29
Jul/10

Daily unusual Baseball Facts – Orange Nikes-monster homeruns-pretty uniforms

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Marlins 9 Giants 10

Dan Uggla ties the franchise record for most home runs as a Marlin at 143.

Brian Wilson Shoes

Orange Nikes

Giants reliever Brian Wilson was fined $1,000 for wearing solid orange shoes last Monday, so he spent all of last night coloring in his shoes with a sharpie to make them half black.

Andres Torres of the Giants hit a monster home run that ended up in McCovey cove, a “splash hit.”

Cardinals 8 Mets 7

This game went 13 innings, which is considerably shorter than the 20 innings these two teams played in St. Louis on April 17 of this year.

Mariners 5 White Sox 6

A pick off play resulted in M’s Chone Figgins stealing home.  It was a cool looking play– check out the video here.

Braves 3 Senators 1

Jayson Heyward steals home

Jayson Heyward steals home

Speaking of steals of home, Jayson Heyward stole home.  He broke for home as Brian Mc Cann tried to steal second.   Video here.

Diamondbacks 1 Phillies 7

Nothing unusual happened.

Pirates 6 Rockies 2

Pirates pitcher Russ Ohlendorf takes a liner off his head and had to leave the game.  He was evaluated and is OK, but it was worth noting that a run was driven in because of this play. Video.

Yankees 8 Indians 0

Arod is still in the hunt for his 600th career homerun.

Tigers 4 Rays 7

Nothing Unusual happened.

Reds 10 Twins 2

brandon phillips home run

Brandon Phillips home run. Ball is circled in red.

Reds’ Brandon Phillips hit a monster 450 foot grand slam that bounced off Bernie Brewer’s slide.  Video.

Athletics 3 Rangers 1

Nothing unusual Happened

Orioles 0 Blue Jays 5

Orioles starter Jeremy Gutherie was credited with the loss despite not giving up an earned run.  This is the first time this has happened this year in the American League.

Red Sox 7  Angels 3

Angels’ starter Joel Pinero suffered a strained oblique muscle during his warm up session in the bull pen.  He was pulled before the start of the game.

David Ortiz hit a broken bat home run.

Marco Scutaro blasted his second career grand slam.  Youkilis, Hall, Beltre, and Scutaro all hit homers in this game.  This is the first time ever in Red Sox’s history when 1B, 2B, 3B, and SS all hit homers in the same game.

Dodgers 1 Padres 6

Nothing unusual happened

Cubs 1 Astros 8

Nothing unusual happened

Twins 6 Royals 4

Royals twins

The Royals and Twins both wearing alternate unis.

Both the Twins and the Royals wore their solid colored alternate jerseys.  The Royals wore their especially stylish powder blue alternates with the blue caps.

That’s it for today.  Please contribute your comments below.  Thank you for reading!


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27
Jul/10

Strange rules in Baseball: Manager Conduct After Ejection

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Rule 4.07 of the Major League Baseball Handbook States:

4.07 When a manager, player, coach or trainer is ejected from a game, he shall leave the field immediately and take no further part in that game. He shall remain in the club house or change to street clothes and either leave the park or take a seat in the grandstand well removed from the vicinity of his team’s bench or bullpen.
Rule 4.07 Comment: If a manager, coach or player is under suspension he may not be in the dugout or press box during the course of a game.

After the manager is ejected for what ever reason he has to leave the field and not be further involved in the coaching of his team.  He needs to remove himself from the dug out and either leave the stadium but he is allowed to sit with the crowd and watch the game!

Bobby Cox arguing with umpire

Bobby Cox

Let’s say a manager is ejected.  Let’s pick one at random, let’s say, Bobby Cox.

He can change into his street clothes and sit among the fans and watch the rest of the game!

I wish someone one would actually do this.  It’s allowed by the rules of Major League Baseball and it would simply be a really cool moment to see the manager supporting his team despite getting ejected!



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27
Jul/10

Matt Garza No Hitter!

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Matt Garza no hitter for Rays

Matt Garza robbed by fellow Tampa Bay Rays After His no Hitter

Matt Garza of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches the first no hitter in franchise history!  Garza faced off against the Detroit Tigers and was actually locked in a no-hitter duel with Tigers’ starter Max Scherzer  into the 6th inning, until Scherzer gave up a grand slam as his first hit!.

Garza’s no hitter is unusual in because this is the first time a pitcher has put away all 27 batters without being credited with a perfect game.  After giving up a walk in the 2nd inning, the next batter hit into a double play.

Garza throws the 5th no hitter this year in Major League Baseball.  Check back at MLBoddities for more Matt Garza no hitter coverage including our exclusive out-by-out photo expose.

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26
Jul/10

Unusual Baseball Rules: The 12 Second Rule

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According to the Major League Baseball Rulebook section 8.04:

8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call “Ball.” The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire.

If a pitcher doesn’t make a pitch 12 seconds after he obtains possession of the ball and the batter steps into the batter’s box, the umpire can call a ball.  If the pitcher still hasn’t delivered the ball after 48 seconds, my guess is he is awarded a walk.

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25
Jul/10

July 24, 2010 – Daily Unusual Baseball Facts – Jayson Werth Denied Time-John Lester Hates Eric Patterson-Instant Replay Reviews

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Blue Jays 3 Tigers 2

Nothing unusual happened

Padres 4 Pirates 2

Nothing unusual happened

Reds 7 Astros 0

Roy Oswalt sports the Houston Astros throwback jersey

Astros' throwback

The Astros wore special throwback jerseys.  Circa 1986 is my guess.

Angels 6 Rangers 2

Ranger’s broadcasters was inducted into the Ranger’s hall of fame before the start of the game.  He was presented with a plaque by Ranger’s executive, Nolan Ryan.

Royals 7 Yankees 4

Kyle Davies surrendered Arod’s 500th career homerun.  Yesterday he had a chance to surrender his 600th.  Davies avoided a dubious entry into the record books when Arod failed to homer, going 1-4.

Braves 10 Marlins 5

diddy before throwing out first pitch at Marlins game

Daddy with Guests (courtesy of the305.com)

Rapper Diddy threw out the first pitch at the Marlin’s game.

Rockies 2 Phillies 10

Jayson Werth called time at the plate while batting with the bases loaded.  He was denied time by the umpire and good thing he did too because pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez uncorked a wild pitch.

Twins 7 Orioles 2

Nothing unusual happened

Rays 6 Indians 3

Umpires review a homerun call

Umpires reviewing Zobrist's homerun.

Ben Zobrist hit a three run homer that was the subject of an umpire review.  It was initially ruled a triple.

Giants 10 Diamondbacks 4

Juan Uribe hit a grand slam homerun.

White Sox 2 Athletics 10

Kurt Suzuki of the A’s hit a homerun the was subject to an umpire review.  It was initially ruled a homerun and was upheld upon review.

Red Sox 1 Mariners 5

Eric Patterson drops the baseball for an error costing John Lester

John Lester loses his perfect game

John Lester takes a perfect game into the 6th inning and loses it when outfielder Eric Patterson drops an easy fly ball (video).  Lester becomes unnerved and surrenders a homerun to the next batter.  In just a few pitches, Lester loses the perfect game, the no hitter, the shutout, and eventually, the game.  Ouch!

Jack Wilson attempts a successful suicide squeeze.

Cardinals 5 Cubs 6

A story about Tony Laroussa and Lou Piniella’s friendship.

Kyle Korver’s first pitch wasn’t very good..

Nationals 3 Brewers 4

Ryan Braun hit a game winning homerun.

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25
Jul/10

Kyle Korver Throws Out First Pitch at Wrigley Field

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Kyle Korver throws the first pitch at Wrigley field

Korver

The newest member of the Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver, throw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field.  He committed the cardinal sin of first pitches though, when he threw to the right and short by several feet.  Korver went to Iowa State University.

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25
Jul/10

Tony Larussa and Lou Piniella’s Pre Game Ritual

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Tony Laroussa

Tony Laroussa

According to Quickpitch, Tony Larussa and Lou Piniella meet up to chat each time their clubs face each other.   If the Cardinals win, Larussa seeks Piniella out to chat with him again.  If they lose, Tony avoids Lou like the plague!

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24
Jul/10

July 24, 2010 Daily Unusual Baseball Facts – Uecker returns – Viva Los Marlins – Wigginton and Darling don’t Like Eachother

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Braves 6 Marlins 7

Marlins wear “Los Marlins” uniforms in honor of the Hispanic community victims.  The uniforms are reminiscent of the jerseys NBA players wear to commemorate its Latino fans.

Matt Diaz takes first after being hit by a pitch to force in the go-ahead run with a bases loaded walk.  Umpires debate whether Diaz offered at the pitch or not.  Had he offered, it would been ruled a strike. Video.

Matt Diaz being hit by pitch

Red Sox 2 Mariners 1

A fight breaks out in the Mariner’s dugout

Rockies 0 Phillies 6

Nothing Unusual Happened

Angels 0 Rangers 1

Nothing unusual happened.

Royals 1 Yankees 7

1 hour 25 minute rain delay

Giants 7 Dbacks 4

Kelly Johnson hits for the cycle

White Sox 5 Athletics 1

Nothing unusual happened

Rays 1 Indians 3

Shin Soo choo returns from rehabbing an injured thumb.  Then, in the first inning, he crashes hard into the wall trying to make a play.

Reds 6 Astros 4

Nothing unusual happened.

Nationals 5 Brewers 7

Bob Uecker Returns

Bob Uecker Returns

Bob Uecker returns to the broadcast booth after recovering from heart surgery.  He was out since April 28.

Twins 2 Orioles 3

Ty Wigginton was suspended 3 games for his tirade against umpire Gary Darling Wednesday night.  Wigginton is appealing the suspension and was allowed to play.  Gary Darling was the home plate umpire and for tonight’s game and on Wigginton’s first at-bat, he called a strike on Wigginton on what should have been a ball.  Darling and Wigginton then exchange cold glances at eachother.

Padres 5 Pirates 3

Nothing unusual happened

Cardinals 0  Cubs 5

Nothing Unusual happened

Blue Jays –  Tigers -

Rained Out

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24
Jul/10

Kelly Johnson Hits for the Cycle

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D’backs second basemen Kelly Johnson becomes the 4th player in Diamondback history to hit for the cycle and the 290th player to achieve this accomplishment.

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24
Jul/10

Mariners Fight in Dugout

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Seattle mariners fight in the dugout

The effects of a frustrating season may just have just reached the boiling point when a fight erupted in the Mariner’s dugout last night.

A ball was hit to M’s outfielder Michael Saunders in the bottom of the fifth.  It went all the way to the wall, and delivered what many consider to have been a lazy throw to second base.

Chone Figgins made no attempt to make a play on the ball which squirted all the way to across the diamond for an error.

Figgins was later taken out of the game by manager Dan Wakamatsu.

Mariners fight each other in dugout after manager removes Figgins (Big League Stu)

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