White Sox coach Jeff Manto is happy for his hitters - Chicago Sun-Times
27 May 2012, 10:21 pm
The resurgent bats have turned the White Sox’ lineup into a force. The team hit .321 (69-for-215) with 13 home runs on the six-game homestand while outscoring opponents 54-33. But hitting is about patience and consistency throughout the season ...

Mitchell, Mississippi State contain Vanderbilt hitters for 3-0 SEC title game victory - Washington Post
27 May 2012, 7:08 pm
HOOVER, Ala. — Ross Mitchell helped Mississippi State continue its torrid pitching and claim the Southeastern Conference tournament title with a 3-0 win over Vanderbilt on Sunday. The Bulldogs (39-22) ride a hot streak into the NCAA regionals ...

Tigers' big hitters a big disappointment - detroitnews.com
23 May 2012, 11:52 pm
Cleveland -- The flailing continues and the frustration ratchets. The Tigers aren't just teasing right now. They're flat-out torturing. Once again, they couldn't make the tough plays or the simple plays, and were clutching in the clutch.

This year's most frustrating hitters - ESPN
23 May 2012, 2:55 pm
In 78.7 percent of ESPN leagues, there is an owner who is extremely aggravated. He or she is Rickie Weeks' owner; that is his current ownership percentage. Meanwhile, in 48.4 percent of ESPN leagues, there is an owner who has been immensely ...

What we saw tonight: exactly what Eric Wedge has spent past 16 months drilling into Mariners hitters - Seattle Times
22 May 2012, 4:55 am
Join me for my Talkin' Baseball segment on Tuesday about 8:30 a.m. PT with host Mitch Levy on Sports Radio 950 KJR. We've had plenty of discussions about this "attack mode" approach Eric Wedge has spent the past 16 months trying to get his ...

Fantasy Baseball 2012: American League hitters Watch List for May 21-27 - Bleacherreport.com
21 May 2012, 12:20 pm
Here's a rundown of four premium American League hitters (and one slumping wild card) who should fare well for the week of May 21-27: Do we really even need to list him here every Monday? If you didn't already know that Hamilton (.400 batting average since ...

The arrival of power hitters on clay - ESPN
20 May 2012, 10:37 pm
ROME -- When Robin Soderling defeated Rafael Nadal at the French Open in 2009, he wasn't just pulling off one of the bigger upsets in tennis history, he was also signaling the arrival of power players as a real force on clay. Another big hitter ...

The next great power hitters - ESPN
16 May 2012, 1:23 pm
Home runs are down nearly 20 percent from their 2004 peak, and scouts have made it clear that based on what they are seeing in the minors, that downward trend is going to continue. With Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper in the big ...

Pressing or not pressing, hitters come up empty as Detroit Tigers fall below .500 - MLive.com
12 May 2012, 11:08 pm
OAKLAND, Calif. -- There is something wrong with the Detroit Tigers offense right now. But first baseman Prince Fielder said it's not a case of pressing. "That's just what people call it when you're not getting the job done," he said. "That's all.

hitters' lament: Please, fence me in - ESPN
10 May 2012, 1:16 pm
Drew Litton for ESPN.com Every slugger's dream fences. Will it come to this? Maybe if the hitters have their way … Denis Poroy/Getty ImagesThe expanse beyond the infield in Petco Park includes room for an outfielder, a flock of seagulls and ...