2013 presenting the next generation of MLB aces
The dominant MLB pitchers continue to be named Clayton Kershaw, Felix Hernandez and Justin Verlander with most of the prime names still considered elite pitchers. While guys like CC Sabathia, Cole Hamels, David Price, RA Dickey, Matt Cain, Stephen Strasburg and others are not at their absolute best, they are still considered top pitchers or aces of their respective staffs. When 2013...
Dugout Digest - the wrong ace
Felix Hernandez vs Justin Masterson. Man, when you heard about that pitching matchup yesterday, I'm sure you all figured that while both pitchers would do well, Hernandez would stand head and shoulders above Masterson...right? Well, not so much. Masterson shut out the Mariners in Cleveland's 6-0 win, and Hernandez's day was done after just five innings and six runs (five...
Cleveland Indians hottest team in baseball, yet remain last in attendance
There’s a scene in Major League where Bob Uecker, portraying the radio voice of the Indians, bemoans, “In case you haven’t noticed, and judging by the attendance you haven’t, the Indians have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.”
Well, that was nearly 25 years ago and fictional, but today’s reality is that Cleveland has...
Cleveland Sports Insiders 2.5: Indians ARE that good
Join Jim Pete and Steve Orbanek tonight at 9:00 for another edition of Cleveland Sports Insider, as the two avid watchers of General McLane athletics and Cleveland Indians baseball start their scoreboard watching early.
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Their topics of conversation will focus on your Cleveland Indians, who wrapped up their week with a dominating...
Indians shutout Seattle, 6-0
Cleveland, OH — Cleveland hitters abused former American League Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez to the tune of six runs and Justin Masterson posted 11 strikeouts in seven innings as the the Indians beat the Mariners 6-0.
“There’s not one guy in the clubhouse that didn’t think we had a chance to win and that’s a pretty big compliment to Masty,” said Indians manager...
Justin Masterson Outduels King Felix in 6-0 Victory
Coming off of a complete-game shutout of the New York Yankees on Monday, Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson blanked the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Masterson worked 7 innings, surrendering just 2 hits and striking out a season-high 11 batters. With the win, Masterson improved to 7-3 on the season, with a solid 2.83 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 70.0 innings...
Indians blank Mariners 6-0
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley homered and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as the Cleveland Indians toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Brantley hit a three-run homer in the second inning off Hernandez (5-3), who failed to go at least...
MLB Game Picks - Sunday: May 19, 2013
Four games yesterday hung in the balance until the last inning. All four went the wrong way. The Nationals wasted another Jordan Zimmermann beauty and could not score more than one run and lost in extras. A.J. Burnett left with a 2-1 lead after seven. Mark Melancon allowed Houston to tie the game in the eighth and the Astros won in extras. Those freakin' Cardinals tied the...
Start/Sit: Weekend’s Probable Pitchers
Let’s take a look at who you should be starting this weekend in 10-12 team mixed leagues. Remember, bold = start.Saturday’s Probable StartersJoe Saunders (SEA) @ Zach McAllister (CLE) – Despite decent career numbers against the Tribe, Saunders has an abysmal 12.54 ERA on the road this year. Although under the radar, McAllister has had a really good season.Brandon Morrow...
Seattle Mariners move to one game under .500, beat Yankees
Trips to the East usually spell doom for the Seattle Mariners, but the Mariners have kept their hot play going taking two of three games from the A.L. East leading New York Yankees. After starting the season 4-9 on the road, including three series loss including a series loss to the lowly Astros, the Mariners have gone 5-3 winning both three-game series (Blue Jays and Yankees)...
Mariners' Felix Hernandez sore, but OK
On Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners got a bit of a scare when Felix Hernandez made a nice play to second base but came up wincing. He was examined by trainers and even threw a few warm-up pitches after the incident, but he ultimately tried to stay in the game. Unfortunately, the Mariners ended up lifting him in the sixth because of pain in his back. Yesterday, it looks like Hernandez...
King Felix Needs to Pitch More
Why is the Seattle Mariners organization babying Felix Hernandez in 2013? Manager Eric Wedge has pulled “The King” from his past five starts between 93-97 pitches.
The right-hander signed a seven-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of 25-million dollars. Perhaps, this has something to do with the quick hook or is it something else?
On Opening Day, the...
King Felix blocks basepath, leaves game with tweaked back as Yankees rally for win
Felix Hernandez was cruising along for six innings against the New York Yankees until a series of odd mishaps forced the Seattle Mariners starter to exit the game with a 3-1 lead.
King Felix's exit was preceded by a play at first base when he blocked the baseline and appeared to be pushed by Lyle Overbay as he raced to first. Overbay's push was incidental and was more of...
11 Comeback Wins & Counting, Plus A Word About Melky
After the Yankees secured their 11th comeback win last night, a feeling came over me that I haven't had since the 2009 season. You remember 2009, right? That was the season the Yankees had 15 walk-off wins. During that season it seemed as if they were capable of winning every single game they played. I hardly ever got down when they were trailing in a 2009 game because they were...
Seattle Mariners fantasy baseball stats & breakdown – Week 6
Confusing numbers
The Seattle Mariners are in the midst of a hot streak right now, dominated by solid pitching performances and perfectly timed run support. While we all wait and see if the team can crack .500, we have our own teams to worry about…our fantasy team.
If you have been gun shy in the past about Mariners on a fantasy team, I hear you loud and clear.
This time around...
Mariners recap: Series pitching vs. Toronto, Pittsburgh, Oakland
Turning point
The Seattle Mariners are on a nice little streak right now. Behind strong pitching performances and some decent run support, the Mariners have begun their slow climb up the AL West standings. Over the last week, Seattle took on the Blue Jays, Pirates and A’s.
They have won 10 of their last 15 games. They have won 5 of their last 6 series, splitting a short 2 game...
Yankees rally, defeat Mariners
Once Felix Hernandez tweaked his back, the whole game took an odd twist.
Robinson Cano hit a two-run double, Lyle Overbay delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees rallied in the seventh inning after King Felix was forced to make an early exit, beating Seattle 4-3 Tuesday night.
''It was hard luck,'' Hernandez said.
The Mariners' ace was...
Yankees Game 39: Comeback rally to win
Lyle Overbay brought in two runs, including the go-ahead run in the seventh. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Seattle Mariners 3 — New York Yankees 4
Felix Hernandez exits and the comeback is in effect in tonight’s 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
The matchup of aces lived up to the hype. Until the sixth inning, Felix Hernandez and CC Sabathia were in a battle in a one-run...
Yankees 4, Mariners 3
Robinson Cano hit a two-run double, Lyle Overbay delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees rallied after Felix Hernandez left following a couple of odd twists, beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Tuesday night.
Hernandez exited after six innings with a 3-1 lead, having outpitching CC Sabathia in the first matchup between the former Cy Young Award winners.
Hernandez...
Felix Hernandez called for defensive interference after minor collision at first base (Video)
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Seattle Mariners superstar pitcher Felix Hernandez was called for defensive interference on a play which he narrowly avoided serious injury in a minor collision at first base during Tuesday night's game in the Bronx against the New York Yankees.
It happened in the bottom of the fourth inning as Yankees batter Lyle Overbay hit a grounder...
The Absurdities of Batter/Pitcher Match-Up Numbers
With all due respect to the Dillon Gee-John Gast match-up in St. Louis tonight, there’s one marquee pitching match-up on the schedule for tonight’s games: Felix Hernandez vs CC Sabathia in New York. Neither pitcher throws as hard as they used to, but they’ve both managed to adapt to life without their fastest fastball, and both remain among the best starting pitchers on earth...
The Absurdities of Batter/Pitcher Match-Up Numbers
With all due respect to the Dillon Gee-John Gast match-up in St. Louis tonight, there’s one marquee pitching match-up on the schedule for tonight’s games: Felix Hernandez vs CC Sabathia in New York. Neither pitcher throws as hard as they used to, but they’ve both managed to adapt to life without their fastest fastball, and both remain among the best starting pitchers on earth...
Mariners-Yankees Preview
Unbeatable in recent outings, Felix Hernandez will try to stay hot by continuing his recent success against the New York Yankees. The Seattle Mariners ace, though, might have a considerable challenge in this upcoming game at Yankee Stadium.
That's because the Yankees' CC Sabathia will also be seeking his ninth win in as many starts against Seattle in Tuesday night's...
My oh My! Top play of the week for the Seattle Mariners (video)
Goin’ Yard
The Mariners are officially rolling.
May has been very good to us fans so far, and with the Mariners taking down Oakland on Sunday afternoon, second place in the AL West is now becoming more of a reality than it has been in a very long time.
Pitching has been great. Runs are being scored. And defensive gems have been key.
Three things you look for in a winning baseball...
Redrafting The First 3 Rounds: 1st Round
With rounds two and three in the books, here’s how I would re-draft the first round considering how the 2013 season has played out thus far.Note: All stats end with games finished on Thursday, May 9.12. Felix Hernandez, SP, SEALike Justin Verlander, Felix has been one of the first pitchers taken over the last four years. The main thing holding him back, however, has been run support...
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