Soccer is alive and well in the United States
It’s often said that Americans only care about soccer if the US national team is playing, but my visit to Indianapolis with my dad to see the Indy Eleven proved otherwise.
The Greek Freak blows up? A hypothetical NBA midseason tournament
This week NBA Commissioner Adam Silver floated the idea of a mid-season single-elimination NBA Tournament.
What is not to like about that idea?
Down on the Farm: Montgomery Exudes Southern Charm
I enjoyed my May visit to Birmingham’s Regions Field so much that upon a July return to Alabama, I headed 90 miles south to check out Southern League rival Montgomery’s yard. Capitalizing on unseasonably pleasant weather with temps in the low 80s didn’t bother this northerner either.
MLB execs slam Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik
Have you ever wondered who the most difficult sports executive to work with was? Well apparently we have our answer, and it’s bad news for Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik.
Los Angeles Kings Complete Historic Playoff Run
When Patrick Marleau netted an overtime winner in the first round of the NHL playoffs to put the San Jose Sharks up 3-0 in their series with Los Angeles, very few still envisioned the Kings hoisting their second Stanley Cup in three years.
Keith Olbermann eviscerates NFL over Ray Rice suspension
I know the name Keith Olbermann is revolting to a segment of the public because of his past involvement in the political talk show world, but anyone who denies is ability as a broadcaster is fooling themselves. And Olbermann is at his best when harnessing his considerable talent towards something sports-related. On Thursday night we got yet another example of what he’s best at.
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MLB execs slam Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik
Have you ever wondered who the most difficult sports executive to work with was? Well apparently we have our answer, and it’s bad news for Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik.
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Down on the Farm: Montgomery Exudes Southern Charm
I enjoyed my May visit to Birmingham’s Regions Field so much that upon a July return to Alabama, I headed 90 miles south to check out Southern League rival Montgomery’s yard. Capitalizing on unseasonably pleasant weather with temps in the low 80s didn’t bother this northerner either.
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MLB execs slam Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik
Have you ever wondered who the most difficult sports executive to work with was? Well apparently we have our answer, and it’s bad news for Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik.
Keith Olbermann eviscerates NFL over Ray Rice suspension
I know the name Keith Olbermann is revolting to a segment of the public because of his past involvement in the political talk show world, but anyone who denies is ability as a broadcaster is fooling themselves. And Olbermann is at his best when harnessing his considerable talent towards something sports-related. On Thursday night we got yet another example of what he’s best at.
Jordy Nelson wants $10 million a year from Green Bay Packers
A few weeks ago I was told that the Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Jordy Nelson were close to agreeing on a contract extension that would keep him with the team for a long time. Since that time, Nelson’s contract demands have apparently grown a bit and the two sides aren’t as close as they once were.
A dozen managers on MLB’s 2014 hot seat
Even with Mike Scioscia seemingly safe, there are still a lot of skippers in varying degrees of danger as baseball fast approaches its stretch run. Here is my ranking of 12 managers who may feel the seat starting to get warm, and one who may be the first casualty of 2014 as soon as this week.
Down on the Farm: Montgomery Exudes Southern Charm
I enjoyed my May visit to Birmingham’s Regions Field so much that upon a July return to Alabama, I headed 90 miles south to check out Southern League rival Montgomery’s yard. Capitalizing on unseasonably pleasant weather with temps in the low 80s didn’t bother this northerner either.
Padres continue fire sale, ship Headley to the Yankees
The San Diego Padres continued their fire sale on Tuesday, as they traded third baseman Chase Headley to the New York Yankees in exchange for almost nothing. The move was a clear salary dump by the Padres, who are clearly trying to free up their books for whoever their next general manager will be.
Soccer is alive and well in the United States
It’s often said that Americans only care about soccer if the US national team is playing, but my visit to Indianapolis with my dad to see the Indy Eleven proved otherwise.
San Francisco Giants sign Braves castoff Dan Uggla
Dan Uggla didn’t have to wait long to get a new job after the Atlanta Braves released him on Friday. The 34-year-old veteran signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants on Monday and the team assigned him to Triple-A Fresno.
Down on the Farm: The Other Mayo Facility in Rochester
A recent visit to southeast Minnesota wrapped up six days and 3,000 miles on the road during a pleasantly mild late July.
Mayo Field is the fourth and likely final Northwoods League I’ll visit and review this summer, marking six total going back to 2013.
The Greek Freak blows up? A hypothetical NBA midseason tournament
This week NBA Commissioner Adam Silver floated the idea of a mid-season single-elimination NBA Tournament.
What is not to like about that idea?
2014 Milwaukee Brewers: Top 10 Wins of the First Half
The first half of the 2014 season has been quite eventful for the Milwaukee Brewers, as they’ve done everything from scoring three runs on a wild pitch to literally hitting the cover off of a baseball. Through it all, they’ve been one of the biggest surprises in the MLB, boasting a 53-43 record and a one-game lead in the NL Central entering the All-Star break.
MLB Rumors: Seattle in talks to acquire David Price, Ben Zobrist
The biggest name on this year’s baseball trade market is Tampa Bay Rays lefty David Price. No one knows where the 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner will wind up but on Thursday we got a clue as to who was interested.
Brady Aiken advisor criticizes Houston Astros, MLB
San Diego prep lefty Brady Aiken made history when the Houston Astros made him the first high school pitcher taken with the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft since 1991. It was a huge day for the 17-year-old who had become the consensus top player in the 2014 MLB Draft class. But now with time running out for him to sign a contract with the Astros, issues are popping up in the negotiations.
“The Battered Bastards of Baseball” is a film every baseball fan should watch
Every summer a group of my high school friends and I get together on the days where most of us are free from work and play a game or two of baseball at a nearby public baseball park. Most of use have played baseball, organized or not, ever since we were five or six and were strong enough to swing a bat.
When and how should Brett Favre’s number be retired?
Talking about Brett Favre in July is now a tradition, evolving from actually playing to whether his No. 4 should be retired by the Green Bay Packers.
Down on the Farm: A Visit to “MoonDog Country”
As the baseball world observes Minnesota’s love affair with the sport this week, I continued my trip to amateur yards around the North Star State.
Use Facts, not Emotion, on Yasiel Puig
Question: Which NL All-Star starter is hitting .253 with just one home run and only 11 RBIs since June 1, seeing his average fall 40 points during that time? He’s also no longer in the MLB Top 10 in any offensive category.
Dominoes Falling After LeBron James Makes Decision
In case you’ve been under a rock so far today, LeBron James announced he is heading back home to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers. As soon as that news broke, all the major free agency dominoes began to fall. What follows is a quick roundup of what we know so far.
Video: Highlights from Germany’s beat down of Brazil with no defense makes a lot more sense
We have all been ranting about Germany’s epic 7-1 beat down of Brazil in the semifinals of the 2014 World Cup. Personally I’ve been scrambling for an explanation for the past two days for why the host country fell apart in such epic fashion. But I may have figured out real reason.
NFL teams split more than $6 billion in revenue last season
Anyone worried how all the bad press the NFL has gotten for its treatment of former players and worries about concussions would impact the league’s bottom line can stop worrying. It’s doing just fine.
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Down on the Farm: Deep in the Heart of Texas and Signs of Improvement in Indianapolis
This is the second in a monthly series called “Down on the Farm” that will chronicle my visits to various minor league parks throughout the 2011 season. (Part 1 can be found here.) In May’s edition, I regale you with tales and photos of my journey to Round Rock (Texas) to watch the Express on a lovely […]
