R.I.P. Dr. Frank Jobe
Not everyone who makes a significant contribution in the sports world takes the field or manages a team. A case in point is orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe. Dr. Jobe...
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John Axford 2014 Oscar Picks: 18 for 18!
If you place bets on the Oscar winners, make sure you check out Cleveland Indians reliever John Axford’s picks before next year’s Academy Awards show. Axford, in his first year...
Alex Rodriguez Drops Lawsuits, Will Serve Suspension
Last Month when New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was handed a 162 game plus the post season suspension for 2014 for his use of performance enhancing drugs in...
Clayton Kershaw Signs Seven Year $215 Million Deal
Proving once again that money is no object, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a seven year contract with two time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw for a...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Voting Controversy
Pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, plus designated hitter Frank Thomas were elected as the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014 by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America (BBWAA). ...
Brewers Have “No Intentions” of Trading Ryan Braun
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Pirates’ Andrew McCutcheon Named N.L. MVP
The Pittsburgh Pirates ended two decades of losing records with their first post season appearance since 1992, and centerfielder Andrew McCutcheon was a big reason for the Pirates’ resurgence. On...
Miguel Cabrera Wins Second Straight AL MVP Award
He didn’t win the Triple Crown this year but the Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera put together another stellar season and won his second straight American League Most Valuable Player Award. ...
Rookie Michael Wacha and Veteran Carlos Beltran Help Cardinals Even Series
Two St. Louis Cardinals who are playing in their first World Series helped the club win Game 2 of the 2013 edition on October 24th. Carlos Beltran, playing in his...
Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland Retires
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland announced October 21st that he was retiring from managing but would remain with the club in another capacity. The announcement came a few days after...
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