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Next Superstar to have Positive PEDs Test? Tiger? Pujols? Poll Results

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The biggest story of this past sports weekend was the Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.  The NL MVP vehemently denies he took the PEDs but he already seems convicted in the court of public opinion. Given what MLB was from 1994-2009 you can understand why new speculation about steroid use is at an all-time high. … [Read more...] about Next Superstar to have Positive PEDs Test? Tiger? Pujols? Poll Results

No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting

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          There is no doubt that ESPN has become the #1 outlet for sports news in the world. With their coverage in over 200 countries and across multiple forms of media on a 24/7 timescale, they have become the all-knowing power when it comes to sports or we thought so. Over the last couple of weeks, the "Worldwide Leader in Sports," … [Read more...] about No Matter the Result on Ryan Braun, ESPN Needs to Focus on Reporting

If True, Brewers Ryan Braun Has Quite Possibly Ruined His Legacy

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            In a report issued by ESPN's "Outside the Lines", the National League MVP and Milwaukee Brewers all-star left-fielder, Ryan Braun, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs (PED's). Braun is disputing the result through arbitration and if he is to lose, he will face a 50 game suspension to start the 2012 … [Read more...] about If True, Brewers Ryan Braun Has Quite Possibly Ruined His Legacy

Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?

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Normally Saturday nights are placid when it comes to off-field news in the sports world, but the regularly scheduled calm was interrupted in a big way when ESPN, among several other outlets, reported that Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The slugger is coming off a season that saw him hit 33 HR's and drive in 111 RBI en route … [Read more...] about Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?

Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun

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After a Winter Meetings marked by big time free agent signings, things took a turn back toward baseball's not so distant past on Saturday evening. According to reports by multiple outlets, including ESPN.com's Outside the Lines, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, the 2011 NL MVP, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. If the initial test is upheld, the slugger will … [Read more...] about Multiple Outlets Report Positive PED Test for Ryan Braun

Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice

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              On Tuesday, Ryan Braun became the 3rd Milwaukee Brewers player and first since 1989 to win an MVP Award. Braun received 20 of 32 first-place votes to edge out the Dodgers' Matt Kemp and teammate Prince Fielder for one of baseball's most prestigious awards. I'm not always on par with what the MLB or … [Read more...] about Brewers Ryan Braun Edging out Matt Kemp for NL MVP was the Right Choice

Detroit Tigers Hurt by Weather, Better Luck in ALCS Game 2

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The Detroit Tigers have lost one game in the American League Championship Series thus far to the Texas Rangers. The weather has helped the Rangers and definitely has damaged the chances of the Tigers. This is due to the superior starters of Detroit. The greatness of Justin Verlander was neutralized in game one because he was only able to go four innings and toss eighty two … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers Hurt by Weather, Better Luck in ALCS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers Reach First NLCS Since 1982! Defeat Arizona in Extra Innings

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The last time the Milwaukee Brewers reached the National League Championship Series was 1982. They sported the logo you see above. It was the glory days of Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Jim Gantner, back when the Brew Crew was in the American League. Unfortunately, they lost to their current division rival, the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, as Catcher Darrell Porter … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Reach First NLCS Since 1982! Defeat Arizona in Extra Innings

Yovani Gallardo’s Brilliant Performance Leads Brewers to 4-1 Win in Game 1

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The fans at Miller Park were electric and provided the home-field advantage everyone thought they would, but it was a near-perfect performance from Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo who helped the Brew Crew grab a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in game one of the NLDS. Gallardo pitched eight innings and struck out nine while giving up only four hits … [Read more...] about Yovani Gallardo’s Brilliant Performance Leads Brewers to 4-1 Win in Game 1

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