Matt Holliday, Jason Bay top free agent list Matt Holliday, Jason Bay top free agent list
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Scott Boras and Joe Urbon are just two guys trying to do their jobs which just happen to be squeezing millions of dollars out of MLB owners for their clients.
Kansas Jayhawks get a slice of my college hoops futures Kansas Jayhawks get a slice of my college hoops futures
By: Willie Bee - Monday, November 9, 2009
Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks are big favorites to win the NCAA, and I was more than happy to fork over some of my hard-earned money to see them do it.
Yankees close out MLB season with World Series Game 6 win Yankees close out MLB season with World Series Game 6 win
By: Bread - Wednesday, November 4, 2009
It took about $250 million for Michael Bloomberg to win his third term as NYC mayor, or roughly the payroll of the Yankees who will win their 27th World Series tonight.
World Series Game 6: Pedro vs. Pettitte World Series Game 6: Pedro vs. Pettitte
By: Willie Bee - Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Phillies live to fight another day, thanks to Cliff Lee and Chase Utley.  Monday night’s 8-6 win over the Yanks in Philly sends the World Series back to New York for an intriguing Game 6 matchup of mound veterans.
Cliff Lee, Phillies -135 favorites to send World Series back to New York Cliff Lee, Phillies -135 favorites to send World Series back to New York
By: DonBest.com - Monday, November 2, 2009
The 2009 MLB season is just a game away from being over with the Yankees up 3-1 in the World Series over the Phillies who send Cliff Lee to the hill for Game 5 on Monday.
New York Yankees on brink of World Series title #27 New York Yankees on brink of World Series title #27
By: Willie Bee - Monday, November 2, 2009
A three-run outburts in the ninth on Sunday gave the Yankees a 7-4 win in Game 4 and 3-1 lead over the Phillies in the 2009 World Series.  With their backs to the wall and needing three straight wins now to defend their 2008 title, Philadelphia will turn to their postseason hero in Game 5 to bail them out and extend the MLB season at least one more game when they send Cliff Lee to the mound against A.J. Burnett.
Pettitte and Hamels continue strong pitching trend in World Series Pettitte and Hamels continue strong pitching trend in World Series
By: Al McMordie - Saturday, October 31, 2009
Pitching will prevail once again Saturday night when veteran Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees takes on Cole Hamels and the Phillies in Game 3 at Citizen's Bank Park
Phillies turn to Hamels with Series tied one win apiece Phillies turn to Hamels with Series tied one win apiece
By: Willie Bee - Friday, October 30, 2009
The World Series has now become a best of five with the Philadelphia Phillies owning home field advantage over the New York Yankees beginning Saturday night in Game 3 at Citizen’s Bank Park.
Phillies seek 2-0 lead with Pedro Martinez on Yankee Stadium mound Phillies seek 2-0 lead with Pedro Martinez on Yankee Stadium mound
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, October 29, 2009
Cliff Lee is certainly going to be a tough act to follow in this World Series, but Pedro Martinez will have that task on Thursday for the Phillies in Game 2 against the Yankees.
Lee, Sabathia bring Indians connection to Phillies, Yankees World Series Lee, Sabathia bring Indians connection to Phillies, Yankees World Series
By: Willie Bee - Tuesday, October 27, 2009
After three weeks of LDS and LCS games, the World Series is finally upon us.  Or is it?  Rain is once again in the New York forecast just in time for the opener.
Pettitte and Yankees back home for Game 6 Pettitte and Yankees back home for Game 6
By: Willie Bee - Sunday, October 25, 2009
The Angels have new life after winning Game 5 to pull within a game of the Yanks in the ALCS.  But if they're going to pull off the upset, they will have to beat two lefthanders back in the Bronx, starting with Andy Pettitte.
Angels face elimination in Game 5 vs. Yankees Angels face elimination in Game 5 vs. Yankees
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, October 22, 2009
Down 3-1 in the ALCS, the Angels will their season on the line with John Lackey in Game 5 on Wednesday against A.J. Burnett and the Yankees.  More than Lackey's right arm, the Anaheim crowd on Thursday will be watching their hitters like Bobby Abreu with just 10 runs scored in this series.  The Yankees will counter with A.J. Burnett and an offense that is currently being fueled by a red-hot Alex Rodriguez.
Phillies turn to Hamels to close out Dodgers Phillies turn to Hamels to close out Dodgers
By: Willie Bee - Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The NLCS has reached a very simple stage.  The Los Angeles Dodgers need a three-game winning streak and the Philadelphia Phillies just have to avoid a three-game losing skid.
All eyes on Sabathia for New York Yankees in Game 4 All eyes on Sabathia for New York Yankees in Game 4
By: Willie Bee - Tuesday, October 20, 2009
So the Yankees are human after all.  Following the Angels' 5-4 win in extra innings on Monday, New York sends their ace C.C. Sabathia to the mound in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Angels, Yankees: All about the pitching Angels, Yankees: All about the pitching
By: Chance Harper - Monday, October 19, 2009
They were the two top scoring teams in the majors during the 2009 regular season, but for the Yankees and Angels, the ALCS will all boil down to pitching with the Game 2 matchup the most critical of all.
Pettitte and Yankees meet Weaver and Angels in ALCS Game 3 Pettitte and Yankees meet Weaver and Angels in ALCS Game 3
By: Al McMordie - Monday, October 19, 2009
Though the weather will be greatly improved shifting from New York to Anaheim, the outcome will be the same as the Angels and Yankees play another Under on Monday.
Dodgers send Wolf to mound in need of NLCS Game 4 win Dodgers send Wolf to mound in need of NLCS Game 4 win
By: Willie Bee - Monday, October 19, 2009
Following Sunday’s 11-0 loss to Cliff Lee and the Phillies in Game 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers will pin their Game 4 and possibly their NLCS hopes on Randy Wolf.
Angels leave New York down 0-2 to the Yankees Angels leave New York down 0-2 to the Yankees
By: Willie Bee - Monday, October 19, 2009
Veteran lefthander Andy Pettitte gets the ball for Game 3 of the ALCS hoping to pitch the Yankees into a 3-0 stranglehold on the series opposite young Jered Weaver and the Angels.
Dodgers and Phillies travel East tied one win apiece Dodgers and Phillies travel East tied one win apiece
By: Willie Bee - Sunday, October 18, 2009
Southpaw Cliff Lee gets the Game 3 call for the home team in cold, wet Philadelphia Sunday night against Hiroki Kuroda and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yankees send Burnett to hill looking for 2-0 lead over Angels in ALCS Yankees send Burnett to hill looking for 2-0 lead over Angels in ALCS
By: Willie Bee - Saturday, October 17, 2009
On the frozen tundra of Yankee Stadium…Ok, not exactly frozen but it will once again be cold, nasty weather waiting for the Yankees and Angels in the ALCS.
ALCS Game 1: Angels at Yankees ALCS Game 1: Angels at Yankees
By: Willie Bee - Friday, October 16, 2009
The Angels and Yankees are ready to rumble in this year's ALCS, but weather may not cooperate for Friday's series opener and could remain a factor in New York for the entire weekend.
Phillies at Dodgers: NLCS Rematch Phillies at Dodgers: NLCS Rematch
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, October 15, 2009
Randy Wolf is no longer the starter for LA against Philly in the first game of the NLCS, but it's still a battle of lefthanders when the Dodgers host the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
Phillies dispatch Rockies, prepare for Dodgers Phillies dispatch Rockies, prepare for Dodgers
By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The 2009 NLCS will be a repeat of the 2008 NLCS...at least in terms of participants.  Philadelphia rallied in the ninth to win Game 4 of their NLDS series in Colorado to earn their shot at the Dodgers who fell in five to the Phils last October.  But this is a different Los Angeles team than a year ago, boasting the best bullpen in the major leagues and a starting rotation that matches up well against the deep Phillies lineup.
Are Angels and Dodgers on freeway collision course? Are Angels and Dodgers on freeway collision course?
By: Willie Bee - Monday, October 12, 2009
After sweeping past their opponents in their division series matchups, the Angels and Dodgers have Los Angelans dreaming of a Freeway Series, and why not?
Phillies, Rockies Game 4 NLDS Preview Phillies, Rockies Game 4 NLDS Preview
By: Willie Bee - Monday, October 12, 2009
With Sunday night’s icy Game 3 finally in the books, and the books finally releasing their numbers for Monday's contest, the Philadelphia Phillies are a win away from their second-straight trip to the NLCS.
Phillies, Rockies Game 3 NLDS Phillies, Rockies Game 3 NLDS
By: Al McMordie - Sunday, October 11, 2009
Bundle up if you're going to Coors Field tonight for Game 3 of the NLDS between the Rockies and Phillies.  At least the bats for both clubs should be hot with plenty of runs to keep the fans warm.
Yankees aim for ALDS sweep at Minnesota Twins Yankees aim for ALDS sweep at Minnesota Twins
By: Willie Bee - Saturday, October 10, 2009
The New York Yankees can claim half of the ALCS on Sunday night when they send veteran lefty Andy Pettitte to the mound in Minnesota to face Carl Pavano and the Twins.
Pedro Martinez and snow at Coors Field for NLDS Game 3 Pedro Martinez and snow at Coors Field for NLDS Game 3
By: Willie Bee - Saturday, October 10, 2009
On what promises to be a frigid night in Denver, Pedro Martinez and the Philadelphia Phillies take on Jason Hammel and the Colorado Rockies with the NLDS tied 1-1.
Twins, Yankees ALDS Game 2 Preview Twins, Yankees ALDS Game 2 Preview
By: Willie Bee - Friday, October 9, 2009
The Minnesota Twins need a win before going home to Metrodome if they're going to have a shot in this best-of-5 series, and New York Yankees bats aim to prevent that from happening.
Rockies, Phillies NLDS Game 2 Preview Rockies, Phillies NLDS Game 2 Preview
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, October 8, 2009
Cliff Lee pitched the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1-0 lead in the NLDS on Wednesday.  Now Aaron Cook has the task of keeping the Colorado Rockies from going down two games in the short series.
ALDS Preview: Angels set to break curse and run away from Red Sox ALDS Preview: Angels set to break curse and run away from Red Sox
By: Bread - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
It's that magical time of the year for Bread when he can enjoy the excitement of the MLB playoffs and chase his losses from the regular season.
St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers Under 7 in Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers Under 7 in Game 1
By: LT Profits Sports Group - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Chris Carpenter is one of the favorites to win the NL Cy Young Award, while Randy Wolf had a 3.28 ERA this season himself. Add in two good bullpens and Under becomes the play.
NLDS Preview: Rockies and Phillies meet once again NLDS Preview: Rockies and Phillies meet once again
By: Willie Bee - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
The MLB postseason gets underway finally on Wednesday afternoon in what could be a soggy, wind-blown Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Scott Baker & Twins (-165) to finish off Detroit Tigers Scott Baker & Twins (-165) to finish off Detroit Tigers
By: Al McMordie - Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Twins' late surge and the Tigers' late slump meet head-to-head today at the Metrodome in Minnesota where the AL Central champ will finally be decided.

Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings favored once again Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings favored once again
By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Once again it's the case of 28 clubs chasing two with last year's champs from Pittsburgh and the previous champions from Detroit drawing the preseason chalk.
How the house did: Oct 5 How the house did: Oct 5
By: Peter Loshak - Monday, October 5, 2009
The final week of regular season MLB action helped the books have a winning week.  Sharps are so far on Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings for Monday night in what should turn out to be huge volume.
Tigers, Twins to decide AL Central title in Game 163 Tigers, Twins to decide AL Central title in Game 163
By: Willie Bee - Monday, October 5, 2009
As if the MLB season wasn’t long enough already, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins will see their schedules increased to a 163rd game to decide the 2009 AL Central Champions.
Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds Under 8½ in season finale Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds Under 8½ in season finale
By: Al McMordie - Sunday, October 4, 2009
Homer Bailey of the Reds has quietly been one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, while Jeff Karstens pitching on three days’ rest is not a concerb given he threw 62 pitches last out.
Fly with Los Angeles Angels -134 over Oakland Athletics Fly with Los Angeles Angels -134 over Oakland Athletics
By: Bob Harvey - Saturday, October 3, 2009
The Angels have remained hot despite clinching the AL West, as manager Mike Scioscia has kept his foot on the gas, trying the enter the playoffs with momentum. Take the Halos.
Houston Astros wave Wandy in Big Apple vs. Mets Houston Astros wave Wandy in Big Apple vs. Mets
By: Al McMordie - Friday, October 2, 2009
Astros lefthander Wandy Rodriguez looks to cap off his best season in the majors in his final start of the season on Friday night at Citi Field in New York vs. the Mets.
Baseball's final weekend not without some drama Baseball's final weekend not without some drama
By: Willie Bee - Friday, October 2, 2009
The final weekend on the regular season schedule didn't look too exciting a week or so ago, but that was before the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers decided to make things interesting.
Pirates and Cubs close out season series at soggy Wrigley Field Pirates and Cubs close out season series at soggy Wrigley Field
By: Willie Bee - Thursday, October 1, 2009
Can the season end soon enough for either the Cubs or Pirates?  Probably not, but at least their four-game series at Wrigley Field will be finished on Thursday night.
Samardzija, Cubs go for split with Pittsburgh Pirates Samardzija, Cubs go for split with Pittsburgh Pirates
By: Al McMordie - Thursday, October 1, 2009
After dropping a doubleheader to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs will be ready to bounce back into the win column and earn a split in this four-game series.
Colorado Rockies continue climb towards NL Wild Card vs. Brewers Colorado Rockies continue climb towards NL Wild Card vs. Brewers
By: Al McMordie - Wednesday, September 30, 2009
With the Braves breathing down their neck in the NL Wild Card race, look for a solid effort from the Colorado Rockies at home Wednesday night against the Brewers.
Bread's bad beat diary: The Catch That Wasn't Bread's bad beat diary: The Catch That Wasn't
By: Bread - Wednesday, September 30, 2009
There are bad beats and then there are bad beats.  A blown call in last Sunday's Rockies, Cardinals game has Bread still fuming about his missed chance at cashing a winner.
Homer Bailey, Reds continue strong finish at home vs. Cardinals Homer Bailey, Reds continue strong finish at home vs. Cardinals
By: Al McMordie - Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Home Bailey is finally starting to show the promise that made him the seventh overall pick in the 2004 draft, and he gives the Reds the edge at home tonight vs. St. Louis.
Minnesota Twins +123 draw a game closer to Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins +123 draw a game closer to Detroit Tigers
By: Vernon Croy - Monday, September 28, 2009
The Twins are the hottest team going with 11 wins in their last 13 games, and Minnesota will draw agame closer to the Tigers in the AL Central race on Monday evening in Detroit.
Detwiler, Figueroa pitch Nats and Mets Under 9½ Detwiler, Figueroa pitch Nats and Mets Under 9½
By: Al McMordie - Monday, September 28, 2009

The lack of run support has cursed Nationals starter Ross Detwiler and Mets righthander Nelson Figueroa, and that trend continues on Monday night in Washington DC.

MLB Series Preview: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians MLB Series Preview: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians
By: Willie Bee - Monday, September 28, 2009
After being picked to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Indians host their final home series of what has been a disappointing season against Ozzie Guillen and the Chicago White Sox.
Twins chase the Tigers in Detroit Twins chase the Tigers in Detroit
By: Chance Harper - Monday, September 28, 2009
It's the closest thing to a pennant race going in the majors right now as the Minnesota Twins head to Detroit to meet Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers for a four-game set that could decide the AL Central.
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