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MLB Wants Your $$$ – Alternate Spring Training Jerseys and Caps

Posted in Baseball, Spring Training35 Comments

It’s last week’s news, but we never discussed it here: MLB’s lastest attempt to separate you from your money with Spring Training uniform and cap redesigns. Nevertheless, it is a reminder that Spring Training is almost here. I don’t know if you noticed, but it’s February. Our long national nightmare is soon over. No, not the…… Continue reading MLB Wants Your $$$ – Alternate Spring Training Jerseys and Caps

MLB Investigating Yu Darvish’s Possible Connection To Gambling Ring

Posted in Baseball, Gambling8 Comments

Sporting News has a report up stating that Yu Darvish is currently under investigation for his possible role in an illegal gambling ring that was run by his brother Sho Darvish.  Sho was arrested in October by Japanese for taking $150,000 worth of bets.  The bets included 16 MLB and 28 Japanese professional baseball games. …… Continue reading MLB Investigating Yu Darvish’s Possible Connection To Gambling Ring

Game of the Day 2 – Toronto v. Texas 8 PM ET

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After losing a 14 inning heartbreaker in Toronto on Friday, the beaver will show us what they’re made of (maple and fur?) in Texas as they face elimination tonight. The hotter than caliente Rangers will attempt the sweep with lefty Martin Perez (3-6, 4.46 ERA, 48 SO, 1.42 WHIP, 3.47 FIP) tossing. Spoiler alert: The…… Continue reading Game of the Day 2 – Toronto v. Texas 8 PM ET

Is Today The Best Day Of The Year For Baseball?

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Is today the best day of the year for baseball?  There’s only four games on schedule, but man what great match-ups we have.  Today is one of those days where I really wish I didn’t have this pesky job and could afford to watch the probable 12 consecutive hours of action.  It all kicks off…… Continue reading Is Today The Best Day Of The Year For Baseball?