Tag Archives: Miguel Cabrera

Three Homers for You, A Loss for your Team

Posted on 20 May, 2013 by Diane

Miguel Cabrera’s three-homer game last night was the 86th instance of a player hitting three or more homers in a contest that his team lost.  This is the second time Cabrera launched three homers in a loss.  Johnny Mize had … Continue reading →

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Which Triple Crown are we Speaking Of?

Posted on 3 October, 2012 by Diane

Tonight Miguel Cabrera may become the 14th player to achieve baseball’s Triple Crown.   But baseball isn’t the only sport with a Triple Crown.   In America, the other well-known Triple Crown is for thoroughbred racing.  Only 11 horses have … Continue reading →

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VORG’s 2012 Preseason Award Predictions

Posted on 8 April, 2012 by Diane

My preseason picks for the 2012 awards were included in ESPN’s Sweet Spot blogger network tabulations.  Here is my full ballot as I submitted it: Top 5 AL MVP 1. EVAN LONGORIA 2. JACOBY ELLSBURY 3. ALBERT PUJOLS 4. IAN … Continue reading →

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Representing the 3-2-3

Posted on 11 October, 2011 by

There are approximately 4,000 double plays completed each season.  One of the rarest varieties is the 3-2-3, which happens mostly in bases loaded situations, with the first baseman throwing to the catcher and then receiving the return throw to first. … Continue reading →

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