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National baseball C’ship

Lahore—Wapda will defend the title in the eight-team National Baseball Championship which swings into action here tomorrow, Thursday at Iqbal Parks Sports Complex. The teams have been divided into two groups. The group A comprises W [...]

Posted On : Dec, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

A's agree to trade LHP Gonzalez to Nationals By JANIE McCAUL...

OAKLAND, Calif. -- All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez said Thursday the Oakland Athletics have agreed to trade him to the Washington Nationals, and the deal is nearly finished."It's 99 percent done," Gonzalez said in a phone inte [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Baseball History: Braun first Milwaukee National League MVP ...

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun made Milwaukee baseball history by becoming the first player from the city to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award since Henry Aaron in 1957 did it with the Milwaukee Braves. The cit [...]

Posted On : Nov, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

South Carolina wins second baseball national title

A year ago, Michael Roth was an unexpected hero in South Carolina's march to its first College World Series title. This season, as a proven star in the Gamecock lineup, the senior southpaw delivered again on the biggest stage. Ro [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Washington Nationals baseball fans can hope their team has a...

PLAY BALL! It’s the happiest day of the sports year: opening day of the Major League Baseball season. So it’s also the perfect time to take a look at our hometown team.With any luck, the Washington Nationals will be average t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

National baseball writer explains why he voted Neftali Feliz...

Neftali Feliz definitely received at least one first place vote for American League Rookie of the Year. Seth Livingston of USA Today is a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America and awarded his first place vote to th [...]

Posted On : Nov, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

MLB Weekend Preview: National League Heats Up

Loser goes home The Padres travel to St. Louis this weekend in a series with San Diego clinging to fading playoff hopes. The Cardinals are a massive 7 games out in both the NL Central and the Wildcard race so essentially they are done. [...]

Posted On : Sep, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

National League Wins Baseball's All-Star Game

The National League drought is over. The NL has defeated the American League, 3-1, in the All-Star Game for the first time since 1996. It look place Tuesday night just hours after legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Hamels, Howard lead Phillies past Nationals 8-4

Powered by Ryan Howard, the Philadelphia Phillies are 2-0 for the first time since 2003, thanks in large part to scoring 19 runs already. Not that manager Charlie Manuel is going to say he's thrilled with his lineup's product [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Bruney, Nationals go to arbitration hearing

Washington Nationals reliever Brian Bruney has asked an arbitration panel for a raise from $1.25 million to $1.85 million. The team argued during Tuesday's hearing that he should be paid $1.5 million. A decision by arbitr [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

Rodriguez joins Nationals, says he wants to win

Ivan Rodriguez insisted Friday he wants to be an everyday player. He also insisted kept saying so, over and over that what he cares about most is winning. Both of those stances make the catcher's decision to sign a $6 million, two-year deal [...]

Posted On : Dec, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Nationals expected to introduce Ivan Rodriguez

The Washington Nationals say there will be a news conference at their stadium Friday, when they're expected to announce the signing of free agent Ivan Rodriguez. The 38-year-old catcher agreed this week to a $6 million, two-year contract, p [...]

Posted On : Dec, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.Strasburg was examined Friday by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles. The Nationals say Strasburg will not requi [...]

Posted On : Nov, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

Zimmerman wins Gold Glove for Nationals

That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defense on the left side of the infield. Ryan Zimmerman succeeded boyhood friend David Wright as the National League's Gold Glove third baseman on Wednesday. In high scho [...]