History
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL Oct. 15: Nelson Cruz’s 6 HR in 2011 ALCS leads Rangers to World Series
After 16 seasons and 400-plus home runs, it’s hardly a surprise when Nelson Cruz gets hot and carries a team…
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL September 16: Rockies’ Jorge de la Rosa posts 15th win of season
It was a “Rockie” start that ended up well. Jorge de la Rosa, a middle-of-the-rotation starter at best for the…
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL September 15: Yasiel Puig’s 3-HR, 7-RBI game
Whether it’s showboating, bat-licking or simply antagonizing the opposition, Yasiel Puig has been a polarizing player ever since he came…
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL September 14: Miguel Olivo hits 3-run HR in first-ever at-bat
Miguel Olivo enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular major league career as a mostly starting catcher with some pop, averaging 21…
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL September 13: Mariano Rivera records his 600th save
He was the definition of grace under pressure, and on this day in béisbol, Sept. 13, 2011, Yankees closer Mariano…
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THIS DAY IN BÉISBOL September 12: David Ortiz joins the 500 HR club
Few things frightened opposing pitchers more than the sight of David Ortiz striding to the plate with the game on…
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