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Derek Jeter, Larry Walker lead four into Baseball Hall of Fame

Thirty-one Hall of Famers and thousands of fans welcomed Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Carlos Carrasco wins 2019 Roberto Clemente Award

Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been named the 2019 Roberto Clemente Award winner.

Rockies going full throttle vs. Phillies to bolster playoff hopes

MLB // 5 years ago

Rockies going full throttle vs. Phillies to bolster playoff hopes

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Phillies hope to Nix MLB debut for Padres RHP

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Phillies hope to Nix MLB debut for Padres RHP

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Nola, Phillies square off with Giants

MLB // 5 years ago

Nola, Phillies square off with Giants

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Rhys Hoskins homers again as Nick Pivetta, Philadelphia Phillies top Chicago Cubs

MLB // 6 years ago

Rhys Hoskins homers again as Nick Pivetta, Philadelphia Phillies top Chicago Cubs

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Philadelphia Phillies hang on to beat San Francisco Giants, 9-7

MLB // 6 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies hang on to beat San Francisco Giants, 9-7

PHILADELPHIA -- Manager Pete Mackanin said Saturday he hoped struggling hitters Maikel Franco and Odubel Herrera were getting back on the right track for his Philadelphia Phillies

San Francisco Giants sign veteran SS Jimmy Rollins to minor league deal

MLB // 7 years ago

San Francisco Giants sign veteran SS Jimmy Rollins to minor league deal

Jimmy Rollins agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants reportedly worth $1 million, multiple outlets reported.

New York Yankees officially sign OF Matt Holliday

MLB // 7 years ago

New York Yankees officially sign OF Matt Holliday

The New York Yankees added some pop to their lineup by officially signing free agent outfielder Matt Holliday to a one-year deal Wednesday.

Reports: New York Yankees, Matt Holliday agree to 1-year deal

MLB // 7 years ago

Reports: New York Yankees, Matt Holliday agree to 1-year deal

Free agent outfielder Matt Holliday and the New York Yankees reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $13 million.

James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star and former MVP shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball's National League.

Though Rollins has developed into a five-tool player during his career due to significant increases in his power hitting, he is perhaps best known for his baserunning skills. He stole at least 20 bases every season from 2001 to 2009, with a career high of 47 in 2008. In this respect, Rollins emulates his childhood baseball hero, Rickey Henderson.

Rollins comes from an athletic family. He grew up watching his mother play competitive fastpitch softball, and credits the experience for helping him develop a cerebral approach to the game; he has been described as having "a near-photographic memory of games and at-bats and pitches".

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