Corporatism at its worst: the Miami Marlins
Just one week after the election, Jeffrey Loria (owner of the Miami Marlins) reminded us all just how much big government is actually local government. Loria…
Read articleNL East Champions!
Quick diversion from politics. A couple of years ago we celebrated the opening of the Washington Nationals stadium on in DC. Tonight the Nationals proved they…
Read articleAnother reminder . . .
. . . being a Jets fan is the price I pay for being a Yankees fan. Yesterday’s defeat also means I’ll be discussing the NFL…
Read articleGeorge Steinbrenner, RIP
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has passed away this morning. He was 80 years old. Because he owned the Yankees for so long – since…
Read articleWell THAT’S bizarre
After nearly two decades here in Virginia (just over half my life), I only have two strong ties left to my birthplace: family and professional sports…
Read articleHappy Patriots’ Day
Today, the third Monday in April, is Patriots’ Day, commemorating the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War — the Battles of Lexington…
Read articleThank You, Curt Schilling…
After 23 professional seasons playing baseball, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has officially announced his retirement. Schilling was drafted by the Red Sox in 1986 and…
Read articleA-R*D Comes Clean
Alex Rodriguez* has admitted to using steroids while playing for Texas.
Read articleJim Rice Heading for Cooperstown; Roger Clemens Heading To Court?
Long-time Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice has finally been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame following 15 years on the ballot. Meanwhile, former Red…
Read articleRoger Who? Yankees Diss Clemens
From the NYTimes: The big question was whether the Yankees were going to be honest and courageous. Did they have faith that the depth and the…
Read articleRoger Clemens Grilled by Congress
The grilling of Roger Clemens is underway by the House Oversight and Government Reform Cmte. You can watch the hearing here.
Read articleCongressman Davis and the MLB
Full story here on ESPN.com. A source close to Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., told ESPN.com’s T.J. Quinn that the congressman says he was misquoted and misunderstood…
Read articleR.I.P. Johnny Podres
One of baseball’s all-time greats, Johnny Podres, has passed away. Podres was the 1955 World Series MVP for the Brooklyn Dodgers. My dad met Podres when…
Read articleCurt Schilling Speaks Out About Mitchell Report
Curt Schilling has posted a commentary on his blog 38 Pitches about those named in the Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball. On Jose Canseco: His…
Read articleWas the Rocket Turbo Boosted?
Roger Clemens is going to be named in the Mitchell report naming pro-baseball players who used steroids. According to The Bergen Record “several” prominent Yankees will be…
Read article2004 Was No Fluke
The only questions now remaining are is this the best Red Sox team in history and is this the start of a dynasty?
Read articleCleveland Indians Pitcher Caught Buying $25K Worth Of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
A big dark cloud has been cast over Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd with today’s revelation that he has purchased $25K worth of human growth hormone…
Read article“The Curse of Clinton” Continues for Yankees
June 10, 1999 – Upon deciding to run for the U.S. Senate from New York, Hillary Clinton claims to be a lifelong New York Yankees fan. Oct. 26,…
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