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American League ready to dominate interleague again (SportingNews.com)
2008-05-14 22:47:00
Interleague play begins on Friday. That means one thing: It’s time for the National League to take another… Read the full story.
American League News - 5/13
2008-05-13 09:00:00
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis was named AL Player of the Week. The Angels sent Brandon Wood back to Triple-A Salt Lake. Santiago Casilla is enjoying a nice season out of the bullpen for the A’s. Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi is done making changes to his offense for now. Indians 2B Asdrubal Cabrera completed just the 14th ...
Youkilis Named AL Player of the Week
2008-05-12 22:30:00
This should come to no surprise for those who have been watching the Boston Red Sox play this week as Kevin Youkilis has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week ending 5/11. Last week, Youkilis hit .375 (12 for 32) with three doubles, five homers and 10 homers. He also led ...
Scenarios: Bonds In The American League
2008-05-10 16:26:00
In his latest column, Baltimore Sun writer Peter Schmuck doesn't buy the collusion talk going around baseball circles regarding one Barry Bonds. He argues that the owners have no need to collude when Bonds' bad health, bad 'tude, bad rep, and age are doing just fine in keeping bidders at bay. Like many other baseball pundits, Schmuck thinks Bonds could be of some service to an American League team in need of a DH, but the reality is that only a few teams have a hole at that spot. He does raise a good point, mentioning the Tigers' decision to plop Gary Sheffield in left field (and cut Jacque Jones), creating an "apparent" need for a pure DH. For those of us too young to remember, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was instrumental during the early part of Bonds' carreer in Pittsburgh, and Schmuck believes the 43-year-old slugger helped build Leyland's reputation in return. (Another former Leyland protegé, Edgar Rentería, was acquired by the Tigers in the off-season). But don't add ...
Waiver Wire: American League (Week 6)
2008-05-10 13:38:00
The American League Waiver Wire pickups for Week 6.
Vote For Jacoby
2008-05-07 20:12:00
Instead of the media voting on the MLB Rookies of the Month for both leagues, this year we as fans get to choose the AL & NL Rookies of the Month for April. Our very own Jacoby Ellsbury is one of the 4 American League nominees. Greg Smith from the Oakland A’s, former Boston Red Sox ...
American League News - 5/6
2008-05-06 11:00:00
Ian Browne answers fan’s questions in the Red Sox mailbag. Howie Kendrick had his return to the Angels bumped back a couple of days. A’s OF Jack Cust was named the Bank of America American League Player of the Week for the week ending 5/4. John McDonald will see more time in the field for the Blue Jays. The ...
Waiver Wire: American League (Week 5)
2008-05-03 16:10:00
Week Five's Waiver Wire pickups for the American League.
American League News - 4/29
2008-04-29 08:00:00
The Boston Red Sox should break Cleveland’s consecutive games sold-out record in September. The Angels brought up Brandon Wood and Bobby Wilson from Triple-A Salt Lake City. Emil Brown has been a big part of the A’s success early on. Blue Jays 2B Aaron Hill’s success can be attributed to his listening to advice from others. The Indians gave ...
Waiver Wire: American League (Week 4)
2008-04-27 17:56:00
This week's Waiver Wire additions for the American League.
Leading American League Cy Young, MVP and ROY
2008-04-22 12:22:00
Baseball Happenings has begun a dynamic feature that draws on the collective knowledge of the blogging community to provide intelligence on which players are currently considered the leading contenders for the big three baseball awards - MVP, Cy Young and ROY - for the American and National leagues.  Last week, he had the initial results for the NL. This week's AL voting should be available later today.  Here is the way I voted.  My biases for voting in the Cy Young and MVP awards lean towards those hitters and pitchers playing on contending teams.  ROY determination is not tied are strongly to his team's record, but good rookies on expected paly-off contenders will get additional consideration. AL Cy Young:  Javier Vasquez Chicago White Sox  Daisake Matzusaka Boston Red Sox  Ervin Santan Los Angeles Angels This was a tough call as the Indians' Cliff Lee and the Royals' Zach Greinke have been outstanding, but both their clubs are under .500. ...
American League News - 4/22
2008-04-22 11:00:00
Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell is ready to take batting practice as recovers from his thumb injury. The Angels called up Kendry Morales from Triple-A. Mychael Urban answers questions in the A’s mailbag. Blue Jays reliever Jeremy Accardo is putting his struggles behind him. Anthony Castrovince answers questions in the Indians mailbag. Jim Street answers questions in the Mariners mailbag. Spencer ...
MLB Baseball 2008: American League Power Rankings - Monday 4/21
2008-04-21 10:23:00
With three weeks of play now in the books for the 2008 Major League Season, I think it’s a good time to revisit the Power Rankings for each league, starting with the American League. Since I last checked in, there have been some key injuries and developments, which will play into these rankings, more ...
Waiver Wire: American League (Week 3)
2008-04-20 14:01:00
American League players worth a pickup this week.
American League & National League News - 4/20
2008-04-20 08:00:00
The Red Sox remembered their former catcher John Marzano before the game. Angels pitcher John Lackey felt good after throwing a simulated game. The Astros signed pitcher Alay Soler to a 1-year contract. The A’s are without the services of Travis Buck due to shin splints. Blue Jays DH Frank Thomas is not happy about the decision to be ...
American League News & Notes - 4/15
2008-04-15 09:30:00
Three members of the Red Sox will don Jackie Robinson’s #42 tonight. Howie Kendrick sat out Monday’s game for the Angels with a strained hamstring. The A’s called up Kirk Saarloos on Monday. Scott Rolen took batting practice with the Blue Jays but won’t return until sometime in May. Indians closer Joe Borowski may be heading to the DL ...
Waiver Wire: American League (Week 2)
2008-04-13 16:00:00
American League players worth a look this week as waiver wire pickups.
AL & NL News - 4/13
2008-04-13 11:00:00
Red Sox OF J.D. Drew is back terrorizing pitchers. Torii Hunter’s bad toe had him in the DH spot for the Angels on Saturday. The Astros called up David Newhan from Triple-A. Travis Buck was back in the A’s lineup after missing one game with shin splints. The Blue Jays are running on the basepath more this season. The Braves ...
American League News - 4/8
2008-04-08 09:00:00
The Red Sox have many surprises for today’s Fenway Park opener. The Angels’ K-Rod is fine after tweaking his ankle when he slipped on the stairs in the dugout. Mychael Urban answers questions in the A’s mailbag. Jordan Bastian answers questions in the Blue Jays mailbag. The Indians were happy to get Victor Martinez back in the lineup. Mariners pitcher ...
American League Two Start Pitchers
2008-04-06 21:01:00
Here are the American League starting pitchers who will pitch twice next week between April 7th and April 13th. Daniel Cabrera BAL Kenny Rogers DET Brian Bannister KC Jason Jennings TEX Carlos Silva SEA Jake Westbrook CLE Rich Harden OAK Matt Garza TB Daisuke Matsuzaka BOS Phil Hughes NYY Mike Mussina NYY Fausto Carmona CLE Nick Blackburn MIN Jason Hammel TB Brian Burres BAL Javier Vazquez CWS A.J. Burnett TOR Erik Bedard SEA Joe ...
Waiver Wire: American League
2008-04-05 16:07:00
The first installment of the Waiver Wire: Which American League players are worth picking up this week.
KD's 2008 American League Preview
2008-04-04 12:25:00
The Major League record for most teams losing 100 games in a season was set in 2002, when Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Detroit and Milwaukee all accomplished the dubious feat. The record for one league is three, also in 2002. Ironic we are talking about bad teams in the AL, but that's the case. The
American League Central Preview
2008-04-01 22:48:00
1. Detroit Tigers Offense: The Tigers enter 2008 competing with only the Yankees as the best lineup in baseball, and they are likely the favorites. Magglio Ordonez isn?t going to hit .363 again, but Gary Sheffield should make more of an impact, and Carlos Guillen is one of the more underrated hitters in the game. The ...
American League News - 4/1
2008-04-01 09:00:00
J.D Drew will return to the Boston Red Sox lineup on Wednesday. Angels center fielder Torii Hunter went back to his old stomping grounds. A’s DH Mike Sweeney is very happy to be healthy. The Blue Jays extended the deadline on signing Alex Rios to an extension. Victor Martinez left the Indians game yesterday with hamstring tightness. Jose Lopez will ...
MLB Predictions: American League
2008-03-31 05:01:00
East1. Boston Red Sox 2. New York Yankees3. Toronto Blue Jays4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays5. Baltimore OriolesThe Red Sox should be one of the top teams in the MLB. They still have a dominant line up with David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, plus Jacoby Ellsbury will be a great leadoff man. The starting pitching rotation is solid with Josh Beckett and Jon Lester leading the way and the bullpen remains one of the best with Jon Papelbon and Hideki Okajima. The Yankees will obviously fight for the top of the division but their pitching staff isn't that strong. Also, watch out for the Blue Jays they may finally get into the playoffs if they stay healthy.Central1. Detroit Tigers2. Cleveland Indians3. Chicago White Sox4. Minnesota Twins5. Kansas City RoyalsThe Tigers have a very potent offense with Gary Sheffield, Magglio Ordonez, and Miguel Cabrera. They should have no problem putting up runs. The pitching staff is even better now with the addition of Dontrelle Willis. I don't know how m...
American League East Preview
2008-03-31 02:11:00
1. New York Yankees Offense: The Yankees led Major League Baseball last season in runs scored (by 76), batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. That?s pretty good, especially when you consider their ballpark is very tough on right-handed hitters. Even though Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada can?t be expected to repeat last year?s numbers, Robinson ...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/30
2008-03-30 11:39:00
Josh Beckett threw again at Boston Red Sox camp yesterday. Dustin Moseley will start the Angels home opener. The Astros have set their 25-man roster. The A’s sent down three players on Saturday including top prospect Carlos Gonzalez. The Blue Jays and Alex Rios are still working on a long-term deal. Mike Hampton made his final tuneup start for the ...
American League West Preview
2008-03-29 23:33:00
1. Los Angeles Angels Offense: The loss of John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar combined with Seattle?s addition of Erik Bedard makes this a competitive division, if not also the weakest in baseball. For a team that usually considers pitching its strength, the Angels actually scored the sixth most runs in baseball last season. Vladimir Guerrero?s body ...
Byron19's 2008 American League Preview
2008-03-26 17:58:00
Today I am completely exhausted for some reason, but I am still going to deliver to my readers my 2008 American League baseball preview. Next week, I'll bust out the National League preview and the week after I will go ahead with a more in-depth Boston Red Sox preview.I was trying pretty hard to
Tuesdays with Smitty: Forecasting the American League
2008-03-26 03:49:00
When Casey approached me about doing Tuesdays with Smitty, I jumped at the idea.. Great, my own weekly pseudo-column. Then I said, “Great, what the hell am I going to write about this week? “. Well out of the Land of the Rising Sun arose my column. Almost as ritualistic as Groundhog Day, the end ...
AL News From Spring Training - 3/25
2008-03-25 08:00:00
While the Red Sox are in Japan, Josh Beckett and Bartolo Colon are working out in Florida. Angels OF Gary Matthews, Jr. sprained his ankle during a game yesterday. A’s pitcher Joe Blanton is ready for today’s start. Scott Rolen will miss opening day for the Blue Jays. Cliff Lee was named the 5th starter in the Indians rotation. Mariners ...
Tout Wars Results - American League
2008-03-24 11:39:00
Just as raygu looked at the results of NL Tout Wars to gauge how close his expected auction values are to those of the industry experts, I did the same for the AL Tout Wars.  The first thing I noticed was the dollar splits between hitting and pitching. 69% of the draft dollars went for hitting.  This seems low but maybe that is just in the 99 cents seems much lower than $1.00 sense.  I expected more of a 75/25 split given the ubiquity of the advice to not spend on pitching.  Could experts give the advice but not follow it like most people do with their politicians - they're all crooked except the ones I vote for? Next I wanted to see what the injured trifecta of John Lackey, Scott Kazmir and Josh Beckett went for.  The salaries were $12, $19 and $26.  Interpretation?  There are no worries about Beckett with a few about Kazmir (he went for $26 in LABR) and signinifcant ones about Lackey. Here are some other notables with comments. Joba Chamberlain...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/23
2008-03-23 09:00:00
Bartolo Colon showed his potential yesterday in a minor league game for the Boston Red Sox. Justin Speier is having a good spring for the Angels. The Astros are interested in signing John Patterson. Eric Chavez will start the season on the disabled list for the A’s. The Blue Jays have some decisions to make with their roster. Javy Lopez has decided to retire after being sent to the minors by the Braves. Ben Sheets will be the opening day starter for the Brewers. Mark Mulder faced hitters for the first time yesterday at Cardinals camp. Kerry Wood will probably be the Cubs closer to start the season. The future is bright for the Diamondbacks. Jeff Kent won’t rush back from injury to be ready for Dodgers opening day. The Giants picked up Jose Castillo on waivers. The Indians are getting ready to say goodbye to Winter Haven. Sean Green will be ready for Mariners opening day. Mark Hendrickson will be the opening day starter for the Marlins. El Duque is set to make his spring ...
American League West Preview
2008-03-21 02:50:00
1st Place, Los Angeles AngelsLineup:3B Chone Figgens2B Howie KendrickCF Torii HunterRF Vladimer GuerreroDH Garret AndersonLF Gary Matthews Jr.1B Casey KotchmanC Mike NapolieSS Erick AybarRotation:RHP John Lackey (out till May)RHP Jared WeaverRHP Kelvim Escobar (out till May)RHP Jon GarlandRHP Ervin SantanaSU: Scott ShieldsCL: Francisco RodriguezThe Angels went out and added another outfielder to an already deep outfield this winter. Torri Hunter gives them a great defensive presence in the center and another quality, middle of the order bat. There lineup is the best it's been since the Vlad era began. Not only do they have a ton of power throughout the lineup, they also have 4 guys who could easily steal 30 bases with Mike Scoscia pushing the buttons. I also like the mixture of youth and veterans they have going on in their everyday lineup. However, their pitching isn't sitting as pretty at the moment. Their top two starters, John Lackey and Kelvim Escobar, aren't expected back ...
Catch Me If You Can: Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners - American League
2008-03-19 10:22:00
Of all the divisional races in Major League Baseball, none is being written off as already over like the American League West where the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are seen as near-locks to make the playoffs. The Seattle Mariners beg to differ. In 2007, the Mariners managed to offer the Angels some ...
AL News & Notes - 3/18
2008-03-18 10:00:00
Coco Crisp returned to action for the Boston Red Sox albeit in a minor league game. Jered Weaver has been impressive this spring for the Angels. The field for the A’s 5th spot in the rotation has been narrowed down. Blue Jays starter A.J. Burnett has been working on perfecting his changeup. Fausto Carmona will make a start in the minor leagues today for the Indians. The Mariners are getting ready for the home stretch of spring training. Spencer Fordin answers questions in the Orioles mailbag. The Rangers bullpen is starting to take shape. Bill Chastain answers questions in the Rays mailbag. Mike Sweeney faced his old squad the Royals yesterday. Tigers prospect Michael Hollimon is out for a while with a dislocated shoulder. Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano still has a lot of work to do to regain his old form. Scott Merkin answers questions in the White Sox mailbag. The Yankees are honored to play Virginia Tech today.
American League Over/Unders
2008-03-17 13:20:00
I haven’t been chiming in here nearly enough, and I couldn’t resist taking a look at this year’s team over/unders. A lot of this is guess work, and I fully expect to look stupid on a bunch of them, but it’s fun as hell nonetheless. American League today, National League tomorrow. For entertainment purposes only: Baltimore ...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/16
2008-03-16 09:00:00
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will begin throwing again from 60 feet today. The Angels lost their ace John Lackey for at least a month. The Astros are wowed by the Rockets 21-game winning streak. Eric Chavez won’t be making the trip to Japan with the A’s. B.J. Ryan felt good after his first outing and is ready to pitch again. Tim Hudson is line to make the opening day start for the Braves. The Brewers rotation battle is heating up. The Cardinals are going to take it slow with Joel Piñero. Cubs pitcher Rich Hill is struggling with his command. Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson was pleased with his improvement yesterday. The Dodgers are accepting votes for their all-time greatest pitchers. Giants OF Aaron Rowand is a big fan of baseball. The Indians sent nine players back to minor league camp. The Mariners want Yuniesky Betancourt to run more when he’s on base. Rick VandenHurk is moving closer to grabbing a spot in the Marlins rotation. Pedro Martinez will make his 2...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/15
2008-03-15 07:00:00
Red Sox OF Coco Crisp is starting to feel better. Angels prospect Brandon Wood has been working hard with hitting coach Mickey Hatcher. Astros 2b Kazuo Matsui will miss two weeks as he undergoes surgery for an anal fissure. A’s skipper Bob Geren is happy his players are healthy for the most part. B.J. Ryan made his spring debut for the Blue Jays yesterday. John Smoltz and Rafael Soriano will make their spring debuts today for the Braves. Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan feels fine a day after being hit on a comeback shot. The Cardinals signed Kyle Lohse to a one-year deal. The Cubs rotation picture isn’t getting any clearer right now. Trot Nixon played first base for the Diamondbacks yesterday for an inning. Dodgers pitcher Jason Schmidt plans to pitch through his shoulder pain. Eugenio Velez continues to shine in Giants camp. Indians slugger Travis Hafner defies stereotypes. The Mariners starters are starting to turn the corner from their shaky outings. Cameron Maybin is sta...
MLB Preview 2008: Top-10 Key Players on Contenders - American League
2008-03-14 06:03:00
The American League, which I’ve been covering in my AL preview series as well as my AL Power Rankings has between five and six teams that are determined to contend for a playoff spots in 2008. They are, in order of their Power Ranking, The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles ...
American League East Preview
2008-03-13 22:03:00
Every year, at about the middle of March, I break down the divisions in baseball and pick how I think they will finish. As always, I will start in the AL East and finish in the NL West.[edit] 1st Place: Boston Red Sox Lineup: CF Jacoby Ellsbury 2B Dustin Pedroia DH David Ortiz LF Manny Ramirez
The 2008 American League (AL) East Preview
2008-03-12 13:36:00
Being an East-Coaster, my primary baseball knowledge is region loyal. While I am not a fan of the AL, as I believe the designated hitter rule changes the game entirely, for the worse, I do believe that the race in the AL East will be one of the more exciting stories in baseball this season. AL East
The Re-Builders, Part One: The Oakland Athletics - American League Preview
2008-03-10 22:46:00
In a move the likes of which the MLB has yet to see from Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Bean, the A’s have chosen to bow out of the 2008 race. They are rebuilding. It seems the Baltimore Orioles are now doing the same after years of signing veterans in order to put a decent team on ...
2008 American League Line-Ups
2008-03-10 11:36:00
Steve Gardner of USA Today has posted his analysis of expected AL line-ups.  Having a genral idea of where a player hits will help determine how many plate appearances he will receive.  By extension, the more plate appearances a player gets, the more opportunities he will have to accumulate counting stats. There are some points of interest in Mr. Gardner's projected line-ups.  Whether these come to fruition with the solidification of line-ups still a week or so away is hard to say.  Here are a few fantasy implications I foresee if these hold true. Cleveland Indians: Batting 8th and 9th are the two of the three starting outfielders.  This makes for prime real estate for a mid-season breakout player like Ben Francisco.  I can't see an AL team fielding a winning line-up with two outfielders hitting so low in the line-up. Chicago White Sox: Nick Swisher in the lead-off spot would be an answer for a OBP-starved squad.  His RBIs will be down in the 80 ...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/9
2008-03-09 09:00:00
Before we get things rolling here, don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour if you haven’t. Coco Crisp is embracing the competition with Jacoby Ellsbury to be the Boston Red Sox center fielder. Ryan Budde knows his role with the Angels. J.R. Towles had to leave the Astros game on Saturday with a strained hamstring. A’s pitcher Rich Harden is tweaking his mechanics in order to stay healthy. John Parrish threw a great game for the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Braves pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes wants to put his effort on Saturday behind him. Brewers skipper Ned Yost plans to bat Jason Kendall 9th in the batting order. The winds changed Ron Villone’s pitching plan for the Cardinals yesterday. Cubs pitcher Sean Gallagher isn’t worried about who is in the stands watching him pitch. Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson will make his spring debut on Monday. Dodgers infielder Nomar Garciaparra escaped serious injury after being hit with a pitch on Friday. Bruce...
AL & NL News From Spring Training - 3/8
2008-03-08 10:00:00
Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz struggled through his first inning of work yesterday. New Angels pitcher Jon Garland hasn’t used his money pitch yet in spring training. A’s 1b Daric Barton’s hand injury isn’t as serious as first thought. The heavy winds played havoc during the Blue Jays game yesterday. Buddy Carlyle is working hard to make the Braves rotation. Chris Capuano and David Bush are competing for a rotation spot with the Brewers. Joe Mather is making noise at Cardinals camp. Aramis Ramirez made his spring debut with the Cubs yesterday. Diamondbacks skipper Bob Melvin doesn’t know who will bat 8th in his lineup. Dodgers closer Takashi Saito felt tightness in his calf during his bullpen session on Friday. The Giants may carry 12 pitchers when they break camp. The Indians have no rules on the spring workload of their pitchers. Three lefties are vying for a spot in the Mariners bullpen. Marlins pitcher Andrew Miller had a much better outing y...
Spring Training Tales: American League
2008-03-04 14:21:00
Those of you not graced with the gift of StatTracker know the adrenaline rush that comes with checking out box scores. However, the importance of these reports its a lot different during Spring Training than the actual season, since performance doesn't always (or even often) translate to the bigs.However, what is important are position battles and injuries. Many sites offer a more comprehensive list, but most players competing for a spot are not going to offer relevant fantasy production, at least this year. Here are the things worth keeping up with...AL East: Bucholz vs. Lester would have been interesting, but Schilling going down gives each a roster spot. The Yankees have a logjam at first base, and Shelley Duncan has started strong this offseason. Between him, Betemit, and Ensberg, you are choosing your vice, but as Pete mentioned in his team report, any Yankee is worth following. The Orioles closing job will likely go to Sherrill, so the only thing worth paying attention to is ...
AL News From Spring Training - 3/4
2008-03-04 11:00:00
Bartolo Colon threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Red Sox yesterday. Angels pitcher John Lackey felt good after his bullpen session. Bobby Crosby is going to miss time at A’s camp with back spasms. Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun is working on his footwork behind the plate. Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona struggled in his spring debut. The Seattle Mariners were giving lots of hugs before their game yesterday. Orioles pitcher Troy Patton will undergo more testing on his injured shoulder. Jamey Wright is adjusting to a relief role with the Rangers. There is a lot of hope at Rays camp about 2008. John Bale is trying to make the Royals as a starter. Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman has added a changeup to his arsenal. Jesse Crain made an appearance in a “B” game for the Twins yesterday. John Danks put in some extra work in the bullpen after the White Sox played on Monday. Yankees infielder Morgan Ensberg was back at a familiar place yesterday.
2008 American League Preview
2008-03-03 09:32:00
See also: 2008 National League Preview (coming soon!) The tradition continues as the longest-running series on the 'Chair is back for another round... Shockingly, it's been two years since I first came to ArmchairGM, and while plenty has changed, the spirit of this great site has stayed the same
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