Category Archives: MLB

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By Josh Kramer Streaky and potential are two words that have always disgusted me when it comes to professional athletes.  I realize that professional athletes are human and neither term is necessarily a bad thing.  But in this day and age, they both … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 8, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer Name one person that does not reside in Sugar Land, Texas, who had heard of the Sugar Land Skeeters last week at this time.  I can guarantee you would be hard pressed.  Surprisingly, there is a good … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 25, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer The “Melkman” has delivered all year long until yesterday.  San Francisco no longer has the services of their star left fielder.  Talk about a major blow to a team in the thick of the best divisional race in … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 16, 2012 by

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By Jeremy Powers The MLB season is a brutal one. Let’s be honest, whenever you have a schedule that consists of 162 games in 25 weeks, it’s going to be a roller coaster ride. Some teams, who fall out of … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 3, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer The MLB trade deadline is always a hectic time.  It could be the difference between winning a World Series (see the Cardinals, 5 acquisitions at deadline in 2011) or coming up just short.  In the last four years, … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 1, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer The fairy tale story that is the baseball career of Barry Larkin will conclude in the most grandiose of style this afternoon.  Only this is not a fictional story.  This is Barry Larkin’s reality.  We have known it … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 22, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer 119 wins.  Three All-Star Game appearances.  One Cy Young Award.  Those were the key numbers in Cliff Lee’s outstanding career heading into play yesterday.  Cliff Lee had appeared in 13 games heading into play on Independence Day.  … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 5, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer Beantown is not exactly the place to be these days.  At least when it comes to sports.  First, the Boston’s beloved Red Sox had arguably the worst breakdown in baseball history, blowing a seemingly insurmountable nine-game lead during the course … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 22, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love.  Unfortunately, with no football or college hoops going on at the moment, there is not too much love in Philly these days. Things have gone from good, to bad, … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 20, 2012 by

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By Josh Kramer So much for the “Battle of Ohio.”  The first part of the annual six game set between the Reds and the Indians became a massacre in a hurry as the Reds busted out the brooms yesterday afternoon.  … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 15, 2012 by