Early Thoughts On the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year Race

June 22, 2012 by Andrew Martin · 7 Comments

Last week I outlined how the American League Rookie of the Year race is shaping up and now it’s the National League’s turn. While the NL has also introduced a strong crop of rookies this year, the level of production has not been quite as high as their AL counterparts. Bryce Harper has gotten the […]

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Second Rate

May 17, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment

After the sweep by the Astros, the Cardinals needed a series win to stay ahead of the Reds in the division standings. Â It didn’t happen. Friday (4-3 win) Hero: Ryan Ludwick.Â Â Three hits, including a two-run home run that proved to be the difference. Goat: Ryan Franklin. Â Didn’t blow the save, but he did his darndest. […]

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