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MLB Spring Training “Truck Day” has Come and Gone

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Just a few more days until pitchers and catchers report. If you still can't wait for that to signal the beginning of baseball, and warmer thoughts- you can have the holiday of truck day. Which has already passed us by. From the St. Louis Cardinals page on MLB.com "Truck Day" was Monday at Busch Stadium. The Cards' clubhouse attendants, along with movers from A-Mrazek … [Read more...] about MLB Spring Training “Truck Day” has Come and Gone

Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay

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We were robbed of an 80’s pop culture icon when actor Gary Coleman recently passed away. And in a blown call yesterday, which likely would’ve had Coleman saying: “Whatchu talking about Willis?” major league baseball fans were robbed of the greatest feat in baseball: The Perfect Game. Detroit Tiger’s pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one foot (literally) of throwing the … [Read more...] about Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay

Jim Joyce Steals MLB History From Armando Galarraga, Tigers and Fans

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Maybe it was never meant to be. It's all about destiny in terms of a perfect game. So maybe, for Armando Galarraga, destiny was not in his cards on June 2nd, 2010. Still, it was a pretty terrible call and that's probably an understatement. Umpire Jim Joyce inserted himself squarely and firmly into the debates of an umpire's role in a game and about whether or not Major … [Read more...] about Jim Joyce Steals MLB History From Armando Galarraga, Tigers and Fans

Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”

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When Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera fractured his arm on Monday night, it added injury to injury -- the Tribe suffers from “platoonism.” Look at Cleveland's day-to-day roster and you'll find few regulars taking to the fresh-cut grass every day. And that is a dangerous place to be for the Indians. By Kevin Hunt … [Read more...] about Cabrera’s injury latest symptom for Cleveland “platoonism”

2010 Indians built on foundation of Wood

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By: Kevin Hunt The Cleveland Indians only need to look at bullpen pitcher Kerry Wood to see a small-scale version of the team's season. And that's not exactly what a team in a winnable American League Central Division wants to hear following Wood's first 2010 appearance. There's something amiss in Cleveland, or, more accurately, there are many things amiss on different … [Read more...] about 2010 Indians built on foundation of Wood

Indians Announcer Hilariously Loses it on Air (Video)

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By Paul M. Banks Poor Cleveland. Poor Cleveland Indians franchise. This team is perhaps worse than the bunch fictionally led by Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn and Willie "Mays" Hayes over 20 years ago. These guys are bad. Sure LeBron just won the MVP award, but the one thing the city has going for it in the sports world, the Cavaliers, are in trouble. They lost homecourt advantage … [Read more...] about Indians Announcer Hilariously Loses it on Air (Video)

Thank you Rick Vaughn! ‘Major League’ advantage: Brewers

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By Jake McCormick Major League should’ve centered around the Milwaukee Brewers. The movie was filmed at Milwaukee County Stadium (R.I.P.), the two most memorable Yankee players (Clu Haywood and “The Duke”) were played by former Brewers (1982 Cy Young-winner Pete Vuckovich and Willie Mueller, respectively), and of course, Bob Uecker made the movie great as drunk announcer … [Read more...] about Thank you Rick Vaughn! ‘Major League’ advantage: Brewers