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Baseball Superstitions: Do They Work?
June 25, 2009 by
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Baseball is a game with a long history of superstitions, and there are some pretty great ones out there. There's the whole not stepping on the baseline thing, the one where no one mentions the no-hitter or perfect game in progress, sporting a rally cap when your team is down in...
Walkoff Walk: BLB's Crush
June 25, 2009 by
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So... what do you guys have going on today? You're at work? Perfect! That means you'll have plenty of time to check out how the Minnesota Twins are doing at Miller Park against the Brew Crew when I live-blog the game over at Walkoff Walk, the best baseball blog on the internet...
Walkoff Walk: BLB's Crush
June 25, 2009 by
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So... what do you guys have going on today? You're at work? Perfect! That means you'll have plenty of time to check out how the Minnesota Twins are doing at Miller Park against the Brew Crew when I live-blog the game over at Walkoff Walk, the best baseball blog on the internet...
Will The Big Tilde's New 'Do Change His Luck?
June 24, 2009 by
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Some players grow beards. Some don't change their underwear. Some even lob off their luxurious locks. Will this drastic change in Magglio Ordonez's appearance help his slumping bat? Only time and hair gel will tell.
Lookin' good, Maggs.
Will The Big Tilde's New 'Do Change His Luck?
June 24, 2009 by
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Some players grow beards. Some don't change their underwear. Some even lob off their luxurious locks. Will this drastic change in Magglio Ordonez's appearance help his slumping bat? Only time and hair gel will tell.Lookin' good, Maggs.Hat tip to WoW's comment section. Good people.
Albuquerque Loves Manny
June 24, 2009 by
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Los Angeles Dodgers troubled and possibly mentally-ill slugger Manny Ramirez, enjoying a 50-game suspension after failing at life, was welcomed back to baseball with open arms and loud cheers in Albuquerque this week...
That's a Record
June 24, 2009 by
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Apparently, all the Washington Nationals have to do to pack 41,517 people into Nationals Park is play the Boston Red Sox.
That's a Record
June 24, 2009 by
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Apparently, all the Washington Nationals have to do to pack 41,517 people into Nationals Park is play the Boston Red Sox.In front of a record-setting crowd, the Sox absolutely tore apart the Nats pitching, starting with John Lannan for an 11-3 victory in their visit to the nation&...
There's The Greinke We Know and Love
June 24, 2009 by
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Zack Greinke tossed eight solid innings for his first win in nearly a month Tuesday, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros, and snapping a five-game skid for his club who's won just seven of their last 23 games.
There's The Greinke We Know and Love
June 24, 2009 by
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Zack Greinke tossed eight solid innings for his first win in nearly a month Tuesday, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros, and snapping a five-game skid for his club who's won just seven of their last 23 games.Greinke (9-3, 1.90 ERA) surrendered...
Pedro Martinez Would Like You To Know...
June 19, 2009 by
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he can still throw a baseball.The Toronto Blue Jays pretty much have no starting pitchers... except Scott Richmond, who was awesome against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. But we'll just go ahead and pretend he's having some great turn-around for the sake of this argument...
Pudge Is Old School
June 18, 2009 by
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Ivan Rodriguez caught his 2,227th major league game Wednesday night, passing legendary backstop and all-around ornery bastard Carlton Fisk, to become to all-time leading catcher in games started behind the plate.And he did so against the team who raised him.Pudge, 37, began his career...
Halladay Hits DL, Richmond Shines
June 18, 2009 by
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Scott Richmond absolutely lit up the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night.
The 29-year-old rookie struck out a career-high 11 over eight innings and got some hefty run support from his Toronto Blue Jays for a 7-1 win. Richmond surrendered just five hits and retired his last 13...
Halladay Hits DL, Richmond Shines
June 17, 2009 by
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Scott Richmond absolutely lit up the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night.The 29-year-old rookie struck out a career-high 11 over eight innings and got some hefty run support from his Toronto Blue Jays for a 7-1 win. Richmond surrendered just five hits and retired his last 13 batters...
Mr. T Says Stay In School, Bryce Harper
June 17, 2009 by
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Bryce Harper is barely old enough to pump gas.He's barely old enough to stay out past 10pm making out with other teenage girls. Yet, he's apparently old enough to skip his last two years of high school to follow his dream of becoming a major league baseball player. Continue...
Bernie is Going to Have a Wicked Hangover Today
June 16, 2009 by
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What a game. In a game where TWENTY SIX runs were scored, I'd like to imagine that Bernie Brewer most likely watched the game from his dugout in Miller Park (yes, I know the game was in Cleveland) with the Sausage Race Team, while drinking a case of Miller Lite, drinking a beer...
What's That Sucking Sound?
June 13, 2009 by
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Manny Acta has apparently made a large enough sucking sound to reach the ears of Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten... because the team's 16-43 record wasn't speaking loud and clear...
Still Room On Rockies Bandwagon
June 13, 2009 by
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Dinger would be the dumbest mascot ever if not for the Phillie Phanatic. No offense, Chutley.
The Colorado Rockies' franchise record for consecutive victories is 11 and they're cruising at two wins away right now. They came back from a three-run deficit Friday night to beat...
Jays Totally Screwed Without Halladay
June 13, 2009 by
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Roy Halladay left two pitches into the fourth inning in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Florida Marlins after apparently pulling a groin muscle. He attempted a warmup toss, but headed to the dugout anyway, marking the first time in 14 starts this season he's failed to pitch at least...
Ya Really Dropped the Ball On That One
June 13, 2009 by
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Luis Castillo, who once upon a time bragged a big league-record errorless streak for second basemen of 143 games (which ended on a routine play) totally dropped the ball Friday night.
With two gone in the bottom of the ninth during the first game of the Subway Series against the...
Ya Really Dropped the Ball On That One
June 13, 2009 by
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Luis Castillo, who once upon a time bragged a big league-record errorless streak for second basemen of 143 games (which ended on a routine play) totally dropped the ball Friday night.With two gone in the bottom of the ninth during the first game of the Subway Series against the New...
Speed It Up Grandpa!
June 12, 2009 by
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Jonathan Papelbon has been fined by Major League Baseball for being too slow.The Boston Red Sox closer brazenly ignored the newish pace-of-game rule that pitchers must work quickly to avoid drawn-out games. This blatent disregard for Father Time happened Thursday night when he apparently...
Jake Peavy is a Big Faker
June 12, 2009 by
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Just kidding. Kinda.Jake Peavy, who doesn't much care for pitching in a San Diego uni, will be out of commission for at least a month now after hurting his ankle. This means we might not see any action from the Padres ace until after the All-Star break.
One.. Two.. Wait, What??
June 12, 2009 by
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Dear Milton Bradley,
Please learn to count. One out. Two outs. Three outs. THEN it's ok to throw the ball to the fans. Ok? And if you're going to blunder like that, at least don't do it on the same day that you lost a ball in the sun. Although, if you're going to...
One.. Two.. Wait, What??
June 12, 2009 by
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Dear Milton Bradley,Please learn to count. One out. Two outs. Three outs. THEN it's ok to throw the ball to the fans. Ok? And if you're going to blunder like that, at least don't do it on the same day that you lost a ball in the sun. Although, if you're going to blunder...
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