The Texas Rangers Nelson Cruz came through again for his team in the 11th inning of last nights game against the Detroit Tigers. First, Cruz snipered Miguel Cabrera at home in the 8th as he tried to score the go ahead run from third base after a sacrifice fly. Then in the 11th, he hit is second extra inning home run of the series to lock up the victory for the Rangers and give them a 3-1 series lead:
The Chicago White Sox have released Manager Ozzie Guillen from his current contract with the team. The White Sox made the move after a request for an extension was denied by Kenny Williams. It is no secret that Kenny Williams and Ozzie Guillen did not have the best relationship and would ultimately lead to this decision:
For the 16th time in 17 season the New York Yankees Baseball team will be headed to the post-season. The Yankees secured the AL East Title with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays last night in Yankee Stadium. I must say this, the post-season is that much better when the Yankees are involved. Having the possibility of the Yankees and Red Sox playing in the post-season makes things that much more interesting. Without them, I think October loses its luster:
The New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera recorded save number 602 yesterday against the Minnesota Twins. After 17 seasons with the same team and the same pitch, Rivera has reached a milestone that may never be touched. It is fitting though because at his finest he is nearly un-touchable. As a Red Sox fan I have seen him work at his best and also his worst. Without him on the mound the Sox and Yankees series would not be what it is today in this day and age:
Mike Flanagan of the Baltimore Orioles organization passed was found outside of his home yesterday in Monkton, MD. Flanagan did pretty much everything you could do in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He pitched for 18 seasons with the O’s, winning a Cy Young in 1979 and a World Series in 1983. After his playing days he was a coach, broadcaster and also spent time in the front office. With that type of dedication to his organization, he will surely be missed:
