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Archive for June 2008

June 30th, 2008

VIDEO - Lou Piniella ejected

When Lou Piniella gets ejected, you know he’s going to get his money’s worth. In this clip below, Piniella is ejected for arguing after a check swing was called in favor of the Chicago White Sox.
You can see Piniella race out of the dugout and the first base umpire Chad Fairchild clearly telling him […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

June 30th, 2008

Create the caption - June 27 winner

Congratulations to Eric for submitting this week’s create the caption winner on the Fresno State dog pile after winning the College World Series. Eric’s caption read, “The Holy Grail has got to be down here somewhere…”
So, Eric is this week’s winner. Make sure to check back Friday for another contest!
Tags: baseball, college baseball, […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

June 27th, 2008

Brandon Inge hits DL after pillow fight

Image details: Detroit Tigers v Philadelphia Phillies served by picapp.com

It’s no secret that Brandon Inge was lucky just to make the 25-man active roster for the Detroit Tigers out of spring training. It happened to be injuries to several Tigers players that kept Inge in the lineup for so long, however recently Inge became […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

June 27th, 2008

Create the caption - June 27

Here’s the last create the caption contest for the month of June. Can you come up with the funniest comment for the photo below of the NCAA baseball national champion Fresno State Bulldogs? If so, you’ll win an unopened pack of 2008 Topps Series II baseball cards from Inside the Ballpark.
Let’s get those […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 5 comments

June 26th, 2008

Thursday 10 - Funniest MLB player commercials

Today on the Thursday 10, I’m bringing you 10 of the funniest commercials involving current and former Major League Baseball players. The commercials are in no particular order. Sit back and enjoy the show.
I’ll kick things off with a commercial that wasn’t on my first list, but while watching another, it was recommended […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

VIDEO - 2008 MLB All-Star Game commercial

Just wanted to share the new commercial for the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star game with everyone. It’s the last All-Star game that will be played in Yankee Stadium.

Tags: Alex Rodriguez, All-Star Game, baseball, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, Manny Ramirez, mlb, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium

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By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

Feelin’ good about sports

This week’s theme at the b5media Sports Channel is “Feelin’ Good.” Today we highlight the feel good stories, charity work and other positive aspects from the world of sports. Oftentimes, we hear more about the negative news and don’t accentuate the positive impact of athletes and sports.
Let’s look at our rundown about what has […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

June 24th, 2008

When will it be over?

Have you noticed the New York media still clinging to threads of departed Mets manager Willie Randolph? Why? Shouldn’t the press in the Big Apple be more worried about the current state of the club, rather than a guy who has nothing more to do with the team? Yes, they should. […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Berkman is clutch both on and off the field

Since 2001, Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman has been leading a charity called “Berkman’s Bunch.” It’s a chance for 50 kids to meet Berkman before each Saturday home game. Berkman takes time out of his normal routine on Saturday’s to sign autographs, answer questions and hand out other gifts to underprivileged youth […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 8 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Poll results: Cubs-White Sox World Series?

According to readers of Inside the Ballpark, a Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox World Series match up is not likely. A 13-day poll on this blog resulted in 81% of fans stating that it will not happen.
It’s probably a good thing that a Chi-town showdown doesn’t happen. Especially since the Cubs just […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments