The S.F. Giants in the 2014 MLB Playoffs

I find it so hard to believe that I am living in one of the Golden Ages of Giants baseball. Two World Series Championships in three years, and now, the opportunity for a third World Series Championship. What is it about the even years in the second decade of the 2000’s? I think of all […]
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2014 World Series

This year’s baseball World Series is nearing its climax, and there are now just four teams with a chance of landing this prestigious title. The 110th edition of Major League Baseball’s premier event will see two of the four remaining sides go head to head in a best of seven playoff, featuring the winner of […]
2014 ALCS Ticket Prices & How They Compare with Past Years

Wow, who would have thought that the 2014 ALCS would come down to the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals as both teams swept their opponents three games to none! It’s surprising that teams with Mike Trout, Albert Pujols & Josh Hamilton (Angels) and Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler & Victor Martinez (Tigers) could be […]
100 Innings of Baseball to Help Us Find a Cure for ALS

For those of you who have been coming here for the past few years will remember that I have played in this charity game benefiting ALS 3 of the past 4 years now (I missed last year) & it’s that time of year again! So, if anyone feels compelled to make a donation to help […]
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Can A-Rod’s Return Spark Anemic Yankee Offense

The New York Yankees playoff hopes are all but lost, following a 10-10 stretch that leaves the Yankees eliminated from contention in the AL East and 4.5 games back of the Wild Card leaders entering the final week of the MLB regular season. As forecast by the ever excellent Sharp Report, the Yankees have struggled […]
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Top 5 baseball movies every fan should see

There is no shortage of classic baseball films and this movie list encompasses just a few of them. Every movie on this list comes highly recommended even if you aren’t a fan of sports movies. So sit back, fire up Netflix, get some popcorn, and relax. Without further ado, here is a list of the […]
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The Underrated Squad: Part One
Today, I will be introducing a new series which primarily focuses on the underrated professional baseball player in the MLB! Over the course of the next year, we will construct a roster of twenty-five ( 25 ) underrated players that deserve more attention by not only the fans, but by front offices, scouts, and even teammates. Catcher : Derek Norris […]
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The Top MLB Prospect from New Jersey: Anthony Ranaudo

Anthony Ranaudo, 24, was born on September 9th, 1989 in Freehold, New Jersey. A budding prospect, Ranaudo achieved ” The Dream ” by being called up on August 1st, 2014 to the Boston Red Sox in order to make to his first career start as a player in the MLB against the New York Yankees, […]
An Interview with Former MLB Pitcher, Jim Abbott

Hey baseball fans!I recently got the chance to interview former MLB pitcher, Jim Abbott! Some of you might know him from his no-hitter with the Yankees, while some might know him from his playing days with the Angels, White Sox, and Brewers. Nonetheless, I’m still going to tell you a little bit about him before I […]
GM of the Week: Billy Beane, Oakland A’s

Hello! I’m introducing a brand new series! Every week, I will be drawing out a random team name from a hat. The team selected will have their General Manager evaluated and reviewed. This year is a special week, as I am evaluating and reviewing the Oakland Athletics General Manager, Billy Beane. However, here is […]
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The Big Hurt’s Great Career

Four former members of the Atlanta Braves‘ organization were inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend. However, there were also two representatives of the White Sox franchise who were enshrined in Cooperstown: Tony La Russa and Frank Thomas. Considering La Russa was more famous on his A’s and Cardinals teams, today I want to talk about the […]
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2014 Giants At the All-Star Break

When you live and die with your sports team, if your team is on top and playing well, you’re euphoric and happy. However, when they go through a bad stretch, you just want it to over it, or past it. The Giants had a horrible stretch in June, at one point going 4-15. It truly […]
ANGELS – Entering the Break as the Hottest Team
One would think Angels showed up when wonders never ceased. Angels won its game as the hottest team beating one of baseball’s best pitchers, wearing out two hottest teams of its kind 4-2 again. Although it did not appear hottest, the player of the day wore jersey number 7. Player number 7 was a star […]
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The Twins Nearing the All Star Break

It has been a while since my last write up on the Twins, their play, organization, moves, and outlook. No excuse except that they have not been fun to watch or write about. For the 4th year in a row now the Twins will be rolling into the All Star break effectively out of the […]
How to Crush your Fantasy Baseball League

By Jared Harris Now that the NBA and NHL seasons are behind us and the NFL is still months away, fantasy baseball is the only thing to get us through the dog days of summer. Fantasy sports leagues are all about bragging rights and I’m here to help you dominate your fantasy baseball league […]
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Preventing Tommy Johns Surgery for Baseball Pitchers
It’s baseball season, and as you know, the season is never long enough! Luckily, with adult leagues and pick up games, this is a sport that people of all ages enjoy and are involved with year round. Baseball remains America’s #1 Pastime in the spring and summer seasons. Even though baseball isn’t widely thought of […]
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