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- MLB Players Use Twitter to Weigh in on New York Giants' Victory in Super Bowl XLVIAccording to an MLB.com report, Major League Baseball accepts the figurative handoff now that Super Bowl XLVI is in the books.
- Moneyball, Billy Beane, and MLB PayrollsThis article discusses the topic of the success of Moneyball in Major League Baseball, Billy Beane, and whether or not baseball is an "unfair" game.
- One Game Wild Card Perfect for MLBI can still remember September 5, 2011, the last day of the regular where four teams still had a viable shot at making the playoffs. The St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays advanced while the Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox faltered.
What is the MLB Luxury Tax?In an effort to equalize the financial playing field for MLB teams, the league charges the richer teams a luxury tax if they exceed a certain amount in player salaries.- Up-and-Coming MLB Teams to Watch Out for in 2012Every year, the MLB season begins and someone comes from out of nowhere to shock the baseball world. Here is a look at five teams that might rise to the occasion and turn their luck around in 2012.
- Best Video Game of the Year: MLB 11: The ShowA review of MLB 11: The Show, the best video game of the year.
- MLB Awards RecapRecap of the AL/NY Managers of the year, Rookies of the year, Cy Young Winners, and MVP winners.
MLB Will Get HGH Testing Before NFL: Fan's OpinionThe new labor contract for MLB, the collective bargaining agreement, is expected to include a provision for blood testing for HGH and I think it's great to see MLB addressing the issue head-on.- Famous Sports Birthdays on November 18Famous Sports Birthdays On November 18 Jack Tatum, Warren Moone, Jamie Moyer, Len Bias, David Ortiz
- Veterans Day: 5 MLB Players Who Served in the MilitaryAs Veterans Day approaches, it's appropriate that we celebrate those baseball players who were heroes in our national pastime and interrupted their careers to fight heroically in our nation's wars.
- The Journey to the World Series: An Almost Impossible FeatThis article discusses how physically and mentally draining the MLB season can be, how difficult it is to have a successful season which results in being eligible for the playoffs, and how amazing the MLB playoff experience has proved to be.
- Changes Need to Be Made if MLB Hopes to End the World Series Ratings SlumpOn Wednesday, Oct. 19, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the 2011 World Series. The game was a thrilling opener. The only problem is that few people actually watched it.
- Howie Kendrick Makes 8-Year-Old Boy Cry, MLB Player Upsets ParentsHowie Kendrick makes 8-year-old boy cry by refusing to sign autograph on his baseball card.
- Who Will Be 2011’s National League Baseball’s Comeback Player? Lance Berkman Should BeA review of why St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman should be the 2011 National League Comeback Player of the Year.
Highest Paid Baseball Players (2011)This article lists the highest paid baseball players measured by 2011 salaries, according to data variously culled from Yahoo! Sports and spotrac. Monies earned from endorsements are not included in each player's earnings.- “Crystal” Baseball: Who is the 2011 National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP)?A prediction of which leadng National League player will be the 2011 Most Valuable Player.
- MLB 2012: Five Young Players Who Will Breakout5 top prospects who will build upon their success in 2011 and become breakout stars in the MLB in 2012.
- The Philadelphia Phillies’ Greatest Players in Franchise History – by PositionA review of the greatest players in Philadelphia Phillies history, by baseball scorekeeping position.
- The New York Mets Greatest Players in Franchise History – by PositionA review of the greatest players in New York Mets' history, by scorekeeping position.
- “Crystal” Baseball: Who Will Be the 2011 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year?A prediction for whom will be the 2011 National League rookie of the year.
- “Crystal” Baseball: Who Will Be the 2011 American League (AL) Rookie of the Year (RoY)?A review of the leading candidates for the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year Award
- An "Incredible, Crazy" History Making Night for MLBThe Tampa Bay Rays overcome a 7-run deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves, while the Boston Red Sox fall apart allowing an Oriole win, in what can be described as one of the greatest days in baseball history.
Should the Public Be Able to Buy into a NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL Team like a Stock?Imagine if you will owning a part of your favorite team in the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL?- The Boston Red Sox Greatest Players in Franchise History – by PositionThe nine greatest players in Boston Red Sox history, based on their scorekeeping positions. Scorekeeping systems involve designating a player by the player’s position, regardless of his uniform number or actual name.
- MLB Wants Courts to Force McCourt to Sell DodgersIt looks like MLB has had its fill of Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt.
- MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement: Who Cares?The NFL has gone through a Collective bargaining agreement and the NBA is currently locked out. MLB also has a CBA due but no one seems to care.
Fan's look: The last five cycles in MLBIn only the second cycle of the 2011 season, San Francisco Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval hit his way into the record books by becoming the 292nd player to hit for the cycle in MLB.- Cap or No CapIt was obvious on Monday that MLB was paying for its mistake in forbidding Mets players from wearing 9/11 commemorative caps for Sunday's home game. What was envisioned as a respectful gesture was denied and is stirring up controversy in the sports world.
- Major League Baseball's five worst calls in last decade: A fan's takeA fan's take on the five worst calls in MLB since 2001.
- Future Baseball Hall of Fame Players Who Did Not Appear in a World SeriesA review of future Baseball Hall of Famers who did not appear in a World Series. Also addresses players how have Hall of Fame numbers, but whose chances are slim due to supposed steroid use.
- Baseball Hall of Fame Players Who Did Not Appear in a World SeriesA review of the 12 players in the Baseball Hall of Fame who never played in a World Series.
- 5 MLB Teams that Will Surprise in 2012A look at five Major League Baseball teams that showed flashes in 2011 who have a chance to reach the playoffs in 2012.
15 Current MLB Players Who Would Be Nightmarish ManagersA few MLB players who might not be the best managers.- MLB TOP BUST 2011A look at some players that have not performed as expected in the 2011 MLB season.
- Money, Money, MoneyThis article focus on the impact of team payroll in the last 16 years of the MLB.
Top 10 MLB Baseball Players from Gonzaga UniversityGonzaga University has produced a few recognizable names that have made their way into the baseball big leagues.
Top 10 MLB Baseball Players from the University of WashingtonThe University of Washington has produced a few big name players who have made their way into the baseball big leagues.- MLB: Jordan Spreckman Gave Francisco Rodriguez a Wonderful PresentYesterday, Aug. 20, 2011 the New York Mets scored three runs off their good friend, Francisco Rodriguez in the eighth inning to take a 9-7 lead over the pennant-pretending Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB Player, Jim Thome Hits 599th & 600th Home Run Within Minutes of Each OtherA record winning 600th home run for Minnesota Twins, Jim Thome was hit minutes after his 599th home run hit on Mon. Aug15, 2011.- No Limit to Back-Patting of "Big Papi"?Give Major League Baseball credit for adding competitive incentive to its All-Star Game. But Selig & Co also earn question marks for MLB's over-the-top promotion of David Ortiz, who acknowledged a report of testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs





