Major League Baseball

Nick Swisher Is Traded To N.Y. Yakees

admin_huliq — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:23:18 -0600

The Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees made a trade to bring slugger Nick Swisher to the former “House that Ruth Built”. Nick will more than likely replace Jason Giambi, now a free agent, at First Base.

Washington Nationals Trade Bonifacio, Minor Leagues For Olsen, Willingham

admin_huliq — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:33:51 -0600

There are new developments in Washington Nationals. The Major League baseball team acquires Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham from Florida for Emilio Bonifacio and Two Prospects.

Philadelphia Phillies Winner Of World Series 2008

Offbeatnews — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:18:55 -0500

The Philadelphia Phillies have become the winner of the 2008 World Series defeating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 games to 1. Fans went wild over the rain delayed game that was stopped Monday night because of the downpour.

Rain Suspends World Series Game 5

admin_huliq — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:41:43 -0500

Heavy rain forced the suspension of Game Five of Major League Baseball's World Series in Philadelphia, Monday night. The host Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays were tied a 2-all in the sixth inning when field conditions were ruled unplayable. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was there and has a report.

Yogi Berra Enjoys Tribute Send Off From Yankee Stadium

admin_huliq — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:46:28 -0500

Capping a ceremony honoring the 85 years of Yankee Stadium's place as one of America's most prestigious addresses, Bernie Williams tipped a hat in center field to chants of "Bernie! Bernie!," ending his personal absence of nearly two years at Yankee Stadium.

Ivan Rodriguez traded to the Yankees

admin_huliq — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:13:31 -0500

“With Jorge Posada out, the Yankees have been hunting for catching help. They got it Wednesday afternoon when they acquired Ivan Rodriguez from the Detroit Tigers, according to ESPN the Magazine’s Buster Olney," writes ESPN.

Richie Ashburn Gets A Card File

admin_huliq — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:23:33 -0500

This is a Topps Tribute Game Bat Relics card from 2001. It features a piece of a bat once used by Richie Ashburn.

John Gibbons Out; Cito Gaston To Manage Blue Jays

admin_huliq — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:26:48 -0500

The Blue Jays entered this season with lofty aspirations that have quickly become seemingly unattainable as the club has limped through the first three months. The unanticipated struggles have now cost manager John Gibbons his job.

Jerry Manuel Named Interim Manager of Mets

admin_huliq — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:26:31 -0500

The New York Mets names Jerry Manuel as the interim manager and Ken Oberkfell, Dan Warthen, and Luis Aguayo join Mets coaching staff.

Bill Buckner Returns To Fenway Park On Red Sox Opening Day

admin_huliq — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:09:14 -0500

Former Red Sox Bill Buckner throws ceremonial first pitch during Red Sox opening day.

Foreseeing romps for Major League Baseball's American League in 2008

harminka — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:13:40 -0500

NJIT’s indefatigable math professor Bruce Bukiet is once again opining on outcomes for this season’s Major League Baseball teams. His picks are based on a mathematical model he developed in 2000. His goal is two-fold.

Nationals Baseball Team Inaugurates New Stadium With Win

seher — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:50:11 -0500

Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals have defeated the visiting Atlanta Braves, 3-2, to open their 2008 season with a win. The victory capped an exciting opening day at the brand new $611 million Nationals Park.