Billy Beane To The Chicago Cubs?

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

We mentioned yesterday that the Chicago Cubs will try to make a splash when they hire a new general manager, and that Red Sox GM Theo Epstein will certainly be a target. Another name we listed was long-time Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, and whereas Epstein is a pipe dream, ...

Red Sox Looking To Add Starting Pitching

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to virtually every big name available this summer in their pursuit to add to their already potent lineup. But now the Sox seem to have shifted their focus away from bats and are feverishly looking to add a starting pitcher. With John Lackey struggling ...

The Cleveland Indians Are Searching For Bats

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

The Cleveland Indians have been one of the surprise stories of Major League Baseball's 2011 season. They currently sit just .5 games out of first place in the American League Central with a record of 51-46. But with news that star outfielder Grady Sizemore will miss four to six weeks ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Are Actually Buyers At The Deadline

Monday, July 18th, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates are contending for the first time since Barry Bonds patrolled the outfield in the Steel City. Thanks to their improbable success thus far, the Bucs are actually looking to add pieces instead of sell them off. It must be an odd sensation for citizens of Pittsburgh, but ...

My Current Baseball Pet Peeves

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

If you ask me, it's been a terribly annoying week in baseball. And I'm not just saying that to sound like Andy Rooney. (I am, however, grooming my eyebrows in an effort to look like Andy Rooney). Something has happened every day so far this week that has raised my ire. ...

Link Dump!

Monday, March 1st, 2010

So yeah, that sucked yesterday - Sparty and Friends And the national team wasn't thrilled about silver - Puck Daddy Rickey Henderson a.k.a. the greatest leadoff hitter of all time is back with the A's. Sort of - More Hardball Because this video is still great - Strait Pinkie The NFL is thinking about ...

No More Nomar?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Despite his willingness to play another season, at 36-years old it might all be over for Nomar Garciaparra. The six-time All-Star is currently on the outside looking in on the free agent market this winter, as no one has been calling for his services. Several reports have said that he's planning ...

Link Dump! Brought To You By UFC 101 and Kenny Florian’s Awesomeness

Friday, August 7th, 2009

No disrespect to BJ Penn, but Kenny Florian is the official MMA fighter of Rumors and Rants for a reason. We'll most definitely be watching the title fight (and Silva/Griffin) on Saturday night...and hopefully gloating on Sunday after Ken-Flo wins hisself the belt. Dear NFL, please reconsider the banishment of Twitter ...

Link Dump! Brought To You By Bill Gillespie

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Today's link dump is brought to you by the OTHER Bill Gillespie. Chief Bill Gillespie, that is. What, you don't watch In the Heat of the Night at noon on a weekday? Loser. Just give up and sign with LA, Lamar. Jeez - Sharapova's Thigh Now this is a fucking KO. No ...

Link Dump! Brought To You By Emmanuelle Chriqui

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Today's link dump is brought to you by Sloan, or Emmanuelle Chriqui, who needs a nickname in a bad way. I'd call her "Manny" if we were, you know, cool I was JUST complaining about how no one makes these anymore - The Legend of Cecilio Guante Matt Holliday to the Cardinals ...