Sports Figure of Year Coke has stellar season for Tigers
In 2010, Detroit Tiger Phil Coke finished third in the American League in games pitched — one of the most significant statistics that belies the reliability and effectiveness of relief pitchers. The left-handed Sonora High School graduate (class of 2001) finished 14th in the AL in holds (17), struck out 53 batters in 64 innings pitched, and gave up just 26 walks. Coke had a 7-5 won-loss record …
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Spring training: Twins move up start time of ticket sales to 8 a.m. Saturday
The Minnesota Twins have moved up the start time for selling tickets on the first day of sales Saturday at Hammond Stadium and online. Tickets will go on sale at 8 a.m., an hour earlier than originally scheduled.
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Fred McGriff prepares for Hall of Fame announcement
For the second time, Tampa’s Fred McGriff’s is eligible for election into baseball’s Hall of Fame.
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