Category Archives: Sports

Finally!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Jason

For years, I’ve lamented the fact that MLB Network has been unavailable on Dish. Thanks to an exclusive contract with DirectTV, this channel — complete with out of market games, nonstop baseball coverage, and tons of exclusive content — was … Continue reading →

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Diamond Rat

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jason

This picture says it all. “And the dirty uniform award goes to…Joshua Bybee!”

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“Feeling” Like a Hall of Famer

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jason

I remember a few years ago when Craig Biggio got his 3,000th hit. Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio had a segment where he debated Biggio’s Hall of Fame status. Of course, the talking heads told him, since Biggio had crossed … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: July 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jason

We’re spending a few days in St. Louis this week, catching a few Cards games before school starts back. These early August school start dates really wreak havoc on summer schedules. But I digress. We’re catching the first few games … Continue reading →

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Your 2011 All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jason

Each year, I take a little time to help you fill out your MLB All-Star voting ballot. (Because I’m just helpful like that. I figure if I do this long enough, maybe I can get an MLB press pass and, … Continue reading →

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The Sons of Greatness

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jason

In Ken Burns’ fabulous documentary Baseball, there’s an anecdote about Willie “Pops” Stargell. In 1971, Stargell’s Pirates won the World Series in 7 games, defeating the defending-champion Baltimore Orioles. Stargell, an eventual Hall of Famer, had a particularly brutal series … Continue reading →

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The Demonization of LeBron James

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jason

Remember when LeBron James was dubbed the next “Mike”, the next “Magic”? Remember when that infectious smile and explosive ability had everyone from Nike to Gatorade clamoring for him to represent their product? Remember kids used to wear his jersey … Continue reading →

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For the Love of the Game

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jason
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2011 MLB Preview: AL West

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Jason

I was preparing to write my AL West preview when the tornadoes moved through this area on April 27. Afterward, a variety of factors kept me from writing the review: no power, disaster relief, lack of motivation. Now that it’s … Continue reading →

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2011 MLB Preview: AL Central

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jason

I’ve never waited this long to complete my divisional previews. Good thing, too, when it comes to this division. A few weeks ago, I probably wouldn’t have been able to see what a mess the White Sox are and I … Continue reading →

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