Ozzie Guillen, “The Franchise”
Miami’s latest hurricane didn’t blow in from the Atlantic–it came from Chicago. Marlins fans will know exactly what that sentence means very soon, especially when they get to see their team and their new manager on Showtime’s “The Franchise.” Ozzie Guillen has been thrust into the spotlight again, and you’d better believe that he’s enjoying […]
Golf And Baseball: Not Worlds Apart
Athletes that compete in fast paced, explosive sports like football and basketball tend to turn to golf as a change of pace. They like the fact that they can still take part in a competitive game, but it’s completely different from the contact sports they play (you can’t tell me basketball isn’t a contact sport). […]
A-Rod and Kobe Healthy and Hungry After New Knee Treatment In Germany
Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez have a few things in common. Both are professional athletes who play for two of the most popular teams in their sport (Lakers and Yankees) and in the biggest markets in the country (LA and NY). They are two athletes people love to hate, but they seem to use the […]
Mr. Baseball Inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame
It’s only right that a man known simply as “Mr. Baseball” be entered into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Bob “Mr. Baseball” Uecker will officially be inducted next year so that leaves you with some time to get his books and memorabilia from Tanga because they will become collector’s items soon. […]
MLB Hall of Fame Ballot Controversy
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for next year is so controversial that the conversations discussing whether two key names should be voted on has overshadowed this year’s entire class. If you didn’t guess already, the two players that will be eligible for entry are Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. They are two […]
Ron Santo Elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee
Ron Santo spent 14 of his 15-year career as a professional baseball player with the Chicago Cubs before he joined their broadcasting team. He was the self-described “single biggest Cubs fan of all time.” He was vocal on and off the field too, especially when it came to his desire to be voted into the […]
Hey NBA, Take a Look at Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is showing up the NBA and NFL in terms of negotiating new deals peacefully and out of the public eye. The MLB took its lumps in negotiating back in ‘94 but they obviously learned their lesson from it. The NFL off-season and pre-season was altered due to failed negotiations. The NBA owners […]
