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Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins

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It was fitting that Joe Mauer knocked in a runner with a single during his first plate appearance on Friday after coming back from bilateral leg weakness. It was a story book beginning for the Minnesota Twin who is head and shoulders above the rest. Okay, I’ll stop. The club jumped out to a six to one lead against the Padres on Friday before having to hang on, only … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins

Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts

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As they say, a chain is only is strong as its weakest link, and you can only judge a team by its most recent game. If we are using that logic, well then look out for the explosive offensive of the 2011 Chicago Cubs. And then, as Eminem says, “Snap back to reality … “ The present-day Cubs can easily be compared to present-day Detroit.  Most people are rooting for both … [Read more...] about Cubs Show Signs of Life; Despite Stupid Anti-Goat T-Shirts

Who Cares Where Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Gets His 3,000th Hit?

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Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter recorded his 2,994 career hit Monday night before leaving the game with a serious calf strain. Though it would always be noteworthy when an All-Star and prominent player leaves a game with an injury, the Jeter thing has gotten an inordinate amount of coverage because the Yankees only have three games left on their current homestand. Apparently, … [Read more...] about Who Cares Where Yankees Captain Derek Jeter Gets His 3,000th Hit?

Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion

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Like I said after the NBA Finals ended, Lebron James and the Miami Heat aren't "lovable losers" like the Chicago Cubs. This June they were simply "losers" to the Dallas Mavericks. And even though the Cubs are in the midst of their 103 year rebuilding plan, their single A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs are having some fun at the self-ascribed "King's" expense. This past year … [Read more...] about Cubs Farm Club Offering Lebron James “Ring” Night Promotion

The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse

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Minnesota sports fans only had the Twins on the horizon this spring. The Vikings had a horrible NFL draft again; the Timberwolves are on the verge of contraction, and the Wild missed the playoffs. The Twins rewarded this total attention with a start that had them buried twenty games under .500. Fans were shocked when they opened the Star Tribune or the Pioneer Press in the … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse

Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton: Best Player in Baseball?

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Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are kings among sports fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area right now. But I would argue that the primary beneficiary in the NBA Finals was actually American Airlines, since both arenas in the series are named after the carrier. However, it's Josh Hamilton, left fielder for the Texas Rangers, who is probably the most talented athlete in … [Read more...] about Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton: Best Player in Baseball?

Detroit Tigers Reach the Top of the American League Central

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The Detroit Tigers are a game behind the Cleveland Indians in the loss column, but tied for the AL Central lead. The momentum for the Tigers has been phenomenal lately. The Tigers and the Indians are the only two teams in the division that have won over half their games, but the Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox are also approaching their potential lately. The Kansas … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Reach the Top of the American League Central

Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-13-11)

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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 in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Weekly Check-In (6-13-11)