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Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category

July 11th, 2008

Here lies a Cubs fan

So here’s a new one… how about a cemetery that is only for fans of a certain team? That’s right. A Chicago Cubs fan has teamed up with Bohemian National Cemetery to create “Beyond the Vines,” a place where only Cubbies fans can go after death. Believe it or not, it’s true.
The […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

July 11th, 2008

Peter Gammons and his cell phone

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Wouldn’t you like to know what names ESPN analyst Peter Gammons has inside his cell phone? I mean, think about it… Gammons is always posting leads and breaks on Baseball Tonight, among the other ESPN shows after “just talking to a source.” Most of the […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment

July 10th, 2008

Is Johan Santana a bust?

Prior to last night’s win, Johan Santana had lost four straight games (the New York Mets had lost six straight when Santana started). But the Mets’ ace was able to last five innings before departing due to a rain delay against the San Francisco Giants. Certainly, no one though Santana would lose four […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

July 7th, 2008

July 4th caption winner

After the July 4th weekend is finally over, I had a chance to look at this week’s submissions of the image of Jeter and A-Rod. I thought this would be a great picture for everyone to get a shot in on Alex Rodriguez and it happened just as I thought. So, this week’s […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

A-Rod to skip Home Run Derby

What more could New York Yankees fans want? Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is no longer taking center stage at Yankee Stadium for the State Farm Call Your Shot contest to emulate Babe Ruth. Maybe one of the Yankees will get to do it! How about Alex Rodriguez? Well - […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Even with asterisk, Bonds ball makes into the Hall

Should the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown really have a baseball with an asterisk branded on it in its collection? Probably not. However, the Hall has chosen to accept a donation from Mark Ecko and the Barry Bonds baseball, which broke the MLB record for career home runs, now has a place that […]

By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Funny video from San Diego Padres game

Check out the video of a fan that is having problems seeing the field at a San Diego Padres game recently because of the guy in front of him. The best part is that the fan moves to get a better view and the guy that was in front of him begins to stare […]

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

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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