Online Application | Detroit Tigers® Extra Bases® Credit Card

Oct.07, 2009 in UncategorizedThe Detroit Tigers® team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card issued by Bank of America.    (www. tigerscreditcard. com).   This rewards credit card is scoring big with avid baseball fans and credit card consumers across the country.  Like many department stores, colleges and airlines have done for decades, Major League Baseball™ teams are now being displayed on consumer credit cards.  These sports oriented

On This Date in Baseball History-October 6

On October 6, 1998, former major league infielder Mark Belanger dies from lung cancer at the age of 54. Nicknamed “The Blade” for his tall, angular appearance, Belanger was considered one of the best fielding shortstops of all time. He won 8 gold gloves. On October 6, 1985, Phil Niekro of the New York Yankees wins his 300th game. In becoming the 18th man to reach the milestone. The 46-year-old Niekro also becomes the oldest pitcher to throw a complete game shutout in major league history.

On This Date in Baseball History-Sept. 27

On September 27, 1996, Roberto Alomar of the Toronto Blue Jays spits at umpire John Hirschbeck after being ejected from the game for arguing balls and strikes. Alomar will be suspended for five games at the start of the 1997 season. On September 27, 1973, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season. In the 11th inning, Ryan strikes out Rich Reese of the Minnesota Twins to end the game and push him past the record held by Sandy K

10 Overhyped Baseball Players Who Fizzled

By almost all accounts, Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is a can’t-miss prospect who will enjoy a long and prosperous major league career. The amount of Strasburg-related memorabilia available on eBay grows by the day. Before you think about investing in the No. 1 pick of June’s amateur draft, consider the following 10 players who went from sizzle to fizzle in no time, leaving fans broken-hearted and prospecting collectors and dealers with an excess of worthless inventory. 1. Bob Hamelin

Online Application | Texas Rangers® Extra Bases® Credit Card

Sep.13, 2009 in UncategorizedThe Texas Rangers® team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card issued by Bank of America.   (www. rangerscreditcard. com).   This rewards credit card is scoring big with avid baseball fans and credit card consumers across the country.  Like many department stores, colleges and airlines have done for decades, Major League Baseball™ teams are now being displayed on consumer credit cards.  These sports oriented r

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