Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Everyone knows the Chicago Cubs own the most embarrassing streak in pro sports -- 104 years without a championship and counting. But it is not until nights like Tuesday that we are reminded the Cubs also own the coolest streak in pro sports -- 7,441 consecutive games with a hit ...
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
It's well documented that I hate baseball. That's mainly because my boyhood favorite team - the San Diego Padres - are freaking awful. And they have been for the better part of 40 years. Last night they did something that made me realize that, yes, I am completely justified in ...
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a no-hitter in person? Well, have ya?
If you answered yes, then do we ever have a solution for you: a guest entry from Cousin Charlie, long-time friend of the program who was in attendance at Miller Park on Sunday ...
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Monday, September 15th, 2008
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People sometimes wonder why I nerdily keep score at every baseball game that I attend. The answer is always the same.
"You never know when you'll be at a no-hitter. This scorecard could be ...
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