It may have been surprising that Minnesota Twins pitcher Franciso Liriano, who entered Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a 9.13 ERA, was the man who threw the first no-hitter of the 2011 baseball season.
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Jackie Robinson Day: Baseball Remembers a Legend and Pioneer
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day, a chance for baseball fans everywhere to honor a hero.
More Than Just Text: Library of Congress Adds Classic Songs
The library is in the business of preserving anything culturally significant – and fortunately, these tunes are far more important than our daily tweets.
Tampa Bay’s Manny Ramirez to Retire After Drug Treatment ‘Issue’
The Tampa Bay Rays’ Manny Ramirez announced his retirement Friday, according to a statement from Major League Baseball.
Reading While Eating for March 31: Animal Kingdom
Thursday’s links finish up March with animal eyes, turtle songs and baby conversations.
Opening Day 2011: 7 Baseball Stories to Watch
Hey, batters, hope you took extra swings this spring. Because you guys were pretty lousy last season.
Shady Switch: Did Jose Canseco Send His Twin Brother to Box for Him?
Oh, brother. (See what we did there?)
Blizzard Batters Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Takes Roof With It
The country’s experiencing some pretty wild weather right now and here’s the news of the latest casualty.
Bob Feller, Cleveland Indians Legend, Dies at 92
He spent 18 years as a Cleveland Indian, and a lifetime as a hometown hero.
Surprise! Cliff Lee Heading Back to Philly
The most pessimistic group of sports fans on the planet – those who cheer for Philadelphia sports teams – now have an unexpected reason to be delirious. In one of the most surprising off-season moves in recent baseball history, …
Ron Santo, Cubs Legend, Dies at 70
Santo was the Cubbies’ most famous non-Hall-of-Famer, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. He was denied entry 19 times.
No Insult to Injury: Rangers Outfielder Josh Hamilton Crowned AL MVP
Even broken ribs and missed games couldn’t limit the astonishing impact he made as a Texas Ranger. (Via the New York Times)