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Markakis, Orioles Close To New Four Year Deal


Markakis batted .276 last year for Baltimore. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

The Orioles and Nick Markakis are talking again and their this renewed optimism on both sides for  a new deal.

By: Michael Hanley

Dodgers To Name Farhan Zaidi GM


Zaidi will be LA's new GM. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

The Dodgers are set to name Athletics assistant general manager/director of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi as their new general manager later this week. 

By: Michael Hanley

Cubs Announce Hiring of Joe Maddon as Manager

Madden will  lead the Cubs next season. Photo Credit: Kim Klement/ USA Today Sports 

The Cubs have found their new manager in Joe Maddon, announcing his hire today.

By: Michael Hanley

Bumgarner Leads Giants to World Series Title


Bumgarner was named W.S MVP. Photo Credit: Jamie Square/ USA Today Sports

Madison Bumgarner completed his dominant run in the World series, helping the Giants defeat the Royals 3-2 to win their 3rd World series title in the last five years.

By: Michael Hanley

Royals Blowout Giants To Force Game 7


Ventura was dominant for KC. Photo Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today Sports

Behind stellar pitching and a seven run second inning, Kansas City defeated the Giants 10-0 to even the World Series at 3-3.

By: Michael Hanley

Royals Get By Giants 3-2, Take 2-1 World Series Lead

Guthrie out dueled Time Hudson. Photo Credit: Kelley L. Cox/ USA Today Sports 

Jeremy Guthrie pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, which helped propel the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants in Game 3 of the World Series. 

By: Michael Hanley

Maddon Opts Out of Contract in TB, Leaves Rays Immediately




Maddon leaves Rays after 8 years. Photo Credit: Kim Klement/ USA Today Sports

In a surprising move, Joe Maddon has decided to opt out of his contract with the Rays and leave Tampa Bay immediately the team announced.

By: Michael Hanley

Royals Best Giants 7-2, Win Game 2 of the World Series

Infante had  a big night for KC. Photo Credit: Peter G. Aiken/ USA Today Sports

The Royals finally broke through offensively for a five run sixth inning to lead them to a 7-2 victory over the Giants to even the World series at one game apiece.

By: Michael Hanley

Bumgardner, Pence Lead Giants to 7-1 Victory Over the Royals

Bumgardner  cooled off the Royals lineup. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports

Madison Bumgardner pitched a gem tonight and led his team to a 7-1 win over the Royals in Game 1 of the World Series.

By: Michael Hanley

Ishikawa's Three Run Home Run Sends Giants to World Series

Ishikawa provided the power for SF. Photo Credit: Jeff Curry /USA Today Sports

Travis Ishikawa hit  a game winning three run home run that sent the San Francisco Giants to the World Series with a 6-3 win over the St Louis Cardinals on Thursday night at AT&T Park. 

By: Michael Hanley

Giants Defeat Cardinals 6-4, Take 3-1 NLCS Lead

Posey come through for SF. Photo Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez/ USA Today Sports

Buster Posey drove in three runs as the Giants came from three runs down to defeat the Cardinals 6-4 to take  a commanding 3-1 lead in the NLCS.

By: Michael Hanley

Royals Defeat Orioles 2-1, Advance To World Series


Holland got the save to send KC to the World Series. Photo Credit: USA Today Sports  

The Royals took another step toward an improbable World Series championship as they finished off  a sweep of the Orioles with a 2-1 win over Baltimore to clinch the AL pennant. 

By: Michael Hanley

Royals Defeat Orioles 2-1, Take 3-0 ALCS Lead

Butler proved to be the hero for KC. Photo Credit: Peter Aiken/USA Today Sports

Billy Butler drove in what would be the go ahead run for the Royals in the sixth inning and that would be enough for Kansas City as they defeated Baltimore 2-1 tonight at Kauffman Stadium.

By: Michael Hanley

Giants Defeat Cardinals in 10th Inning Off Choate Wild Throw

Crawford drew key walk in 10th. Photo Credit: Jayne Oncea/USA Today Sports. 

A wild pitch by Cardinals reliever Randy Choate allowed the Giants Brandon Crawford to score and give San Francisco the walk off  5-4 win in Game 3 of the NLCS at AT&T Park.

By: Michael Hanley

LA Dodgers Will Hire Andrew Friedman of Rays

Friedman was with Rays since 2008. Photo Credit: Kim Klement/USA Today Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers will hire former Rays general Manager Andrew Friedman as their new President of Baseball Operations as reports state. 

By: Michael Hanley

Yankees, Cashman Agree on New Three Year Deal

Cashman has been w/the Yankees since 1986. Photo Credit: Tim Fuller/ USA Today Sports

The Yankees announced that GM Brian Cashman will continue to stay in his role with the team with a new three year contact that runs through the 2017 season.  

By: Michael Hanley

Giants NLCS Bound With 3-2 Win Over The Nationals

Panik's run would be the difference. Photo Credit: Lance Iversen/ USA Today Sports 

Joe Panik scored the go ahead run for San Francisco in the 7th inning off of Aaron Barrett's wild pitch which led the Giants to a 3-2 win over the Nationals and advancing to the NLCS.

By: Michael Hanley

Adams' Leads Cardinals to 4th Straight NLCS

Adams was the game hero for STL. Photo Credit: Jeff Curry/ USA Today Sports

The Cardinals once again got to Clayton Kershaw in the 7th inning of his start as Matt Adams of St. Louis hit the go ahead three run homer to send the Cardinal to their fourth consecutive NLCS appearance with a 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday night.

By: Michael Hanley

A Recap of the NLDS Games

Kemp finished the game with a flourish. Photo Credit: Daniel Shirey/ USA Today Sports

A recap of the two wild games that happened in the National League side of the playoff ledger.

By: Michael Hanley

Day 2 of the NLDS & ALDS Series

Hosmer led KC to big Game 2 win. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee/ USA Today Sports

A recap of all the craziness and action that happened yesterday in the MLB Playoffs

By: Michael Hanley