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Today's Fresh Blogs...| STATS SHMATS: Imminent Milestones |
| Published: July 31, 2007, 1:28 pm |
| Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Baseball, Chicago White Sox, David Rabinowitz, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mlb, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Stats Shmats, Tom Glavine |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by the ultra-rare possibility that Barry Bonds, Tom Glavine and Alex Rodriguez will all reach significant milestones in their respective games tonight. But since their personal records have already been covered here and here in depth, here is a closer look at tonight's statistical |
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| STATS SHMATS: Record Feats |
| Published: August 1, 2007, 5:54 pm |
| Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, David Rabinowitz, Mlb, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Stats Shmats, Toronto Blue Jays |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by the Yankees' franchise record-tying eight home runs in Tuesday's 16-3 rout of the White Sox at Yankee Stadium.Here are some more franchise records related to the Yankees' place in MLB history: Record 10:Yogi Berra won a record 10 World Series rings as a player in 1947, '49-53, |
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| STATS SHMATS: Crazy Eights |
| Published: August 2, 2007, 5:45 pm |
| Tags: Annika Sorenstam, Chicago White Sox, Edmonton Oilers, Lpga, Mlb, Matt Hughes, Montreal Canadiens, Nhl, New York Yankees, Stats Shmats, Ufc, Washington Capitals |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy... Today's entry is inspired by a historic moment in Thursday's Yankees-White Sox matinee at Yankee Stadium. The two teams became the first in MLB history to score eight runs or more apiece in the second inning of a game.With that in mind, here are a few other 'crazy eights' ... Crazy Eights: The record number |
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| STATS SHMATS: George Steinbrenner |
| Published: August 3, 2007, 3:12 pm |
| Tags: David Rabinowitz, George Steinbrenner, Mlb, New York Yankees, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. As I mentioned in The Locker Room earlier this morning, Steinbrenner's health has come into question recently and there's a remote possibility that his record-long ownership may end in the not-too-distant future.With that in mind, here |
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| STATS SHMATS: Unbreakable MLB Milestones - Consecutive Games, Hits And Strikeouts |
| Published: August 6, 2007, 4:08 pm |
| Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Cal Ripken Jr, Cincinnati Reds, David Rabinowitz, Derek Jeter, Houston Astros, Mlb, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Philadelphia Phillies, Stats Shmats, Texas Rangers |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ...Continuing where I left off, here are my three remaining unreachable milestones. 2,632: Cal Ripken Jr.'s consecutive games played streak.Ripken, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, shattered Lou Gehrig's record by 502 games when all was said and done.Miguel Tejada's 1,152-game streak ended on |
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| STATS SHMATS: Unbreakable MLB Milestones - Wins and Steals |
| Published: August 6, 2007, 3:50 pm |
| Tags: Cy Young, David Rabinowitz, Mlb, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Rickey Henderson, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by this past weekend, also known as 'milestone weekend.' And with so many milestones being reached this season, and a few more likely on the way, I have decided to take a look at five numerical milestones that will NOT be reached anytime soon, if ever. 511: Denton True 'Cy' Young's |
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| STATS SHMATS: Barry Bonds And Hank Aaron |
| Published: August 7, 2007, 12:12 pm |
| Tags: Atlanta Braves, Barry Bonds, David Rabinowitz, Hank Aaron, Mlb, San Francisco Giants, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by the chance that Barry Bonds will break Hank Aaron's all-time home run record tonight in San Francisco.Everyone knows about the home run record, but in what other stats does Bonds have the edge over Aaron? Let's examine: 1.051: Bonds' on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), the |
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| STATS SHMATS: Shut Out |
| Published: August 9, 2007, 2:39 pm |
| Tags: Chicago Cubs, David Rabinowitz, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mlb, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Orel Hershiser, Philadelphia Phillies, Roger Clemens, San Diego Padres, St Louis Cardinals, Stats Shmats, Tom Glavine, Walter Johnson, Washington Senators |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by the Dodgers' recent run-scoring futility, which ended this afternoon in Cincinnati. 16: The most shutouts in a single season, accomplished by George Bradley (St. Louis Brown Stockings, 1876) and Grover Alexander (Philadelphia Phillies, 1916). Bradley's feat is also the rookie |
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| STATS SHMATS: Rick Ankiel |
| Published: August 10, 2007, 4:57 pm |
| Tags: Babe Ruth, David Rabinowitz, Mlb, New York Yankees, Rick Ankiel, St Louis Cardinals, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by Rick Ankiel. The pitcher-turned-outfielder hit a home run in his first major league game as an outfielder, and he is now the latest player to go from being a pitcher to being a position player, or vice-versa. Five: The number of wild pitches Ankiel threw in Game 1 of the 2000 |
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| STATS SHMATS: Bobby Jenks |
| Published: August 13, 2007, 3:05 pm |
| Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bobby Jenks, Chicago White Sox, Dallas Mavericks, David Rabinowitz, Eddie Mathews, Mlb, Nba, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Stats Shmats, Tom Seaver |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by White Sox closer Bobby Jenks. The burly reliever recorded his 41st straight out Sunday, tying a record (OSQ) set by Giants reliever Jim Barr in 1972.In honor of Jenks' accomplishment, here are some other notable 41-related stats. 41: The retired number of Hall of Famer Tom |
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| STATS SHMATS: Phil Rizzuto |
| Published: August 14, 2007, 5:44 pm |
| Tags: David Rabinowitz, Mlb, New York Yankees, Phil Rizzuto, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by the late Phil Rizzuto. Five: The number of All-Star appearances. Seven: The number of World Series titles Rizzuto won in his 13-year playing career. Also the number of decades Rizzuto spent in the Yankees organization. 10: Rizzuto's jersey number, which was retired by the |
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| STATS SHMATS: Jose Reyes |
| Published: August 16, 2007, 4:20 pm |
| Tags: David Rabinowitz, Jose Reyes, Mlb, New York Mets, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by Jose Reyes. The Mets electrifying shortstop stole another two bases in Wednesday night's 10-8 win over the Pirates, giving him a major league-high 58 on the season. 17: The number of triples Reyes hit in each of the last two seasons to lead the National League.Reyes is |
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| STATS SHMATS: Brandon Webb |
| Published: August 17, 2007, 10:28 am |
| Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Brandon Webb, David Rabinowitz, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mlb, Orel Hershiser, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by Brandon Webb's quest to break Orel Hershiser's record of 59 straight scoreless innings, which was set in 1988. Webb is currently at 33 in a row and will put his streak on the line against Atlanta tonight. 0.61: The number of points Webb has lowered his ERA by (3.38 to 2.77) |
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| STATS SHMATS: Most Strikeouts In A Game |
| Published: August 20, 2007, 10:17 am |
| Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, David Rabinowitz, Garrett Williams, Johan Santana, Kerry Wood, Llws, Mlb, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Ron Necciai, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by Johan Santana's eight-inning, 17-strikeout performance against the Rangers Sunday night. Three: The number of pitchers who have struck out 20 batters in nine innings.Roger Clemens accomplished the feat twice (April 29, 1986 and Sept. 18, 1996); Kerry Wood struck out his age in |
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| STATS SHMATS: Michael Vick |
| Published: August 21, 2007, 11:00 am |
| Tags: Atlanta Falcons, David Rabinowitz, Dog Fighting, Michael Vick, Nfl, Stats Shmats |
| is hard. Stats Shmats is easy ... Today's entry is inspired by Michael Vick's recent plea agreement on federal dog fighting charges. 250,000: The maximum amount of money Vick could be fined when he is sentenced in federal court. 40,000: The amount of money Vick allegedly wagered on the outcome of a single dog fight. 40,000: The estimated |
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