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Benches Empty in First Inning of Sox Angels Game

A freak pitch by Josh Beckett led to the Angels and Red Sox benches emptying twice in the bottom of the first inning. Batter Bobby Abreu became unhappy with how long Beckett had been holding onto the ball, and home plate umpire Paul Schrieber granted the former Yankee a last-second timeout. But by the time Schrieber finally granted the timeout, Beckett [read more...]

Penny Solid in First Sox Start

April 11, 2009 -- Brad Penny is hoping to prove that last season’s poor numbers with the Dodgers were nothing but an anomaly. Not originally scheduled to start until April 19th, Penny’s first outing with the Sox was moved up due to the season-opening rainout. Penny got the job done, which is exactly what the Sox had been hoping for when [read more...]

Boeheim, Fatherhood Push Trio of Orange Stars towards NBA Draft

APRIL 10, 2009-- The Syracuse Orange are going to have a new look next year. Smiling sophomore superstar Jonny Flynn, ladies’ man Eric Devendorf and budding musical artist Paul Harris have all announced plans to test the tepid waters of the NBA draft. As for getting his tandem of stars to stick around, long-time Orange coach Jim Boeheim didn’t do much [read more...]

Joba’s True Feelings About New York Revealed

April 8, 2009-- Apparently a little booze goes a long way in getting Yankee’s righthander Joba Chamberlain to open up. Like a half-empty bottle of Crown Royal on his passenger seat, for example. Pulled over for speeding last October in Lincoln, Nebraska, Joba first assumed the cop knew who he was. "I came from Florida," Chamberlain said, "and obviously I play [read more...]

Red Sox v. Rays: A Deeper Look

APRIL 7, 2009 - On Tuesday afternoon, the Red Sox welcomed the Tampa Bay (formerly Devil) Rays into Fenway to open the 2009 season. Here's a detailed account of what went down. 4:06  The first pitch is at 4:06pm, a tribute to Ted Williams, the last player to hit over .400. But you knew that. 4:07 Beckett opens the game with his [read more...]

Mets v. Reds Opening Day: The Running Diary

It’s chilly and rainy in Cincinnati, but the game starts on time. Snow is in the forecast, and not the kind former Jaguars WR Reggie Williams got busted for over the weekend. Jose Reyes opens the game with an infield single and a stolen base. Something we may see again before the year is out. Reds Opening Day starter Aaron Harang lost [read more...]

Cutler Wasn’t Careful What He Wished For

APRIL 6, 2009-- Last week Jay Cutler did something Chad Johnson hasn’t been able to do for 3 years: He demanded a trade and he got it. But what was Cutler thinking when he asked for a trade in the first place? Teams talk trades all the time. Usually it’s just talk and due diligence, and like most trades, the [read more...]

Opening Day Notes: Phillies vs. Braves

Another glorious season of Major League baseball has officially kicked off. Last night, the Atlanta Braves brought Derek Lowe and their revamped pitching staff into Citizens Bank Field and sent last year's World Series Champs to their 4th straight Opening Day loss. While this was only one early-season game, it offered a glimpse of some things to expect in 2009. -Derek [read more...]

Griffey left Seattle the Kid. He returns as the Man.

Junior is heading home. The future Hall of Famer decided to return to Seattle, where all the magic began. The Braves wanted him, he wanted the Braves, and Atlanta’s isn’t more than a deep fly from his Orlando home. His teen daughter even plays b-ball up in Hotlanta. But, in the end, the Kid decided to return to the house where [read more...]

Yes, Selig, the Steroid Era is 100% Your Fault*

(Warning: This article uses CAPS very liberally. Think of it as words on steroids.) Selig, thanks for the Steroid Era. You came out this week and said it wasn’t your fault. Guess what. It was, and it is. You were in charge. Why you’re still in charge, I have no idea. You’re the one responsible for the blackest eye in the [read more...]

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