Category Archives: Sports

The Power of Words

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Jason

A few months ago, we witnessed NBC News anchor Brian Williams’ precipitous fall from grace. Williams lost credibility after exaggerating his experience covering the war in Iraq back in 2003, prompting NBC to remove him from the NBC Nightly News … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: National League West

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Jason

The Dodgers have to be considered heavy favorites to win the NL West crown, possibly the pennant. Under this current ownership group, the Dodgers have reasserted themselves as a relevant championship-caliber ballclub. But after a second straight playoff dismantling at … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: National League Central

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jason

If you know ANYTHING about me, you know that I’m an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. I’m saying that up front here, acknowledging that when it comes to the Cardinals and handicapping the division they play in, I might not … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: National League East

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jason

The Washington Nationals look like the best team in baseball. Fresh off a 96-win campaign — a season in which Nats hurlers led the majors in ERA — Washington added former Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to front the rotation. … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League West

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jason

This is another really interesting division. It’s top heavy with two good teams in the Angels and the Mariners. Thanks to Mike Trout’s MVP numbers, a resurgent Albert Pujols, and a lights out bullpen, the Angels cruised to an MLB-best … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League Central

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Jason

We’ve already previewed the AL East. Now it’s time for the Central Division: AL Central This is the deepest division in baseball. Detroit has been the gold standard in the Central for years and no doubt they’ll be gunning for … Continue reading →

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2015 MLB Preview: American League East

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Jason

Time for my annual preview of the upcoming MLB season. I’ll just say right off the bat that there are a few teams that I really like in the American League. In fact, I could see three new division winners … Continue reading →

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NFL Picks: Divisional Round

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Jason

Here are our picks for this week. Looks like the three of us will maintain a two game lead over Mom and Joshua no matter what transpires tonight and tomorrow. Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots Abby Kate: Pats Jackson: … Continue reading →

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2015 Hall of Fame Balloting

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jason

Tomorrow the National Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its newest inductees. There are several intriguing first-timers on the ballot, including Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, and Randy Johnson. Hall voting is always something I follow closely, so I’ll be greatly … Continue reading →

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Wild Card Results

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jason

Well, the games are in the books and the final tally looks like this: Jason: 3-1 Jackson: 3-1 Abby Kate: 3-1 Joshua: 1-3 Sunny: 1-3 I doubt very seriously that I’m going to be able to break the gridlock with … Continue reading →

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