End Of An Era In St. Louis: Pujols Inks Deal with Angels
The Albert Pujols era in St. Louis has officially ended. The now former Cardinals’ slugger has inked an agreement with the Anaheim Angels for reportedly $250 million for 10 years. Now that it’s over...
View ArticleScoring Ryan Braun’s Rumble
Ryan Braun may’ve won the latest round in his fight with Baseball and anti-dopers over a suspicious urine sample but the final bell hasn’t yet rung on this slugfest. Here’s a round-by-round scorecard...
View ArticleBullpen lets Brewers down again
Despite winning four of their past five games, much uncertainty remains in the Brewers bullpen. A day after blowing a 9-2 lead through 6 innings only to be saved by an Aramis Ramirez walk-off two-run...
View ArticlePlayoff Push Belies MLB Grind
The ‘dog days’ of summer have arrived. The genesis of that phrase? I haven’t a clue. To tell ya’ the truth, sometimes I just don’t want to know the answer. Call it Information Age burn-out. Suffice to...
View ArticleOur Last Trip to the Ballpark (maybe!)
This past Saturday, my husband and I went to our fifth and final Nationals game of the regular season. It was a warm afternoon, and Nationals Park was packed with over 40,000 fans hoping to watch...
View ArticleDayGame World Series, Sir Selig?
If you’re reading this you’re a sports fan and know all about ESPN’s college “GameDay.” It’s not my cup o’ tea (that outdoor-set, with its screaming fans, really red-lines my annoying-meter), but the...
View ArticleMr. Smith Goes to Palookaville
“Babe Ruth is the biggest runner-up in history.” That’s what the man said, Babe Ruth, a runner-up. Words from the mouth of sport opinionator Stephen A. Smith last Monday co-hosting with Skip Bayless on...
View ArticleThe Giants Get Swept Out of Milwaukee
After winning three out of four games in Chicago, the San Francisco Giants got swept in their following series against the Brewers. All three games in Milwaukee go to the Brewers (6-8) as the World...
View ArticleBraun & Biogenesis Easy Scapegoats
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a great city on the shores of the Great Lake, Michigan. It’s as cultured & diverse a metropolis as its “big shouldered” neighbor to the south (Chicago) but is best known, like...
View ArticleLincecum Keeps Brewers in Check; Giants Win 4-1
He looked like Timmy of old. Starter Tim Lincecum was dominant against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers (49-66) pitching eight shutout innings allowing just one hit and one walk. The Giants would win the...
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