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Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!

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North side vs. South side. Red & Blue vs. Black & White. "All In" vs. "It's a Way of Life." This is the Crosstown Classic, a series that divides households, neighborhoods, and an entire city for six of baseball's 162 games every year. The Cubs travel south Monday to face the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field for the first three games of the series. With both teams … [Read more...] about Crosstown Rivalry Renewed: White Sox vs. Cubs 2011 Begins TONIGHT!

Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?

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Sports fans have argued for years over which specific sport pays its players the highest wages. That debate has been put to rest somewhat in the internet age as annual reports are typically released showing who makes exactly how much money. A new report was released in mid-April by sporting Intelligence and there may be a few surprises to some people. According to the … [Read more...] about Who are the World’s Highest Paid Athletes?

Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon

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The first priority for team management has to be the daily line-up that takes the field. This undoubtedly is the reason that position players in Major League Baseball like Albert Pujols and Alex Rodriguez have traditionally received more money over a longer term than pitchers like Johan Santana and C.C. Sabathia. While it is true that arm problems can derail a career in a … [Read more...] about Depth is the Key to Surviving MLB’s 162 Game Marathon

Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

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Going after pitcher Jake Peavy in 2009 proved that the White Sox are serious about getting their ace in what has become an ace-happy league. This is something that their rivals, cough, cough – the Minnesota Twins, have refused to do. No, Minnesota, it’s been four years, Francisco Liriano is not an ace. Of course, the deal has been a major bust so far, as Peavy cannot stay … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

Minnesota Twins Season Preview

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Last season, I know first hand what Target Field did for Minnesota Twins fans. Sure, it gave us one of, if not the league’s best stadium. But it gave us false hope. It made us Twins fans think that without an ace and a lineup filled with major holes, we still had a chance to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays. Well, if the AL Divisional Series was any indication, the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Season Preview

The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown

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The Backdoor Cut takes a look back at games one and two of the New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins ALDS....Umpiring, Andy Pettitte's Dominance, playoff managing, and Lance Berkman's re-emergance are just a few of the topics touched on...If you like what you hear, listen to the radio version of The Backdoor Cut Tuesday Nights from 9-11 p.m. on 91.7 fm KAUG or online at … [Read more...] about The Backdoor Cut Twins-Yankees Series Breakdown