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Former OSU Beavers making resounding impact in major leagues
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsThere are many rising stars in Major League Baseball, but three stand out: Boston Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney, and Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mike Stutes. Why these three? They were part of Oregon State’s dominating run and are... -
Red Sox enter matchup with rival Yankees winless, searching for answers
Posted on April 8, 2011 | 1 CommentThe baseball season is nearing the end of its first week. The Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Pirates all have winning records and are either tied for the division lead or playing second fiddle. The Cincinnati Reds, despite a shaky pitching staff, are... -
Told of drug issue, the great Manny Ramirez shockingly retires from baseball
Posted on April 8, 2011 | 1 CommentManny Ramirez made his fair share of mistakes in the outfield and in the media. If only it stopped there. He tested positive for steroids in 2003, and, having been informed of an issue in a late March drug test, he has decided to retire... -
Minnesota Twins Opening Day 2011
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 1 CommentThere are many things the Minnesota Twins of 2011 might want to accomplished and none more then getting that first playoff series win out of their way which could spring that first World Series title returning to Twinkie Town since 1991. Today begins the defense of another... -
Baseball is here! Previewing the grandest sport’s 2011 season
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsI’m a little late in getting to this. Last week I thought I could cover each division, maybe in a few parts if necessary, and have all 30 teams documented before Opening Day. Today is that day, but I’m on the National League Central, which... -
NL Central Preview, Part 2: under Hurdle, Pirates in position to improve
Posted on March 27, 2011 | 1 CommentSome of the most interesting teams in any sport are those that don’t make the postseason. These teams, desperately try to find an identity, usually by starting a youth movement. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros will once again rely heavily on young players, as... -
NL Central Preview, Part 1: A division full of storylines as season nears
Posted on March 24, 2011 | 1 CommentThe best time of the year is on the horizon. This means baseball is nearly upon us, with bolstered contenders, much-improved bottom-dwellers, and teams that have taken steps back. The National League Central features all of the above, which makes the division one of the... -
Just How Valuable is Justin Morneau?
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 1 CommentJustin Morneau returned to playing field for his first official game since sliding into second base against the Toronto Blue Jays the ended with a concussion. In his return, he was able to accomplish a few things. He was able to get on the field,... -
Say it ain’t so: J.D. Drew may be done after 2011 season
Posted on March 5, 2011 | 3 CommentsIt’s hard to believe J.D. Drew is entering the final year of the five-year deal he signed with the Boston Red Sox, and that he’s 35. At Florida State University in the mid-1990s, the lefty with an effortless swing crushed the cover off the ball,... -
Minnesota Twins Spring Preview 2011
Posted on March 3, 2011 | No CommentsAs Spring Training is now in full swing, there are many of the same faces around Twins camp but this team that has high expectations year after year, had a large turnover considering those expectations. With Orlando Hudson, Jesse Crain, Matt Guerrier, Brian Fuentes, Jon...