"We’re going streaking… through the quad to the gymnasium!" Okay, maybe just virtually, but nonetheless we are one-for-one so far on picking ESPN’s Streak for the Cash. Let's keep it going! For the remainder of the baseball season, I will try to give one baseball game a day that I think is a lock for the Streak for the Cash. Let’s see how big of a streak we can build. By: … [Read more...] about Streak for the Cash: Orioles over Reds
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Streak for the Cash: Cardinals over Phillies
I've never been much of the gambling type, never had the cohonais to risk money that I don't have. Besides, whenever I've bet on sports, mainly fantasy football, it was never about winning the money, it was always about bragging rights. I have to admit, when something is riding on a game, whether it's money or pride, it makes the game more exciting, it just does. When I stopped … [Read more...] about Streak for the Cash: Cardinals over Phillies
Singles Only Softball League Catching on in Chicago, New York
When it comes to Chicago baseball, the current focus is on the intra-city series between the Cubs and White Sox. Of course, both teams being under .500 means this year lacks a serious buzz (last night's game at the Cell set a new low for crosstown classic single game attendance). However, I have a seen a unique Chicago baseball (well, softball actually) media story emerge. … [Read more...] about Singles Only Softball League Catching on in Chicago, New York
Jennie Finch’s new Son, Diesel Arrives (Photos)
Jennie Finch, the former icon of the sport of softball who pitched for the Chicago Bandits up until last year gave birth Monday. Her second son, named Diesel Dean Daigle, joins 5-year-old Ace Shane Daigle in the family. (Yeah, I think their kids have kinda weird names too, but I try not to judge people on that. I'm judgmental enough about plenty of other things, so I'll refrain … [Read more...] about Jennie Finch’s new Son, Diesel Arrives (Photos)
Cardinals and your Fantasy Team lost Albert Pujols: How to Deal
. Obviously losing a slugger like Albert Pujols will wreak havoc on your fantasy team. You simply aren’t going to be able to plug a player in to replace his production (even in his “off” year). So you know the pain the St. Louis Cardinals are feeling right now. That said, here are some first base options that can help soften the blow. … [Read more...] about Cardinals and your Fantasy Team lost Albert Pujols: How to Deal
Brewers Rickie Weeks Having an All-Star Type of Year
Investing in players hasn't been one of the Milwaukee Brewers' strong suits in the last decade or so. But to their credit, it seems the Brewers have learned from their mistakes and are making all the right decisions in 2011. One of those right decisions was re-signing second baseman Rickie Weeks to a five-year, fifty million dollar contract. Weeks is having a career year … [Read more...] about Brewers Rickie Weeks Having an All-Star Type of Year
Emergence of the Cutter Shifts Power from Hitters to Pitchers in MLB
. The cutter. A game saver, reviver, the magical pitch which can change a pitcher’s career. The pitch where home runs become strikeouts. .Mariano Rivera isn’t the only one. How about 2010 Cy Young Roy Halladay? Or Josh Beckett’s recent dominance after suffering an injury-riddled 2010. . The White Sox John Danks, who had started the season with zero wins, has found his … [Read more...] about Emergence of the Cutter Shifts Power from Hitters to Pitchers in MLB
Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-20-11)
If you’re not one of those baseball nerds who follows every single thing going on in the Milwaukee Brewers Organization, don’t worry, because The Sports Bank’s Nick Grays has you covered with what happened in the past week and what’s going on in the future. And if you are one of those nerds, feel free to join in on some good old analysis of America’s pastime … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-20-11)
Cleveland Indians fire hitting coach, look to turn around recent struggles
It’s safe to say the Indians have hit a major brick wall in the month of June. After starting 32-20 through May, the Tribe is just 6-11 in June thus far. But with Interleague for the next 12 games, the team is in the perfect spot to turn around their struggles. In a surprise move to try to turn the tables, the Tribe fired hitting coach Joe Nunnally, replacing him with Bruce … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians fire hitting coach, look to turn around recent struggles
Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!
North side vs. South side. Red & Blue vs. Black & White. "All In" vs. "It's a Way of Life." This is the Crosstown Classic, a series that divides households, neighborhoods, and an entire city for six of baseball's 162 games every year. The Cubs travel south Monday to face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field for the first three games of the series. With both teams … [Read more...] about Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!