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Verlander Wins Cy Young Award

Craig Davis — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:19:34 +0000

There has been do doubt among baseball followers for some time that Justin Verlander would win this year’s AL Cy Young Award. The question remains whether his magnificent season will earn him MVP honors as well.

That won’t be answered until Monday, but for now Verlander will happily settle for claiming the first Cy Young of his career – and in unanimous fashion to boot.

The Detroit Tigers ace blew away the competition by winning pitching’s Triple Crown, leading the league in victories with a 24-5 record, ERA at 2.40 and strikeouts with 250. Verlander also pitched the most innings (251) and finished with the best WHIP – walks plus hits per innings pitched – at 0.92.

He received all 28 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America, for a perfect score of 196 points. The Los Angeles Angels’ Jered Weaver came in second with 96 points and the Tampa Bay Rays’ James Shields was third with 66.

On top of becoming baseball’s 12th Triple Crown winner in the last 50 years, Verlander threw his second career no-hitter on May 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays – only a walk kept him from a perfect game – and took two other no-hit bids into the eighth inning.

Verlander, 28, has been a dominant pitcher since his Rookie of the Year season in 2006, winning at least 17 games every season except 2008 and leading the league in wins, innings and strikeouts in 2009.

SOURCE: USA TODAY

Garcia To Start Game 3

Craig Davis — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:31 +0000

The Yankees have announced they will start CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova and Freddy Garcia in the first three games of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. If there is a Game 4, Sabathia will pitch on short rest.

SOURCE: SPORTING NEWS

Gomez on pace for Thursday return

Sports Network — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:58:20 +0000

The centerfielder has been sidelined since July 20th with a broken collarbone. He has hit much this season (.220), but Gomez could give you a boost in the stolen base category.

Morneau will sit a few games

Sports Network — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:51:51 +0000

The Twins sent him for "baseline concussion tests." They are probably just being cautious, but his season has been a complete bust anyway (.227, 4 HR, 30 RBI in 69 games), so there is no reason not to error on the side of caution.

Rodriguez questionable for Monday’s game

Sports Network — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:28:55 +0000

After coming back from a stint on the DL due to a knee problem on August 21st, A-Rod has played just three more games. You will need to check the Yankees lineups everyday to determine if he's playing or sitting - no autopilot here.

Beltre headed on short rehab

Sports Network — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:23:03 +0000

Beltre could be back by the middle of the week or the weekend at the latest. His solid production (20 HR, 76 RBI) at a weak third base position was missed in the fantasy world.

Ramirez will be back soon

Sports Network — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:19:05 +0000

There had been some concern that Ramirez was done for the season, but he's going to return in time to give you a month's worth of games. His statistics don't look very "Hanley-like" this season, but he was better in the second half before he was injured.

Reyes expected to return tonight

Sports Network — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:11:32 +0000

It's been a long wait, but it should be worth it. Reyes has been spectacular this season...when he's played. In 98 games, he's batting .336 with 80 runs scored and 34 stolen bases.

Tout Wars Mixed League FAAB – August 29

Fred Zinkie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:54:52 +0000

As we head into the final month of the season, one Tout Wars owner is finally starting to separate from the pack. Nick Minnix has maintained a slight lead over myself and Tim Heaney for most of August but he has been slowly securing his grip on top spot and widening the margin. Nick was silent in this week’s FAAB additions but several other owners made moves in an attempt to gain more points. Because Tout Wars rules stipulate that each owners’ 2011 point total can affect their 2012 FAAB budget, this will be a motivated group all the way to the end. Let’s take a look at all the bids:

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Gordon returns

Sports Network — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:17:50 +0000

Kansas City outfielder Alex Gordon is expected to return to the Royals lineup after missing Thursday’s game.