Raise The Jolly Roger!

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

  The Pirates beat the Astros on Tuesday night, which in itself is not a particularly noteworthy accomplishment. Many Little League teams are probably capable of the same task. But where the victory puts the Pirates IS something to write home about. With a 45-41 record, the Bucs are four games over .500 ...

Being Buster Olney

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

We assume the following conversation took place between ESPN writer Buster Olney and his brain this weekend before he wrote a story detailing baseball's possible realignment to two 15-team leagues. BUSTER: Hey brain, do you have any ideas? There's nothing interesting going on right now and I need to stir ...

Lance Berkman Is Delusional

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

I've always liked Lance Berkman. He's always seemed like a solid guy. A good ol' Texas boy who just likes to go out and hit some baseballs. He's never been one of those workout-crazed, way-too-into-it guys. He just seems like the kind of guy who likes playing baseball and has ...

There’s No Doubt Bud Black Is The NL Manager Of The Year

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Bud Black did one of the most incredible jobs of managing in the history of Major League Baseball during the 2010 season. Back in March, sports books put the San Diego Padres' over-under for victories at 71. The Padres won their 72nd game on August 18. Black took a young, inexperienced ...

MLB Trade Deadline: All The Latest Rumors (UPDATED)

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Information is coming fast and furious as we near Saturday's non-waiver trade deadline in Major League Baseball. We'll just get right into what's going on at this hour. Berkman headed to the Bronx Multiple reports are now saying that the New York Yankees have a deal in place to acquire Houston Astros ...