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Astros Pitcher Slams Brian Wilson, Giants Closer’s Taco Bell Ads

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San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is one of the game's most colorful personalities. You could be one of those people who believes baseball is boring, but I'm guessing you don't think Wilson is boring. How could anyone think so? Wilson's quirkiness and star power landed him a gig as Taco Bell pitchman. It's a funny commercial (watch it here after the jump) Houston … [Read more...] about Astros Pitcher Slams Brian Wilson, Giants Closer’s Taco Bell Ads

The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

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Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!

Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!

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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!

Houston Astros Foul Ball Couple to Get Web Redemption (Video)

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You've probably seen this video from last season, the infamous Houston Astros "foul ball" couple. Here's a video from MSNBC after the jump. It shows a rather douchey 'Stros fan saving himself in order to let his girlfriend get drilled by a line drive. Yeah, this girl certainly knows how to pick 'em doesn't she? So much for that "bad boy" thing this guy is trying to do- look … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Foul Ball Couple to Get Web Redemption (Video)

How Thin Can the Brewers Bench Get?

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Does your bench not stretch? Can we use you if you catch? Is there anyone for innings when we need you for some winnings? Are we down to just the pitchers if we made some fielding switchers? Does your bench not stretch? Bases loaded and one down in the tenth.  Joe Inglett (coming off his own ankle problem) and Craig Counsell have been used. Jody Gerut nursing a bruised heel … [Read more...] about How Thin Can the Brewers Bench Get?

2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)

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For pick-by-pick analysis of the 2010 MLB draft's first round, click here. With up to 50 rounds adding up to 1,600 picks, most of which either don’t sign or won’t be seen for three to four years, the MLB Draft doesn’t hold the same attention grabbing star power as its NFL and NBA counter parts. But that doesn’t mean MLB Mock Drafts aren’t still fun to discuss and debate, … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)

When Will the Houston Astros Selling Shoe Drop?

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By: Melissa S. Wollering Humor me for a hot stove moment. The Milwaukee Brewers have a ton of offensive issues. When the pitching is adequate (a rarity some weeks, yes) the bats don’t back it up. When the offense is on fire, the pitching might be as murky as the Menomonee River near the city’s wastewater treatment plant. So if the Houston Astros start putting up the first … [Read more...] about When Will the Houston Astros Selling Shoe Drop?

Despite Ten Wins, Kevin Slowey Still Not an Ace

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By Shaymus McLaughlin There are only two pitchers with ten wins in the major leagues. Unsurprisingly, one is Roy Halladay, the all-star caliber Blue Jays pitcher whose 2.53 ERA, 88 strikeouts, and 1.04 WHIP are all within close proximity to the league leader in those categories. It makes perfect sense that he has accumulated ten wins already this season. The other one … [Read more...] about Despite Ten Wins, Kevin Slowey Still Not an Ace