' collapse.
1964 philadelphia phillies collapse • 2007 mets collapse • 2007 mets • 7 game lead in 17 days • phillies feeling pressure
Over a seven-day period, the Phillies lost a 6 1/2 game lead and trailed the first-place Reds by one full game. That was more extreme than the 2007 Mets' collapse.
1964 philadelphia phillies collapse • 2007 mets collapse • 2007 mets • 7 game lead in 17 days • phillies feeling pressure
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
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
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
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
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
Rockies Win, Go to Tie-Break Game
The National League Wild Card slot is still up in the air, decided by a one-game playoff between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres.
colorado rockies vs. san diego padres • colorado rockies game october 1 • colorado rockies post season • san diego padres post season • 2007 nlcs wild card
The National League Wild Card slot is still up in the air, decided by a one-game playoff between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres.
colorado rockies vs. san diego padres • colorado rockies game october 1 • colorado rockies post season • san diego padres post season • 2007 nlcs wild card
The Great Rube Foster
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
Andrew 'Rube' Foster was a legendary pitcher and a great businessman. He used his arm and his brains to build and maintain the first successful Negro League teams.
negro league baseball • the negro leagues • rube foster • founder of negro league baseball • baseball hall of fame
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
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
Is Manny Ramirez Major League Baseball's MVP?
Manny Ramirez won't win the MVP award in either the American or National League, but his composite performance would win him a fictional MLB Most Valuable Player trophy.
manny ramirez 2008 season • manny ramirez trade • manny ramirez dodgers • manny ramirez home run • manny ramirez mvp
Manny Ramirez won't win the MVP award in either the American or National League, but his composite performance would win him a fictional MLB Most Valuable Player trophy.
manny ramirez 2008 season • manny ramirez trade • manny ramirez dodgers • manny ramirez home run • manny ramirez mvp
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
Baseball Bounces Back From War
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.
1946 baseball season • postwar baseball • baseball surprises • 1946 world series • new york yankees
Game 7 of the 1991 World Series
Jack Morris and John Smoltz had one of the great pitching duels in Fall Classic history in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
best world series games • great world series games • 1991 world series • game 7 twins braves • twins braves morris smoltz
Jack Morris and John Smoltz had one of the great pitching duels in Fall Classic history in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
best world series games • great world series games • 1991 world series • game 7 twins braves • twins braves morris smoltz
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.
Mets Slight Old-Time Fans
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
mets citi field • citi field opening • new york giants • brooklyn dodgers • wilpon owner of mets
Mets owner Fred Wilpon puts Brooklyn first, and forgets about fans of the New York Giants with the construction of Citi Field.
mets citi field • citi field opening • new york giants • brooklyn dodgers • wilpon owner of mets
Pitching Wins the World Series
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
Pitching wins championships. From Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy, known as Connie Mack, to the modern era of Joe Torre, good pitching will usually stop good hitting.
pitching wins • pitching wins world series • october baseball • era joe torre • two playoff rounds
The New York Yankees Next Manager
The New York Yankees are looking for a new skipper for the first time in 12 seasons. Who is going to take over for Joe Torre?
yankees next manager • yankees new manager • next yankees manager • yankee manager in 2008 • new york yankees manager
The New York Yankees are looking for a new skipper for the first time in 12 seasons. Who is going to take over for Joe Torre?
yankees next manager • yankees new manager • next yankees manager • yankee manager in 2008 • new york yankees manager
Triple Teamed
Only a World War II bond drive could bring about one baseball game between three teams.
bond drive • baseball • ynakees • giants • dodgers
Only a World War II bond drive could bring about one baseball game between three teams.
bond drive • baseball • ynakees • giants • dodgers
Big Mac's Magic Act
An anecdote and analysis of Mark McGuire's post-season as a pinch-hitter.
homerun • cardinals • atlanta • magic • superman
An anecdote and analysis of Mark McGuire's post-season as a pinch-hitter.
homerun • cardinals • atlanta • magic • superman
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
The Infamous Hal Chase
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
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
1968 World Series Game Seven
Mickey Lolich gained Most Valuable Player status as Detroit defeated St. Louis in Game Seven of the 1968 World Series. It was the Tigers' first title since 1945.
mickey lolich game seven 1968 world series • lolich mvp 1968 world series • bob gibson 1968 world series • national and american mvps 1968 • cy young award winners 1968
Mickey Lolich gained Most Valuable Player status as Detroit defeated St. Louis in Game Seven of the 1968 World Series. It was the Tigers' first title since 1945.
mickey lolich game seven 1968 world series • lolich mvp 1968 world series • bob gibson 1968 world series • national and american mvps 1968 • cy young award winners 1968
A New Griffey in Cincinnati
Griffey's return to Cincinnati marks a positive turn for the game.
griffey cincinnati
Griffey's return to Cincinnati marks a positive turn for the game.
griffey cincinnati
Aung San Suu Kyi Day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
Than Shwe
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
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