Cards score 4 after Kulpas blown call (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 22 October 2011 09:57:27 PM. © MLB News Blog

A missed call by first base umpire Ron Kulpa has helped the St. Louis Cardinals score four runs in the fourth inning during Game 3 of the World Series. After Albert Pujols led off with a single Saturday night, Matt Holliday hit a perfect double-play ball. The Texas Rangers seemed to turn it, too, with [...]

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Craigs HR gives Cards early Game 3 lead (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 22 October 2011 09:21:27 PM. © MLB News Blog

World Series star Allen Craig homered on Matt Harrison’s seventh pitch of the game, and the St. Louis Cardinals led the Texas Rangers 1-0 after three innings Saturday night as they tried to open a 2-games-to-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup. Craig homered on a high, flat 0-1 pitch, sending the ball deep over the [...]

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Rangers Hamilton may have sports hernia (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 22 October 2011 08:30:29 PM. © MLB News Blog

Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton says he might be playing with a sports hernia. He will worry about it after the World Series. Hamilton said before Game 3 on Saturday night that he is speculating he has a sports hernia based on how it feels. He missed a month during the 2009 season after surgery [...]

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Pinch-hit specialist Craig gets start (AP)

post from MLB News Blog on 22 October 2011 08:06:31 PM. © MLB News Blog

St. Louis’ Allen Craig had no chance of getting another pinch-hit RBI off Texas reliever Alexi Ogando in Game 3 of the World Series. Craig pulled off that feat to win Game 1, then did it again for the first run in Game 2. His success earned him a spot in the starting lineup Saturday [...]

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Minor League Report – 10/22/11

post from LADodgerTalk.com - Daily Dodger Talk, LA Dodger News, Dodger Minor League Reports and Dodger Chatter on 22 October 2011 08:01:18 PM. © LADodgerTalk.com - Daily Dodger Talk, LA Dodger News, Dodger Minor League Reports and Dodger Chatter

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World Series Game Three Open Thread - Cardinals
at Rangers

post from Royals Review on 22 October 2011 08:01:07 PM. © Royals Review

Kyle Lohse (4.42 tRA) v Matt Harrison (3.57 tRA)

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The Yankees Have a Hold on Libya Too,
Apparently...

post from Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond on 22 October 2011 08:01:01 PM. © Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond

Over years, I've become enamored with the covers of the New York Post.

I would not say that I read the tabloid everyday, but their covers always gets my attention -- and a chuckle at times. Especially when I am at the grocery store in the wee-hours of the morning, and you walk by the newspaper stand.

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More Random Thoughts; The Future...

post from Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond on 22 October 2011 08:01:01 PM. © Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond

It?s been real quiet with the Orioles right now.

At the moment, they are still looking for a new general manager and are going from there.

Despite two excellent weeks at the end of the season where they sent to Red Sox out of the playoffs and into oblivion in the offseason, this fact is indisputable: the Orioles sucked this season.

Again.

The Orioles avoided 100 losses; however, they won only 69 games, one more than in 2010.

Although a few guys on the team had solid years ? Adam Jones, J.J. Hardy, and you can throw Mark Reynolds in there for his power ? the Orioles overall at the plate were competent at times; alas, their pitching was just awful in general.

The young ?calvary? could not save things and in fact, it seems like the pitching staff has regressed.

Will the new general manager have a lot of sway in the decision making process? How much of a role will Buck Showalter play in molding the Orioles from here on out? Will ownership commit to spending and increasing their scouting department?

Whoever comes in, they need to work to shoring up the pitching staff. Well, that means getting another quality starter or two, plus fixing the bullpen. I figure some of the decisions made will depend on whether Jim Johnson starts, pitches in a setup role, or closes.

I would also think the Orioles will need to decide what they do at first base (and third). Whether that means keeping Mark Reynolds there, using Chris Davis, or backing up the brinks truck for Prince Fielder ? something needs to be done.

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Brooks Robinson statue dedicated

post from Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond on 22 October 2011 08:01:01 PM. © Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond

At noon today in the newly-coined "Brooks Robinson Plaza" (across from Camden Yards, between the stadium and Pickles Pub) an event took place that was long, long overdue. The Orioles' great and Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson had a simply massive statue of him dedicated before a crowd that spilled out into the street.

Robinson Statue, credit Baltimore Sun

Hosted by 105.7's Scott Garceau it was a full-fledged event featuring remarks from Governor Martin O'Malley, Senator Barbara Mikulski, a representative from the Mayor's office (Mayor Rawlings-Blake was unfortunately unable to attend the festivities today), Baltimore native and Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles and of course from local artist and sculptor of the work Joseph Sheppard.

The statue stands nine feet tall as it depicts Robinson in the motion of throwing to first base. The location is appropriate, if the west wall of the stadium were not there Brooks would appear to be about to throw directly to first base as the statue was positioned with the location of first and third in mind. While on the subject of gold gloves, in honor of Robinson's insane 16-straight awards his glove is finished in gold leaf. The pedestal of granite features delicate engravings of Robinson's name and number as well as a very nice section that gives a brief biographical sketch of his accomplishments.

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Reggie Jackson 2005 SP Legendary Lineage
Game-Used Jersey Card

Reggie Jackson 2005 SP Legendary Lineage Game-Used Jersey Card The Legendary Lineage set issued by Upper Deck SP in 2005 is one of my favorites. Of all of the sets featuring Game-Used jersey relics that I would come across, this … Continue reading →

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