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Iron Men

By Alex Holt • September 7, 2011

About two and a half weeks ago, Paul Maholm of the Pittsburgh Pirates landed on the disabled list for the first time in his six-year major league career when he suffered a left shoulder strain. Now I know most people aren't up to date on the rosters of teams who haven't made the playoffs or…

While we were away

By Alex Holt • September 6, 2011

Summer is one of those times of the year where it can seem like there isn't an awful lot going on in sports, at least compared to other seasons. The NFL season is already long over and by Independence Day, so are the the NBA and NHL seasons. MLB is a couple months away from…

Flat Out This Is A Boring World Series

By Dave Uram • October 30, 2010

I called it when the LCS series were coming to a close. If the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers both advanced to the World Series to play against each other, it would be hands down the most boring Fall Classic in baseball history. After Games 1 and 2, I rest my case. The most…

Texas In The Big Show

By Dave Uram • October 23, 2010

Last night, the Texas Rangers closed out the New York Yankees 6-1 in Game 6 of the ALCS to advance to the team's first World Series appearance in franchise history. That includes their predecessors the Washington Senators as well. Unbelievable. Who would've thought this Rangers team could even get by the Rays in the ALDS?…

MLB Playoffs Living Up To Excitement

By Dave Uram • October 16, 2010

As the League Championship Series begin, it's real hard not to get excited about what's transpired so far in this year's baseball postseason. Some nay-sayers might think that since two of the LDS series were sweeps and only one went five games that it has not been thrilling to watch. Quite the contrary. Here's just…

The Sprint Is On

By Dave Uram • September 11, 2010

A major league baseball season is often compared to a marathon - 162 games where the standings can change at any point and time. Being in first place in April is as impressive and relevant as getting an A on an open book test. In other words, it is nonimpressive and irrevelant towards the season…

Asinine People In Professional Sports

By Dave Uram • September 4, 2010

In a world of egos and large salaries, it shouldn't be a big shock that professional sports is full of "MLJ's" (Major League Jerks). However, what transpired with Atlanta Braves closer Billy Wagner about a week ago really turns me the wrong way, as it should every baseball fan. Wagner was doing mop-up work in…