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ROOKIE OF THE YEAR  

What has happened in Major League Baseball in 1987, and the changes in the game since then.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

There are plenty of rookies making solid contributions to their teams in 2006. A few are even dominating the entire league, as is the case with Johnathan Papelbon and Francisco Liriano. One thing's for sure: it's going to be a close race to the end.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

Baseball's Midsummer Classic, the All-Star Game -- where opposing teams made up of National League and American League baseball stars democratically elected by baseball fans -- will be played Tuesday night, July 15 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Who will be the American League MVP, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year and Cy Young in 2008?

With half of the season played, it's time to look at who has been playing the best baseball so far. MVP and Cy Young winners, as well as a World Series pick for each league.

This article goes over the MVP, Hank Aaron Award, Cy Young, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, Manager of the Year, Reliever of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

The National League enetered the decade of the Fifities facing a 12-4 disadvantage in the All-Star Game results. By the time the Fifities gave way to the turbulent Sixties, the National League had made up significant ground.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the starting right fielder for the National League

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

Join me as I fill you in on all you need to know to win your office pool in this year's Major League Baseball Playoffs.

Here is a list of Major League Baseball players who were born on Long Island

It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

A ranking of the five greatest major league hitters in history based on peak performance. When making this list I only considered the best five year stretch of any players career. I wanted to match the best of the best at their best.

This was written with approx. 1 week left in the Major League Baseball season. It provides examples of events that happened over the past season to help surpass the 2006 MLB attendance mark.

For the last several years, 750,000 households around the country were in baseball heaven. Thanks to the Major League Baseball "Extra Innings Package," baseball fans could pretty much watch any game, anywhere.

There are some players vital to their team's success in the American League that are struggling early. This article highlights some of these who have not been making the highlights, and the prospects of them rebounding from their April failures.

NL domination in the All-Star Game was a fact of life, until the AL began to make progress during the 80s. A grand slam in 1983 got them on the right track.

The Cy Young Award goes to the best pitcher in each league. Who will win Cy Young in the National League in 2007?

Gives a player under the age of 25 for each major league baseball position and gives a synopsis of why they are the choice for that position.

A preview of the National League Central for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

Here is a list of 5 Major Leaguers who have caught my eye, roughly 1/3 of the way through the 2006 Major League campaign.

The debate on whether the Designated Hitter(DH) should be kept in use for Major League Baseball.

Everyone on TV and sports talk radio loves to pontificate about the possible Cy Young and MVP winners in the National and American Leagues and I, predictably, am no different.

Everyone on TV and sports talk radio loves to pontificate about the possible Cy Young and MVP winners in the National and American Leagues and I, predictably, am no different.

A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

During the first five seasons of his career, St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols averaged 40 home runs and 124 RBI. He is having a similar season in 2006 and deserves to win the National League MVP award for the second straight year.

The National League has four players that could be named Most Valuable Player. Which player deserves the award?

This article outlines my choices for the National League all-star substitutes if I was the manager for the NL all-star team after the starters have been announced. The list is complete with both stats and explanations for why I chose who I did, and also discusses omissions.

The American League has had nine hurlers that had such dominating seasons they were deemed the Most Valuable Player that year.

Looking for a cheap, fun and safe way to enjoy a summer day; go out to a minor league baseball game. Here are the area's top ballparks and teams for you to go out and see.

A look at the future stars of tomorrow(and today)of the MLB.

Don Newcombe was the only man to be named Rookie of the Year, MVP, and win a Cy Young, but his greatest victory was over alcoholism.

national league first half has had some surprises but will they continue their winning pace?

For most of the season, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz probably was the favorite to win the AL Most Valuable Player award. But with the Red Sox falling out of the race, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter may now be the front runner.

OK Internet people all around the world, here is your chance to have a say in who should win the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of The Year awards in Major League Baseball.

The honor has been given to future Hall of Famers and absolute busts.

This is an article of Milwaukee Brewer third baseman Ryan Braun.

It's that time of the year when the MLB awards are handed out. Dustin Predroia and Ryan Braun are your Rookies of the Year.

After an interesting first half, which rookie phenoms will push through to secure the coveted title of Rookie of the Year

It's always hard predicting how rookies will do, but I'm going to try anyway.

Many rookies are hard to project but these seven candidates are likely to play well.

The Dodgers got great pitching from an unexpected sourse to win the Series in a year that saw the Yankees falter.

In the closest vote since the inception of the new system in 1980, Brewer's third baseman Ryan Braun edged Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki by two points. But should he have?

A Preview of the American League East division for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

A preview and predictions for Major League Baseball's American League West division for the 2008 season.

A preview of Major League Baseball's American League Central division for the 2008 season.

Which National League rookie is running away with the rookie of the year award?

Predictions and Breakdown for the 2008 Major League Baseball Season. This article previews the National League East.

Half way through the major league season, this article discusses candidates for the AL and NL Midseason rookies of the year, complete with commentary and statistics for each of the players.

A preview of Major League Baseball's National League West division for 2008.

A look back at the 60th Anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Dodgers in Major League Baseball.

We’ve heard every argument imaginable for the elimination of steroids in Major League Baseball. But let’s suppose for a moment that steroid usage could have good qualities or for once not actually be the reason for our displeasure with baseball’s current state

Currently there are 12 managers in Major League Baseball that played catcher in their playing days.

The American League was full of great pitchers in 2007. Which one deserves the AL Cy Young?

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

The Cy Young Award goes to the best pitcher in each league. Who Will win the Cy Young in the American League in 2007?

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

Which pitchers are contenders for and which pitcher deserves the American League Cy Young award with their first-half performances?

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

Who are the contenders and who deserves the National League Cy Young award through the first-half of the season.

Young pitchers headline the National League with Edinson Volquez, Tim Lincecum, and Cole Hamels, all having All-Star caliber years

Jake Peavy became the ninth pitcher to win the Cy Young by a unanimous vote since the league started awarding the Cy Young to both leagues. Here is a look at the eight men that did it before Jake Peavy.

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.

A preview of National League Central Division for 2007

A list of the contenders and the winner of the AL Cy Young award through May.

Check out baseball facts online. Keep updated or look up old stats on the web. Here are several sites devoted to baseball

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Edinson Volquez is off to a great start in 2008 but will he keep it up enough to be considered among one of the great rookie seasons in Major League Baseball history?

Eight pitchers have won the Cy Young by a unanimous vote, these are the eight men that did it.

over the past couple of years many different candidates have won the CY Young award. Who will win it this year? I break down the candidates and much more..

Why does the American League seem to be the stronger of the two leagues world series competition? This is one theory and it has nothing to do with Designated Hitters, softer competition, or quality of pitching.

The American League Central has been very competitive over the past four years. Who will be the winner this year?

Revenue sharing is keeping teams from reaching their full potential. What major league baseball needs is a salary cap.

In the last article, I took you on a tour of what I considered the crème of the crop of the classic ballparks of the American league. This article focuses on the National League ballparks that hold a fond place in .....

Best Pitchers in the NL in April

LeBron James is MVP; Kevin Durant is Rookie of the Year; Marcus Camby is Defensive Player of the Year; Daniel Gibson is Most Improved Player; Jason Terry is Best Sixth Man; Doc Rivers is Coach of the Year.

This contains a list of my MVPs, Cy Young Winners and Rookies of the Year in Major League Baseball through the month of May.

This years Major League Baseball tries to pick up where MVP Baseball 05 left off, but can it live up to the expectations of baseball fans?

A preview of the nominees and their accomplishments as well as my prediction for each sports award category at the 2008 ESPYS presented by ESPN.

Since arriving in L.A. in 1958 the pitchers for the Dodgers have pitched 10 no-hitters and won 8 Cy Young Awards, 4 Rookie of the Year Awards and 1 MVP award. Here is a look at the 5 greatest pitchers to ever toe the rubber for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Cape Cod Baseball League continues the tradition of baseball as it was meant to be seen--without high costs for fans and huge paychecks for players.

Competition is stiff in the AL with early favorites including Cliff Lee, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Roy Halladay, Shaun Marcum, and Ervin Santana

So many pitchers in the mix this year, but the author likes the Orioles' Erik Bedard to emerge the winner.

The Comeback Player of the Year award is given to a player who returns to stardom after having an off year for some reason. Who is going to be the Comeback Player of the Year in the American League this year?

Every season the Hank Aaron Award is given out to the best offensive player in each league. Who will the Hank Aaron Award in the American League in 2007?

The Silver Slugger is given to the best offensive player at each position. Here are my American League picks.

Every year the Hank Aaron Award is given to the best offensive player in the league. So who will win the Hank Aaron Award in the National League in 2007?