Day 1 Recap of LDS Play in MLB Playoffs

Moustakas was the hero for KC in Anaheim. Photo Credit: Rick Osentoski

The first full day of LDS play was here and once again the Royals stole the show with their heroics they pulled off in the 11th inning out in Anaheim. Meanwhile, the Orioles took care of business at home.

By: Michael Hanley

Mets in the Market for New Hitting Coach

Lamar Johnson out as Mets hitting coach. Photo credit: USA Today Sports

After mounting speculation for days, the New York Mets today finally made the expected move of canning their hitting coaches in favor of new ones. 

By: Michael Hanley

Bumgardner,Giants NLDS Bound After 8-0 Win Over Pittsburgh

Bumgardner was nearly untouchable. Photo Credit: Matt Marton/ USA Today Sports

Madison Bumgardner brought his a game to the mound & Brandon Crawford brought a timely hit along tonight in Pittsburgh as well which spelled doom for the Pirates as they were blanked 8-0  at home on Wednesday night in the NL WildCard Game.

By: Michael Hanley

Perez , Royals Rally to Beat Athletics 9-8 in 12 Innings

Perez the folk hero in KC. Photo Credit: Denny Medley/ USA Today Sports

Salvador Perez came through with the base hit that completed a rollercoaster ride of a night for the Royals, who move on to face the Angels in the ALDS by defeating Oakland 9-8 in 12 inning son Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.

By: Michael Hanley

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Derek Jeter Writes Fairy Tale Ending to Career in Walk Off Win

Jeter capped off a great career. Photo Credit: Brad Penner/ USA Today Sports

Derek Jeter delivered another signature moment in his 20-year illustrious career in New York Yankee pinstripes with a walk-off single in the 9th inning last night giving the Yankees a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles which marked Jeter’s last home game at Yankee Stadium.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Pittsburgh Pirates: Playoff Bound for 2nd Straight Season

Martin has played  a big role in the Pirates success. Photo Credit: AP

Thanks to defeating the Braves 3-2 and getting help from the Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates, yes those Pirates, are in the postseason for a second consecutive season.

By: Michael Hanley

Mets, GM Alderson Agree To 3 Year Contract Extension

Alderson received extension. Photo Credit: David Manning/ USA Today

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, The Mets have agreed to a three year contract extension with General Manager Sandy Alderson, locking him up for the foreseeable future for the franchise.

By: Michael Hanley

Angels Wrap Up AL West Crown

Trout big part of  LA's success. Photo Credit: Kelvin Kuo/USA Today Sports

The journey back to the top of the AL West for the Angels was completed on Wednesday night as they beat the Mariners and got Texas to defeat Oakland to clinch the AL West title for the first time since 2009.

By: Michael Hanley

Nats, Orioles Clinch Division Titles: A Night to Remember for DMV Baseball Fans

Adam Jones a big part of the Oriole's success this season. Photo Credit: AP

Tuesday night proved to be a night to remember for baseball fans residing in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Both the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals clinched their respective divisions and have set themselves up to not only be in the postseason, but make a deep run in it.

By: Michael Hanley

Mets Shut Down David Wright for the Rest of the Season

Wright ends his 2014 season .Photo Credit: Evan Habeeb/USA Today

The New York Mets had to unfortunately end their star David Wright's season by a few weeks with an injury that has plagued him all season long.

By: Michael Hanley

Astros Fire Manager Bo Porter, Bench Coach Dave Trembley

  Porter finished with a 110-190 record in Houston. Photo Credit: Getty Images

 

The first firing of a manager has taken place just as the calendar has flipped to September. This one was not just a matter of if, it was much more a matter of when it would take place after the dysfunction that had been occurring during the season between manager and GM.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Athletics Trade for White Sox Slugger Adam Dunn



Will Dunn help the Athletics get out of their offensive funk? Photo credit: AP

 The Athletics have struggled big time recently and the lack of offense has allot to do with that. Today, Oakland continued to try and address that issue by acquiring a player from the Southside of Chicago.

By: Michael Hanley

Mariners Scout Heckles Jesus Montero in Rehab Game

 

 

Montero got himself into a bad situation. Photo Credit: USA Today

 

Jesus Montero has been a lost cause so far as a Seattle Mariner to say the least.  He has performed badly when he has been healthy and able to play on the field. He was suspended for his ties to the whole Biogenesis scandal and top it off he showed up to spring training camp forty pounds overweight. The latest tale involving him might be the most bizarre of them all.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Avila's RBI Single in 9th Secures Win for Detroit

  

Avila the hero for DET vs. NY. Photo Credit: David Maxwell/Getty Images

 Alex Avila’s two out walk-off single off Shawn Kelley (2-5) in the 9th inning drove in Victor Martinez for the game winning run as the Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3-2.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Cardinals Ace Wainwright Battling "Dead Arm" Issue

 

 

Wainwright battling common condition. Photo Credit: Getty Images 

 

Adam Wainwright has been the Cardinals ace since day one of this season and he was pitching like one for most of the season. In recent times though, he has struggled and not been nearly as sharp and on top of his game as he and the Cardinals had become accustomed to.Their is one very big reason why he has been off his game.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Meet The Newest Boston Red Sox: Rusney Castillo

Rusney Castillo will be a big part of the Red Sox's future. Photo Credit: AP

 

The recent surge of cuban players entering the major leagues and being successful when being acclimated to the major league competition has made top teams shell out a pretty penny to sign them and have them in the fold. The Boston Red Sox continued that trend with their latest player signing.

 

By: Michael Hanley

Tigers' Porcello Silences Yankees Bats as Detroit Beats New York.

Rick Porcello tosses a gem vs. the Yankees last night. Photo Credit: AP 

The New York Yankees ran into one of the hottest pitchers in the American League Tuesday night as Detroit Tigers starter Rick Porcello (15-8) tossed eight stellar innings while yielding just two runs on nine hits as Detroit snapped the Yankees winning streak at 5 games with a 5-2 victory.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

McCann's Three Run HR Seals Sweep Of White Sox for the Yankees



McCann delivered for NY yesterday. Photo Credit: Brad Penner/USA Today

 

Despite Yankees closer David Robertson blowing a 9th inning save, Brian McCann walloped a 3 run shot just inside of the right field pole off Jake Petricka (0-3) giving New York a 7-4 win and series sweep over the Chicago White Sox.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Oriole's Machado Likely Lost For the Season

Machado is a big loss for Baltimore. Photo Credit: Patrick Semansky/AP

  

The Orioles brilliant second half run to the top of the AL East suffered a setback with the news of  their very bright and talented third baseman Manny Machado.

 

By: Michael Hanley