The Chicago Cubs took some kid from Princeton University in the 30th round of the MLB Draft yesterday. I didn't even know Princeton had a baseball team. And I guess they're relevant? We all know that Princeton alums rule the universe. Much to chagrin of Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons. (see video below) They win at life; not on the baseball diamond. Princeton is also the setting … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs draft kid from Princeton! Sideshow Bob upset
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Cubs draft kid from Michigan State! Let’s burn couches!
Go green! Go white! Yesterday was another big day for Michigan State sports as the Chicago Cubs draft sheet showed this: 7 (198) David Garner RHP Michigan State University (MI) 9/21/92 R R 5-11 180 … [Read more...] about Cubs draft kid from Michigan State! Let’s burn couches!
Cubs MLB Draft Day 2, and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald on the mic
Today was a big day for the Chicago Cubs. Sure, they lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0. However, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald sang the 7th inning stretch, and the Cubs loaded up for the future during day two of the MLB Draft. Getting drafted by an MLB ballclub is a really big deal for these kids. Even if it is the Cubs! "Still counts" as Lonely Island and Akon would … [Read more...] about Cubs MLB Draft Day 2, and Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald on the mic
Cubs MLB Draft: first night synopsis
With the Chicago Cubs present being...well it's present. And the Cubs past being, well the Cubs past, why not focus on the Cubs future? Wow, not one, but two Cubs draft articles? Yes, indeed we are doing just that. Wouldn't you rather talk about the Cubs future than the Cubs present? The Cubs tonight made two picks in the opening rounds of the 2013 MLB Draft: third baseman … [Read more...] about Cubs MLB Draft: first night synopsis
Yankees draft 3B from Notre Dame; Duke, Cowboys & Heat fans rejoice
With the #26 pick in the MLB Draft, the New York Yankees selected Notre Dame 3B Eric Jagielo. I admit I know nothing about Eric Jagielo, and he could very well be the greatest kid in the world, the best student, the nicest guy (we already know he's a very accomplished baseball player and about to become very rich). However, as he goes from ND to the Yankees, wouldn't it be … [Read more...] about Yankees draft 3B from Notre Dame; Duke, Cowboys & Heat fans rejoice
Evaluating Chicago White Sox #1 draft pick Tim Anderson
The Chicago White Sox drafted short stop Tim Anderson #17 overall in the first round of the MLB Draft tonight. Anderson is a speedster with 41 stolen bases, also can play CF. The White Sox took Anderson out of East Central Community College in Decatur, Miss. Anderson had a big year in Division II of the NJCAA, hitting .495 with 10 home runs. For the third year in a row, the … [Read more...] about Evaluating Chicago White Sox #1 draft pick Tim Anderson
Evaluating, Analyzing Chicago Cubs #2 overall draft pick Kris Bryant
The Chicago Cubs picked third baseman Kris Bryant from University of San Diego with the second overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft just now. Kris Bryant was recommended by area scout Alex Lontayo. “Kris Bryant had an incredible season at San Diego, hitting for both power and average,” said Jason McLeod, Cubs VP of Scouting & Player Development. “He is a big, strong, … [Read more...] about Evaluating, Analyzing Chicago Cubs #2 overall draft pick Kris Bryant
Ryan Braun and the Book of Biogenesis: What we know and where we go from here
The Milwaukee Brewers' megastar and MVP-winning outfielder, Ryan Braun, has taken fans to hell and back when it comes to accusations regarding performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Just when Brewers nation thought they were in the clear with a player their small market team threw the bank at, Major League Baseball comes roaring back with a 100 game suspension … [Read more...] about Ryan Braun and the Book of Biogenesis: What we know and where we go from here
St Louis Cardinals have damn good pitching prospects
The St Louis Cardinals were mocked for most of the 2000’s for having a lackluster minor league system. As of today it is one of if not the best systems in baseball. Suck it, Cubs fans. Unlike the rivals to the north, the St Louis Cardinals have pitching depth that could lead the team to success far beyond 2013. There was supposed to be drop in play this season with age and a … [Read more...] about St Louis Cardinals have damn good pitching prospects
111 year old Yankees fan visits 3rd Yanks Ballpark
Not like we need to do anything to bring more awareness to the New York Yankees (ESPN and pop culture at large has done plenty of that already) but this story is pretty cool. This Yankees fan is 111 years old; that's even longer than the Chicago Cubs World Series drought. Bernando LaPallo has been alive longer than the NY Yankees have even been the Yankees. … [Read more...] about 111 year old Yankees fan visits 3rd Yanks Ballpark