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Canseco claims he was accused of rape
On Wednesday, Jose Canseco tweeted numerous details regarding how he has been accused of rape and then promptly deleted the tweets.
COVER ALL THE BASES
Mike Trout hits for the cycle
Often times, the sequel doesn't quite live up to the hype of the original, but when it comes to Mike Trout...I don't think anyone is complaining about his second full season in the Majors. Tuesday night, Trout added another line to his already full resume when he hit for the cycle during a 12-0 romp against the Seattle Mariners. And in the process, became the first player...
DOUBLE TROUBLE
Canseco to suit up against twin
Though his plans to fight Shaq were thwarted by his daughter, Jose Canseco will suit up to take on a familiar foe: his twin brother Ozzie... in a baseball game.
Ryne Sandberg: "No Suspicions in the Hall of Fame"
Years ago, during his Hall of Fame induction speech, Ryne Sandberg trumpeted the case for former teammate Andre Dawson saying the slugger "did it the right way, the natural way".
Whether or not he was making a veiled statement against those suspected of using PEDs (Sandberg says he wasn't), doesn't matter much now...the Philadelphia Phillies third base coach...
A LITTLE HOARSE
Jake 'The Snake' does 7th inning stretch
In case you were wondering...yes, that was WWE legend Jake Roberts on the mic treating the Atlanta Braves crowd to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". In what I can only imagine was an attempt to prove he was still alive (because he sure as Hell isn't relevant), "The Snake" grabbed the microphone Friday night and started singing. And as you might expect, the...
Friday 5: John Witt
You probably won't see John Witt's name in any record books or his face on "Sportscenter", but, his recent milestone is every bit as impressive as those that make news on the "worldwide leader".
On May 8 at Dodgers Stadium, the famed ballhawk retrieved his 3000th Major League ball...a pretty cool milestone when you consider most of us would settle...
BIG YELLOW JOINT
'Arrested Development' prop at Yankee Stadium
The TV show "Arrested Development" takes place in Newport Beach, California, so it makes perfect sense that on Wednesday, the famed Bluth Banana Stand took up residency outside Yankee Stadium, right? Wait...what?!? Yup, to help celebrate its return, the famed family's frozen banana stand was on hand to see the New York Yankees get throttled by the Seattle Mariners...
Phillies Ink "Big Z" to Minor League Deal
Plenty has been made about Roy Halladay's struggles early on this season. But is the Philadelphia Phillies pitching staff really in that bad of shape?
Consider this...on Wednesday, the Fightins inked career head case Carlos Zambrano to a Minor League deal.
"We are just looking to add some depth, starting pitching depth," Phillies assistant general manager...
SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR
The greatest home run that never was
Down 6-4 in the bottom of the ninth, Jeun Jun-woo hit a towering blast to deep left and celebrated accordingly. Problem is, the Lotte Giants outfielder evidently didn't put enough muscle into it as the ball was hauled in at the warning track. That said, what transpired has to be one of the best KBO clips I've seen in a while. (h/t @mykbo)
Angels Big Three Go Yard
When the Los Angeles Angels inked Josh Hamilton in the off season, we all knew this was going to happen at some point, right? Well, if you Game 39 in the pool...you win.
Hopefully now, you've got something to cheer about.
That's right, the Halos' dynamic, um, trio(?) of Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton each went deep Tuesday night off Jeremy Guthrie...
Jose Canseco Still Wants to Fight Shaq Again (Again)
At what point does the "Jose Canseco wants to fight Shaquille O'Neal" stuff sound like a broken record? Answer...months ago. That said, the embattled big leaguer is still, constantly it seems, calling out the future NBA Hall of Famer via Twitter. Now, well, now he's even bringing his daughter Josie (yes, Jose Canseco's has a daughter named "Josie...
Bryce Haprer Leaves Game Bloodied, Battered
After taking two games off to nurse a bum big toe, Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Sunday. Monday...the Washington Nationals wunderkind is probably wishing he had taken another night or two off.
The rightfielder ran face first into the scoreboard at Dodger Stadium while chasing down a flyball hit by A.J. Ellis. The bloodied Harper left the field under his own power, but...
Indians Honor Mariano Rivera with Gold Record
It's a tradition that goes back for as long as I can remember. That said, it's not necessarily one I always celebrate.
But this one was different.
Between games Monday, the Cleveland Indians honored Mariano Rivera with a gold record of Metallica's "Enter Sandman". And for the four of you that this sentiment confuses..."Enter Sandman" is...
Bryce Harper Tweets Picture of Injured Toe
Clearly because he had nothing better to do, Bryce Harper did something Friday night that not even Lord Tweets-a-lot himself Jose Canseco has done...force fed his close to 240,000 Twitter followers a picture of his bloodied big toe.
I demand to know...who wanted to see it, dude? Who?!? Answer...no one.
However the image of Harper's ingrown toenail makes you feel...
Who Should Host SNL?
During its 38-year run, "Saturday Night Live" has had its share of guest hosts with ties to sports.
All in all, 35 sports figures (players, coaches, owners, etc.) have hosted the show...the most recent being new York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in May 2012. Basketball legend Charles Barkley has even hosted the show three times.
But, for some reason, baseball...
The "Other Verlander" Adds to Family Trophy Case
Back in March, Ben Verlander made news when he tied an Old Dominion University school record by crushing three homers in a game. But, as it turns out, big brother Justin isn't the only Verlander adding hardware to the family trophy case.
Sure, it's a long way from being named both the American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner, but it's a start, right?
...
Hyun-Jin Ryu Shouldn't be Jealous of K-Pop Superstar
By now you've seen that horrendous first pitch attempt by K-Pop singing sensation Tiffany, right?
Well, in case you haven't...here it is.
Turns out, fellow Korean import, Hyun-jin Ryu is jealous of Tiffany, but, obviously, not her pitching mechanics.
According to this random fansite dedicated to Tiffany's pop singing group Girls' Generation (don&...
Hyun-Jin Ryu Shouldn't be Jealous of K-Pop Superstar
By now you've seen that horrendous first pitch attempt by K-Pop singing sensation Tiffany, right?
Well, in case you haven't...here it is.
Turns out, fellow Korean import, Hyun-jin Ryu is jealous of Tiffany, but, obviously, not her pitching mechanics.
According to this random fansite dedicated to Tiffany's pop singing group Girls' Generation (don&...
GREEN MACHINE
Manny dresses up as the Incredible Hulk
Anyone else find it interesting that even though Manny Ramirez couldn't find work here in the States, anytime the beleaguered former big leaguer does anything...we pay attention? The 12-time Major League All-Star, and current Chinese Professional Baseball League home run leader (sure, he has only five, but still), dressed up as the Incredible Hulk during a recent road trip...
Topps Can't Get it Right
Given his early successes so far this season, it's probably a pretty safe bet that Hyun-jin Ryu's rookie card will be a hot ticket item.
Well, Topps recently released their first card of the Los Angeles Dodgers hurler, but there's one issue...dude never played in Japan.
(image courtesy of @mykbo)
It's an easy mistake to make, right? I mean, just...
RIIIIIGHT...
Rocker compares self to Jason Collins
The controversial former Braves closer is using the Jason Collins story as an opportunity to get his name into the news once again.
Former Big Leaguer Facing Drug Charges
Otis Nixon ranks 16th all-time in stolen bases. Unfortunately, the speedster wasn't all that fleet of foot this past weekend, having been popped by the cops and now...facing drug charges.
Ugh, yeah, I'd like to apologize for the TMZ-like "reporting".
In all seriousness, this is some pretty bad news for the onetime big leaguer. Nixon was pulled...
NEW TUNE
Metallica plays national anthem at Giants game
From their legendary game promotions to their response to #RandomActsofOpeningDay to, oh yeah, Metallica Night...the San Francisco Giants are making it hard not to root for them. Friday night the World Champs celebrated the Bay-area Rock and Roll Hall of Famers with a slew of Metallica-related stunts...free hats, Metallica guitars and hair metal-themed player pictures. And of...
Friday 5: Kelly Nash
It was just a normal day working at the ballpark for Kelly Nash.
After doing her job, she took a trip over to the Green Monster, got ready to take a self-portrait of herself when, well...this.
HOVG: Alright, I know it’s been asked countless times already…but walk me through what happened.
NASH: I was working at Fenway before the Red Sox-Astros game on a feature...
200TH PITCHING WIN, TOO
Bryce Harper assists on Tim Hudson's homer
Tuesday night, Tim Hudson became just the third active pitcher (Andy Pettitte and Roy Halladay) to reach 200 victories. And dude did it in style. The righty scattered three hits over seven stellar innings and blasted his third career home run (you can credit Bryce Harper with the assist) while powering the Atlanta Braves to an 8-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. "...
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