Tag Archives: Jim Leyland

2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Class Announced

The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced Tuesday night. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer. In addition, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee elected Jim Leyland. Voting Results Adrián Beltré led all eligible players in voting. Out of 385 ballots, Beltré received …

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Team USA Wins First Title at World Baseball Classic

In just the fourth World Baseball Classic, the United States won it’s first title on Wednesday night. They defeated Puerto Rico 8-0 in Los Angeles, California. Lights Out Pitching Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman was the starter for Team USA. Earlier in the tournament, Stroman played poorly against Puerto …

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Detroit Tigers Hungry For A Title

The 2011 Detroit Tigers went 95-67 and won the American League Central Division Title. Detroit fielded a roster with four players named to the 2011 MLB All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona.  Detroit Manager Jim Leyland witnessed All-Star campaigns from starting pitcher Justin Verlander, first baseman Miguel Cabrera, catcher Alex Avila, and closer Jose Valverde. …

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