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HR Notes May 20th/2013
Robinson Cano not only extended his HR streak to two games, but he also tied Chris Davis (also Homered Monday) for the American League lead again.
Travis Hafner hit another HR on Monday for his second straight game with a HR.
Will Venable hit a HR for a second straight day.
Jay Bruce hit a HR for the second straight day.
Yan Gomes has the only Multi HR game of the day – and it contributed to an Indians Walk off HR Monday.
Adam Dunn joined the guys tied for 5th in AL HRs yesterday with his 11th big fly.
Miguel Tejada hit his 1st HR of the year yesterday.
Evan Gattis leads all of the NL Rookies with 8 big flies. Jedd Gyorko, Nolan Arenado and A.J. Pollock are next with 4.
Aaron Hicks, Conor Gillaspie and Oswaldo Arcia all lead the AL race for Rookies with only 3 HRs each.
Leaders Through Games May.20,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 13
T1. Robinson Cano, NYY – 13
T2. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T5. Miguel Cabrera, DET – 11
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T5. Adam Dunn, CWS – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Did Not Play
LA – Did Not Play
PIT – Did Not Play
CHC – Did Not Play
CLE – Ryan Raburn (5) and Yan Gomes – 2 (4)
SEA – Kyle Seager (6), Justin Smoak (3) and Endy Chavez (1)
NYY – (2) Robinson Cano (13), (2) Travis Hafner (8) and Lyle Overbay (7)
BAL – Chris Davis (13)
TB – Yunel Escobar (4)
CIN – (2) Jay Bruce (6)
NYM – Marlon Byrd (4)
ATL – Dan Uggla (8)
MIN – Josh Willingham (6)
PHI – Domonic Brown (8)
LAD – Andre Ethier (4) and Matt Kemp (2)
OAK – Seth Smith (4)
CWS – Adam Dunn (11)
BOS – Jarrod Saltalamacchia (5)
SD – (2) Will Venable (7)
HOU – Matt Dominguez (4) and Juan Castro (4)
KC – Miguel Tejada (1)
There were 25 HRs hit in 13 Games for a total of 1.96 HRs per game or 0.98 HRs per club on May.20/2013
HR Notes May 19th/2013
Is there a better hitter in the game right now than Miguel Cabrera? With apologies to Joey Votto and Ryan Braun, I just don’t think so. Cabrera is putting up historic numbers – and he is improving every year if that is humanly possible.
Miguel Cabrera is only 1127 Career RBI behind Hank Aaron now. If he puts a bunch of 125 RBI+ years, he may have a chance to run down the ALL – Time RBI leader. He is also vying to be the 1st MLB player with back to back Triple Crown wins since Honus Wagner.
Cabrera moved all the way up to tied for 2nd in the AL with HRs on the day.
It was a light day of HRs across the board due to great pitching performances.
Yonder Alonso and Matt Joyce are the only 2 players to have a Multi day HR consecutive streak.
20 Players will try for HRs today in prolonging their streak.
Leaders Through Games May.19,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 12
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 12
T5. Miguel Cabrera, DET – 11
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Michael Brantley (2)
TB – (2) Matthew Joyce (8) and Luke Scott (3)
CIN – Jay Bruce (5)
PHI – Erik Kratz (3) and Freddy Galvis (3)
PIT – Pedro Alvarez (8)
BOS – Will Middlebrooks (8) and Dustin Pedroia (2)
OAK – Yoenis Cespedes (8)
NYM – Daniel Murphy (4) and Juan Lagares (1)
CHC – Travis Wood (1) and Ryan Sweeney (1)
DET – Miguel Cabrera – 3 (11) and David Murphy (5)
WSH – Ryan Zimmerman (3)
SD – (2) Yonder Alonso (6), Will Venable (6) and Kyle Blanks (3)
There were 22 HRs hit in 14 Games for a total of 1.57 HRs per game or 0.79 HRs per club
HR Notes on May.19/2013
There were 3 players that hit a HR for the second straight day. Incredibly, Raul Ibanez has his 2nd 2 Day consecutive streak this week – and has clubbed 5 HRs this week in 5 Games. He will most likely win Player of the Week Award in the AL – unless Jason Kipnis, David Ortiz, Mitch Moreland or Adam Dunn go completely beserk today.
The other players t extend their streaks were Kelly Johnson and Joey Votto.
There was a lot of movement for the lead of the AL HR race. Robinson Cano belted 2 HRs, Edwin Encarnacion, Chris Davis and Mark Reynolds all clubbed their 12 HRs yesterday to tie the Yankee. So now we sit in a 4 way tie for 1st – while Nelson Cruz is in second all by himself.
David Ortiz was the only other player to hit 2 HRs yesterday besides Robinson Cano.
Just one more note. OF Rick Ankiel has hit at least 1 Extra Base Hit in his last 4 games with the Mets (2 HRs and 2 Doubles) – and has hit for a 3 Slash of .300/.333/1.033 in 6 Games during his Mets days. Overall for the year, the 33 Year Old has Slugged .537 – based on 7 HRs and 15 RBI – in just 82 AB.
Leaders Through Games May.18,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 12
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 12
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 12
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 12
5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Mark Reynolds (12)
SEA – (2) Raul Ibanez (8), Justin Smoak (2) and Brendan Ryan (1)
NYM – Rick Ankiel (7)
CHC – Anthony Rizzo (10), Nate Schierholtz (5)
CIN – (2) Joey Votto (6) and Ryan Hanigan (1)
TB – (2) Kelly Johnson (7) and Matt Joyce (7)
NYY – Robinson Cano – 2 (12) and Travis Hafner (6)
TOR – Edwin Encarnacion (12)
BAL – Chris Davis (12) and Adam Jones (6)
ATL – Evan Gattis (8) and Andrelton Simmons (5)
CWS – Hector Gimenez (2)
LAA – Mark Trumbo (10) and Alberto Callaspo (3)
BOS – David Ortiz – 2 (7) and Daniel Nava (6)
ARI – Gerardo Parra (4)
COL – Wilin Rosario (9)
TEX – Mitch Moreland (10)
SD – Yonder Alonso (5)
There were 29 total HRs hit yesterday in 15 Games for a 1.9 Avg per game – and 1 per team on May 18th/2013
HR Notes For MLB May 17rh, 2013
There were 4 guys who had Multi – HR games yesterday. Adam LaRoche not only hit 2 big flies yesterday, he also extended his HR streak to 3 consecutive days.
Paul Goldschmidt continued his torrid pace – by launching 2 baseball to fans. He has taken over second place of the NL HR Race.
Aramis Ramirez is trying to make up for lost time by clubbing 2 Roundtrippers yesterday. If he can come back and contribute with Ryan Braun, the club may have a punchers chance to stay relevant.
Scott Van Slyke is making his father proud. He bashed 2 HRs in a losing cause versus Atlanta yesterday.
J.J. Hardy, Geovany Soto, Adam LaRoche, Alex Rios and Jason Kipnis have hit HRs in consecutive games – with LaRoche doing it for 3 contests in a row – while all others are on 2 game streaks..
Teammates Alex Rios and Adam Dunn both entered the top 5 for AL HRs yesterday.
Carlos Gonzalez has now made it into the top 5 NL HRs for the year.
Leaders Through Games May.17,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T1 Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 10
T4. Adam Dunn, CWS – 10
T4. Alex Rios, CWS – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 14
2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 12
3. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T4. John Buck, NYM – 10
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
T4. Carlos Gonzalez Col – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
HOU – Matt Dominguez (3)
BAL – (2 ) J.J. Hardy (8) and Chris Dickerson (1)
CWS – (2) Alex Rios (10) and Adam Dunn (10)
TB - Kelly Johnson (6)
NYM – David Wright (6) and Daniel Murphy (3)
CLE – (2) Jason Kipnis (6) and Drew Stubbs (3)
PIT – Pedro Alvarez (7) and Andrew McCutchen (6)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (7) and Kendrys Morales (5)
CIN – Joey Votto (5) and Jay Bruce (4)
PHI – Jimmy Rollins (3)
TEX – (2) Geovany Soto (2)
MIN – Pedro Florimon (2)
LAD – Scott Van Slyke – 2 (3)
ATL – Justin Upton (14)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt – 2 (12) and Eric Chavez (5)
OAK – Josh Donaldson (6) and Adam Rosales (2)
SF – Buster Posey (7)
COL – Carlos Gonzalez (10) and Jordan Pacheco (1)
WSH – (3) Adam LaRoche – 2 (7) , Ryan Zimmerman (2) and Chad Tracy (1)
SD – Jedd Gyorko (4)
MIL – Aramis Ramirez – 2 (3)
STL – David Freese (1)
There were 38 total HRs hit yesterday in 15 Games for a 2.6 Avg per game – and 1.3 per team on May 17 th/2013
Game Notes for May.16th/2013
2 Players hit HRs for the second game in Nelson Cruz (who is also tied for 1st in AL HRs now) and perennial slow start – fast finisher Adam LaRoche.
Bryce Harper took over sole possession of 2nd Place in NL HRs.
Mike Morse jumped back into the top 5 with his 10th HR.
Nobody hit 2 HRs in a game last night.
Leaders Through Games May.16,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T1 Nelson Cruz, TEX – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 11
T3. John Buck, NYM – 10
T3. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T3. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Jhonny Peralta (3) and Don Kelly (1)
CIN – Brandon Phillips (7)
MIA – Juan Pierre (1)
PIt – Travis Snider (1)
TEX – (2) Nelson Cruz (11) and Geovany Soto (1)
SEA - Mike Morse (10)
COL - Wilin Rosario (8), Nolan Arenado (4) and Todd Helton (3)
TB – Ryan Roberts (3)
CWS - Alex Rios (9)
LAA - Albert Pujols (7)
WSH - Bryce Harper (11) and (2) Adam LaRoche (5)
There were 16 total HRs hit yesterday in 9 Games for a 1.8 Avg per game – and .9 per team on May 16 th/2013
Game Notes May.15/2013
Adam Dunn has hit big flies in two straight games and has 9 HRs for the year. His 3 Slash Line still remains a paltry .155/.250/.646 for the year – yet is continually hit in the cleanup spot by Robin Ventura.
Mike Trout and Dayan Viciedo were the other players that hit a HR for 2 consecutive days that did not have their pictures in this article.
Shin-Soo Choo had a Multi – HR game versus the Miami Marlins.
Vernon Wells and J.P. Arencibia both went yard to vault into a tie for 4th with Robinson Cano for the AL Lead. Yesterday there was a 11 player logjam for 5th.
Leaders Through Games May.15,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T4. Vernon Wells, NYY – 10
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 10
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T2. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
HOU – J.D. Martinez (3) and Carlos Corporan (3)
DET – Avisail Garcia (1)
SD - Alexi Amarista (3) and Kyle Blanks (2)
BAL – J.J. Hardy (7) and Matt Wieters (5)
CLE – Nick Swisher (6), Jason Kipnis (6) and Mike Aviles (3)
TEX – Nelson Cruz (10)
SEA – (2) Raul Ibanez – 2 (6) and Kyle Seager (5)
NYY – Vernon Wells (10) and Chris Stewart (3)
MIL – Rickie Weeks (3)
COL -Reid Brignac (1)
CHC – David Dejesus (5) and Jeff Samardzija (1)
BOS – Will Middlebrooks (7) and Stephen Drew (3)
CWS -(2) Adam Dunn – 2 (9) and (2) Dayan Viciedo (4)’
MIN – Eduardo Escobar (2)
CIN – Shin-Soo Choo – 2 (9)
LAA - (2) Mike Trout (8)
WSH – Adam LaRoche (4)
NYM – Rick Ankiel (6)
TOR – J.P. Arencibia (10) and Adam Lind (3)
There were 33 total HRs hit yesterday for a 2.2 Avg per game – and 1.1 per team on May 15th/2013
From Games May.14th Notes
Pablo Sandoval hit a HR for the third straight game – while Brandon Belt hit a HR for the 2nd game in a row.
Mitch Moreland hit 2 HRs last night, has homered in 2 straight – and is one of 11 guys tied for the 5th spot in the AL HR King.
Adrian Beltre hit a HR to enter the top 5 AL Batters.
Carlos Beltran hit a HR to tie 3 other players for 2nd – 3 longballs behind the NL leader Justin Upton.
Carlos Gonzalez had a Multi HR game yesterday – as part of hi 5 – 5 game at Wrigley Field.
The Angels hit 4 HRs last night
Leaders Through Games May.14,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
T5. Mitch Moreland, TEX – 9
T5. Adrian Beltre, TEX – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T2. Carlos Beltran, STL – 10
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
SD – Carlos Quentin (4)
BAL – Ryan Flaherty (2)
PHI – Kevin Frandsen (2) and Domonic Brown (7)
TEX – (2) Mitch Moreland – 2 (9) and Adrian Beltre (9)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (4)
MIL – Jean Segura (7)
PIT – Andrew McCutchen (5)
COL – Carlos Gonzalez – 2 (9) and Eric Young Jr. (1)
CHC – Darwin Barney (2)
BOS – David Ortiz (5)
CWS – Adam Dunn (7) and Dayan Viciedo (3)
KC – Billy Butler (5)
LAA – Mike Trout (7), Albert Pujols (6), Howie Kendrick (6) and Josh Hamilton (5)
NYM – Marlon Byrd (3)
STL – Carlos Beltran (10) and Jon Jay (4)
DET – Miguel Cabrera (8)
SF (3) Pablo Sandoval (7), (2) Brandon Belt (5)
There were 27 HRs hit in 15 Games or a 1.80 HRs per game (.90 per team) for May 14th
There was only one player with a Multi HR effort yesterday – and that was Aaron Hicks.
Nobody extended a consecutive streak with multiple days.
The Kansas City Royals collected 19 hits – however they did not hit a HR.
10 teams retroactive from Sunday + all 14 HR hitters yesterday – will have a chance to go for 2 consecutive days with yard work tonight.
Leaders Through Games May.13,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 13
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T2. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 10
T5. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T5. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
CLE – Jason Kipnis (5)
STL – Matt Holliday (6)
DET – Andy Dirks (4) and Victor Martinez (2)
COL – Josh Rutledge (5)
CHC – Alfonso Soriano (4)
ATL – Justin Upton (13), Brian McCann (3) and Chris Johnson (3)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt (10)
MIN – Aaron Hicks – 2 (3)
TEX – Mitch Moreland (7)
OAK – Yoenis Cespedes (7) and Brandon Moss (6)
Total HRs hit (15) in 11 Games (1.27 HRs per game and 0.64 per team.)
Leaders Through Games May.12,2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 11
T1. Chris Davis, BAL – 11
4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 10
T5. Prince Fielder, DET – 9
T5. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T5. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T5. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T5. Jose Bautista, TOR – 9
T5. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T5. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
T5. Chris Carter, HOU – 9
T5. Vernon Wells, NYY – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
DET – Brayan Pena (2)
CIN – Xavier Paul (2) and Donald Lutz (1)
PIT – Clint Barmes (2)
NYM – Lucas Duda (8)
TOR – Jose Bautista – 2 (9), Edwin Encarnacion (11), Brett Lawrie (4) and Emilio Bonifacio (1)
BOS – Mike Napoli (7) and Pedro Ciriaco (1)
SD – Alexi Amarista (2)
TB – (2) James Loney (3)
NYY – Robinson Cano (10) and (2) Vernon Wells (9)
COL – Troy Tulowitzki (8) and Charlie Blackmon (1)
SEA – Jason Bay (4) and Kendrys Morales (4)
ARI – Gerardo Parra (3)
BAL – Chris Davis (11), Adam Jones (5) and Steve Pearce (2)
SF – (2) Pablo Sandoval (6), Brandon Belt (4) and Marco Scutaro (1)
MIA – Justin Ruggiano (7)
LAD – Scott Van Slyke (1)
TEX – (2) Adrian Beltre (8), David Murphy (4) and Leonys Martin (2)
HOU – Chris Carter (9), Jason Castro (3) and Brandon Barnes (2)
Total HRs hit 35 in 15 Games or 2.33 per contest – 1.17 Per Team
Play Through May.11th
Has anyone noticed the Milwaukee SS Jean Segura is hitting for a 3 Slash Line of .352/.396/.974 – with 45 Hits and 33 Games Played? Oh yeah.. He has added 6 HRs (including one each in the last two games, 5 Doubles and a NL Leading 3 Triples). Segura just missed out being an NL Rookie this season – by 21 At – Bats.
Nelson Cruz Nelson Cruz has hit HRs in back to back games to join the top 5 list in the American League with 9 total HRs.
RF Andrew Brown hit his 1st HR as a member of the New York Mets yesterday.
Astros 3B Matt Dominguez waited 122 AB for his longball in 2013 – then he hit another one in his next AB yesterday.
Evan Longoria is starting to heat up for the Tampa Bay Rays. He has 6 Multi – hit Games in the last 10 contests. He has hit .429 during that span – with 18 Hits, 3 HRs and 12 RBI. This hot stint has seen the club win 4 straight, and now they are back at .500 at 18 – 18, 4.5 GB AL East leaders the New York Yankees.
Leaders Through Games May.11,2013
Total HRs AL
1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T2. Chris Davis, BAL – 10
T4. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T4. Nelson Cruz, TEX – 9
T4. Evan Longoria, TB – 9
T4. Robinson Cano, NYY – 9
T4. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T4. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, Atl – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
T4. Carlos Beltran, STL – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR:
WSH – (2) Ian Desmond (6)
SF - Pablo Sandoval (5)
MIL – (2) Jean Segura (6) and Norichika Aoki (4)
CIN - Jay Bruce (3)
PIT – Jordy Mercer - 2 (3) and Jose Tabata (2)
NYM - Andrew Brown (1)
TOR - Adam Lind (2)
SD - Chase Headley (4) and Jesus Guzman (1)
TB – Evan Longoria (9) and James Loney (2)
NYY - Vernon Wells (8)
KC - Billy Butler (4)
BAL - Matt Wieters (5)
MIN - Ryan Doumit (3)
LAA - Mike Trout (6)
HOU – Matt Dominguez – 2 (2)
TEX – (2) Nelson Cruz (9), Adrian Beltre (7) and Lance Berkman (3)
DET - Jhonny Peralta (3)
MIA - Miguel Olivo (3)
LAD - Dee Gordon (1)
OAK - Josh Donaldson (5), Brandon Moss (5) and Daric Barton (1)
SEA - Kelly Shoppach (2)
Total HRs hit on May 11th were 31 big flies..or 2.07 HRs per game – and 1.03 Per Team.
May.10/2013
The New York Yankees continued their surprising power surge Friday night despite missing several of their top HR hitters from 2013.
The Kansas City Royals have had two players carry HRs in 3 game streaks this week with Mike Moustakas and Alex Gordon
Alejandro De Aza has shown promising power as the White Sox Lead off hitter – and is second on the club for HRs this year. He has gone back to back nights with taters.
Brendan Harris may be earning himself some more playing time in Anaheim with HRs in 2 straight games – and has an .809 OPS in 69 At – Bats this year. The 32 Year Old from Queensbury, NY has played SS/2B/1B and 3B this season.
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
Wsh – Ian Desmond (5)
KC – (3) Mike Moustakas (4), Jarrod Dyson (1)
NYY – Lyle Overbay (6) and Ichiro Suzuki (2)
DET – Prince Fielder (9), Miguel Cabrera (7) and Andy Dirks (2)
PIT – Garrett Jones (5)
NYM – Jordany Valdespin (3) and Anthony Recker (1)
SD – Will Venable (5) and Carlos Quentin (3)
STL – Carlos Beltran (9)
MIL – Ryan Braun (8) and Jean Segura (5)
CIN – Brandon Phillips (6)
CWS – (2) Alejandro De Aza (7)
LAA – (2) Brendan Harris (3)
PHI – Jimmy Rollins (2)
Ari – Miguel Montero (3)
LAD – Adrian Gonzalez (4)
MIA – Derek Dietrich (1)
ATL – (2) Brian McCann (2)
SF – Angel Pagan (2)
OAK – Derek Norris (1)
SEA – Raul Ibanez (3)
TEX – Nelson Cruz (8), Jeff Baker (4) and David Murphy (3)
HOU – Trevor Crowe (1)
Total HRs Hit on Friday, May 10th = 31 in 15 Games. 2.07 per game Avg and 1.03 Per team
Josh Hamilton hit his 4th HR last night – and now has hit HRs on back to back nights. He has collected all 4 of his Round – Trippers versus the Houston Astros this year. In his last 365 Days, the slugger has played in 152 Games, cracking 32 HRs and 101 RBI.
What we are seeing will continue to plummet in the next stat. His 3 Slash Line since last May 10th is .247/.315/.789. We are now talking about a full years worth of games.
While a 32 HR, 100 RBI guy is good – a .247 BA – and .315 OBP makes him more like his former teammate Jay Bruce. For the record, he also has fanned 178 times in those games. I will update these stats in a month.
Royals teammates Gordon hit a HR for a 3rd straight game – and Mike Moustakas homered for the 2nd straight game.
Nick Swisher has now hit a big fly in back to back games.
Leaders Through Games May.09/2013
Total HRs AL
1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 11
T2. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T2. Chris Davis, BAL – 10
T3. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T3. Robinson Cano, NYY – 9
T3. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T3. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, ATL – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
TB – Yunel Escobar (3)
Pit – Pedro Alvarez (6)
NYY – Robinson Cano (9)
KC – (3) Alex Gordon (6) (2) Mike Moustakas (3) and Eric Hosmer (1)
LAA – (2) Josh Hamilton (4) and Brendan Harris (2)
MIN – Oswaldo Arcia (3)
BAL – Chris Davis (10)
WSH – Matt Tuiasosopo (2)
OAK – Josh Donaldson (4)
CLE - Mark Reynolds (11), (2) Nick Swisher (5) Jason Kipnis (4)
ATL – Brian McCann (1)
SF – Buster Posey (5)
Total HRs hit 17 in 10 Games = 1.70 HRs per game or .85 HRs per team.
Thursday May 9th, 2013
Chris Carter hit a HR for the 2nd straight game for the Astros last night – and has hit 24 HRs in his last 336 AB dating back to last year in June (1 per every 14 AB).
With 27 HRs and 65 RBI (in just 450 Career AB – but a 3 Slash of .213/.303/.734) – he reminds me of a young Cecil Fielder with the Blue Jays .243/.308/.781 – with 31 HRs and 84 RBI in his first 506 AB – before being caught up in a numbers game in Toronto with Fred McGriff.
Last Year the former A hit 16 HRs and drove in 39 RBI in just 218 AB during the Oakland A’s big second half. CC was Walking more last year – and held a .350 OBP for the year. The Astros must be patient with this slugger to learn how to hit – despite his AL leading 51 SO. He should be one of the players they keep when the rebuild is finished.
Leaders Through Games May.08/2013
Total HRs AL
T1. Mark Reynolds, CLE – 10
T1. Edwin Encarnacion, TOR – 10
T3. Chris Davis, BAL – 9
T3. Mark Trumbo, LAA – 9
T3. J.P. Arencibia, TOR – 9
T3. Mike Morse, SEA – 9
Total HRs NL
1. Justin Upton, ARI – 12
T2. John Buck, NYM – 10
T2. Bryce Harper, WSH – 10
T4. Paul Goldschmidt, ARI – 9
T4. Anthony Rizzo, CHC – 9
Homers Hit last night – if there is a number before the name it means consecutive nights the player has hit a HR
Just a note: Adam Rosales should have been on this list – but Angel Hernandez shamefully botched the HR call twice.
TOR – Edwin Encarnacion (10)
TB – Evan Longoria (8) and Kelly Johnson (5)
ATL – Dan Uggla 2 (7) and Juan Francisco (5)
CIN – Zack Cozart (5) and Jay Bruce (2)
PHI – Kevin Frandsen (1)
SF – Hunter Pence (7)
SEA – Jesus Montero (3)
CLE – Carlos Santana (7) and Nick Swisher (4)
KC – (2) Alex Gordon (5) and Mike Moustakas (2)
BAL – J.J. Hardy (6)
CWS – Alex Rios (8) and Alejandro De Aza (6)
NYM – Lucas Duda (7)
LAA – Josh Hamilton (3)
HOU – (2) Chris Carter (8)
WSH – Bryce Harper (10)
MIN – Ryan Doumit (2) and Pedro Florimon (1)
BOS – Jonny Gomes (2) and Shane Victorino (2)
TEX – Ian Kinsler (7) and (2) Mitch Moreland (6)
COL – Todd Helton (2)
NYY – Vernon Wells (7)
ARI – (3) Paul Goldschmidt 2 (9)
Total Taters hit in 14 Games Played 32 = 2.13 per Game or 1.07 per Team on May.08
Tuesday, May.07/2013
Tor – Adam Lind (1), Maicer Izturis (3) and Colby Rasmus (6)
Pit – Garrett Jones (4)
Cin – Shin-Soo Choo 2 (7) and Devin Mesoraco (1)
SD – Will Venable (4)
KC – Alex Gordon (4)
Hou – Chris Carter (7) and Jose Altuve (2) (Traveled 77.82 Altuves)
LA – Mark Trumbo (9), Howie Kendrick (5) and Alberto Callaspo (2)
Tex – Mitch Moreland (5)
Mil – Yuniesky Betancourt (8) and Aramis Ramirez (1)
Phi – Chase Utley (7) and Ryan Howard (6)
Stl – Allen Craig (2)
Chi – Nate Schierholtz (4)
Min – Ryan Doumit (1)
Bos – Jarrod Saltalamacchia (4)
Col – Carlos Gonzalez (7)
LAD – Nick Punto (1)
ARI – Paul Goldschmidt (7)
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 20th
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Robinson Cano is leading all Second Baseman + is tied in the AL with Chris Davis for HRs with 13. In a sign of what he might do this year, in his last 163 Games since last year, Cano has a 3 Slash Line of .310/.374/.952 – with 42 HRs and 110 RBI. This type of season would land Cano a deal similar to the one Prince Fielder received a few years ago (9 Years/$214 MIL)
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Miguel Tejada Mix of Highlights:
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MLB Team Power Rankings: Week 7
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The Padres have played great baseball since they plugged Chase Headley back in the lineup. Players like Yonder Alonso, Will Venable, Everth Cabrera and even Kyle Blanks have bashed the ball around. Since a lot of the NL West clubs have not run away with the Division, the San Diego club has entered the picture for the Division Race.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
The Rangers are #1 again based on the Division lead they currently possess, plus the fact they play all of these teams a total of 76 Games this year.
The Braves (rose their division lead to 2.5 Games with a 4 – 2 week), and Padres (18 – 13 in their last 31 Games and have been clubbing the ball lateley) were the biggest movers up for the week standings by climbing 6 spots apiece.
The biggest drops were the San Francisco Giants (hate their Starting Pitching right now – except for Madison Bumgarner) and the Baltimore Orioles (late inning magic might be dying – and still need a DH + a Veteran Starter or 2).
The Los Angeles teams keep losing ball games – and the Blue Jays lost 2 straight versus the Yankees just when they looked to be on track.
Cleveland is still ranked outside the top ten because I don’t have faith in their strength of schedule in the next month starting May 21st: 2 vs DET, 4 @BOS, 2 vs CIN, 2 @CIN, 2 vs TB, 3 @NYY, 3 @DET, 3 @TEX, 3 vs WSH and finally 3 vs KC. If they are above .500 after this stretch, I will be impressed.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 19th
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Miguel Cabrera has hit 332 HRs, 398 Doubles and 13 Triples in his 11th year in the Major Leagues. With 1170 RBI, and just barely being 30 Years of age, the man has a serious chance to chase the ALL – Time RBI record of 2297 By Hank Aaron. After his 3 HR night on Saturday, he has a 2013 – 3 Slash of .387/.457/1.116 (all lead the AL). He has added 11 HRs (tied for 2nd) and 47 RBI (1st in the MLB). He could challenge a 2nd straight Triple Crown in 2013. Something that hasn’t happened since Honus Wagner in the 1920′s.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Cabrera’s mammoth night May.19th/2013
The Delmon Young Effect Is Crippling The Phils Lineup: Does it Need To Be Eradicated?
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Delmon Young has not exactly lit it up for the Phillies this campaign – hitting .208/.286/.619 and just 1 HR, plus 4 RBI in 48 AB. Despite this abysmal start, Delmon Young is still going to hit 5th Today? Really?
By Chris Creighton (Phillies Correspondent via http://www.warrroomphilly.com – visit the website here) Follow @WARROOMPHLCHRIS
Charlie Manuel is, if not anything else, loyal to his players and his gut-feelings when it comes to filling out the Phillies lineup card every day. If it’s his dedication to Jimmy Rollins batting lead-off over the years or leaving Cliff Lee in for 120+ pitches when he might be cooked, he certainly honors a hunch for better or worse.
So it should come to no surprise there exists a strong belief in his mind that Delmon Young is the right-handed bat to protect Ryan Howard in the five-spot.
While maybe later this season that could eventually be true, the Delmon Young Effect has been plaguing the lineup over the past month after his return from an ankle injury.
Any batter entering into the MLB season a month late due to injury–and slightly out-of-shapedness–is going to play a little catch-up baseball at the plate and Young is certainly not an exception to the rule.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 18th
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David Ortiz has been crushing the ball at an all time rate since rejoining the club just 4 weeks ago. In just 24 Games Played this season – he has a 3 Slash Line of .362/.408/1.089 – with 7 HRs and 29 RBI. He is still the premiere DH in the AL – and could go along way in Boston making a return to the playoffs in 2013.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Get A (Fantasy Baseball) Grip On Reality: Blog Series Part 1
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Like Dale Doback, I too manage a baseball team Lucky for me, I was able to secure a steal (113th overall) in a keeper league. You have to read the post in order to find out who that player is. Now that I am done, I am going to attend a Catalina Wine Mixer nearby!! kootation.com
By Derek Jackson (MLB Reports Fantasy Expert): Follow @djaxmlbreports
I am happy to be joining the fantastic writer’s and leadership at MLB Reports, bringing you full coverage of Fantasy Baseball. If you’ve never won that elusive fantasy title or you’re the five-peat dynasty, we can all share our knowledge of players, outlooks, and advice in an open forum.
I urge any and all of you to leave me comments ripping apart my thoughts, giving me a firm but reassuring pat on the ass, or just to tell me how great of a fantasy player I must be – Now let’s roll out two player’s who have started out very differently in 2013. This will give you some insight into the stats I use and rely on in my own decision making. all thoughts are welcome.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 17th
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Alex Rios has been quietly piecing together a solid campaign in 2013, with 10 HRs (T 5th in the AL), He has 8 2B, 7 SB and has scored 25 Runs in 40 GP. His 3 Slash line reads .297/.363/.917. Behind Great Start Pitching, plus recent good play of Adam Dunn, the Southsiders have won 4 Games in a row to climb within 4 Games of the AL Central with a 19 – 21 Record.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 16th
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Nelson Cruz is picking up slack for the vacated Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli. He has hit 11 HRs (T-1st in AL) and 33 RBI for 2013 – with a .268/.317/.865 Slash Line. The guy always seems to hit in the clutch. He is as a Free Agent in 2014 – and should see a hefty pay increase.on the $10.5 MIL salary he draws this year. Cruz has a 3 Slash- Line of .278/.336/1.018 in 126 Post Season AB. Cruz has hit 14 HRs and driven in 27 RB in the Playoffs. The Rangers are sitting in 1st place by 7 Games over the 2nd Place Seattle Mariners right now. They continue a weekend showdown with the Tigers tonight.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Nelson Cruz 2012 Highlights – Mature Lyrics So Parental Guidance is advised:
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 15th
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Ibanez had 1004 RBI in the last 11 Years and he clubbed 338 of those from 2006-2008 with the Mariners. He is likely to see around 350-400 AB this year. Ibanez has hit HRs in consecutive days – hitting 1 HR on Tuesday versus the Yankees – before exploding for a Grand Slam and a 2 run shot yesterday against his old teammates. He is currently on a 5 Game Hitting Streak ( 8 – 19, .421) – with 5 HRs and 12 RBI.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
From the 2011 MLB Fancave Phenomenon: Ode To Ryan Wagner – ‘Thickish’ Players from 1986 – 2011
Ryan Wagner was called ‘Thickish’ by Baseball Tonight’s Mitch Williams and the nickname stuck. Wagner is currently the PA announcer for the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2011, Ryan Wagner and Mike O ‘Hara were part of the 1st season of the MLB Fancave. As part of their introduction to ESPN, Mitch Williams interviewed Ryan Wagner – and called him ‘Thickish’.
he nickname stuck with the cave dweller for the whole season. I went as far to help the cause by taking up the cause at Safeco Field. It was a funny part of the year.
The Social Media frenzy that the MLB Fancave came up with was a fantastic concept. Through the interaction with Mike and Ryan, I actually met Jonathan Hacohen (Founder of the MLB Reports) – and we started talking baseball.
A year and a half later, I ended up agreeing to purchase the website.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 14th
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CARGO had himself quite the day at Wrigley Field – doing yard work at the dish twice. While his career home and away splits favor his Coors Field Play (.348/.409/1.041 – Coors Field Career), his 2013 numbers look better on the road OPS of 1.063 to .858 thus far. Gonzalez is leading the NL with Runs Scored this year. It still must be noted that 4 of his Road HRs have come in hitter friendly Miller Park and Wrigley Field. Wait to see what the Averages are at the end of the year. Has he matured as a hitter – or is this just a small sample size?
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Jorge De La Rosa Is Re – Establishing Himself As A Front Line Pitcher
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The NL Pitcher of the Week (as named by our website only was Jorge De La Rosa – who flirted with a no – hitter in one game – en route to 2 Wins, 13 Scoreless IP, a .114 BA against - and WHIP of 0.69. If the Colorado pitcher keeps this up, he may be in the running for NL Comeback Player of the Year. What was is even more impressive are his 2013 numbers at Coors Field – the hardest park in the Major Leagues to throw in. He has authored 12 scoreless Innings Pitched – while carrying a WHIP of 0.667. As you will see in this article, the man has been a brilliant performer in the high altitude air of Denver for his Career.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
In 2009, Jorge De La Rosa was a 16 – 9 Pitcher for a WildCard Rockies club. He was emerging as the teams #2 pitcher behind Ubaldo Jimenez. He put in a Career best 193 Strikeouts in 185 IP.
After a decent 2010 campaign, the man started the year 5 – 2 – with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.186 WHIP in 2011 . The team also started the 1st month atop of the Division – with the man from Mexico starting the campaign 4 – 0.
On 24 May 2011, the man suffered a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, and underwent Tommy John Surgery.
2012 was a complete write off for De La Rosa as he recovered from his injury.
The Athletics Enter The Quarter Pole At .500: Its Better Than It Looks
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Cespedes has struggled this year – hitting for a 3 Slash Line of .212/.283/.748. However the team always better when he is in the lineup. They were 4 – 10 with the big fella out of the Lineup. Cespedes left last nights game with an illness – after cracking his 7th HR. With the longball Monday night, Cespedes now has hit 31 HRs and driven in 101 RBI in his 1st 155 Games and 586 At-Bats. Billy Beane signed him as a Free Agent last winter – prior to the 2012 year. He finished 2nd in Rookie Of The Year Voting and 10th in AL MVP Voting. His salary at 4 YRs/$36 MIL deal looks pretty good right now. He made $6.5 MIL last year, will make $8.5 MIL this year – and will earn $10,5 MIL for both 2014 and 2015.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
The Athletics will enter game #41 at the record of 20 Wins and 20 Losses. Last nights win was a sigh of relief for the Oakland club and their fans.
After taking 2 out of 3 versus the New York Yankees in the Bronx last week, they were swept in Cleveland in a 4 game series (including that debauchery of a call by Angel Hernandez on the Adam Rosales Game Tying HR) – before losing two of three to the Seattle Mariners.
The A’s have seen their quick start of 12 -4 turn into a barely .500 season thus far at 20 – 20.
Rick Ankiel Has Another Shot To Stay In The MLB: The New York Mets Claimed Him
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Rick Ankiel had a dubious beginning as a Met last night, misreading a baseball and having it bounce in and out of his borrowed glove (Jon Nieses’s) hit by Ty Wigginton that led to 3 runs. Ankiel went 0 – 3 with a walk in St. Louis. Despite the poor game, I like the move and it should enable Ankiel to be a starting Outfielder for a stretch. If he can hit, he may be a good late season defensive acquisition/Pinch Hitter for a contending ball club. Rick Ankiel hit for a 3 Slash Line of .194/.231/.715 with the Astros this year prior to being Designated For Assignment on May 5th. The former Astro did have 5 HRs and 11 RBI in just 62 AB.
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
There are certain players in the MLB that you cheer for more than others. For me, Rick Ankiel exemplifies this.
I always check for his stats in the boxscores early into my perusal of any baseball website.
His story is one of inspiration and dedication to the game of baseball.
I was disappointed when he was released by the Houston Astros – but completely understood why the change had to occur,
The Mets have the weakest Outfield in the Major Leagues and are actually one of the teams I suggested for Ankiel as a landing spot in my post 2012 year write-ups.
It is obvious that the Wilpon’s continue to look for cheap alternative options to patrol their grass.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 13th
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Monday May 13th, 2013
Justin Upton hit his 1st HR in 2 weeks yesterday – and the club re-assumed the Major League lead for Round-trippers with 52 in 38 Games Played. The club is 7th in the NL for On Base Percentage (.312), 11th in Team Batting Average (.243)- and are 42 Strikeouts ahead of the next team with 351 batters fanned (San Diego Padres with 309). Atlanta is 22 – 16 – and still holds a 1 game lead over the Washington Nationals for the National League East. Upton went 4 – 5 in his 1st game back in Arizona, falling just a Triple short of the cycle.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May.12th
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Monday May 13th, 2013
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
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MLB Team Power Rankings: Week 6
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The Rangers have opened up a 6 game lead over the Athletics – prior to their series with Oakland that kicks off tonight. They have also only played 15 Home Games – as opposed to 22 Road Games. Steady veteran hitting – and great Pitching all around has paved the way. They are the only team in the Division over .500
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024
The Rangers are #1 again based on the Division lead they currently possess, plus the fact they play all of these teams a total of 76 Games this year.
St. Louis Cardinals have one hell of a pitching staff – and it is downright scary for the rest of the National League that they have played this well without the offense really clicking.
The Giants continue to streak. I like their offensive makeup – because players like Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval, Marco Scutaro and Hunter Pence all tend to be streaky.
The Boston Red Sox have begun to slow down recently.
The Tampa Bay Rays seem ready to make their charge.
Josh Hamilton and his 1 AB back in Arlington:
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May.11th
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Sunday May 12th, 2013
Ryan Doumit has proved to be a great roaming player for the Minnesota Twins.He can play DH (16 Games in 2013) and Catch (10 Games in 2013) He can also play 1B and OF. Doumit has clubbed 3 HRs in the last week – and could play Jack Parkman if Major League 2 was ever re – done.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Nelson Cruz Highlights 2012 – Mature Highlights so Parental Guidance is advised:
Current Top 5 MLB Home Run Leaders in the AL + NL: Home Runs Hit May 10th
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Saturday May 11th, 2013
Jordany Valdespin hit yet another HR last night as a player that did not start the game. Incredibly, this guy has hit 9 HRs in his limited Career for this category (94 AB – versus 2 HRs in 173 AB as a Starter.) The Mets should definitely keep Valdespin in this role. Unfortunately their OF for 2013 is hitting for a Batting Average in the .225 Range.
DH on our home site pages – Stands for Daily HR Hitters in the Majors.
We are going to run the gauntlet on the previous days HRs for all MLB Players.
I loved it when MLB XM Radio used to do a running total every night on their Roundtrip with Mike Ferrin (Laser Show). So I am bringing it every day on this website. To view every nights big boppers for the whole year (from May 8th on) visit the DH page!
Click beyond the Youtube link or click the READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY ICON to see who hit yesterdays big flies.
Jordany Valdespin goes yard as a PH:
