Let’s just have a quick moment of silense for other sports real quick, because last nights game 1 of the World Series was flerping awesome. This may come to a shock to a lot of you…but I really haven’t watched much baseball this year. I’m not saying I deserve an award for watching, but ifContinueContinue reading “Big Baseball Guy…Huge”
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My World Series Prediction
After the juiced ball dominated the regular season, it seems ironically fitting that the World Series will be decided on the mound. The league’s two hottest teams face off in a highly anticipated Fall Classic kicking off Tuesday night. Statistically speaking, the Astros offense rivals that of the 1927 Yankees and their pitching staff isContinueContinue reading “My World Series Prediction”
Can Mayor Peduto Stop Nutting?
News broke last week that in Mayor Peduto’s recent reddit AMA that Big Shot Bill would be happy to find some investors if Bob Nutting is willing to sell the Pirates. It got me thinking over the weekend… Not really sure what arcxjo is up to in this thread honestly but Sam_Porter’s idea might beContinueContinue reading “Can Mayor Peduto Stop Nutting?”
Keaton owes Greg an Apology
First off, tell me I’m not nice with Photoshop. You see that cape? Shoooooooo. What a night for baseball fans such as myself. The NL Wild Card game between the Mikwaukee Brewers and the Washington Nationals played out last night, and I learned one thing from the game…Christian Yelich is the MVP. If you didn’tContinueContinue reading “Keaton owes Greg an Apology”
Some Mayonnaise Flavored MLB Playoff Predictions
Welcome to October Baseball! Appropriately, today is the first day of the month and the kickoff of the MLB playoffs. Whether it is October baseball, college football conference play, or the NFL, there is meaningful sports every night for the next month and then some. Not even to mention the start of NBA and NHLContinueContinue reading “Some Mayonnaise Flavored MLB Playoff Predictions”
Welcome Back, Cookie
It was an emotional night at Progressive Field last night. My cousin invited me to the game and in typical Irish fashion, we drank quite a bit of alcohol beforehand and were running very late to the game. It was an awful game, the Indians, a playoff contending team, versus the worst team in baseball,ContinueContinue reading “Welcome Back, Cookie”
My highlights of the Reds/Pirates BaseBRAWL Game
Don’t worry – I am not going to get deep into the blame game or a tirade on the stupid jurassic unwritten rules of the game. This fight had everything and more. Garrett charging a team’s dugout Leeroy Jenkins style, manager David Bell getting in the mix after already being ejected earlier in the game,ContinueContinue reading “My highlights of the Reds/Pirates BaseBRAWL Game”
My Backyard Baseball Roster and their modern day equivalents
Whether it’s been early mornings in my childhood home or long car trips in my high school and even college years, there is one constant that specifically comes to my mind when I look back at my youth: Backyard Baseball. I never considered myself a gamer, but I devoured this game. Sorry in advance forContinueContinue reading “My Backyard Baseball Roster and their modern day equivalents”
Bold Second Half MLB Predictions
The first half of the season has come and gone. Some teams (Dodgers) have all but clinched the division title while others (Orioles, Tigers, Royals) are the opposite. Somewhere between those two extremes we will find heated divisional races and late runs for the Wild Card spots. Big name players will be on the moveContinueContinue reading “Bold Second Half MLB Predictions”
My Picks for All Star Starters – American League
Yesterday, I released my picks for National League starters. And today, I will be sharing my picks for the American League. For each league, the top three position players, including nine outfielders have advanced to the Starter Elections that begins on today at noon and lasts 28 hours until 4 PM EST on the 27th.ContinueContinue reading “My Picks for All Star Starters – American League”
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