The Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-0 Friday night. Torii Hunter and Victor Martinez each had three hits. Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, and Matt Tuiasosopo had two apiece. Tuiasosopo also drove in five runs.
But the story of the game was Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who set a franchise ... Read More
GIF: All 17 strikeouts for Anibal Sanchez vs Atlanta Braves
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 26th 2013. Under MLB Tags: anibal sanchez, atlana braves, bj upton, detroit tigers, freddie freeman, justin upton, miguel cabrera .
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Atlanta Braves 10-0 Friday night. Torii Hunter and Victor Martinez each had three hits. Miguel Cabrera, Jhonny Peralta, and Matt Tuiasosopo had two apiece. Tuiasosopo also drove in five runs.
But the story of the game was Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who set a franchise ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 26th 2013. Under MLB, NBA Tags: 2013 NBA Playoffs, adam wainwright, boston red sox, carlos santana, clay buchholz, Cleveland Indians, felix hernandez, indiana pacers, john buck, jp arencibia, kevin durant, Manu Ginobili, mark reynolds, miami heat, New York Mets, Oklahoma City Thunder, paul george, ray allen, San Antonio Spurs, Seattle Mariners, st louis cardinals, stephen curry, tim duncan, tony parker, Toronto Blue Jays .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
Plaque commemorating Barry Bonds’ 756th HR missing from AT&T Park
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 24th 2013. Under MLB Tags: AT&T Park, Barry Bonds, barry bonds plaque, bonds plaque missing .
Since August 7, 2007 Barry Bonds' name his been at the top of Major League Baseball's all-time home run list.
Not surprisingly, the historic shot was commemorated by a plaque displayed on the brick wall in right center field, not far from where No. 756 landed. Today, that reminder is no ... Read More
Video: Darrelle Revis throws first pitch prior to Rays-Yankees game
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 22nd 2013. Under MLB, NFL Tags: darrelle revis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tampa bay rays .
In a move that was a surprise to few, the New York Jets have traded four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to bolster a secondary that has to face Drew Brees, Cam Newton, and Matt Ryan each multiple times during the season.
I'm a Buc!!!! #itsabucslife ... Read More
Photo: Jose Canseco paints another portrait, this time of Donald Trump
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 21st 2013. Under MLB Tags: Jose Canseco, jose canseco tweets, jose canseco twitter .
The last time we checked in with former baseball All-Star Jose Canseco he was making use of some free time by painting a portrait of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, that looked nothing like Bud Selig.
The one-time American League MVP was recently back it with the paintbrush, this time ... Read More
Pic: Jonny Gomes honors victims in Boston tragedy with custom bat
Posted By Cody Williams On April 21st 2013. Under Headline, MLB Tags: Boston Marathon, boston red sox, jonny gomes, victims .
The tragedies that occurred this past week in Boston, starting with the explosions at the Boston Marathon, shocked the city of Boston. However, it also united the city and united the nation in support of the city.
Though the aftermath is still playing out from this past week, some things are ... Read More
There always seems to be something interesting in the Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse, like an Over the Hill sign. Or custom football-style batting gloves. Maybe even a DJ playing music.
Reason No. 761 why @raysjoemaddon is awesome--he brought a DJ to Rays clubhouse to loosen things up. Yes, seriously: twitter.com/RaysBaseball/s…— Tampa ... Read More
Video: Pedro Alvarez launches home run completely out of PNC Park
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 19th 2013. Under MLB Tags: mlb highlights, pedro alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates .
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered play on Friday with nine home runs on the season, the third fewest in Major League Baseball. In the second inning against Tim Hudson Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez took the total to double-digits with a shot that didn't waste much time leaving the building.
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