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Monthly Archives: June 2016
“I Used to Play a Little Ball Myself.”
Every couple of years, I see it happen again: somebody lies about playing minor league baseball. Why do so many men lie about doing this? And why don’t we call them on it?
Read moreSmitty’s Loose Change: Tandoori Knights, David Wright & Haircuts
If you don’t change the bag, you’ll burn out the motor.
Read moreThe Cleveland LeBrons
Cleveland has a guarantee to move an absolute shit ton of merch in Cleveland. May we present for your consideration, a new age in Cleveland baseball: The Cleveland LeBrons.
Read moreThere’s No Sweatpants In Baseball
A pair of dirty grey sweatpants. That’s what Hungary goalkeeper Gábor Király was rocking on Wednesday at international soccer’s second most important tournament, while helping his team win their group.
Read moreThe Spitter’s 2016 Freshman All-Americans
Though it’s too early to label these kids as future MLB stars, they are nevertheless evidence of baseball’s evolution into a game where high school recruits are entering college ready and able to produce immediately.
Read moreIf This Isn’t Farewell, David Wright, it Probably Should Be
As tough as it is to ponder, David Wright should end his on-field career. On his own terms, and with the best interests of the team at heart.
Read moreThe 1930 Season, Steroids? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Steroids
I am truly sick and tired of mediots and yakkers STILL getting on their moral high horse about the “Steroid” era. EVERY era is somehow tainted.
Read moreA Tribute to Nate Colbert
The Padres have had more lean years than not, and not too many long term heroes. Nate Colbert is one, and he did it under the worst possible circumstances.
Read moreHardball Theatre: The Usher
Keith Good’s weekly One-Act, an SNL-meets-MLB look at the week in baseball. This week, things get a little serious when a fan sneaks down to the best seats for the last half-inning.
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