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Paul O'Neill Drills Hole-in-One
It's not every day that a onetime minor league baseball player can get so many A-list former big leaguers to come out and take part in his charity golf tournament. Then again, when that former minor league is NBA legend Michael Jordan...say no more.
Some of the legends on hand for the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational...Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, future...
College Catcher Explodes for 11 RBI
If any of the 208 people on hand to watch Central Arkansas trounce Grambling State 30-0 hadn't heard of catcher Michael Marietta before Tuesday night's game...they'll have no issue remembering it after.
You see, the senior backstop broke out in a huge way, demolishing Tigers pitchers, going 7-for-7 with a school record tying three home runs, three doubles, a new school...
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END
Fenway sellout streak ends at 820
The Boston Red Sox set the North American sports record for consecutive sellouts last summer but that streak has come to an end at eight hundred and twenty.
The Rays Sure Play a Mean Paintball
How does the old paintball adage go...a team that plays together stays together? Let's pretend that's how it goes. Last month, while most baseball teams took to the golf course on their off day, the Tampa Bay Rays, well, they took to the paintball course. Apparently reliever Kyle Farnsworth put together the squad...which included none other than 2012 American League...
Joe Nathan Notches 300th Save
Oh, milestones...baseball fans love 'em, right? Well, most of us do.
That said, Monday night, Texas Rangers closer Joe Nathan became just the 24th pitcher to collect 300 saves...tying him with Bruce Sutter.
Something tells me, Nathan's milestone save is a little different than the one the Hall of Famer got in his final appearance back in 1988. You see, Nathan...
Nats to Introduce Another Racing "President"...Kinda
After making a name for themselves as a foursome, the Washington Nationals' racing presidents added a fifth participant.
According to the Washington Post, on Tuesday night...the team is adding another. Kinda.
As part of a promotion for the season premier of "VEEP" (a show I've never seen) on HBO, a Selina Meyer mascot will be joining Teddy Roosevelt...
14 Things About Pete Rose's 50th Anniversary
Man how time flies.
On April 8, 1963, a 21-year-old Pete Rose took the field as the every day second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. In that game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the eventual "Hit King" went hitless, but walked and scored the first run of the game.
50 years later, let's take a look at 14 things you might not have known about Number 14'...
Josh Reddick's WrestleMania 29 Picks
It's a pretty safe bet that immediately after the Oakland A's finish up with the Houston Astros Sunday, Josh Reddick is going to try and find the nearest television so he can watch some wrestling.
You see, the outfielder is a huge fan (dude even carries around his own championship belt) and Sunday, well, Sunday is WrestleMania 29...the biggest night of the year for anyone...
Keith Hernandez Plans to Stay 'Stacheless
Last September, longtime Mustached American Keith Hernandez threatened to lose the lip sweater. Then, well...he did the unthinkable.
Now, months later, the New York Mets announcer is continuing to turn the knife in the back of those who were devastated when he shaved off his mustache.
According to ESPN's Adam Rubin, the former MVP is sticking with the clean upper lip...
CM Punk Invades Citi Field
It might just be because WrestleMania 29 is coming to us live from MetLife Stadium Sunday night, but it seems like the WWE has New York covered right now.
Seriously, you can't get online with a Superstar or Diva somewhere doing something in the "Big Apple". Friday, CM Punk and Paul Heyman invaded Citi Field to check out the New York Mets taking on the Miami...
CHALLENGE ME TO A DUEL?
Bryce Harper's brother has amazing mustache
It's pretty safe to say that Bryce Harper is a breakout star, right? I mean, the Washington Nationals wunderkind broke out in a huge way last season and, so far this season, doesn't appear to want to quit. But, it's his older brother Bryan, a pitcher with the Nats Class A affiliate Hagerstown, that's turning heads...but it has nothing to do with his pitching skills...
Friday 5: Robert Flores
If you've ever watched ESPN SportsCenter (and sometime Baseball Tonight) anchor Robert Flores, you know he has an affinity for professional wrestling.
So, with WrestleMania 29 this Sunday, I had to ask the super fan...what five baseball players (past or present) would he like to see in the squared circle. And in case you think the mixing of baseball and wrestling is a stretch...
PANDEMONIUM!
Manny Ramirez hits first home run in Taiwan
It was just a matter of time, but after a slow start, Manny Ramirez has finally gone deep...in Taiwan. Thursday, the embattled slugger hit his first home run for the EDA Rhinos. And suffice it to say...the place went absolutely bananas and reminded me what baseball in America needs more of. Gigantic flags and cartoonish mascots. Enjoy.
Chipper Jones to Rutgers Basketball Team: "Toughen Up!"
Remember not that long ago when we were all laughing and giggling about Chipper Jones' seemingly made up Twitterspeak? Well, something tells me he wishes he could take back this post from Wednesday afternoon.
Or at least claim his account was compromised.
Now, in case you've been living in a cave and not sure what the Atlanta Braves legend is referring to...
Mike Piazza to Join Miami City Ballet
Over the course of his 16-year big league career, Mike Piazza accomplished just about everything a player on every stage imaginable. Now you can add "ballet" to the list.
The catching great will have a small role in a performance of “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” at the Miami City Ballet. For one night only, May 3, Piazza will be playing the role of “The Gangster”...
VIDEO: WWE Superstars Charity Softball Highlights
With WrestleMania 29 around the corner, it's pretty safe to say that I'll be consuming more wrestling video this week than I have in the past year. Add to that it is also the first week of the baseball season and we've got a while different problem.
Solution! A marriage of the two.
It's no secret, that the connection between baseball and professional...
Giants Invite Brian Wilson Back...Kinda
The San Francisco Giants have invited Brian Wilson to re-join the team April 7. Kinda.Before the World Champs hit the field Sunday to take on the St. Louis Cardinals, they will be presented with their 2012 World Series rings. And, well…they’d like the bearded one to be part of the celebration. According to Henry Schulman, the team’s senior vice president of communications...
No Danks...I’m Sale-ing Away
For those that watched Chris Sale dazzle on Opening Day, it shouldn’t come as a surprise. He was clearly riding the wave of his alma mater, Florida Gulf Coast, and their magical run in the NCAA basketball tournament.
That’s not the actual reason, but a possibility. The 24-year-old is coming off a 17-8 season, that featured a 3.05 ERA with 192 strikeouts.
As for 2013...
Maryland Governor Saves Towson Baseball
It looks like the duct tape will no longer be needed. After a meeting between Maryland’s Governor Martin O’Malley and Towson University President Maravene Loeschke last week, the University announced Monday that the baseball team will survive two more years with the help of funding from the Governor. As a part of the state’s FY14 Supplemental Budget, Towson will receive...
Report: Cole Hamels Has Shaved
Friday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher charged a nation by showing up for a game with a glorious upper lip companion. Sadly, reports are that it is no more.
Now, I'm no Photoshop wiz, but since no photographic evidence exists (yet), I've decided to put together some sort of rendering of what Hamels might look like without the mustache.
Sandy Koufax Takes Over For Magic
Now, I'm not sure if you know this or not, but, not that long ago, Magic Johnson was part of an ownership group that bought the Los Angeles Dodgers.
I mean, is it just me or is it impossible to watch anything Dodgers-related without seeing the former NBA legend on hand? Unfortunately, Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants was just another chapter in that book, until...
Benjamin Christensen Predicts the 2013 Season
The 2012 Major League Baseball no doubt left a lot of the best analysts in the game scratching their heads. I certainly made some bold predictions which panned out to the tune of six of the 10 teams I chose successfully making the playoffs including my beloved Oakland Athletics who I had said would finish with the second Wild Card spot.
Even at that, I undervalued my team as...
HOVG 2013 Staff Predictions
Well, hello there, Opening Day 2013…fancy seeing you here already.
Typically, I’ve never been big on making predictions for the upcoming season. That said, now that I’ve got four buddies helping take the reins here at The Hall…it’s time to bust out some prognosticating!
So, here goes nothing.
Shawn Anderson
@HOVG...
Eleven Milestones to Watch For This Season
Opening Day is finally here and with it…the promise of a number of milestones being reached.
Sure, many of the familiar faces are on the list (Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Albert Pujols), but c’mon, let’s face it, no one really cares that Mark Ellis is one home run away from the century mark.
So, with that…here are ten, correction, eleven milestones to watch for...
POWER MOVE
Cole Hamels rocking a killer mustache
When Cole Hamels takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener Monday, the world is going to be paying attention to one thing. Is he still rockin' that glorious lip sweater? The lefty, who had been sporting a beard throughout Spring Training showed up to Friday's exhibition game with a little treat for everyone watching. Now, I'm going to go...
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