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It's Just So Homer...
2009-03-03 17:29:00 Blog of the Day Awards for Tues, March 3, 2009A Blog of the Day Award goes to It's Just So Homer... Technorati TagsBlog Award Blog Awards winner Bloggers Blogs Awards Blogging Bloggies Weblogs Weblog Award of the day Award web online nominations Internet Blog of the Day Awards Blog of the Day Award Blog of the Day BOTDA winners Weblog Award Weblog Awards blogspotBe sure to submit your nominations early.Thank you,Bill Austin
First Look: Homer Simpson Goes MAD (MEN)
2008-10-29 22:37:00 Following last weekend’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE parody and Sunday’s upcoming TREEHOUSE OF HORRORS XIX on THE SIMPSONS, I think we can all agree that MAD MEN has officially found its place in the American Pop Culture Zeitgeist. Thanks to TVTattle for the Tip!
By: the TV addict
Homer Simpson Votes for Barack Obama (Video)
2008-10-02 20:55:00 In the upcoming Nov. 2nd (Election day is Nov. 4th) episode of The Simpsons, Homer Simpson goes to the poll to vote for Barack Obama (see video above). The balloting computer changes his vote to John McCain and then proceeds to kill him. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Homer Simpson Votes for Barack Obama (Video)", url: "http://bumpshack.com/2008/10/0-2/homer-simpson-votes-for-barac-k-obama-video/" });
Ithaca Found? A Diversion for Fans of Homer
2008-09-09 06:19:00 Not Engineering related, but I still find it fascinating. It really sounds as though this clever guy has found the long lost island of Ithaca, homeland of Odysseus. Here is the Link Here is a map, the story above postulates (convincingly) that the peninsula of Paliki below was onc
Padres snap 7-game skid on Gerut?s homer in 9th (AP)
2008-08-26 10:19:00 Jody Gerut hit a two-run homer off Jon Rauch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres snapped a seven-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Monday night. The loss kept first-place Arizona three games ahead of Los Angeles in the NL West. The Dodgers lost 5-0 at Philadelphia. Read ...
By: MLB News Blog
Thome?s 535th homer gives White Sox ?split? (AP)
2008-08-26 06:36:00 Jim Thome hit his 535th home run to gain sole possession of 15th place on the career list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Monday night after losing the completion of a game suspended by rain. Thome’s 28th homer of the season gave the White Sox a 4-3 lead in the ...
By: MLB News Blog
Cano homer helps Yankees complete sweep of Orioles (AP)
2008-08-25 02:51:00 Robinson Cano hit the tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning after New York blew a five-run lead, and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Cano went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer and Bobby Abreu had three hits for ...
By: MLB News Blog
Cano homer helps Yankees complete of Orioles (AP)
2008-08-25 01:40:00 Robinson Cano hit the tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning after New York blew a five-run lead, and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Cano went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer and Bobby Abreu had three hits for ...
By: MLB News Blog
Mora, Scott homer twice in Orioles? 16-8 rout (AP)
2008-08-18 01:05:00 Melvin Mora and Luke Scott hit two home runs apiece and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Detroit Tigers 16-8 on Sunday. Mora had five hits and a career-high six RBIs, while Scott had three hits and four RBIs to pace a 22-hit attack. It was the most hits in a game for Baltimore since they ...
By: MLB News Blog
Suzuki homer in 9th lifts A?s past White Sox, 6-4 (AP)
2008-08-16 09:04:00 Pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki hit a game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Friday night. Pinch-hitter Emil Brown doubled off Horacio Ramirez (1-2) leading off the ninth and pinch-runner Cliff Pennington was sacrificed to third. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Mora?s homer, 4 RBIs give Orioles 11-2 win (AP)
2008-08-16 06:29:00 Melvin Mora finished a double shy of the cycle, driving in four runs to lift the Baltimore Orioles to an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Mora finished 3-for-4 and has 15 RBIs in his last seven games, his offensive production corresponding to a sudden charge by the Orioles offense. Baltimore has ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ward?s pinch-hit homer lifts Cubs (AP)
2008-08-16 06:22:00 Daryle Ward hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Friday night for their ninth straight road victory. Ward drove an 0-1 pitch from Florida closer Kevin Gregg over the wall in right field for his third home run of the season ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ortiz hits three-run homer to lead Red Sox in romp (AP)
2008-08-15 07:19:00 David Ortiz hit a three-run homer to highlight a nine-run second, and the Boston Red Sox used their second big inning in three games against the Texas Rangers to help Daisuke Matsuzaka win 10-0 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep. The Red Sox, who won their fourth straight to remain three games behind AL ...
By: MLB News Blog
Garciaparra?s homer in ninth gives Dodgers 7-6 win (AP)
2008-08-14 10:27:00 Nomar Garciaparra hit a one-out homer in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Garciaparra lined a 2-1 pitch from Clay Condrey (3-3) just over the fence in left field for his sixth homer and first since July 26. Read the full ...
By: MLB News Blog
Hawpe?s 2-run homer leads Rockies past Arizona (AP)
2008-08-14 08:59:00 Brad Hawpe hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 Wednesday night. Ian Stewart and Clint Barmes also homered for the Rockies, who had lost three straight and five of six. Chad Tracy homered for Arizona, which began the day with a one-game lead over ...
By: MLB News Blog
A-Rod?s 12th-inning homer lifts Yanks over Twins (AP)
2008-08-13 08:58:00 Alex Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking homer in the 12th inning and the scuffling New York Yankees overcame Mariano Rivera’s first blown save of the season, beating the Minnesota Twins 9-6 Tuesday night. Xavier Nady added a two-run shot later in the 12th, also off Matt Guerrier (6-6), to help New York end a four-game skid ...
By: MLB News Blog
Hanley Ramirez?s homer leads Marlins past Cards (AP)
2008-08-13 08:57:00 Hanley Ramirez hit a three-run homer and Florida pitchers held the St. Louis Cardinals scoreless over the last eight innings as the Marlins rallied for a rain-delayed 4-3 victory Tuesday night. Chris Volstad (4-2) pitched five innings for the win in his sixth major league start. He gave up five hits and three walks, overcoming ...
By: MLB News Blog
Crosby?s homer helps A?s edge Rays
2008-08-13 08:50:00 Bobby Crosby hit a two-run home run and Gio Gonzalez got his first major league win, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday night. Gonzalez pitched out of a couple of jams in five-plus innings in his second career start and the A’s won for the second time in their last ...
By: MLB News Blog
Kapler?s homer lifts Brewers 5-4 in 13 innings (AP)
2008-08-11 03:41:00 Gabe Kapler homered off the pole in left leading off the 13th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers came back from a late three-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Kapler’s shot off Luis Ayala (1-8) gave Milwaukee its fifth consecutive victory. Starting for the injured Ryan Braun, he watched intently ...
By: MLB News Blog
Wright?s 9th-inning homer lifts Mets over Padres (AP)
2008-08-08 01:51:00 David Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning after the Mets bullpen blew another late lead for Johan Santana, lifting New York to a 5-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Santana, just 9-7 in his first season with the Mets, left with a 3-1 lead in the eighth. It ...
By: MLB News Blog
Thome?s 3-run homer leads White Sox past Tigers
2008-08-07 17:19:00 John Danks was so good on Wednesday night, White Sox catcher Toby Hall decided to stop calling curveballs. Why torment the Tigers? “I just felt after the first inning that he had good command of his (other) three pitches and we decided to get rid of one,” Hall said. Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and Danks worked ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ellsbury homer leads way for Red Sox
2008-08-07 07:26:00 Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer and Tim Wakefield’s baffling knuckleball shut down Kansas City on four hits through six innings, helping the Boston Red Sox to an 8-2 victory over the Royals on Wednesday night. Jed Lowrie and J.D. Drew drove in two runs apiece for the Red Sox, who finished their season series 6-1 ...
By: MLB News Blog
Thome?s 3-run homer leads White Sox past Tigers (AP)
2008-08-07 06:52:00 Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and John Danks worked efficiently into the seventh inning, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. The White Sox remained a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central, while the Tigers dropped 8 1/2 games out of ...
By: MLB News Blog
Pena?s walk-off homer beats Indians
2008-08-07 05:59:00 Carlos Pena admits there is a growing sense that Tampa Bay might be destined for big things this season. That said, the Rays are trying to stay calm about their success. Pena’s three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Rays past the Cleveland Indians 10-7 Wednesday for one of their most ...
By: MLB News Blog
Soriano homer, DeRosa slam lead Cubs over Astros (AP)
2008-08-07 03:03:00 Now that Alfonso Soriano is back from the disabled list and feeling fine, the hits are coming at a healthy rate. Soriano launched a three-run homer after Mark DeRosa hit a grand slam during an eight-run burst in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 11-4 Wednesday. The Cubs won for ...
By: MLB News Blog
Victorino’s 3-run homer leads Phillies to 5-4 win (AP)
2008-08-04 08:16:00 Shane Victorino’s three-run home run capped a four-run eighth inning against a vulnerable St. Louis Cardinals bullpen, and Brad Lidge survived a shaky ninth to stay perfect in save situations and preserve the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-4 victory on Sunday night. Chase Utley added his 28th homer for the Phillies, who have gone deep in 12 straight games and finished a 5-1 trip that gave them a 32-26… Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
¡Homer Simpson tiene su malware!
2008-07-20 17:40:00 La historia comenzó hace unos años. En un capítulo de "Los Simpsons" -una de las series de dibujos animados más famosas de la historia de la televisión- Hommer u Homero Simpson daba a conocer que su dirección de correo electrónico era "chunkylover53@aol.com".Muchos- fans de la serie agregaron esta dirección como contacto y los productores de la serie decidieron que uno de ellos respondiera como si fuese de verdad Hommer Simpson. Con el tiempo, esa dirección dejó de responder correos y mensajes y nada más se supo de ella.En la última semana, sin embargo, han sido varios los usuarios que han visto cómo esa dirección volvía de nuevo a estar operativa y enviaba un mensaje invitando a ver en exclusiva un nuevo capítulo de "Los Simpson". (Puede ver el mensaje aquí). En realidad, no era la misma dirección la que volvía a estar activa, sino otras cuentas usando el identificador de Chunkylover53, es decir, simulando ser la cuenta de "Hommer Simpson".Cuando el usuario pinchaba en el link, lo q...
Helton hits 3-run homer to lead Rockies (AP)
2008-06-11 06:57:00 Aaron Cook threw seven efficient innings, Todd Helton hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies ended San Francisco’s seven-game road winning streak, beating the Giants 10-5 on Tuesday night. Cook (9-3) had his sinker working, getting nine groundball outs while scattering nine hits and giving up three earned runs. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Snyder?s 8th-inning homer leads Arizona past Mets (AP)
2008-06-11 06:40:00 Chris Snyder hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off Joe Smith, and the Arizona Diamondbacks sent the New York Mets to their fifth straight loss Tuesday night by rallying for a rain-delayed 9-5 victory. Orlando Hudson, Stephen Drew and Conor Jackson also connected for the NL West leaders, who won for only the ...
By: MLB News Blog
Walk-off homer caps wild Nationals win over Pirates
2008-06-11 05:22:00 Ronnie Belliard hit two homers and Lasting Milledge's two-run shot with two outs in the ninth lifted the Washington Nationals to a wild 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
By: The RotoFeed
Reds' Junior becomes sixth member of 600 homer club
2008-06-10 05:31:00 Ken Griffey Jr. joined the 600 homer club with a blast off Florida lefty Mark Hendrickson in the first inning of the Reds' 9-4 victory against the Marlins Monday.
By: The RotoFeed
Griffey joins 600-homer club (PA SportsTicker)
2008-06-10 02:24:00 Cincinnati Reds right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player in major league history to reach the 600-home run plateau by belting a two-run shot off Florida Marlins lefthander Mark Hendrickson in the first inning of Monday’s game. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Ross? homer in ninth lifts Marlins over Reds 8-7 (AP)
2008-06-08 07:22:00 Oh, the fans got to see a big home run all night. Though it wasn’t the one they were hoping for, they seemed happy enough with the result. Cody Ross hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give the Florida Marlins an 8-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds and Ken ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ross? homer in ninth helps Marlins beat Reds 8-7 (AP)
2008-06-08 06:05:00 Cody Ross hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Florida Marlins came from behind to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 on Saturday night. Ross’s home run, off closer Francisco Cordero (2-1), came on an 0-1 pitch and drove in Dan Uggla from first. The Marlins started the inning down 7-5, and ...
By: MLB News Blog
ChiSox's Crede repeats two-homer game in blowout
2008-06-08 05:03:00 Joe Crede hit two homers for the second straight game and had six RBIs Saturday night to lead the surging Chicago White Sox to an 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
By: The RotoFeed
Homer Bailey So-So In Return to Majors
2008-06-06 16:05:00 Homer Bailey was called up for his first start of the season on Thursday, and he pitched into the 7th inning, while allowing just 2 earned runs. Last season, the 22-year old prospect struggled with control, leading to a 5.76 ERA, despite a 4-2 record. This season the Reds hope Bailey turns the corner, though his immediate results on Thursday (4 walks) aren't all that convincing. Bailey was an even...
By: The RotoFeed
Jones hits 400th homer in Braves win (AP)
2008-06-06 11:03:00 Chipper Jones came out of the dugout for what he said was only the second curtain call of his career. You’d think after 400 home runs he’d have gotten a little more love. The Atlanta slugger became the third switch-hitter to crack the 400 milestone, following Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray, ...
By: MLB News Blog
Dukes? two-run homer in 10th gives Nats doubleheader split (AP)
2008-06-06 06:12:00 Elijah Dukes hit a two-run, 10th inning homer to give the Washington Nationals a 10-9 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday. Dukes, who had four hits and four RBIs, finished a double shy of the cycle. His homer over the center field wall gave the ...
By: MLB News Blog
Jones hits 400th homer, gets 4 hits in Braves? win (AP)
2008-06-06 05:46:00 A threat to hit 400? Chipper Jones is already there. The Atlanta Braves slugger hit his 400th career home run Thursday night and finished with four hits in a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins, raising his major league-leading batting average to .418. Jones came out of the dugout for a curtain call as fans ...
By: MLB News Blog
Braves slugger Chipper Jones hits 400th homer (AP)
2008-06-06 05:11:00 A threat to hit 400? Chipper Jones is already there. The Atlanta Braves slugger hit his 400th career home run Thursday night and got four hits against the Florida Marlins, raising his major league-leading batting average to .418. Jones singled in the first and third innings before crushing his homer about 10 rows deep into ...
By: MLB News Blog
Braves? Jones hits career homer No. 400 (PA SportsTicker)
2008-06-06 04:39:00 By Phil Foley PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer Read the full story.
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Griffey barely misses homer No. 600 (PA SportsTicker)
2008-06-05 22:48:00 Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. barely missed joining baseball’s 600-homer club on two separate occasions during Thursday’s 5-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Read the full story.
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Konerko homer wins Chicago marathon
2008-06-05 07:48:00 Paul Konerko was just glad he put an end to the game. Now he hopes he can halt his season-long slump, too. Konerko hit a two-run homer in the 15th inning Wednesday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. His teammates went a little nuts in celebration. “I felt like ...
By: MLB News Blog
White Sox beat Royals in 15 on Konerko homer (AP)
2008-06-05 07:36:00 Paul Konerko was just glad he put an end to the game. Now he hopes he can halt his season-long slump, too. Konerko hit a two-run homer in the 15th inning Wednesday night, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. His teammates went a little nuts in celebration. ...
By: MLB News Blog
Ramirez's second homer caps Marlins' rally
2008-06-04 23:17:00 Hanley Ramirez hit two homers, including a two-run shot in a four-run ninth inning, and the Florida Marlins rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday.
By: The RotoFeed
Soriano, DeRosa homer in Cubs? 9-6 win over Padres (AP)
2008-06-04 07:42:00 Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run homer and Mark DeRosa added a two-run shot to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 9-6 win over the San Diego Padres for their ninth straight win Tuesday night. The Cubs also got a solo homer from rookie Geovany Soto as they battered Padres’ pitchers for the second straight night. Read ...
By: MLB News Blog
Smoltz blows save, Braves still win on Escobar?s homer (AP)
2008-06-03 05:28:00 John Smoltz’s return to the mound as a closer didn’t go like he wanted. Still, the Atlanta Braves actually managed to win a close game. Yunel Escobar hit the first game-ending homer of his career, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, and the Braves rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins on ...
By: MLB News Blog
Utley hits 21st homer for Phillies; Griffey sits out
2008-06-03 04:47:00 Ken Griffey Jr. remained one shy of 600 home runs after getting the night off, but Philadelphia's Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 21st homer to help the Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday night.
By: The RotoFeed
Orioles rally, overcome homer by Ramirez to beat Boston (AP)
2008-06-03 04:13:00 Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night and avoided a four-game sweep. Baltimore blew a 2-0 lead, then rallied with a four-run eighth against Hideki Okajima (1-1), who ...
By: MLB News Blog
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