MLB Vault On YouTube

     The MLB Vault YouTube channel currently features 451 videos for fans of Major League Baseball.  The videos contain some historic moments from the past, and the channel even has full games.  Some of the videos on the MLB Vault YouTube channel include "Curtis Granderson had a Great career! Slugging outfielder did it all", "Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez had a CANNON of an arm! One of the best catchers ever", "Miguel Cabrera's one of the best hitters ever! Some of his home runs are ICONIC", and "OTD: Justin Verlander Tosses 2nd No-Hitter".  Some of the full games on the MLB Vault YouTube channel include "2013 ALCS - Game 2 (Tigers vs. Red Sox)", "2014 ALDS Game 2 (Tigers vs. Orioles)", and "1986 All-Star Game (Houston)".  

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-  The MLB Vault YouTube channel currently has over 118,000 subscribers.  

-  MLB Vault joined YouTube in 2010. 

-  Some of the older video titles on the MLB Vault YouTube channel are written in another language.

-  MLB Vault is also on Twitter, and Instagram.  

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Dodgers Win On Strat-O-Matic

     The 2020 MLB (Major League Baseball) season is officially under way, and Strat-O-Matic has ended their MLB season simulation with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series.  The Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals in five games to win the NLCS (National League Championship Series), and then defeated the Houston Astros in five games to win the World Series.  Dodgers Pitcher Clayton Kershaw won the National League Cy Young Award, and Houston Astros Pitcher Justin Verlander won the American League Cy Young Award.  The Detroit Tigers finished in last place in the American League Central standings with an overall record of 67-95.
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                                                                                            Game Notes








-  The Los Angeles Dodgers finished the Strat-O-Matic regular season simulation in 1st place in the National League West standings with an overall record of 112-50.



-  Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman won the American League MVP (Most Valuable Player) Award in the Strat-O-Matic season simulation.



-  Colorado Rockies SS Trevor Story won the National League MVP Award in the Strat-O-Matic season simulation.



-  Chicago White Sox OF Luis Robert won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in the Strat-O-Matic season simulation.



-  Cincinnati Reds OF Shogo Akiyama won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in the Strat-O-Matic season simulation.



-  The Great Lakes Loons are a Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Loons are based in Midland, Michigan. 










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Red Sox Familiar Faces

     The 2018 Boston Red Sox are built similarly to the 2014 Detroit Tigers, and the teams even share the same President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski.  This years Red Sox roster also includes some former Tigers from their 2014 team such as Pitcher David Price, Pitcher Rick Porcello, Infielder Ian Kinsler, and Outfielder J.D. Martinez.  The 2014 Detroit Tigers were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS (American League Division Series).
     The Boston Red Sox currently lead the Houston Astros three games to one in a best of seven series that will decide who goes to the World Series.  The Red Sox will have to face former Detroit Tigers starting Pitcher Justin Verlander in game five of the ALCS (American League Championship Series).
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                                                                              Game Notes







-  The Boston Red Sox finished this season with an overall record of 108-54.



-  The Detroit Tigers finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 90-72.



-  Former Tigers Pitcher Joakim Soria currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.



-  Former Tigers Outfielder Curtis Granderson also plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.











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4th Annual M.S.S.R. Awards

Justin Verlander won his 6th Mitten State Sports Report Award.

     The Mitten State Sports Report is unveiling its 4th Annual M.S.S.R. (Mitten State Sports Report) Awards. There is no award ceremony, no voting process, and there was no production of any trophies, or certificates of any kind.  Awards are based upon the previous 365 days.  Scroll down to check out the winners of the 4th Annual M.S.S.R. Awards.  Be sure to click on past months to check out previous M.S.S.R. Award winners.
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                                                 4th Annual Mitten State Sports Report Awards










-  Best Mitten State Baseball Player



                                                                Miguel Cabrera (5th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Football Player              



                                                                 Matthew Stafford (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Basketball Player



                                                                  Andre Drummond (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Hockey Player



                                                                 Dylan Larkin







-  Best Mitten State MMA Fighter



                                                             Joe Warren (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Wrestler



                                                               Rhino (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Boxer



                                                               Claressa Shields (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Soccer Player



                                                                 Dominic Scicluna







-  Best Mitten State Race Car Driver



                                                                Brad Keselowski (4th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Sports Analyst



                                                               Jalen Rose (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Play by Play Person



                                                               George Blaha (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Color Commentator



                                                                Rod Allen (3rd M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Best Mitten State Coach



                                                               Jim Harbaugh (2nd M.S.S.R. Award)  







-  Best Mitten State Breakthrough Player



                                                                  Michael Fullmer







-  Best Mitten State Comeback Player



                                                                  Cameron Maybin







-  Best Mitten State Upset  

                                                                        College Football

                                 Central Michigan University  30 - 27    Oklahoma State University







-  Best Mitten State Moment



                                               Michael Fullmer wins the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year Award.







-  Best Mitten State Team



                                                               University of Michigan football team







-   Best Mitten State Female Athlete



                                                              Claressa Shields (4th M.S.S.R. Award)  







-  Best Mitten State Male Athlete



                                                              Justin Verlander (5th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Mitten State Sports Community Leader



                                                               Justin Verlander (6th M.S.S.R. Award)







-  Mitten State Sports Lifetime Achievement Award



                                                                        Gordie Howe










                                                                         Game Notes







-  Justin Verlander has the most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 6.



-  Miguel Cabrera has the 2nd most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 5.



-  Brad Keselowski, and Claressa Shields have the 3rd most M.S.S.R. Awards of all time with 4.



-  The 1st M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 8/31/2013.



-  The 2nd Annual M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 9/30/2014.



-  The 3rd Annual M.S.S.R. Awards were published on 11/5/2015.  

Dominic Scicluna won the M.S.S.R. Best Soccer Player Award.

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2nd Annual M.S.S. R. Awards!

Justin Verlander won his 3rd Mitten State Sports Report Award! 

     The Mitten State Sports Report is unveiling it's 2nd Annual Mitten State Sports Report Awards.  The 1st Annual Mitten State Sports Report Award winners were posted back on August 31st, 2013.  There were 20 categories last year, and 22 this year.  Best Mitten State Play By Play, and Best Mitten State Color Commentator have both been added.
     Scroll down to view the 2nd Annual M.S.S. R. Awards presented by the Mitten State Sports Report!  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material!  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question!












                                                         2014 Mitten State Sports Report Awards
                                                 Presented by the Mitten State Sports Report
                                      (Awards are judged from September 2013 - September 2014)










- Best Mitten State Baseball Player


                                                   Miguel Cabrera  (3rd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Football Player


                                                 Calvin Johnson (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Basketball Player


                                                      Andre Drummond











- Best Mitten State Hockey Player


                                                  Pavel Datsyuk  (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Boxer


                                               Ronald Hearns











- Best Mitten State MMA Fighter


                                                Joe Warren











- Best Mitten State Wrestler


                                               Rob Van Dam (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Soccer Player


                                              Zach Steinberger  (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Race Car Driver


                                             Brad Keselowski  (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Sports Analyst


                                                     Jalen Rose











-  Best Mitten State Play by Play


                                                   Mario Impemba











- Best Mitten State Color Commentator


                                                     Rod Allen











- Best Mitten State Coach


                                                 Mike Babcock











- Best Mitten State Moment


                              The Michigan State University football team winning the Rose Bowl!











- Best Mitten State Team


                            The Michigan State University football team  (2nd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Best Mitten State Breakthrough Player


                                                             J.D. Martinez











- Best Mitten State Comeback Player


                                                           Chauncey Billups











- Best Mitten State Upset


         The Eastern Michigan University baseball team upsets nationally ranked #20 Clemson 6-5.











- Best Mitten State Female Athlete


                                              Meryl Davis











- Best Mitten State Male Athlete


                                                Justin Verlander  ( 3rd M.S.S. R. Award)











- Mitten State Sports Community Leader


                                                              Joe Nathan











- Mitten State Sports Lifetime Achievement Award


                                                            Bo Shembechler

Zach Steinberger (in white) took home his 2nd Mitten State Sports Award!

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M.S.S.R. Awards Results!

Justin Verlander won twice at the 1st Annual Mitten State Sports Report Awards!

                                                       2013 Mitten State Sports Report Awards
                                               (Awards are judged from Aug 2012-Aug 2013)









- Best Mitten State Baseball Player



                                                        Miguel Cabrera












- Best Mitten State Football Player


                                                       Calvin Johnson












- Best Mitten State Basketball Player


                                                       Trey Burke












- Best Mitten State Hockey Player


                                                      Pavel Datsyuk












- Best Mitten State Boxer


                                                      Claressa Shields












- Best Mitten State MMA Fighter


                                                     Rashad Evans












- Best Mitten State Wrestler


                                                    Rob Van Dam












- Best Mitten State Soccer Player


                                                   Zach Steinberger












- Best Mitten State Race Car Driver


                                                    Brad Keselowski












- Best Mitten State Sports Analyst


                                                    Alexi Lalas












- Best Mitten State Coach


                                                Jim Leyland












- Best Mitten State Moment


                                               Cabrera wins the Triple Crown












- Best Mitten State Team


                                                The Detroit Tigers












- Best Mitten State Breakthrough Player


                                                 Damien Brunner












- Best Mitten State Comeback Player


                                                    Jeremy Bonderman












- Best Mitten State Upset


                                  Eastern Michigan upsets Purdue in Men's Basketball












- Best Mitten State Female Athlete


                                                Jordyn Wieber












- Best Mitten State Male Athlete


                                                Justin Verlander












- Mitten State Sports Community Leader


                                                Justin Verlander












- Mitten State Sports Lifetime Achievement Award


                                                 Ernie Harwell

Zach Steinberger (in white) won 'Best Mitten State Soccer Player' at the 1st Annual Mitten State Sports Awards!

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Poll to Poll

Justin Verlander should accumulate several wins for the Detroit Tigers this season!

     In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the response you haven't; the month of May has brought with it another intriguing poll question for you to ponder while viewing the Mitten State Sports Report.  Before we get into May's question, here are the results from the first ever Mitten State Sports Report's Poll Question held back in March.  The question was:  Will Michigan, or Michigan St. advance further in the NCAA men's basketball tournament?  The results were stunning!






A. Michigan                                                             0%




B. Michigan St.                                                        60%




C. Both will be eliminated in the same round          40%   








     Just to refresh everyone's memory, the Michigan Wolverines advanced further in the NCAA men's basketball tournament.  If you didn't vote, there is redemption in the form of another poll question.  Here is how to vote!






1.  Log onto the Mitten State Sports Report!




2.  Click on your favorite post!




3.  Scroll down, locate the poll question!




4.  Vote!






     Many people feel that Justin Verlander will accumulate the most wins for the Detroit Tigers this season.  The Tigers have a solid starting rotation to follow Verlander, including Max Scherzer, Annibal Sanchez, and Doug Fister.  Rick Porcello is the fifth starter in the Tigers rotation, but did not earn a spot in our poll question.  This months poll question is:  Which of the following starting pitchers will win the most games in the regular season this year for the Detroit Tigers?  The three choices are Max Scherzer, Annibal Sanchez, or Doug Fister.  Vote!




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Don't Take the Tigers for Granted!

  





    Yes, I know that the Tigers lost today (5-2) at Chicago in the White Sox home opener, and I'm also aware that today is Friday the 13th, (a day associated with hysteria and overreaction) but do not worry my fellow Tiger fans, because when its all said and done, this season is already a success, and will continue to be even if the Tigers don't win the World Series.  On paper, the Tigers have the best team in baseball, including a powerful lineup one through nine, and a pitching staff in their prime (with playoff experience) lead by their ace Justin Verlander.  But the game is not played on paper, and the Tigers will have to compete all season long battling injuries, players adjusting to new or different positions, the dog days of summer, the lack of speed on the bases (other than Austin Jackson) and the overall fatigue involved with a brutal 162 game regular season schedule.  With all of that being said, don't take the 2012 Detroit Tigers for granted.
     If you take a moment to recall the 90's, and even the early half of this decade, then you will remember season after season of disappointment, subpar lineups, and a hopeless attitude that surrounded an uncompetitive franchise.  Memories of Juan Gonzalez, and the years when Mike Henneman, Justin Thompson, and Brian Moehler were each considered aces of the staff are enough to be thankful for the last few years of Tiger baseball.  Owner Mike Illitch realizes that he's not getting any younger, and he wants to win.  He has allowed General Manager Dave Dembrowski to make several key signings over the past few seasons. Dembrowski has spent money on talent, and kept our good existing players in Detroit.
     If your a casual baseball fan who comes to the park for the sun, or a die hard fan that follows the team regularly, don't miss out on the opportunity to really watch this team.  In an era where free agency, and trades (especially if your team is out of contention by the trade deadline) can drastically change the mold of a franchise from season to season, it is important that we support this team, and don't take the 2012 Tigers for granted.








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