Man. Going through this trade once was hard enough. Going through it twice, well that's even harder. The Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins FINALLY completed the Mookie Betts trade after it was stalled over the past week because of medical reports pertaining to Twins pitcher Brusdar Graterol. Graterol had Tommy JohnContinue reading "The Mookie Betts Trade is FINALLY Finished"
Final Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win vs Who Should Win
By Justin Luteran What a great crop of films this year competing for the 92nd Academy Awards. Not only is it an exceptionally varied bunch, but it was a big year for commercial movies whereas the last few years seemed to trend toward smaller films that mainstream audiences didn't really see, which in turn ledContinue reading "Final Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win vs Who Should Win"
Stake Your XFL Fandom!
The NFL season has come to an official end with the crowning of the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, a moment where all football fans took a collective sigh and prepared for the long wait for next season. Time and time again, we have tried to fill that void with a variety of sportsContinue reading "Stake Your XFL Fandom!"
Lebron James continues to defy father time
Lebron James has been in the league for 17 years and he's always been known for his high-flying antics around the rim over the course of his career as he's solidified himself as one of the best players of all-time. But, normally, as players reach the later parts of their careers those high-flying plays startContinue reading "Lebron James continues to defy father time"
It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington
Jason Mackey of the Post Gazette has been doing a great job covering the Pirates offseason. So much so, that I have created multiple accounts with separate emails on the Post Gazette website because I keep running out of my monthly complimentary allotment of article views. He wrote one today about GM Ben Cherington's refusalContinue reading "It’s Okay To Say It, Ben Cherington"
Cash App and 100 Thieves: A Modern Day Love Story
Since we're coming up quickly on Valentine's Day, I figured I'd write about a pretty great love story. One for the ages really. This story has a very, very happy ending. This is the story of the love child of Cash App and 100 Thieves. Once upon a time, there was a young esports organizationContinue reading "Cash App and 100 Thieves: A Modern Day Love Story"
Riverhounds Start Preseason Matches With Two Games This Weekend
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds officially started their preseason training camp on February 1st and chose to bring on 17 players on trial to practice with the 15 rostered players to try and fill out the remaining 8 roster spots. According to head coach Bob Lilley, "Some of the guys that came in were tight as aContinue reading "Riverhounds Start Preseason Matches With Two Games This Weekend"
My Favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets
The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the calendar year. Not only do the two best teams face off for the title, there are great commercials and, some hilarious prop bets. The Super Bowl features novelty prop bets that have absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of the game, but these are reallyContinue reading "My Favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets"
Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade
Well, there it is. Ben Cherington made his first splash transaction as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has traded Starling Marte, the team's longest tenured player, to the Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Brennan Malone, infielder Liover Peguero and $250K in international bonus money. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1221903189412368390?s=20 This deal kicks off the official rebuild of theContinue reading "Rapid Reaction to the Starling Marte Trade"
Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys
The 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates got one of their first wins of the year on Friday by releasing their new road uniforms featuring Pittsburgh script lettering across the chest. https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1220803493994385419?s=20 The scripted Pittsburgh look is reminiscent of the team's road look throughout the 90s...the last time the team won a division title for those not aware.Continue reading "Pirates Bring Back Scripted Road Jerseys"
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