MLB Needs an All-Star Overhaul

Major League Baseball prepares to showcase the 81st version of its mid-summer classic from Anaheim, California on Tuesday night, and while there is still much that’s good with the MLB all-star game and its accompanying festivities, the current setup also leaves a lot of room for improvement. Thus, in the dream world of a writer [...]

Don’t Make Any Changes To The Imperfect Game

With only 18 perfect games in baseball history before this season, and then two 27-outers this past month, you would think the baseball world would have to wait for the Jenna Bush Presidency to see the next one. But no, much like the oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico, the perfectos just don’t stop [...]

Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers Broadcaster Honored Posthumously By WFUV

Ernie Harwell was one of three giants honored for a lifetime of superior work in their chosen craft at WFUV’s annual Spring Gala at Gotham Hall on Wednesday, May 5. For each of the past three years, Fordham University’s radio station WFUV, (90.7 FM), has honored three individuals during its annual fundraiser. On Wednesday, Bob [...]

Some views on Arizona Immigration and Sports Reaction

NEW YORK -   A few thoughts here about the recent controversial immigration issue in the state of Arizona that has dominated the headlines. More so, how the world of fun and games, known as sports has reacted.  As a frequent visitor to the Grand Canyon state and with numerous friends affected by the law, this [...]

A Few Things That Need Attention…

So now we finally know that Mark McGwire used steroids and performance enhancing drugs to become the home run hitter he was.  His admission and apology Monday to Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, and to his former manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals was a slap in the face to baseball fans. Because [...]

Mickey Mantle Is Going To Heaven, But What About Fritz?

“Best Wishes,  Fritz Peterson #19″  That’s how my copy of Mickey Mantle Is Going To Heaven starts.  It is a book written by a famous former New York Yankee pitcher.  He was an All-Star.  He won 20 games once.  He played with Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle – legends, not just Yankees legends, but baseball [...]

Top 6 Most Shocking Games of All Time: Part 2

If you had to pick a handful of games played over baseball’s rich history, which ones would stand out the most?  You’d possibly be a little biased and focus on the era you grew up in, only because of the familiarity. Or you’d be focused on games that took place closer to where you’ve lived, [...]

Off-Season Baseball Awards

As winter approaches and the ’09 baseball season fades into memory, we once again recognize/reward some deserving individuals: *The first annual EARL WEAVER/FULL PACK Award:  Chris Ray of the Orioles.  Formerly an effective closer, the guy gave up 64 hits and surrendered eight HR’s in just 43 innings this year while pitching to an ERA of 7.27–giving Orioles fans more [...]

Watching From The Couch

Imagine playing baseball for 22 years and suddenly – Poof!  It’s over.  Imagine playing from mid-February until the final weekend of September, grinding and pushing and throwing your body and mind and soul completely at one goal and – Poof!  It’s over.  That’s what it’s like for the guys watching the post-season from their couches [...]

Phillies Need One More

After a tough loss in game two of the NLCS in Los Angeles, the Phillies have responded well to returning to Citizen’s Bank Park, and are now just one win away from getting back to the World Series title to defend their crown.
In Game 3 on Monday night, Philadelphia clobbered the Dodgers, 11-0. Every player [...]

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