SBRForum Articles - MLB

Matt Holliday, Jason Bay top free agent list

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:19:52 PM

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.

2009 Cy Young's mark big shift in voting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:18:45 PM

Kansas City's Zach Greinke and Tim Lincecum of the Giants took home the Cy Young hardware this week and with the awards came a major shift in voting for future end of season accolades.

Tim Lincecum gets busted, Bobby Abreu gets his wings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:15 PM

You only thought the baseball season was over with the Yankees' 7-3 win over the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series. Next year starts right now.

Yankees chalk up 27th World Series title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:03:40 AM

Baseball's grandest franchise completed its season-long quest with a win over the Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series to claim their 27th title. Just 101 days until pitchers and catchers report.

Yankees close out MLB season with World Series Game 6 win

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:56:56 PM

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:55:16 AM

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.

New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies ready to battle in World Series

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:01:33 AM

It's a matchup we should have all seen coming back in the spring, and truly pits the top squads from the National Lleague and American League against each other.

World Series Game 5 will belong to Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:48:28 PM

Both Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett have proven they can shut down the big bats belonging to the Yankees and Phillies, and Monday's Game 5 will be a money-maker for Under bettors.

Cliff Lee, Phillies -135 favorites to send World Series back to New York

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:17:37 AM

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:30:16 AM

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.

New York Yankees -169 to take 3-1 World Series lead on Phillies

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:33:13 PM

The Yankees may have won the World Series in Game 3, as Game 4 is a pitching mismatch. The Yanks ate starting their ace Sabathia while the Phils are forced to turn to Joe Blanton.

NY Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies Game 4 Preview

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:22:54 AM

The whole complexion of the World Series changes when the Yankees overcame an early 3-0 deficit to win Game 3. The Yankees now get to turn to their ace C.C. Sabathia tonight, who has already proven he can dominate teams on three days rest. Meanwhile, the Phillies cannot bring their ace Cliff Lee back on short rest, so they are turning to Joe Blanton, who has never had much success vs. the Yankees in the past.

Pettitte and Hamels continue strong pitching trend in World Series

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:19:42 PM

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

Yankees and Phillies starters dominating Word Series so far

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:05:51 AM

The top offense from the AL vs. the top offense from the NL was supposed to produce a high-scoring World Series. Instead, the starting pitchers have had their way.

Phillies turn to Hamels with Series tied one win apiece

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:29 PM

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, Yankees bring their bats for high-scoring Game 2

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:31:24 PM

Cliff Lee and C.C. Sabathia kept the Phillies and Yankees lineups in check on Wednesday. That won't be the case when Pedro Martinez and A.J. Burnett square off in Game 2.

Phillies seek 2-0 lead with Pedro Martinez on Yankee Stadium mound

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:55:09 AM

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.

Damn Yankees! Bread hates 'em, but loves New York in World Series

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:27:40 AM

Everyone either loves the Yankees or hates them. In Bread's case, he hates the Pinstripe Powerhouse, especially for taking out his Angels bet in the ALCS.

Lee, Sabathia bring Indians connection to Phillies, Yankees World Series

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:08:42 PM

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

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:28:04 AM

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.

Yankees close out Angels back home in Game 6

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:25:50 AM

Andy Pettitte has been here before, 37 times before to be exact. Expect the Yankees veteran to pitch New York to the AL Pennant on Saturday against the Angels.

Angels face elimination in Game 5 vs. Yankees

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:51:34 AM

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.

Angels, Yankees in Game 5 pitching duel at the Big A in Anaheim

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:39:55 AM

Angels starter John Lackey has been a tough pitcher to score on in the playoffs, and facing Yankees hurler A.J. Burnett will keep Game 5 scoring on the low side of the total.

Hamels, Padilla to keep LA Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies Under 8½

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:19:37 PM

Cole Hammels has done his best pitching at home this season while Vicente Padilla is 5-0 with a 2.52 ERA as a member of the Dodgers. Look for both offenses to be kept quiet tonight.

Dodgers and Phillies break out the bats for NLCS Game 5

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:51:50 AM

Phillies hitters will solve Vicente Padilla and the Dodgers lineup will once again feast on Cole Hamels. Play the Over on Wednesday when LA and Philadelphia battle in the NLCS.

Phillies turn to Hamels to close out Dodgers

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:42:42 AM

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

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:10:47 PM

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.

ALCS Game 4: Sabathia and Kazmir hook up in battle of southpaws

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:03:43 PM

New York is bringing C.C. Sabathia back on short rest for this one, and combined with Angels lefty Scott Kazmir it means plate crossings will be few.

Angels, Yankees: All about the pitching

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:03:25 PM

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

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:26:00 PM

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.