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March 3, 2009

Former NY Yankee pitcher Tom Sturdivant dead at 78

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 3, 2009

He won 59 games in a career that spanned 10 years. He won 36 games in a Yankee uniform, notching 16 victories in both 1956 and 57. He pitched in three World Series alsoRIP... [Full Story]

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January 9, 2009

Former MLB pitcher Dave Roberts dead at 64

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 9, 2009

I remember Roberts. He and Clay Kirby were the 1-2 pitching combo for the Padres in their infant years. His 14-17 2.10 ERA year with the 71 Padres was truly outstanding. For the Padres went 61-100 that year. Roberts was a journeyman but one able to win over 100 ML... [Full Story]

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December 20, 2008

Former MLB Dock Ellis dead at 63

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2008

I remember Ellis from his days pitching with the Pirates. He was a good pitcher, an excellent one in 1971. The story of his pitching a no-hitter while on LSD just doesn't sound credible. The effect of that drug on people can make even simple activities impossible. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2008

GM won't renew sponsorship of Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008

Talk about losing investments. From AP- General Motors' financial problems are spilling over to another entity that is losing a lot, the Pittsburgh Pirates. General Motors, currently seeking a bailout worth billions of dollars from the federal government, is not renewing a sponsorship arrangement with the Pirates that expired at... [Full Story]

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November 12, 2008

Veteran reliever Salomon Torres announces his retirement

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

He saved 28 games last year and was still pitching well. From AP- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Salomon Torres retired Tuesday after 12 major league seasons. The 36-year-old reliever issued a statement through the team saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and faith. Torres also told the... [Full Story]

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November 11, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Preacher Roe dead at 92

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 11, 2008

He was a key member of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the late 40's and early 50's. His best year was 1951, when he went 22-3. What was Dodger Manager Charlie Dressen thinking in the famous 'shot around the world' game when he pulled Don Newcombe only to put in Ralph... [Full Story]

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September 1, 2008

Milwaukee Brewers want call overturned and no-hitter given to CC Sabathia

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 1, 2008

This after a controversial official scorer's call in Sunday's game between Milwaukee and Pittsburgh. From AP- The Milwaukee Brewers want CC Sabathia to be awarded the first retroactive no-hitter in major league history. After Sabathia tossed a 1-hitter on Sunday in which the only hit was an infield single that... [Full Story]

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August 25, 2003

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Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 25, 2003

Is your team under reported at Wizbang Sports? You can change that!! Sign-up to be a contributor! It's a fully automated process, and if you've already signed up as an author at other Wizbang sites you'll get immediate access. If this is your first author registration at Wizbang there will... [Full Story]

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