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New Podcast Episode: John Morgan
Advertisements Join USA Bobsled Hall-of-Fame John Morgan for a chat about the state of two sports, tips for young announcers, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, the “Night Train,” and some very interesting, rarely-talked-about medical conditions of one of baseball’s most famous names. Saranac, New York is a thing! Click here to listen:
Read moreFor $8 Million Per, Super Bowl Ads Failed to Deliver
This Bud’s not for you. Rather, it turns it into a bad kegger.
Read moreOaktown
The very nice people behind us did not seem to know that their language and subject matter should be altered when within earshot of a boy. There was some pretty x-rated language and conversation going on in those seats. Try to remember that you are not the only at the ballpark. But, man, what a sunset.
Read moreAnother Candlestick Tale: Melvin Belli Sues The Giants
. In a flourish that underscored the absurdity of the dispute, he listed collateral he argued should be subject to seizure—including Willie Mays (the player himself)—along with bats, balls, gloves, uniforms, and even bar whiskey…
Read moreKent Rightfully Selected For The Hall
Fourteenth all time for double plays, was top-five five times for fielding percentage, is the all-time leader in home runs (351) , and is fourth in doubles. Kent’s feud (with Barry Bonds) would endear him forever in the hearts of those who later discovered that Bonds was part of the Balco scandal.
Read more1964: A Neighbor Kid, A Snapshot In Time, And A World Series That Wasn’t
By the time September 15 came around, the Phils were on a roll. They had owned first place since July 17. It appeared a World Series berth was merely a formality. The Phillies’ front office had that ticket availability plan – however unusual.
Read moreMorons Arrested In Ludicrous Gambling Scheme. Somewhere, Someone Is Surprised.
Advertisements .are available to be purchased. Please contact the publisher for details. Somehow, allowing gambling to be associated with professional sports has allowed gamblers to…wait for it…infiltrate professional sports. Somewhere, a U.S. Supreme Court justice is saying, “Whaaaaaaat? How’d that happen?” This week, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted on charges they took bribes from gamblers.
Read moreWorld Series Reflections and Highlights
The Freddie Freeman walk-off homer was a crowd-pleaser; and yes Shohei Otani was otherworldly in reaching base in all nine plate appearances with an epic night. But had it not been for a gutsy relief outing by a guy few outside of Dodgertown have even heard of, all this would have gone for naught. Had you ever heard of Will Klein?
Read moreDodgers Win…How???
The ninth was set up for Guerrero to be the hero.
Now in the 11th, he has to be the savior. He delivers. His ability to pull his hands in at hit a ball down the line with power is outstanding. He does it again with a rope down the line.
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