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Jim Thome Sets MLB Record for Walk-off Home Runs; Wins Bet with Jonathan Papelbon
Philadelphia Phillies’ Jim Thome can still hit with the best of them. As I wrote last week, any AL team in need of a designated hitter should be blowing up Ruben Amaro’s phone like he’s Carly Rae Jepsen for Jim Thome’s services. After Jonathan Papelbon blew his first save this season, he told gave the [...]
TweetIs Mike Trout The Favourite For The AL MVP Award?
On April 27th the Los Angeles Angels were 6-14, and many suggested that poor start meant their season was already over. The Texas Rangers had a significant lead at this point, and with Albert Pujols struggling it looked like there wasn’t any hope for the Angels. With several players under producing, and injuries hitting the [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Can Kevin Youkilis Save the Chicago White Sox?
The never-ending MLB Rumors surrounding Kevin Youkilis might finally come to an end. Tom Brady’s brother-in-law is days – if not hours – away from relocating. Kevin Youkilis – a member of the Boston Red Sox since 2004 – has been the center of trade talks for a month, and it’s possible that a favorite has [...]
TweetRant Sports MLB Power Rankings For Week Twelve
Texas Rangers (This Week: 1, Last Week: 1) - They’ve won 9 of their last 10, and they’ve returned to their official status as the best team in baseball. Last night Roy Oswalt through a gem in his debut, and Texas couldn’t be happier with the results. The Rangers continue to dominate our MLB Power Rankings. New [...]
TweetRoy Oswalt Wins Texas Rangers Debut, Pitches Into 7th Inning
Roy Oswalt was a free agent for the first time this offseason. Things didn’t turn out as he might have imagined. Teams showed only luke warm interest in Oswalt, who had struggled with back issues in 2011. Oswalt didn’t help his own case much, either. Not only did he want to pitch for a contender, but [...]
TweetJeff Francoeur Is Awesome At Life, Hangs Out With Kid With Autism
Jeff Francoeur of the Kansas City Royals is one heck of a dude. Although he never became the baseball star that everyone thought, he is still one of the nicest guys in sports. He proved that in Houston, when he took the time to pose for a photo and talk to a boy who has [...]
TweetWashington Nationals Star Bryce Harper Trademarks “That’s A Clown Question, Bro”
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals suddenly became viral when he responded to question about underage drinking. Harper’s response of “That’s a clown question, bro” instantly spread all over the Internet and took on a life of its own. Harper went out and trademarked the phrase. A quick search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark [...]
TweetMiami Marlins Searching For Answers, Mired in 2-12 slump
After being the best team in baseball last month, the Miami Marlins have crumbled in June. The franchise has to hope South Beach sports fans have been too caught up in the Miami Heat’s NBA championship run to notice. The Marlins lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-5 last night, dropping their fourth-straight game. As [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Wandy Rodriguez On Houston Astros’ Trade Block
Last night, there were scouts from the New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park getting at first-hand look at Houston Astros ace Wandy Rodriguez. The Astros are willing to listen to offers for Rodriguez, but may have a difficult time finding a trade partner willing to take on his [...]
TweetScott Kazmir Reportedly Headed To Sugar Land; Signing With Independent League Team
The baseball career of Scott Kazmir isn’t over yet but he’s, theoretically, a long way from a big league ballpark. Released by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last summer, the once hard-throwing lefty worked out for a variety of clubs but found no takers. The best remedy for the blip? Going home apparently. Sugar [...]
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