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2012 MLB Playoffs

Hunter Pence speech credited for Giants’ turnaround

Long before the Giants were a dominant postseason force reeling off 3 straight wins in the NLDS, and seven straight wins to capture the World Series, San Francisco was about to make an early postseason exit. That’s when outfielder Hunter Pence, …

Jim Leyland nearly in tears after Tigers lost World Series (Video)

Video: World Series on FOX: Tough loss for Leyland Tigers manager Jim Leyland was as classy and respectful in defeat as one can be. Though he was extraordinarily disappointed that his team was swept in the World Series by the San Francisco Giants …

Pablo Sandoval deserved World Series MVP, and so did Giants’ pitching

Pablo Sandoval practically added his name to the World Series MVP trophy when he clubbed three home runs in Game 1 against the Detroit Tigers, so it was no surprise to hear him named MVP of the Fall Classic after the Giants swept the Tigers on Sunday …

Prince Fielder was out at home; Dan Iassogna made the right call

Umpire Dan Iassogna deserves credit for making the correct call on a difficult play to judge at home plate during Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday. Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder was trying to score from first on a double down the …

Delmon Young made one of the worst throws you will ever see

Being in San Francisco and without a DH for Game 1 of the World Series, the Tigers had Delmon Young play the outfield for the first time in 52 days in order to keep his bat in the lineup. Now you can see why they rarely let him play the field. Young, …

Pablo Sandoval hits three home runs in historic night (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. The San Francisco Giants trounced the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night in San Francisco, and they were led by Pablo Sandoval who had a historic night. The pudgy third baseman …

Hunter Pence hit the ball three times on bizarre broken-bat double (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. The San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game 7 of the NLCS to advance to the World Series, but they really broke the game open early thanks to a strange play in the third. Right fielder …

Detroit Tigers scrimmage against their minor leaguers to stay sharp

The last time the Detroit Tigers made the World Series, they had to wait a week between games after sweeping the A’s in the ALCS. There was speculation that the long layoff contributed to a five-game loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The team …

Ichiro says he is grateful to experience the pain of losing in the postseason

For those of you who may have blinked and missed it, the Yankees made it to the ALCS this year. After battling against the Orioles in a dramatic ALDS series, New York was embarrassed by the Tigers by way of a four-game sweep in which they never led …

Matt Holliday wishes Marco Scutaro well before Game 3 (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. Matt Holliday went out of his way to wish Marco Scutaro well before the Giants and Cardinals played Game 3 of the NLCS, ending what appeared to be some bad blood over a harsh takeout slide in Game 2. Holliday …

Matt Cain indicates he may throw at or near Matt Holliday

Your browser does not support iframes. Matt Holliday has become a hot topic of discussion during the NLCS after his take-out slide of Giants shortstop Marco Scutaro in Game 2 on Monday while breaking up a double-play. While he remained in the base …

Delmon Young jabs Yankee Stadium’s small dimensions

Delmon Young was one of the heroes for the Tigers in their 2-1 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS in Detroit on Tuesday. The Tigers DH drilled a line drive to left field off Phil Hughes in the fourth and it barely cleared the fence at …

Matt Holliday error on Marco Scutaro hit gives Giants extra run; karma for slide?

Your browser does not support iframes. St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday misplayed a ball in left center during Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday night, leading to an extra run for the Giants. Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro laced a line …

Robinson Cano booed by Yankees fans amid postseason slump

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was booed by his home fans on Sunday amid his postseason slump. The four-time All-Star ended the regular season as one of the hottest hitters in baseball, but he has been the exact opposite in the playoffs. Over …

Umpire Jeff Nelson’s error on Omar Infante call costs Yankees (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. The Yankees were hurt by a brutal call during the eighth inning of ALCS Game 2 against the Tigers on Sunday that cost them two runs in a 3-0 loss. Tigers second baseman Omar Infante was advancing from first to …

Derek Jeter has fractured ankle, out for playoffs (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. Derek Jeter is out for the postseason after fracturing his ankle while fielding a ground ball at short during the top of the 12th inning of ALCS Game 1 between the Yankees and Tigers on Saturday. The Yankees …

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