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Brewers Rickie Weeks Having an All-Star Type of Year

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Investing in players hasn't been one of the Milwaukee Brewers' strong suits in the last decade or so. But to their credit, it seems the Brewers have learned from their mistakes and are making all the right decisions in 2011. One of those right decisions was re-signing second baseman Rickie Weeks to a five-year, fifty million dollar contract. Weeks is having a career year … [Read more...] about Brewers Rickie Weeks Having an All-Star Type of Year

Emergence of the Cutter Shifts Power from Hitters to Pitchers in MLB

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. The cutter. A game saver, reviver, the magical pitch which can change a pitcher’s career. The pitch where home runs become strikeouts. .Mariano Rivera isn’t the only one. How about 2010 Cy Young Roy Halladay? Or Josh Beckett’s recent dominance after suffering an injury-riddled 2010. . The White Sox John Danks, who had started the season with zero wins, has found his … [Read more...] about Emergence of the Cutter Shifts Power from Hitters to Pitchers in MLB

Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-20-11)

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If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-20-11)

Cleveland Indians fire hitting coach, look to turn around recent struggles

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It’s safe to say the Indians have hit a major brick wall in the month of June. After starting 32-20 through May, the Tribe is just 6-11 in June thus far. But with Interleague for the next 12 games, the team is in the perfect spot to turn around their struggles. In a surprise move to try to turn the tables, the Tribe fired hitting coach Joe Nunnally, replacing him with Bruce … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians fire hitting coach, look to turn around recent struggles

Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!

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North side vs. South side. Red & Blue vs. Black & White. "All In" vs. "It's a Way of Life." This is the Crosstown Classic, a series that divides households, neighborhoods, and an entire city for six of baseball's 162 games every year. The Cubs travel south Monday to face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field for the first three games of the series. With both teams … [Read more...] about Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!

Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins

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It was fitting that Joe Mauer knocked in a runner with a single during his first plate appearance on Friday after coming back from bilateral leg weakness. It was a story book beginning for the Minnesota Twin who is head and shoulders above the rest. Okay, I’ll stop. The club jumped out to a six to one lead against the Padres on Friday before having to hang on, only … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins

Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts

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As they say, a chain is only is strong as its weakest link, and you can only judge a team by its most recent game. If we are using that logic, well then look out for the explosive offensive of the 2011 Chicago Cubs. And then, as Eminem says, “Snap back to reality … “ The present-day Cubs can easily be compared to present-day Detroit.  Most people are rooting for both … [Read more...] about Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts

Who Cares Where Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Gets His 3,000th Hit?

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Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter recorded his 2,994 career hit Monday night before leaving the game with a serious calf strain. Though it would always be noteworthy when an All-Star and prominent player leaves a game with an injury, the Jeter thing has gotten an inordinate amount of coverage because the Yankees only have three games left on their current homestand. Apparently, … [Read more...] about Who Cares Where Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Gets His 3,000th Hit?

Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion

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Like I said after the NBA Finals ended, Lebron James and the Miami Heat aren't "lovable losers" like the Chicago Cubs. This June they were simply "losers" to the Dallas Mavericks. And even though the Cubs are in the midst of their 103 year rebuilding plan, their single A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs are having some fun at the self-ascribed "King's" expense. This past year … [Read more...] about Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion