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Why Pete Rose Didn't Ruin Ray Fosse's Career

No list of All-Star memories is complete without Pete Rose's decision to lower the boom on Ray Fosse, single-handedly destroying the young catcher's career in 1970. Unfortunately for the enemies of hustle, that's not quite how the story goes....

A Note From Your Ninjas: Comment Of The Week And Other Things

Oh. Hello there. I didn't see you come in. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in trimming this bonsai tree it's like I'm in a whole other world....

AP's Dumb Baseball Poll And The Durable Myth Of The Overpaid Ballplayer

The Associated Press and Knowledge Networks recently teamed up for a state-of-baseball poll that revealed nothing whatsoever except the silly dogmas of the sort of people who commission state-of-baseball polls, i.e. sportswriters....

Tour de France Riders Forced To Perform Without Mechanical Supplements

The Tour de France tried an "experiment" today—banning radios that allow coaches and team leaders to communicate with their riders during the race. It's almost like they expect these athletes to use their own brains!...

At Least He Won His Old Man's Respect

The baseball field, Turgenev once wrote, is a sacred bonding ground for fathers and sons. And what's bonding if it's not daring your son to sprint across the infield of a minor league ballpark? Visiting him in juvi, maybe....

The Home Run Derby Will Rot Your Will To Live

As it turns out, Chris Berman might be the only person pitched at the right frequency for the Home Run Derby. After three hours of that — three hours! — I was almost afraid I didn't like baseball anymore....

The Creepy Photo Of The Bloody Purse Strap (Allegedly) Used To Choke Arturo Gatti

This falls in line with what the police say happened that night, although Gatti's wife claims she's not guilty.[YBB]...

The Bizarre World Of Children’s YouTube Videos

Ever stumble on some random YouTube video and wonder to yourself, "How did this piece of shit get 200,000 views?" Well, I have the answer....

Creativity In Full Bloom On The Kentucky Minor League Circuit

The Lexington Legends have a passionate hometown fan base that loves to let opposing players know they're appreciated for all their hard work and effort. Especially on dollar beer night. [Horace Grant Halftime Report/Intentional Foul]...

Drug Mule Puts Cocaine In Golf Clubs, Gets Shafted

Note to aspiring drug smugglers: If you're smuggling blow through an airport by stuffing it inside golf equipment, it helps to know a little something about golf. And no, a "handicap" does not mean you have a limp....

Pedro Martinez: Philadelphia Phillies

Level of excitement had this happened in 2004: 9. Level of excitement in 2009: 4. Still? Number of red Martinez jersey-shirts sold at Modell's over the weekend?: 8,016 [Cherry Hill Courier Post/PHOTO: EveryJoe]...

America's Sideline Chin Bruise

If you can bear to look, here's the visual evidence of the vicious attack on Erin Andrews' chin. It looks like she'll be okay, but how will we ever heal the scars on the nation's psyche? [Right Field Bleachers]...

Nike Just Steals It

A woman in California is accusing the King Kong of clothing companies of stealing her trademarked slogan. Thankfully, this is America, where large, filthy rich corporations don't stand a chance against your average Jane Citizen....

Broncos Fans Are Thrilled About The Bears New Quarterback

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Rinku Singh, The Body Electric

Singh, Pirates farmhand and vaguely neocolonial subject, struck out the only batter he faced Monday to become what's believed to be the first India-born player to win a professional baseball game in the States. [AP]...

And Here's The Place Where Home Run Derbies (And DUAN!) Go To Die....And Other Things Of Note

Sportsnation really wants you to watch their show. Yeah, you in the undershirt eating the bowl of Fruity Pebbles commenting here. They won't stop posting cryptic names on their message board unless you watch....

Report: Unnamed Amorous Ballplayer Plays For Team That Appropriately Doesn't Know How To Score

Onetime declared virgin Jeff Pearlman knows which baseball player was cold mackin' on an intern in Houston recently, but he's not telling. All he'll say is that the ballplayer was — are you ready for this? — a Washington National....

You Knew You Could Count On Shaq For A Micheal Jackson [<i>Sic</i>] Tribute

The Next "Athlete And Animals" Scandal? Kangaroo Boxing

Burying the lede: "Rangers SS Omar Vizquel surprised his coaches and teammates by bringing his three kangaroos into the clubhouse before the game." Omar Vizquel has three pet kangaroos? How is this not a movie script? [Jorge Says No]...

Oh, Donovan, Please Don't Hang Out With Porn Stars At The Pool

It's just Donovan McNabb being polite (and portly) at a topless pool in Vegas this past weekend . And Jayden James, who is/was dating Chuck Liddell (NSFW!), had a run-in with Five. He's a jovial fellow! NOTHING happened. [JaydenJames'BlogNSFWNSFWNSFW]...