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Chipper Jones, Jim Thome lead 2018 MLB Hall of Fame ballot

MLB // 7 years ago

Chipper Jones, Jim Thome lead 2018 MLB Hall of Fame ballot

Third baseman Chipper Jones and designated hitter Jim Thome are among the 19 newcomers on the 2018 Hall of Fame ballot, the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced.

Albert Pujols passes Sammy Sosa on HR list as Los Angeles Angels top Texas Rangers

MLB // 7 years ago

Albert Pujols passes Sammy Sosa on HR list as Los Angeles Angels top Texas Rangers

Albert Pujols hit his 610th career home run to become the all-time leader among foreign-born players, and the Los Angeles Angels remained a half-game out of second.

2017 MLB Hall of Fame: Inductees reflect on perseverance in Hall of Fame ceremony

MLB // 7 years ago

2017 MLB Hall of Fame: Inductees reflect on perseverance in Hall of Fame ceremony

Tim Raines spent the maximum 10 years on the Hall of Fame of America ballot before gaining enshrinement.

Albert Pujols hits grand slam for No. 600

MLB // 7 years ago

Albert Pujols hits grand slam for No. 600

ANAHEIM, Calif.-- Since his start in 2001, Albert Pujoles has been a metronome of production, making numbers such as 30 home runs, 120 RBI and a .330 average seem like an every day, or every year, occurrence.

Michael Brantley hits walk-off double as Cleveland Indians edge Chicago White Sox in 10

MLB // 7 years ago

Michael Brantley hits walk-off double as Cleveland Indians edge Chicago White Sox in 10

CLEVELAND -- Michael Brantley missed most of the 2016 season, but the Cleveland outfielder made a heroic return to the lineup Tuesday in the Indians' home opener.

Joey Votto, Brandon Finnegan lead Cincinnati Reds past Philadelphia Phillies

MLB // 7 years ago

Joey Votto, Brandon Finnegan lead Cincinnati Reds past Philadelphia Phillies

CINCINNATI -- Brandon Finnegan's success this season hinges on being more pitch-efficient and throwing first-pitch strikes allowing him to pitch deeper into games. After a 25-pitch first inning on Wednesday night, Finnegan rolled through the next six frames, had 13 first-pitch strikes and delivered one of the finest outings of his young career.

Public 2018 Hall ballots should benefit Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens

MLB // 7 years ago

Public 2018 Hall ballots should benefit Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens

If you love baseball and care about the Hall of Fame, it is time to familiarize yourself with a principle called "The Observer Effect."

Denied the first pitch, Sheen's Ricky Vaughn may be at Game 7 for Indians-Cubs

MLB // 8 years ago

Denied the first pitch, Sheen's Ricky Vaughn may be at Game 7 for Indians-Cubs

Watch out! Ricky "The Wild Thing" Vaughn might be at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Wednesday night for the decisive Game 7, according to his Twitter page.

Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians take commanding 2-0 lead on Boston Red Sox

Sports News // 8 years ago

Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians take commanding 2-0 lead on Boston Red Sox

CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber showed he wasn't hurt by putting the hurt on the Boston Red Sox.

Mike Napoli's blast gives Cleveland Indians victory over Minnesota Twins

Sports News // 8 years ago

Mike Napoli's blast gives Cleveland Indians victory over Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS -- When the ball left his bat, all Mike Napoli did is put his head down and circle the bases -- because no one had to tell him where it landed.

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We have guys at the top and the bottom who can do damage
White Sox aim for team home run record Sep 14, 2006

I really don't think it's a cramp, a cramp usually goes away
Jim Thome sidelined Aug 24, 2006

We wanted to make sure we had the right person because this is an important time in this franchise's history
In Sports from United Presss International Jun 03, 2003

I wanted to jump on him, but I had to wait until the ball was caught in center
Phillies' Millwood tosses no-hitter Apr 28, 2003

In the postseason, you never know how it's going to be day-to-day
Cleveland 17, Seattle 2 Oct 14, 2001

James Howard "Jim" Thome ( /ˈtoʊmeɪ/; born August 27, 1970 in Peoria, Illinois) is an American Major League Baseball player. He is currently a designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues.

Thome was originally drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 13th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft. While in the minors, he got into a fight with future Major League star Chipper Jones. Thome and Jones would later become good friends. Thome made his Major League debut on September 4, 1991 as a third baseman against the Minnesota Twins. He was 2 for 4 in that game, with his first hit coming off pitcher Tom Edens in the fourth inning. He hit his first career home run on October 4 against New York Yankees pitcher Steve Farr.

Originally a third baseman, he was shifted to first base when the Indians traded for Matt Williams in 1997.

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