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Trevor Hoffman Re-Signs With Brewers

The ageless closer has at least one more year in him -- and maybe even two. Multiple outlets are reporting that Trevor Hoffman has signed a new contract to remain with the Milwaukee Brewers. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the deal will pay Hoffman $8 million in 2010 and has a mutual option...

Brewers Bring Macha Back, Close to Extending Hoffman

Despite a disappointing 2009 season, the Brewers confirmed Sunday that they will bring manager Ken Macha back in 2010 with a team option for 2011. In fact, most of Macha's staff will be back, with only interim pitching coach Chris Bosio and bullpen coach Stan Kyles not being offered contracts. That's not the only news...

Beat, Er, Streak Goes On for Hapless NL

ST. LOUIS -- The last time the National League won an All-Star Game, Justin Upton was 8 years old, Barack Obama had never been elected to a public office and the Internet was barely more than the private toy of a few scientists.Now Upton is an All-Star, Obama is the President and the Internet touches just about every part...

Rivera Joins Hoffman in 500-Save Club

NEW YORK – Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman got to 500 saves in different ways.Rivera, who earned No. 500 on Sunday night as the Yankees defeated the Mets, did it in the New York spotlight, with his biting cut fastball.Hoffman was in the relative shadows of San Diego with a changeup as his signature.But they are...

The Closer Report: Heath Bell Shines as Brad Lidge Declines

It's always nice to know how secure a closer's job is and who's next in line if somebody loses their 9th inning job. The Closer Report will give you that info. And if that wasn't good enough, we'll rank the closers from top to bottom.As you'll see, Heath Bell has taken over the top spot on this edition of The Closer...

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05/30/12 WA doctor cautioned for lying to patient Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney NSW - Australia An Ellenbrook GP has been cautioned for telling a mother with a sick child that he wasn't a doctor.
05/20/12 Trevor Hoffman scores a golf 'save' Source: The San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego CA CARLSBAD This was a little like Trevor Hoffman coming in for a save in the ninth and walking the first batter.
05/06/12 This Date in Baseball Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch - Richmond VA As a pitcher for Boston, Babe Ruth had three hits, including his first major-league home run when he connected off Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds. 1917 â Bob Groom of the Browns duplicated teammate Ernie Koob's feat of the previous day by pitching a 3-0 no-hit victory against the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader in St. Louis. 1951 â Cliff Chambers of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched a 3-0 no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader against the Braves in Boston. 1953 â Bobo Holloman of the St. Louis Browns pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against the Philadelphia Athletics in his first major-league start.
05/05/12 Ask Hal: Plenty of great talent not enshrined in Hall... Source: The Pulse-Journal - Mason OH Hall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy knows a thing or two about America's pastime.
05/04/12 Vote: Is Mariano Rivera the Greatest Closer of All... Source: NESN When it comes down to the toughest positions to play in professional sports, baseball's closer might be near the top of the list.