The 2014 World Series may not get the highest ratings, but it will be the most eventful. Sure, there are no Yankees, Red Sox, or Dodgers, but there are the Cinderella story Royals and dynasty-craved Giants. Not only is Ned Yost undefeated in his first playoff appearance with a Royals team that hadn’t been here since 1985, but on the other side Bruce Bochy looks to cement … [Read more...] about K.C. Royals vs S.F. Giants World Series: what to watch
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VIDEO: Bud Selig is CLUELESS as to MLB’s long term issues
The successor to Bud Selig was named yesterday. Rob Manfred is the new Major League Baseball commissioner, and for the sake of the sport, hopefully he will be much less tone deaf than the current commish. First watch this video from Countdown with Keith Olbermann on ESPN 2. In fact, watch it a couple times so that you get all the facts and figures in: … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Bud Selig is CLUELESS as to MLB’s long term issues
Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!
Good morning and happy Friday. I hope each and every one of you out there among the Cubs Faithful is having a wonderful start to the day. Or middle of the day. Or in two days, basically whenever you read this. I have spent my fair share of time, as well as many others’ fair share of time, inside Wrigley Field, and there were only one or two times the weather made the … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!
Early 2011 MLB Attendance Poor; $4 Gas Doesn’t Help
Anyone who watches Sportscenter on a nightly basis can plainly see that attendance is down thus far during the major league baseball season. While it is true that the game does have a few weather obstacles this time of year, this April's drop off is especially unique. Bud Selig cannot control mother nature or change the dates of the Masters, but he can recommend a few ideas to … [Read more...] about Early 2011 MLB Attendance Poor; $4 Gas Doesn’t Help
It’s Time For Realignment in Baseball
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and the owners must look at divisional realignment in order to provide more fairness in the league. The NFL should be the model for all professional team sports. It has had unparalleled success over the last decade despite the tumultuous domestic economy. A good deal of that is because parity is most prevalent in Roger Goodell’s … [Read more...] about It’s Time For Realignment in Baseball
The pros and cons of Interleague Play
Another year of Interleague baseball (and an American League victory) is in the books, and unfortunately for the haters, it was deemed a success by Major League Baseball. Commissioner Bud Selig's brainchild surely won't be going anywhere anytime soon. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of Interleague Play
USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer
The USA’s disallowed goal against Slovenia may go down as one of the worst calls in sports history and may leave a sour taste in the mouths of USA fans for the rest of their lives. However, if the right action is taken by FIFA, it could be a blessing in disguise for the future of soccer. Sometimes there needs to be a catastrophe in order to perfect a system. We have seen this … [Read more...] about USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer
The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond
I know it just seems like hopping on the pile now to dive into a discussion about MLB umpiring issues, instant replay and Jim Joyce but how could I leave the issue alone? I was mighty tempted to dedicate an entire column just to Jim Joyce the night that he blew the infamous call but I withheld because I wanted to keep my wits about me and not say anything that was undeserving. … [Read more...] about The Call Outs: MLB Umpires and Beyond