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10 Funniest Tweets From Comedian Rob Delaney's MLB Twitter Account Take-Over

Joe Student — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:17:29 +0000

Writer and comedian

Baseballs were originally made of ham. MLB switched design after President Taft ate 14 balls during the 1971 World Series. - @robdelaney

— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2013 " target="_blank">Rob Delaney is a Twitter God.

Fantasy Baseball Busts: 10 Players Who'll Underperform in 2013

Ian Riley — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:08:14 +0000

It’s hard not to wonder if there aren’t at least a few MLB Players out there that peek around the internet to see if their names show up on these lists. So if any of you are reading, I apologize in advance. In my opinion, having a bust of a season doesn’t necessarily mean a [...]

Inside the MLB Fan Cave for the World Baseball Classic

Amanda Rykoff — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:48:06 +0000

Bring sixteen die-hard baseball fans from around the world, put them in a fully-loaded apartment in New York City, deck them out in colorful team garb and have them tweet, post and blog about watching every World Baseball Classic game at all hours of the day and night. That’s what’s been happening since the first pitch of the 2013 WBC as part of MLB Fan Cave: World Baseball Classic Edition.

Which Player's Injury Is More Significant, Ray Lewis or Derek Jeter? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:08:33 +0000

Ray Lewis and Derek Jeter are both the longtime leaders of their respective teams, and now both are out until next year. Which player’s injury is more significant? The Baltimore Ravens defense has been centered on Ray Lewis since the late ’90s, and his performance has led to a stunning run of success, including one [...]

Who Is the Biggest Disappointment in Baseball This Year? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:31:26 +0000

The Major League Baseball season is winding down, and for some high-profile players and one particular manager, it probably feels like the longest season of their careers. So who was this year’s biggest disappointment? This past off-season, the two biggest free agents were Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes, both of whom left their longtime teams [...]

Ben Gibbard Posts 'Ichiro' Song Tribute to Seattle Mariners Legend

Jeff Giles — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:30:33 +0000

Yesterday (July 23) was a sad day for Seattle Mariners fans, as one of the team’s most beloved and longest-lasting players, Ichiro Suzuki, was traded to the New York Yankees. But Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard helped soothe the burn a bit by posting his own musical tribute to the departed legend, suitably titled ‘Ichiro.’

Was Evan Longoria's September Walk-Off Homer Baseball's Best Moment of 2011?

BJ — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:00:47 +0000

We had some big moments in Major League Baseball this season, but only one moment could be called the best and that honor goes to the Tampa Bay Rays and Evan Longoria for his big walk-off homer against the Yankees in the final game of the season. It was the moment that, coupled with the [...]

Jack's Dumpy, Little Basement Top 5- Worst Sports Haircuts

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:30:06 +0000

Everybody's talking about Tom Brady's haircut. But is it really so bad? Well, maybe when he was sporting that Beiber look. But the worst haircut in sports history? Probably not. Here's our Top 5. Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images 5 Dennis Rodman- Chicago Bulls "From pink to green to everything in between" best describes [...]

Boys of Summer (or Winter in this Case)

Joe Russo — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:00:33 +0000

The boys of summer are done hibernating: MLB spring training is in full swing, so to speak, down Florida (and Arizona) way.