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Bonds, Clemens Providing Endless Comedy Fodder For Minor League Teams
As long as Minor League Baseball has general managers willing to put out comedy press releases, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will always have job offers. Last week we told you about the Huntsville Stars' offer to make Clemens their backup mascot. Then on Wednesday, Bonds — who wants to play in the ...

The Swept Room Of Finnicky Dollars: Role-Player Roundup
Every two weeks, the gents at Free Darko will be taking a look at the deranged ecosystem that is the National Basketball Association in their own indelible fashion. Here's this week's entry, from Dr. Lawyer Indian Chief....

Baseball Season Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
For the third consecutive season, we are proud to introduce the Deadspin Baseball Season Previews. Yes, baseball is awfully close now; it's spring training, after all....

Media Approval Ratings: Vin Scully
With the tournament starting and everything, we thought it would be time to make it clear that baseball is about to start. (Not just in Japan either. Finally.) And we can think of no better way of reminding you than bringing up Vin Scully....

NCAA Pants Party: Memphis Vs. Texas-Arlington
Memphis Tigers (33-1) vs. Texas-Arlington Mavericks (21-11) When: Friday, 9:40 p.m. Where: Little Rock...

NCAA Pants Party: Clemson Vs. Villanova
Clemson Tigers (24-9) vs. Villanova Wildcats (20-12) When: Friday, 9:40 p.m. Where: Tampa...

NCAA Pants Party: Louisville Vs. Boise State
Louisville Cardinals (24-8) vs. Boise State Broncos (25-8). When: Friday, 9:40 p.m. Where: Birmingham...

NCAA Pants Party: Indiana Vs. Arkansas
Indiana Hoosiers (25-7) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (22-11) When: Friday, 9:40 p.m. Where: Raleigh, N.C....

NCAA Pants Party: North Carolina Vs. Mount St. Mary's
North Carolina Tar Heels (32-2) vs. Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers (19-14) When: Friday, 7:10 p.m. Where: Raleigh, N.C....

NCAA Pants Party: Mississippi State Vs. Oregon
Mississippi State Bulldogs (22-10) vs. Oregon Ducks (18-13) When: Friday, 7:10 p.m. Where: Little Rock...

NCAA Pants Party: Vanderbilt Vs. Siena
Vanderbilt Commodores (26-7) vs. Siena Saints (22-10) When: Friday, 7:10 p.m. Where: Tampa...

NCAA Pants Party: Oklahoma Vs. St. Joseph's
Oklahoma Sooners (22-11). vs. St. Joseph's Hawks (21-12). When: Friday, 7:10 p.m. Where: Birmingham...

NCAA Pants Party: Connecticut Vs. San Diego
Connecticut Huskies (24-8) vs. San Diego Toreros (21-13) When: Friday, 3 p.m. Where: Tampa...

Baseball Season Preview: New York Yankees
For the third consecutive season, we are proud to introduce the Deadspin Baseball Season Previews. Yes, baseball is awfully close now; it's spring training, after all....

Media Approval Ratings: Mike Tirico
By now, most people know the old stories about Mike Tirico. (If you don't know them, they're right here.) Tirico appears to have gotten help for an obvious problem, and is apparently doing better. Good for him, because he doesn't seem to have time for a scandal now: The guy is everywhere....

NCAA Pants Party: Texas Vs. Austin Peay
Texas Longhorns (28-6) vs. Austin Peay Governors (24-10) When: Friday, 2:45 p.m. Where: Little Rock...

NCAA Pants Party: Georgetown Vs. Maryland-Baltimore County
Georgetown Hoyas (27-5) vs. Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers When: Friday, 2:45 Where: Raleigh, N.C....

NCAA Pants Party: Butler Vs. South Alabama
Butler Bulldogs (29-3) vs. South Alabama Jaguars (26-6) When: Friday, 2:45 p.m. Where: Birmingham...

NCAA Pants Party: Drake Vs. Western Kentucky
Drake Bulldogs (28-4) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (27-6) When: Friday, 12:15 p.m. Where: Tampa...

NCAA Pants Party: Miami (Fla.) Vs. St. Mary's
Miami (Fla.) Hurricanes (22-10) vs. St. Mary's Gaels (25-6) When: Friday, 12:15 p.m. Where: Little Rock...