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2008 1st Base Rankings
2008-03-05 21:38:00
2008 1st Base RankingsYahoo 1st Base Rankings - Top 30 FOX Sports Rotter's 1st Base Rankings - Top 41FOX Sports Harmon's 1st Base Rankings - Top 20CBS Sportsline First Basemen Rankings - Top 20MLB.com First Basemen Rankings (with projected stats)ESPN First Basemen Rankings

Allen Iverson Practice Video
2007-12-21 06:09:00
This may be old and over "played", but you have to love it.What are you talkin about AI?
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The Homer Bailey Debut
2007-06-08 16:05:00
Homer Bailey will make his major league debut Friday night against the Cleveland Indians. Bailey is the Reds top pitching prospect and was their No. 1 pick in the June 2004 draft (the seventh pick overall). He was the Reds minor league player of the year last season while at Class A Sarasota and Double-A Chattanooga.In 07, Bailey has been at Triple-A Louisville and is 6-1 in 10 starts with a 2.31 earned run average and 51 strikeouts and 24 walks in 58 innings.Bio: (MLB.com)Given name is David...is called Homer after his great-grandfather...in 2004 graduated from La Grange (TX) High School...in his prep career went 41-4, 0.98 with 536 strikeouts in 298.0 innings...led La Grange to Texas state baseball titles in 2001 and 2004...as a freshman outdueled former Red Ryan Wagner in the championship game...also led La Grange to the state title as a senior, when he was named National High School Player of the Year by USA Today, Baseball America, Louisville Slugger and the National High Sch...
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Schilling...so close in bid for no-no
2007-06-08 03:08:00
Don't shake off your catcher...especially Varitek.The Red Sox 40 year-old starting pitcher Curt Schilling came within one out of his first career no-hitter Thursday, losing his bid when Shannon Stewart lined a clean single to right field in Boston's 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Schilling retired Mark Kotsay and Jason Kendall on grounders to shortstop for the first two outs of the ninth. Then Stewart stepped up and lined the first pitch through the hole between first and second for Oakland's only hit. Schilling said he shook off catcher Jason Varitek on that pitch, going with a fastball instead of a slider. "We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big what if for the rest of my life." It's not the first time a Boston pitcher shook off Varitek in the ninth inning only to see a no-hitter get broken up. Pedro Martinez did it in 2000 against Tampa Bay, giving up a single to John Flaherty on a fastball instead o...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-05-02 01:48:00
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueRich Harden - SP - Athletics The A's reportedly called the Red Sox to gauge interest in Rich Harden, according to Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown. After he got hurt? No word on what the conversations entailed, but if they progressed it all, it can be assumed the A's asked about both Wily Mo Pena and top pitching prospect Clay Buchholz. A healthy Harden is about as dominant as any pitcher in baseball, but the A's wouldn't be able to get equal value for him unless he comes back this month and then blows AL hitters away for a month or so. An in-season trade is quite unlikely.Source: Yahoo! Sports Vernon Wells - OF - Blue Jays Vernon Wells, out Monday with the flu, is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game. He's batting second against left-hander C.C. Sabathia. Wells will probably remain in the third spot versus righties, but usual No. 2 hitter Adam Lind has been dropped to seventh tonight. Luis Castillo - 2B - Twins Luis Castil...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-30 23:39:00
Monday, April 30, 2007 - MLB Player Notes National LeagueOrlando Hernandez - SP - Mets Mets placed RHP Orlando Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 25, with shoulder tightness. The Mets had to know when they were re-signing El Duque that they'd be fortunate to get 150-160 innings per year from him. Going carefully with him now with an eye towards having him close to 100 percent in October is the correct strategy. Chan Ho Park will start in his place tonight.Xavier Nady - OF - Pirates Xavier Nady tested his hamstring prior to Sunday's game by taking batting practice and running the bases. Nady, who struck out while pinch hitting in the game, still has no timetable for a return to the starting lineup.Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wilson Betemit - 3B - Dodgers Wilson Betemit, who missed Saturday's game due to food poisoning, is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday. Betemit is hitting just .133 this season. Wilson Valdez will continue to s...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-21 19:17:00
Saturday, April 21, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueBrian N. Anderson - OF - White Sox Brian Anderson will make his third start of the season on Saturday against the Tigers and lefty Nate Robertson. Anderson, who was left on the bench in favor of Rob Mackowiak on Friday, needs to have a big game to impress manager Ozzie Guillen.Source: Chicago Sun-Times Jon Lester - SP - Red Sox Jon Lester (cancer) allowed three runs on six hits, including two home runs, in five innings during a rehab start at Single-A Greensville on Friday night. Lester struck out five in the outing. He will meet with the Red Sox medical staff on Saturday and then make a final rehab start at Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday. He is expected to be optioned to Pawtucket after Wednesday's start until the Red Sox need him to join their rotation.Source: Boston Globe Ramon Hernandez - C - Orioles Ramon Hernandez (oblique) was able to take batting practice on Friday, but he will remain on the disabled list unt...
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A-Rod continues hot start
2007-04-21 19:04:00
Alex Rodriguez continued his ridiculously torrid play, smashing another pair (Nos. 11 & 12) of long balls among a three-hit, three-run, four-RBI night on Friday. A-Rod 's blasts tie him with Mike Schmidt as the fastest to reach a dozen. Schmidt also hit 12 in the first 15 games back in 1976. Rodriguez is simply unconscious right now. He has hit in all 15 games this year, and 20 straight dating back to last year. Even his outs are long, as he flied to the warning track in his first at-bat. With 476 career dingers, Rodriguez has moved into the Top 25 of all time, passing Willie Star gell and Stan Musial on Friday. In addition to pacing the majors in long balls, A-Rod also tops baseball with 30 RBI and 65 total bases.It will be interesting to see if he can keep up the pace because he has the talent to do so. We are not talking about Chris Shelton (remember his hot April last year?). Can he reach 70 plus homers this year? Stay tuned.
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A-Rod continues hot start
2007-04-21 19:04:00
Alex Rodriguez continued his ridiculously torrid play, smashing another pair (Nos. 11 & 12) of long balls among a three-hit, three-run, four-RBI night on Friday. A-Rod's blasts tie him with Mike Schmidt as the fastest to reach a dozen. Schmidt also hit 12 in the first 15 games back in 1976. Rodriguez is simply unconscious right now. He has hit in all 15 games this year, and 20 straight dating back to last year. Even his outs are long, as he flied to the warning track in his first at-bat. With 476 career dingers, Rodriguez has moved into the Top 25 of all time, passing Willie Stargell and Stan Musial on Friday. In addition to pacing the majors in long balls, A-Rod also tops baseball with 30 RBI and 65 total bases.It will be interesting to see if he can keep up the pace because he has the talent to do so. We are not talking about Chris Shelton (remember his hot April last year?). Can he reach 70 plus homers this year? Stay tuned.
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-18 01:35:00
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueVictor Martinez - C - Indians Victor Martinez is in the starting lineup Tuesday for the first time in 12 days. Martinez, recovered from a strained left quad, is doing the catching against the Yankees tonight. Jered Weaver - SP - Angels Angels activated RHP Jered Weaver from 15-day disabled list. Weaver will make his season debut against the A's tonight. Scott Podsednik - OF - White Sox White Sox placed outfielder Scott Podsednik on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 16, with a pulled groin muscle. We're guessing this is related to his offseason hernia surgery. Podsednik was off to a nice start at the plate, hitting .303/.378/.455. Still, the White Sox don't lose much by giving more at-bats to Rob Mackowiak and Brian Anderson against right-handers. Pablo Ozuna will likely continue to play against lefties.Rich Harden - SP - Athletics Rich Harden (shoulder) said Monday that he's "pretty sure" he'll make hi...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-12 23:24:00
Thursday, April 12, 2007 - MLB Player Notes National LeagueJosh Bard - C - Padres Padres placed catcher Josh Bard on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain. He was injured during Wednesday's game. Rob Bowen will get most of the starts behind the plate while Bard is sidelined, and Khalil Greene and Kevin Kouzmanoff figure to move up in the order. Pete Laforest was recalled to serve as a backup. Taylor Tankersley - RP - Marlins Marlins activated LHP Taylor Tankersley from the 15-day disabled list. Tankersley probably won't be put in save situations right away, but he's as good of a bet as anyone to be the Marlins' most effective reliever this year. He's well worth owning in NL-only leagues at least, he may be a potential candidate for the closer role. Jason Schmidt - SP - Dodgers Jason Schmidt's next start has been moved up to Saturday, with Randy Wolf getting pushed back to Sunday. Manager Grady Little says it's because he wanted to separate Schmidt and Brad Penny i...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-12 23:24:00
Thursday, April 12, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sNational LeagueJosh Bard - C - Padres Padres placed catcher Josh Bard on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain. He was injured during Wednesday's game. Rob Bowen will get most of the starts behind the plate while Bard is sidelined, and Khalil Greene and Kevin Kouzmanoff figure to move up in the order. Pete Laforest was recalled to serve as a backup. Taylor Tankersley - RP - Marlins Marlins activated LHP Taylor Tankersley from the 15-day disabled list. Tankersley probably won't be put in save situations right away, but he's as good of a bet as anyone to be the Marlins' most effective reliever this year. He's well worth owning in NL-only leagues at least, he may be a potential candidate for the closer role. Jason Schmidt - SP - Dodgers Jason Schmidt's next start has been moved up to Saturday, with Randy Wolf getting pushed back to Sunday. Manager Grady Little says it's because he wanted to separate Schmidt and Brad Penny i...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-12 03:14:00
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sNational LeagueAdam LaRoche - 1B - Pirates Adam LaRoche didn't play Wednesday because of back stiffness. LaRoche is expected to be available after Thursday's off day. Brad Eldred replaced him at first base today. Jorge Julio - RP - Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't willing to commit to Jorge Julio as closer after another blown save on Tuesday. A big change from Sunday, when Gonzalez made it clear he was still behind Julio. "We'll do what's best for the team, the organization and the individual," Gonzalez said Wednesday. It sounds like Henry Owens might be the new favorite for saves in Florida.Source: Marlins.mlb.com Chris Duncan - OF - Cardinals Pinch-hitter Chris Duncan homered off Salomon Torres in the top of the ninth to break a tie and help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday. Duncan had started against a couple of lefties, but So Taguchi got the nod over him versus Paul Maholm today. The home run was Duncan...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-12 03:14:00
Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - MLB Player Notes National LeagueAdam LaRoche - 1B - Pirates Adam LaRoche didn't play Wednesday because of back stiffness. LaRoche is expected to be available after Thursday's off day. Brad Eldred replaced him at first base today. Jorge Julio - RP - Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't willing to commit to Jorge Julio as closer after another blown save on Tuesday. A big change from Sunday, when Gonzalez made it clear he was still behind Julio. "We'll do what's best for the team, the organization and the individual," Gonzalez said Wednesday. It sounds like Henry Owens might be the new favorite for saves in Florida.Source: Marlins.mlb.com Chris Duncan - OF - Cardinals Pinch-hitter Chris Duncan homered off Salomon Torres in the top of the ninth to break a tie and help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday. Duncan had started against a couple of lefties, but So Taguchi got the nod over him versus Paul Maholm today. The home run was Duncan...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-10 22:33:00
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sNational LeagueNick Johnson - 1B - NationalsNick Johnson (broken leg) will travel with the Nationals so that he can continue to rehab with head trainer Lee Kuntz. Johnson has resumed throwing and running, but hasn't started taking batting practice. He is expected to miss the first two months of the season.Source: Washington Post Andre Ethier - OF - DodgersManager Grady Little said prior to Monday's game that Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp are in a competition to be the starting right fielder. "They have never said one word to me," said Ethier. "But you have competition on every team. I guess the writing is on the wall for me, at least. If I want this spot, I have to not only earn it, but keep it." Kemp is expected to miss a few games after injuring his shoulder on Monday. After Tuesday's game, which Ethier will start, both players will have started four games at the position.Source: Los Angeles Daily News Carlos Quentin - OF - DiamondbacksC...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-10 22:33:00
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - MLB Player Notes National LeagueNick Johnson - 1B - NationalsNick Johnson (broken leg) will travel with the Nationals so that he can continue to rehab with head trainer Lee Kuntz. Johnson has resumed throwing and running, but hasn't started taking batting practice. He is expected to miss the first two months of the season.Source: Washington Post Andre Ethier - OF - DodgersManager Grady Little said prior to Monday's game that Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp are in a competition to be the starting right fielder. "They have never said one word to me," said Ethier. "But you have competition on every team. I guess the writing is on the wall for me, at least. If I want this spot, I have to not only earn it, but keep it." Kemp is expected to miss a few games after injuring his shoulder on Monday. After Tuesday's game, which Ethier will start, both players will have started four games at the position.Source: Los Angeles Daily News Carlos Quentin - OF - DiamondbacksC...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-10 00:59:00
Monday, April 9, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sAmerican LeagueVictor Martinez - C - IndiansIndians manager Eric Wedge said Victor Martinez (quad) was feeling a little better on Monday and could be carried on the active roster for the beginning of Tuesday's series. The one plus for the Indians after four straight postponements is that they've been able to avoid putting Martinez on the DL. He's still likely to miss most of this week, but the Indians could decide not to disabled him if they think he'll be ready in 5-7 days. Daniel Cabrera - SP - OriolesDaniel Cabrera yielded two runs in 7 2/3 innings in a victory over the Tigers on Monday. We're not pleased that Cabrera was left in to throw 122 pitches in a game that was 6-1 after seven innings. Still, it's not a big problem unless it becomes a trend. Cabrera walked none today. The Tigers never attempted a steal after the Twins were 4-for-4 against him and Alberto Castillo six days ago.Chad Durbin - RP - TigersChad Durbin was roughed ...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-10 00:59:00
Monday, April 9, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueVictor Martinez - C - IndiansIndians manager Eric Wedge said Victor Martinez (quad) was feeling a little better on Monday and could be carried on the active roster for the beginning of Tuesday's series. The one plus for the Indians after four straight postponements is that they've been able to avoid putting Martinez on the DL. He's still likely to miss most of this week, but the Indians could decide not to disabled him if they think he'll be ready in 5-7 days. Daniel Cabrera - SP - OriolesDaniel Cabrera yielded two runs in 7 2/3 innings in a victory over the Tigers on Monday. We're not pleased that Cabrera was left in to throw 122 pitches in a game that was 6-1 after seven innings. Still, it's not a big problem unless it becomes a trend. Cabrera walked none today. The Tigers never attempted a steal after the Twins were 4-for-4 against him and Alberto Castillo six days ago.Chad Durbin - RP - TigersChad Durbin was roughed ...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-08 06:33:00
Sunday, April 8, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sAmerican LeagueKevin Youkilis - 1B - Red Sox Kevin Youkilis said he expected to be fine to play Sunday after tweaking an ankle during Saturday's game. Youkilis left Saturday's game in the eighth inning.Source: Boston.com Sammy Sosa - OF - Rangers Sammy Sosa went 2-for-5 with the first home run of his comeback as the Rangers beat the Red Sox 8-4 on Saturday night. 11 to go until No. 600. Sosa's homer was a two-run shot off J.C. Romero in the sixth inning, doubling the Rangers' lead to four runs. Sammy is now 4-for-15 with three RBI and a 5/1 K/BB ratio in four games.John Lackey - SP - Angels John Lackey surrendered one run in seven innings to beat Dan Haren and the A's on Saturday night. Haren, who was outpitched by Felix Hernandez on Opening Day, was a hard-luck loser again in the 2-1 game. Lackey allowed seven hits, walked none and struck out six. He snapped a string of poor Aprils by getting off to a good start last year, and he ...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-08 06:33:00
Sunday, April 8, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueKevin Youkilis - 1B - Red Sox Kevin Youkilis said he expected to be fine to play Sunday after tweaking an ankle during Saturday's game. Youkilis left Saturday's game in the eighth inning.Source: Boston.com Sammy Sosa - OF - Rangers Sammy Sosa went 2-for-5 with the first home run of his comeback as the Rangers beat the Red Sox 8-4 on Saturday night. 11 to go until No. 600. Sosa's homer was a two-run shot off J.C. Romero in the sixth inning, doubling the Rangers' lead to four runs. Sammy is now 4-for-15 with three RBI and a 5/1 K/BB ratio in four games.John Lackey - SP - Angels John Lackey surrendered one run in seven innings to beat Dan Haren and the A's on Saturday night. Haren, who was outpitched by Felix Hernandez on Opening Day, was a hard-luck loser again in the 2-1 game. Lackey allowed seven hits, walked none and struck out six. He snapped a string of poor Aprils by getting off to a good start last year, and he ...

Dice-K dazzles in debut
2007-04-06 16:52:00
After striking out three times, Ryan Shealy sounded amazed. "I didn't know he threw that hard," he said. He's got a bunch of plus-pitches," Shealy said. "A lot of guys have a good fastball or have good offspeed stuff, but he seems to have both." Dice -K was more than OK in his major league debut. With millions of early rising viewers keeping track on Japanese television, Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out 10 in seven innings in his major league debut Thursday to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Kansas City Royals 4-1."I can't say that my overall condition was that great today, but I think the role of a starting pitcher is to set up the game and give my teammates the opportunity to win," he said through an interpreter. "I feel like I was able to do that today, so I was satisfied." On a cold, blustery afternoon, Matsuzaka (1-0) allowed six hits, including a sixth-inning homer by David DeJesus, and walked one. DeJesus joked about the famed "gyroball," a pitch Dice-K may or may not thro...
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