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Former Baseball Player Gary Sheffield Visits Terry Fator Vegas Show
2012-02-04 07:56:00 Former major league baseball player and nine-time all star Gary Sheffield stopped by to see the Terry Fator Las Vegas show at The Mirage. Gary is part of a team of former players filming a new television show called The Players Club. Terry Fator Ventriloquist Gary Fator and Terry Fator Although cameras were rolling as Fator introduced ...
College baseball starts up in mere weeks
2012-01-26 22:58:00 With baseball slated to begin during the third week of February, most teams in the Chicago region travel to warmer climes to start the season; Florida and California are top destinations. For example, Northwestern begins in Florida before traveling to California then goes back down to The Sunshine State, only to return home for a... Read more »
My Puerto Rican Baseball Experience
2012-01-23 10:50:00 This past week I travelled to Puerto Rico to experience Puerto Rican baseball and to immerse myself in the Puerto Rican culture. This is my story. Regular Mop-Up Duty readers know that I fetishize the way the game of baseball is played internationally and that I love to travel. In …
By: Mop Up Duty
Red Sox To Appear At Least Twice on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball
2012-01-18 22:33:00 It should come as no surprise that when ESPN announced their 2012 Sunday Night Baseball schedule of telecasts that we'd find the Boston Red Sox playing the New York Yankees twice. The good thing is that we'll be able to listen to Terry Francona every Sunday night since he'll be a part of the broadcast crew replacing new Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine. I do have to wonder if Tito will ask for those nights off since he knows he'll be at the ballpark broadcasting a game for at least four-five hours. Here's the release from ESPN: ESPN?s Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell ? the exclusive, national game of the week ? will continue to showcase Major League Baseball?s top teams and biggest stars throughout 2012. The Sunday Night Baseball schedule will feature the Los Angeles Angels and offseason acquisition Albert Pujols visiting the New York Yankees and Derek Jeter on April 15; two rivalry matchups between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (April 22 and July 8);...
By: Random Thoughts
Red Sox To Appear At Least Twice on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball
2012-01-18 22:33:00 It should come as no surprise that when ESPN announced their 2012 Sunday Night Baseball schedule of telecasts that we'd find the Boston Red Sox playing the New York Yankees twice. The good thing is that we'll be able to listen to Terry Francona every Sunday night since he'll be a part of the broadcast crew replacing new Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine. I do have to wonder if Tito will ask for those nights off since he knows he'll be at the ballpark broadcasting a game for at least four-five hours. Here's the release from ESPN: ESPN?s Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell ? the exclusive, national game of the week ? will continue to showcase Major League Baseball?s top teams and biggest stars throughout 2012. The Sunday Night Baseball schedule will feature the Los Angeles Angels and offseason acquisition Albert Pujols visiting the New York Yankees and Derek Jeter on April 15; two rivalry matchups between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (April 22 and July 8);...
By: Random Thoughts
Free Baseball clinic for kids
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Convention In Haiku: Perfect weather for Cubs baseball
2012-01-12 21:55:00 It’s snowing outside But this weekend Cubs fever Will keep us all warm Chicagoans have been waiting all winter for two things – the first snowstorm of the season, and the 2012 Cubs Convention. It seems appropriate that after the snow stops falling tomorrow it will be time for baseball once again. There will... Read more »
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Baseball America's 2012 Top 10 Red Sox Prospects
2012-01-07 05:54:00 Baseball America is spending the offseason ranking the top 10 prospects of each MLB organization and on Friday, they ranked the top 10 prospects of the Boston Red Sox for the 2012 season. It's probably no surprise to anyone that Will Middlebrooks, who by the way recently became engaged to a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, was named the top prospect in the Red Sox organization. Will Middlebrooks, 3b Xander Bogaerts, ss Blake Swihart, c Anthony Ranaudo, rhp Bryce Brentz, of Brandon Jacobs, of Garin Cecchini, 3b Matt Barnes, rhp Ryan Lavarnway, c Jackie Bradley, of With Kevin Youkilis entrenched at third base right now, it might be a few years before Middlebrooks takes over the hot corner at Fenway Park. But a good year like the one Lavarnway had, could force the Red Sox to consider adding Middlebrooks. Of the top ten prospects, only Lavarnway figures into the Red Sox plans for the 2012 season as of right now. To continue reading, click on the read more button below...
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Baseball America's 2012 Top 10 Red Sox Prospects
2012-01-07 05:54:00 Baseball America is spending the offseason ranking the top 10 prospects of each MLB organization and on Friday, they ranked the top 10 prospects of the Boston Red Sox for the 2012 season. It's probably no surprise to anyone that Will Middlebrooks, who by the way recently became engaged to a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, was named the top prospect in the Red Sox organization. Will Middlebrooks, 3b Xander Bogaerts, ss Blake Swihart, c Anthony Ranaudo, rhp Bryce Brentz, of Brandon Jacobs, of Garin Cecchini, 3b Matt Barnes, rhp Ryan Lavarnway, c Jackie Bradley, of With Kevin Youkilis entrenched at third base right now, it might be a few years before Middlebrooks takes over the hot corner at Fenway Park. But a good year like the one Lavarnway had, could force the Red Sox to consider adding Middlebrooks. Of the top ten prospects, only Lavarnway figures into the Red Sox plans for the 2012 season as of right now. To continue reading, click on the read more button below...
By: Random Thoughts
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Zambrano, Quentin, Garza
2012-01-06 16:48:00 On this date in 2006, the Diamondbacks came to terms with Justin Upton after making him the first overall pick in the 2005 draft. The signing deadline back then was the next year's draft, not mid-August. Upton received a $6.1MM bonus, the largest ever given out as part of a minor league contract for a drafted player at the time. He mashed his way to the big leagues less than two years later and already has two All-Star Game nods to his credit. Upton also finished fourth in the NL MVP voting this year after hitting .289/.369/.529 with 31 homers. Here are the first links of 2012... MLB Reports interviewed Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Rum Bunter interviewed Pirates second baseman Neil Walker. Baseball Time In Arlington looked at what went wrong with Daisuke Matsuzaka and what it means for Yu Darvish. The Cub Reporter will miss the always entertaining Carlos Zambrano. FishStripes says the Zambrano trade is about as even as possible. Bleacher Nation broke down the newest Cu...
By: The RotoFeed
Fantasy baseball links...
2012-01-06 16:00:00 2012 Fantasy Outlook: Josh Beckett For me, Beckett is indeed very hard to evaluate. BaseballHQ has him as a $19 SP, Rotowire has his value at $17. What value to you place on Beckett this year? Coming off an injury riddled and largely disappointing 2010 campaign, Josh Beckett responded with a great 2011 season. He provided an immense amount of value for owners, posting near top-10 numbers among starting pitchers despite going as late as the 17th or 18th round of drafts. Looking ahead to the 2012 season, Beckett is a tough player to project for fantasy purposes MLB Rumors - MLB Trade Rumors, Free Agency Rumors and More - Rumor Central - ESPN Rosental tweeted Tuesday that many in the industry believe Boras wants an opt-out clause in Fielder's contract, perhaps like the one utilized by Yankees lefty CC Sabathia this offseason. Rookie Redux: Which 2011 Rookie Catchers Are Worth Targeting In 2012? | RotoprofessorRotoprofessor recommends Arencibia and Ramos, and avoids Conger. Which ...
By: The RotoFeed
Baseball Prospectus: A's Top 11 Prospects Link
2012-01-06 14:51:00 Baseball Prospectus | Future Shock: Athletics Top 11 Prospects Finally the A's seem to be producing an All-Star caliber bat in Michael Choice. He needs to cut down on the strike outs, but could emerge as an middle of the order bat with plus plus power, plus speed and a good hit tool playing solid defense in the OF. Five-Star Prospects 1. Michael Choice, OF Four-Star Prospects 2. Jarrod Parker, RHP 3. A.J. Cole, RHP 4. Brad Peacock, RHP 5. Sonny Gray, RHP 6. Derek Norris, C 7. Grant Green, OF
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Save on Bulls Eye Baseball
2012-01-05 09:00:00 List Price: $24.99Deal Price: $19.45You Save: $5.54 (22%)Electronic talking target game sounds like a real ballgame and features four different games with automatic scoring. Convenient storage tray. Game unit with snap-in tray comes with 10 metal balls and instructions. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included. For 1 or more players.Expires Jan 12, 2012
Notable Names in Baseball?s Winter Leagues
2012-01-01 18:23:00 Welcome to 2012! With 2011 behind us, the various Winter Leagues are beginning to wrap up their seasons and prepare for the playoffs. The Winter Leagues always bring together an eclectic mix of studs, fading stars, grizzled journeymen, prospects and reclamation projects. Here are some of the notable names of …
By: Mop Up Duty
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2011-12-15 09:00:00 List Price: $55.00Deal Price: $42.70You Save: $12.30 (22%)This 14-Inch Major League Baseball New York Yankees Baseball Player Nutcracker is the perfect item for any Yankees fan. Wearing a gray and blue pinstripe Yankees uniform and a black and white baseball cap, both featuring the NY Yankees emblem, this nutcracker is holding his own baseball bat and ball, and is standing on a red and blue base that says "New York Yankees" on its front.Expires Dec 30, 2011
Off-Season Baseball Training
2011-12-12 13:24:00 It is officially the beginning of December, and after a few months of boozing, eating ice cream and general debauchery for most, baseball players’ (both big leaguers and men’s leaguers around the world) thoughts turn to an offseason training regimen in preparation for the upcoming baseball season (Spring Training is only 3 …
By: Mop Up Duty
Video: Tito & Bobby V on Baseball Tonight Set
2011-12-07 16:21:00 In one of the stranger sights this offseason, new Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and former manager Terry Francona got to together on the Baseball Tonight set on Tuesday night to talk with Karl Ravech. Valentine replaced Tito as the Red Sox skipper with Tito replacing Bobby V. on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and Baseball Tonight. Isn't there a reality TV show out there called Job Swap or something like that? Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well.
By: Random Thoughts
Video: Tito & Bobby V on Baseball Tonight Set
2011-12-07 16:21:00 In one of the stranger sights this offseason, new Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and former manager Terry Francona got to together on the Baseball Tonight set on Tuesday night to talk with Karl Ravech. Valentine replaced Tito as the Red Sox skipper with Tito replacing Bobby V. on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and Baseball Tonight. Isn't there a reality TV show out there called Job Swap or something like that? Follow Ian on Twitter @soxanddawgs. And be sure to like us on Facebook as well.
By: Random Thoughts
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2011 Winterball Baseball for Toys for Tots
2011-12-02 14:03:00 What is Winterball Baseball? Winterball is a 9-inning baseball game fundraiser played the first weekend of December each year. This is the 11th straight year of the game, and the 8th straight year this freeze-fest will be held to benefit Toys for Tots and the United States Marine Corps. The Boston Amateur Baseball Network is hosting. Upwards of 100 adult amateur baseball players from several local baseball leagues are expected to attend. Winterball participants are required to make a toy donation to Toys for Tots to get onto a roster. Since inception, the average game temperature has been 39 degrees. Date/Time: Saturday, December 3, 2011 10:00AM ? Batting Practice10:30AM ? United States Marines arrive to collect toys 11:00AM ? First Pitch Location: Maplewood Park, 99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA This year, those aged 18+ will battle those aged 30+ to see if age is truly eternal, as the Young Bucks take on the Aging Stallions. About Toys for Tots: The mission of the U.S. Ma...
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2011 Winterball Baseball for Toys for Tots
2011-12-02 14:03:00 What is Winterball Baseball? Winterball is a 9-inning baseball game fundraiser played the first weekend of December each year. This is the 11th straight year of the game, and the 8th straight year this freeze-fest will be held to benefit Toys for Tots and the United States Marine Corps. The Boston Amateur Baseball Network is hosting. Upwards of 100 adult amateur baseball players from several local baseball leagues are expected to attend. Winterball participants are required to make a toy donation to Toys for Tots to get onto a roster. Since inception, the average game temperature has been 39 degrees. Date/Time: Saturday, December 3, 2011 10:00AM ? Batting Practice10:30AM ? United States Marines arrive to collect toys 11:00AM ? First Pitch Location: Maplewood Park, 99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA This year, those aged 18+ will battle those aged 30+ to see if age is truly eternal, as the Young Bucks take on the Aging Stallions. About Toys for Tots: The mission of the U.S. Ma...
By: Random Thoughts
Nike Keystone Low Men?s Baseball Cleat (Wide)
2011-11-30 01:38:00 Nike Keystone Low Men's Baseball Cleat (Wide) The Nike Keystone Low: Made for all turf conditions Versatile with great traction, the Nike Keystone Low (Wide) Men's Baseball Cleat is a low-profile style with a supportive fit. Super-lightweight, this cleat has bi-level cleats for better grip on fields. Benefits Lightweight synthetic leather upper for a ...
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Nike Air Huarache 2kfresh MCS Men?s Baseball Cleat
2011-11-30 01:38:00 Nike Air Huarache 2kfresh MCS Men's Baseball Cleat The Nike Air Huarache 2kfresh MCS: Made for speed and traction A high-performance cleat, the Nike Air Huarache 2kfresh MCS Men's Baseball Cleat provides a supportive fit with outstanding traction on the field. Decked out with a full-length Nike Air unit, this cleat delivers ...
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Nike Air Huarache 2K Fresh Metal Men?s Baseball Cleat
2011-11-30 01:38:00 Nike Air Huarache 2K Fresh Metal Men's Baseball Cleat The Nike Air Huarache 2K Fresh Metal: Advanced support and traction Full-length cushioning and modern traction promise comfort and explosive running in the field and around the base paths. With a sleek, high-top profile and evolved fit, the Nike Air Huarache 2K Fresh ...
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O?s hire Dan Duquette as baseball prez (AP)
2011-11-07 00:01:00 Dan Duquette signed a three-year contract Sunday to become the Baltimore Orioles’ president of baseball operations. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press of the move on condition of anonymity because the Orioles haven’t announced the hiring. The 53-year-old Duquette, who interviewed with the Orioles over the weekend, was farm director of ...
By: MLB News Blog
10/26/11 - The End of Baseball
2011-10-26 23:32:00 The Cards have a chance if LaRussa manages like a real human being and the Giants and Jets prospects.
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Cost of Beer and Hot Dogs at Baseball Parks in MLB
2011-10-12 03:56:00 Yesterday I was contacted by Mike from webstaurantstore.com with the below info-graphic about the cost of beer and hot dogs at baseball parks across the country. Not only is it well put together, but it's also very interesting to look...
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Baseball Fans: Show Your Pride This Postseason with Our MLB Themes
2011-10-11 14:00:00 Earlier this year we announced our partnership with Major League Baseball to bring their Fan, Modern, and Retro blog themes to WordPress.com. Well, itâs playoff time, and we think thereâs no better way to show pride in the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals (go Cards!), Texas Rangers, or Detroit Tigers than by donning their colors and logo on your WordPress.com blog. Itâs like a digital rally cap — no true fan should be caught without one! Head over to the theme showcase to activate an MLB theme on your blog, or start a new blog just for this occasion, and get root, root, rooting for your favorite team!
By: Bayern Lounge
When the Baseball Season Ends
2011-09-30 09:45:00 An all too familiar scene for the Sox in September. (AP Photo) There will be no statistical analysis. There will be no finger pointing. There won't be much of anything from me today - just silent mourning and frozen disappointment....
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Money Ball: ?The Social Network? for fans of Economics and Baseball
2011-09-23 21:57:00 Money Ball is deservingly going to draw comparisons to The Social Network primarily because both are true stories about people who found success doing the seemingly impossible by going about their business in an unlikely and unusual way. The other comparison will come from the fact that both had academy award level performances. Money Ball is ...
Baseball Season Over
2011-08-10 05:53:00 The Baseball season is over. Mets fans need to turn the page.
Can baseball MVP Ken Griffey Jr. defeat LPGA great Annika Sorenstam in golf
2011-08-01 18:12:00 A nine-hole celebrity skins challenge will decide whether an LPGA former number-one golfer, Annika Sorenstam, still has the sharp skills needed to defeat baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr., who is said to be a one-handicap golfer. Sorenstam, the former number-one LPGA golfer in the world and now in charge of the ANNIKA brand of businesses, will host the ninth annual Charity Golf Classic at Forsgate Country Club in New Jersey this October. Annika has not played professionally since her retirement/baby announcement but that doesn't necessarily mean that her skills are rusty. I give the slight edge to Griffey, though, who plays golf regularly in celebrity outings. Charity golf events at Forsgate Country Club have always attracted the finest PGA and LPGA Tour professionals including Palmer, Trevino, Lopez and even John Daly to the two challenging and distinct Palmer and Banks courses. The Banks Course is listed as a "Top-Fifty Course" in the Metropolitan area in The Met Golfer Magazine ...
Baseball Player's Can't Fight and Other Thoughts
2011-07-12 14:28:00 The Red Sox All-Stars sport their new gear before yesterday's game. (AP Photo) Some quick thoughts as we head into the All-Star break after a weird weekend at Fenway. After getting off to one of their worst starts in franchise...
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6/28/2011 - On Wimbledon and Baseball
2011-06-28 22:10:00 Commenting on a great afternoon of tennis and baseball, despite some questional decisions by NBC and ESPN.
SIGHTINGS: Baseball Star Jayson Werth at Bistro 110
2011-06-27 18:00:00 MLB athlete Jayson Werth of the Washington Nationals dined in Chicago's favorite French Bistro, Bistro 110 for lunch last Friday enjoying an Arugula and Beet Salad.
Top Ten Reasons Why Chicagoans Aren't Going to Baseball Games
2011-06-23 12:17:00 Jerry Reinsdorf has got to be pissed after shelling out serious dough and going 'All In' on this year's team. Tom Ricketts probably thought Wrigley Field was the golden goose that'd drop golden eggs into his lap every gameday. But both of these ridiculously wealthy men have experienced a rude awakening as day after day, only half the stands in their stadiums are full. Don't you feel sorry for them? I sure as hell don't either and as a way to help them understand why this is happening, here are the Top Ten Reasons Why Chicagoans Aren't Going to Baseball Games. ...
Cubs Week 11 awards: Cubs play good teams, good baseball
2011-06-20 16:00:00 A recap of the last week of Chicago Cubs games, including the best and worst players.
Interview: Baseball Tonight's Barry Larkin
2011-06-16 07:16:00 Baseball Tonight comes to Wrigleyville this Sunday for Sunday Night Baseball ESPN's Baseball Tonight will broadcast outside of Wrigley Field this Sunday at 11:30 am. and 6 p.m. on ESPN. Hosted by Karl Ravech with analysts John Kruk and Barry Larkin, Sunday Night Baseball analysts Orel Hershiser and Bobby Valentine, along with reporters Buster Olney and Wendi Nix. The set for Sunday's Baseball Tonight Presented by Chevrolet will be positioned outside of the ballpark to capture the atmosphere as fans enter the venue during the 6 p.m. show. Here is part two of my interviews with the Baseball Tonight crew. I got to ask Barry Larkin about Starlin Castro, the Cubs, and Wrigley Field. TL: Barry you are one of the best...
Interview: Baseball Tonight's Karl Ravech
2011-06-15 05:10:00 Baseball Tonight comes to Wrigleyville this Sunday for Sunday Night Baseball ESPN's Baseball Tonight will broadcast outside of Wrigley Field this Sunday at 11:30 am. and 6 p.m. on ESPN. Hosted by Karl Ravech with analysts John Kruk and Barry Larkin, Sunday Night Baseball analysts Orel Hershiser and Bobby Valentine, along with reporters Buster Olney and Wendi Nix.The set for Sunday's Baseball Tonight Presented by Chevrolet will be positioned outside of the ballpark to capture the atmosphere as fans enter the venue during the 6 p.m. show. With the Baeball Tonight crew in town to cover the Yankees and Cubs, I got to talk to host Karl Ravech, analyst Barry Larkin and radio analyst Chris Singleton. I start the posting...
Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers Celebrates Baseball's Non-Steroid U
2011-06-13 14:00:00 Long time Chicago Tribune major league baseball writer, Phil Rogers, takes time to feature two of baseball's "good guys," Jim Thome and Derek Jeter, in his piece at americanchronicle.com. Using a Pete Rose inscribed baseball that says "Hits -- 4256. Steroids - 0" for support, Phil states:
MLB Baseball Betting ? Mets Visit Red-Hot Brewers
2011-06-07 07:37:00 Those betting on Belmont odds realize that it may take a while for their horse to get going, but they can?t give up hope as the Belmont States is the longest of the Triple Crown races at 1.5 miles. Some were starting to pile off the Milwaukee Brewers? bandwagon after a slow start, but it?s getting bigger as the team has surged to second in the National League Central as they prepare to welcome the New York Mets to town on Tuesday.Mets Brewers Betting ? Tuesday, 8:10 PM ETChris Capuano (3-6, 5.19) was hammered for five runs on eight hits over six innings of a 9-3 loss at home against Pittsburgh, and the worst part is that he was doing just fine until the sixth, when he allowed all five runs. It was the second time in three starts that Capuano had allowed five or more runs, and he is now 1-5 in his last seven starts. However, MLB baseball betting players know that pitchers can?t do it all on their own, and in that seven-start span, the Mets have scored more than three runs just twice,...
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"Mess with my Baseball Hat, You Mess with Me"
2011-06-06 19:15:00 The following is part of a series called Short Short Sports Stories which are real life stories and things that happened around 1000 words. Fans who love sports love their sportswear. It's just part of the game of fandom. In college, I built up a nice collection of sweatshirts, which at one point consisted of most the ACC, or Atlantic Coast Conference, home of Duke, North Carolina, and Georgia Tech. Along with that, I also gathered some obscure sports schools, including Towson, Louisiana Tech, UMass, Ole Miss, and Appalachian State. Better yet, a friend from Long Island traded a Championâą NYU top with his room mate from South Dakota for a heather grey South Dakota State. Altogether, we out-shirted Bill Cosby....
Baseball Betting ? Lee Aims To Remain Perfect Against Nationals
2011-05-31 08:01:00 If Cliff Lee were a Belmont Stakes betting option, he would be one of the favorites to win the final leg of horse racing?s Triple Crown, and Washington can tell you all about his brilliance as they?ve never beat the former Cy Young winner in three attempts. They?ll try again on Tuesday in the nation?s capital when the Phillies are in town for the second of a three-game series.Phillies Nationals Betting ? Tuesday, 7:05 PM ETLee (4-4, 3.50) has now won two straight starts after a 10-4 victory at home over Cincinnati, and he didn?t just do with his arm; he had a pair of hits and three RBIs on the day to help his own cause, and if he can do that every few starts, the Phillies will see their baseball betting odds rise even more. He didn?t have his best stuff on the mound, allowing four runs on 10 hits over eight innings, while striking out eight, but Lee finally got some run support and when he gets that, he?s pretty tough to beat. The 32-year-old lefty tossed a three-hit complete-game s...
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No Bull...Baseball is still America's Greatest Game
2011-05-29 20:36:00 Don't get me wrong. I'm a huge Bulls fan, but the strangest thing happened on the way to the playoffs. I started to lose interest. Why? Because despite the Bulls having the best regular season record and beating the Heat 3 times, it almost seemed like a foregone conclusion that Miami would go to the finals and win it. This seems to happen in basketball all too often. When the Bulls had Jordan and Pippen, they could not lose. When Kobe and Shaq were teamed together, they were practically unbeatable, and when the Celtics introduced the 3 amigos to the league, it was pretty much a done deal that they were going to win the championship. It was no different this year. Miami...
We Will Play Baseball
2011-05-29 18:28:00 I arrived at the ballpark today to see something I had never seen before--nothing. The fog was so thick around 9:40 that I could barely make out the scoreboard in CF. We would not have been able to play if it had been 1:20 due to the fog. Now, as I write around 11 am, it is still very foggy in the area with thunder booms going off in the distance. The lights are coming on and it looks like it's 11 pm, not 11 am. It's been a head-scratching spring weather-wise for sure.Onto the team stuff, Geovany Soto is back off the DL after a 2-game stint with AA Tennessee. He's available off the bench today. Koyie Hill gets...
North Side v. South Side - It's Not Just Baseball
2011-05-29 05:40:00 Native Chicagoans all seem to have their own concept of what it's like on the North Side and what it's like on the South Side. For South Siders, us north siders are Cub Fans, quiche eaters and yuppies. To North Siders, a south sider like me cheers for the White Sox, guzzles beer and works for the City. Yes, you read it correctly, I consider myself on both sides of this odd civic debate that has probably been raging since Madison Street sliced the City in half.I was born at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago on the north side. The hospital no longer exists, but the neighborhood does. Until July of last year, I either lived on the north side -...
Orioles' Luke Scott: Baseball's Rush Limbaugh, and Birther Moron
2011-05-28 18:52:00 Where was the Twitter outrage when Baltimore Orioles outfielder Luke Scott announced he was still a birther moron? Yes, even after the White House released President Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate, Scott choose not to believe in basic facts. Yet the media seemed to largely ignore Scott's statement, like they do all of Scott's other insane ramblings that make any thinking person wonder: "does he seriously wear a tin foil hat?" Since Rashard Mendenhall was ostracized, and lost endorsements over his "unique" opinions on global geopolitics and the structural engineering of skyscrapers, it's only fair Scott feel the heat for his equally bats%^t, devoid of reality public statements. Too many people overlook the fact that he actually is a...
MLB Baseball Betting ? Indians Host Surging Red Sox
2011-05-24 07:43:00 MLB baseball betting players who know better probably didn?t panic when Boston got off to a slow start to the 2011 season, as they had a few new players who were getting used to their new teammates, and a new city. The Red Sox have won eight of their last 10 heading into Monday?s series opener in Cleveland, and they?ll have their ace on the hill on Tuesday.Red Sox Indians Betting ? 7:05 PM ETJosh Beckett (3-1, 1.73) allowed his first run in four starts and left after six innings because of a pulled muscle in his neck, earning a no-decision in a 4-3 win over Detroit, but he says he?s fine and should be ready to go on Tuesday. Even though NHL hockey news is garnering a lot of attention in Boston with the Bruins still in the playoffs, the Red Sox rule the city and a healthy Beckett has been key to their resurgence. Beckett is 3-5 in eight starts against the Indians in his career, posting a 5.55 ERA, and he was on the wrong end of a 3-1 loss in Cleveland on April 5th, his only loss of t...
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