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mlb all-star game
MLB All-Stars Voted In, Red Sox Aplenty
The All-Star rosters have almost been finalized, but there's still the online-popularity contest spot open. Vote Flyin' Hawaiian '09, if you know what's good for ya. [MLB]
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By DAULERIOComment by FriendsOfScottSisson: Happy for Wakefield, but which catcher is taking the 6 week vacation after breaking a finger trying to catch that... 1 Responses | Other threads
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rinku and dinesh
Rinku and Dinesh Debut
Okay, this isn't exactly crucial stuff in light of recent developments, but in a bit of good news, the hard-throwingbrotherspitchers from India/Pittsburgh Pirates prospects both made an appearance for the team's Gulf Coast League affiliate today. More »
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By Gourmet SpudComment by Byung and The Restless: Scouting report says that hitters have to choose their spots against Rinku . . . like after the jewel on... more » | Other threads
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mlb
Twitter Will Clear Up The Barry Bonds Grand Jury Testimony
The Daily News' investigative team — also known as the people who helped buckle Roger Clemens' knees — are turning their attention to Barry Bonds, posting his grand jury testimony in 140-character chunks. The first tweet: "Confidential." Juicy. [BarryBondsGJ Twitter]
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By Ben CohenComment by Secret Identity: Ah, reading transcripts of oral testimony, a welcome respite from my day job as a litigator reading transcripts of oral... 1 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Blame It On Boras
Everything bad that has ever happened to the Dodgers is the fault of evil, evil Scott Boras, up to and including that home run he hit off Ralph Branca in 1951. [NYT]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by ScientificMapp: Now Manny knows what it's like to fly Southwest Airlines. 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Royal Rumble Ends; Blogger Still Standing
Royals lift "ban" on Rany Jazayerli : "[T]here's a big difference between passively resisting my show and actively trying to sabotage my career. Now that the latter possibility is off the table, we're cool." [Rany on the Royals]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Gourmet Spud: Well, looks like it's just me and you today, kid. 9 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Team "Bans" Baseball Prospectus Writer, Pain In The Royal Ass
Last week, Rany Jazayerli, blogger and baseball propeller-head of note, went after longtime Royals trainer Nick Swartz, stopping just shy of ripping out the man's heart and waving it at the sun. The team didn't take this so well. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Karlifornia: "he's done admirable work on the study of pitcher abuse." Most notably, the TV commercial he funded, featuring Mark Prior being... 1 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Scott Boras' Land Rover Attacked; Suspects Include Just About Everyone In The World
Someone took an "unknown hard, long object" to Scott Boras' Land Rover while it was parked outside a Newport Beach restaurant. Damage totaled $2,000, but only after bitter negotiations between Boras and his claims adjuster. [Corona Del Mar Today]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by MeAndChipperJones: "Damage totaled $2,000," That "much" damage to a Land Rover means they were not trying very hard. 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Jack Clark: Still Hating On The Mets
Back in the days of the old National League East, it was the St. Louis Cardinals that declared themselves mortal enemies of the New York Mets. But even time and realignment can't stop Jack Clark from holding a grudge. More »
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Comment by Karlifornia: Meanwhile, Dick Clark is hating on...huh? What's that Dick? I can't make it out. Here, Dick, write it down. 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Khalil Greene Not Over Anxiety Problems
Greene—0 for his last 16 AB—is back on the DL with his "social anxiety disorder." Maybe he just needs time to grow a better mullet. [MLB.com]
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: How long until the whole league is on the DL with anxiety disorder, and the game is being played by... 3 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Darren Daulton Wants To Makes It Clear That He Has Done A Lot Drugs
Everyone knows Darren Daulton was not a saint and he maybe indulged in some personal excess during his 14 major league seasons, but he just wants assure everyone of the real truth—the man was absolutely full of drugs. More »
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Comment by Karlifornia: The lady underneath the Zima umbrella is probably waiting for her pie to get "a few degrees cooler". 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Don't Like Your Starting Pitcher? Sell Him On eBay
His value is estimated at $100,000, so for $.01 on a joke eBay auction, Suppan is a steal. Disclaimer: "No Harms was made to Brewers, Fans, Suppan, Hall and any other animal while making and publishing this add." [HRDerby]
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By Ben CohenComment by Gourmet Spud: ...while making and publishing this add. The seller was going to proofread, but got distracted by a ladybug. 1 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Tim Lincecum's Haircut Is Now Self-Aware
Randy Johnson has had a tremendous impact on the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff, but not because of his experience and wisdom. It's because he has youngsters like Tim Lincecum believing in the power of the mullet. More »
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: Unfortunately, a confused Barry Zito has just been growing out his pubes. 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Ozzie Guillen Not Helping North-South Side Relations
It's time for another round of every Chicago baseball fan's favorite game, "Guess The Deleted Expletive In Ozzie Guillen's Anti-Cubs Rant." Or for bonus fun, just make up a word and get an even better quote. More »
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Comment by Ben Dover: The second article brings up another point: is there a sorrier sack of shit in baseball than Carlos Zambrano? 4 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Pasty White Man Ruins Lovely Afternoon At The Ballyard
What's more humiliating? Getting tackled by security in front of 40,000 baseball fans or having them drag you off the field with your flabby Jell-O bowl tummy exposed to the world? Such is life. [Red Sox Monster]
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Comment by Starburied: This is the only time an African-American will ever field a round, white object on a baseball field under Theo... 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
The Definition Of A Team Player
Hey, at least they got him Mark DeRosa, right? Maybe someone better hide sharp objects from Leitch anyway.
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Comment by Cecil's Wielder: How the Cubs thought it was a good idea to swap De Rosa for Aaron Miles is a mystery I... 3 Responses | Other threads
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steroids
Marlon Byrd Has Questionable Judgment
Two pieces of surprising news. One, Victor Conte's not in jail! Two, there's still an athlete dumb enough to turn to him for supplements. More »
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Comment by J Money BS: Further proof of baseball players being the dumbest of the dumb athletes... more » | Other threads
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mlb
This Love Has Taken Its Toll On Me
Red Sox owner John Henry got married yesterday, and held his reception in Fenway's outfield, with the best guest list ever: Larry David, Ken Burns, Alan Dershowitz, the Farrelly Brothers, and Bud Selig. The live band: Maroon 5. [Boston Globe]
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Comment by TommyAce: I was across the street from Fenway at a concert last night, and when I came out there was a... 6 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Someone Needs A Refund
Sir Sidney Ponson, in the midst of leading the Dutch Honkball team to the quarterfinals of the WBC, tested positive for Phentermine, a stimulant and appetite suppressant. He's also the reason we invented Deadspin widescreen. [AP] -
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Ask J.C. Romero About Steroids At Your Own Peril
Fan asks Phillies for autographs. Phillies walk away. Fan makes a steroid-related crack to J.C. Romero. Romero curses fan, then says, who, me? Fan says, yes, you. Romero allegedly chokes fan. [St. Pete Times]
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By Ben CohenComment by Chris Hanson's Axe: Why on earth would he just fly into a rage like that? What could possibly cause him to act that... 1 Responses | Other threads
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whimsy
Hit Strip Club, Win Lap Dance
It's a good thing the Seattle Post-Intelligencer didn't completely shutter its operations when it stopped the presses, or else there would be only one story about the construction of a strip club by Safeco Field. And who said newspapers weren't egalitarian? More »
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By Ben CohenComment by JimEverettsPhantomSack: Ichiro seems very enthused about the new business development. 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Milton Bradley Is Uncomfortable, And So Is A Certain Water Cooler
Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley and a water cooler — not as sexy a ménage à trois as it sounds. And unfortunately, it turns out the water cooler is the Lucky Pierre in this uninviting threesome. More »
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By Ben CohenComment by EddieCurrysTowels: 30 million dollars can buy a lot of tissues.../cracks beer, assumes position for cross town in t-minus 2 hours... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Well, That Doesn't Add Up
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More »
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By Ben CohenComment by Come a little Miroslav Klose You're My Kind of Man: Now let's see if the video comes true, with Zombie Jacko terrorizing our cities & towns. more » | Other threads
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mlb
Lou Piniella Adds Context To The Soto Stoner Saga
"Look, I have smoked dope one time in my life, and it didn't do a damn thing for me, and I never tried it again.... But a lot of people do (smoke marijuana). You can buy it in California from a pharmacy." [ChiTrib]
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By Ben CohenComment by Bobby Big Wheel: Just because it's legal in the Sunshine State doesn't mean it's OK. Haven't you ever heard of a California... 7 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Braves Reliever Breaks Hand On Door, Pops Bone Back In, Pitches 7th, Needs Surgery, Apologizes
"I'm ashamed of myself.This is a professional sport; you handle yourself in a professional manner. I didn't do that. … I'm just hopeful that Bobby and Frank will give me another chance." [SBB/AJC]
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By DAULERIOComment by BigLeagueChew: Should've said he fell down stairs carrying groceries. 6 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Angles In The Outfield
Slate answers the question we've all asked at one time or another, often while watching those games on television in which Larry Vanover seems to have a mail slot for a strike zone. What's with baseball's crappy camera angles? [Slate]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Milbury, Rolling the Dice: Threadjack: Michael Jackson died. /TJ 24 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Donald Fehr: Unconscionable Villain ... For Being Good At His Job
Donald Fehr ran baseball's players union in an ever more open-shop America and in a sports culture beset by drug panics of one kind or another. The former ensured that he'd be unappreciated; the latter that he'd be vilified. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by BruschisBrewsky: He also overlooked what would be in the best interest of the game his "employees" were playing, and fought for... 11 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Magglio Ordonez Loses His Magically Silky Hair
After being benched for terribleness, the Tigers "slugger" has shorn his legendary flowing locks. (You can maybe buy them on eBay.) So did it have the intended Reverse Samson effect? Two-for-four! Against the Cubs? Ok, that's inconclusive evidence. [Detroit4Lyfe]
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Comment by Its The Beer Talking: Insane Clown Posse were disappointed to find that "Detroit4Lyfe.com" was already owned. 2 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Off-Duty Cop Shoots Two People In Angels' Parking Lot
An incident in the parking lot at Angel Stadium last night began when two men hit another man in the head in with a beer bottle and ended when the third man pulled out his gun and shot them. More »
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Comment by Bobby Big Wheel: Looks like Sue is tougher than we thought. 4 Responses | Other threads
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brawls
Deep Inside The Yankee-Marlin Fan Brawl
We received some new "information" about the Yankee Fan-Marlin Fan fight video you all enjoyed so much, and while we didn't really confirm any of it, it's only fair to (sorta) tell at least one side of the story.
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Comment by Phil Mickelsons Man Tits: Trailer home reference? Check! Horrible childhood accusation? Check! Wish for a barren future? Check! Suggestion to acquire a life? ... 4 Responses | Other threads
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steroids
Ryne Sandberg Joins Wade Boggs In The "Stay Out Of Our Club" Brigade
If you are currently in the Hall of Fame and anywhere near a microphone, please state your preference on whether "steroid era" players deserve plaques like yours. Ryne Sandberg is the latest to go on record with a "no." More »
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Comment by Artie Fufkin: Sandberg is a questionable Hall of Famer himself. 8 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Dodger Lies Make Baby Jesus (And Bloggers) Cry
After all the effort I expended learning about the Inland Empire 66ers, Manny Ramirez will actually be playing his first minor league pre-post-suspension game for the Albuquerque Isotopes, forcing me to work even harder to dig up obscure Simpsons references. More » -
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They Might Be Giants Fans
Good Morning America visits AT&T Park: "We caught two people updating their Facebook accounts, one checking work e-mail, one texting the babysitter and a pair of friends trying to find out who got voted off their favorite reality show." [abcnews.com]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by ClueHeywood: Also this weekend, up in Sonoma, NASCAR fans painted the tunnels with images of animals and fashioned crude tools out... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
Harold Reynolds Won't Embrace OPS
Now that Joe Morgan is telling tales 'round the national campfire, who out there is left to make specious, proudly ignorant arguments about the value of baseball statistics? Batter up, Harold Reynolds! More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Athens Grease: I apologize for not having a good dick joke at my fingertips, so I'll just say that bowing down to... 13 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Donald Fehr Stepping Down As Head Of Player's Association
After shepherding the MLB Players' Association through nearly 25 years of labor strife, executive director Donald Fehr is calling it a job ... done. We'll always (not) have 1994. [ESPN]
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Comment by ZombieGhostsoftheSCUpcountry: Now I can live my dream of beating Fehr to death with Butt Selig's toupee! 9 Responses | Other threads
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brawls
Yankees-Marlins Fan Brawl Reveals Truth Of The Human Condition, With Punching
YouTube is filled with grainy cellphone videos of drunken bleacher brawls, but few capture the drama, action, suspense, and heartbreaking childhood trauma of this donnybrook from the Yankees-Marlins series. It's like the Citizen Kane of stadium fan fight clips. More »
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Comment by MattinglysSideburns: That Yankees fan is just lucky that Little Guido only clotheslined him and didn't put him in a Sicilian Crab. 3 Responses | Other threads
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duan
Weaver vs. Weaver, Who You Got?
For the 21st time in major league history, a pair of brothers will face each other on the mound tonight. Jeff and Jered Weaver will fight for family bragging rights as the Dodgers play the Angels in Anaheim. More » -
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Arod is Tired
A slumping Alex Rodriguez has been pulled from the Yankees line-up for "fatigue". Hitting .145 for the month and going 0-for-15 is exhausting. [Roto Arcade]
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Comment by Darian McPeterson: Can anyone guess what kind of question would result in Arod making that face? 4 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
A's Fan Gets $500K For Being A Douchebag
Attorney scores a settlement from the A's after a lawsuit claiming gender discrimination for not getting a breast cancer hat on Mother's Day. Expect upcoming lawsuits against Curves, gynecologists, and child birth. [NBC Philadelphia]
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Comment by Dave Beckson: thats Alfred Gerard Rava of the the Rava Law Firm, ladies and gentlemen! good show. found conveniently at 3667 Voltaire Street,... 4 Responses | Other threads
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mlb
Anxiety Disorder Stops Dontrelle Willis Again
So I guess The D-Train doesn't have it all figured it out. There were signs of promise, but after a couple of horrendous starts—8 walks in 3.2 IP on Sunday—Willis is back on the DL (head case). More »
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Comment by Chairman_Meow: Got to feel sorry for the guy. If I had to live in Detroit, I'd have anxiety disorder too. 4 Responses | Other threads
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wade boggs
Wade Boggs Does Not Like Steroids In His Apple Pie
What do you get when you combine a 3,000-hit Hall Of Famer, apple pie, a bucket of Miller High Life, and a microphone? An epic anti-steroid rant from Wade Boggs. Stop cheating Americana, baby! More »
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Comment by supermike5alive: Seekonk more like a suburb of Providence, RI than Boston... but whatever. he's right. 5 Responses | Other threads
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