One of my blogging buddies did a pretty good analysis on the effects of a “perfect game”  in Major League Baseball translating to long-term success and/or if it is an indication of the quality of pitcher.
Granted, anyone who makes it to the big leagues is a quality pitcher – I use that loosely of course.
But [...]

Major League Baseball has gone soft on its interpretation of the rules of the game.  Baseball, for all intents and purposes, has not changed its rules in over 30 years.  This comes as a stark contrast to other sports such as basketball and football that are constantly evolving their rules which inevitably allows the calls [...]

We’ve all played sports video games before.  From the original sports games like RBI Baseball, where you could bunt for a homerun, to Tecmo Bowl where you could literally kill a quarter with a single running play.  The question still remains…Will they ever be able to create a sports video game that gets everything right?  [...]

Every year or so, a sports movie comes out that is supposed to make you feel good, tell a captivating tale, break your heart, or keep you on the edge of your seat.  Unfortunately, I always walk away disappointed which is why from this day forward – with the exception of The Sandlot – I [...]

Thinking back to when I played AYSO soccer in Midvale, UT back in the late 80’s and early 90’s, I can’t help but think how those times have impacted me as a person since.  Having time to spend with your friends, playing soccer and generally having a good time was something I wouldn’t trade for [...]

Baseball News from L.A. Times
The number of players approved for ADD medication rose last year. The public accounting is in response to the Mitchell Report. The number of players approved to take attention deficit disorder medications under baseball’s drug policy rose last season, even after the sport tightened its rules in response to criticism from [...]

Baseball News from L.A. Times
Slugger makes an impact at the box office.
Escorted by six security guards and Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda, Manny Ramirez made his way to a podium set up behind home plate at Dodger Stadium on Friday, the dozen or so cameramen around him impeding his movement.
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Manny [...]

Manny Ramirez Trade Details:
They give up two minor leaguers, including Andy LaRoche, in three-way deal involving the Pirates. Jason Bay goes to Boston.
The Dodgers acquired outfielder Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox today in one of the boldest trade deadline moves in their history. More
Oh My!!! The Boston Red Sox have traded [...]

Home run champ and hated teammate Barry Bonds appeared in court Friday to plead “not guilty” to 4 counts of perjury and an obstruction of justice charge.  All charges stem from Bonds testimony against a grand-jury about his ties to steriod usage in MLB.  It was the first time in about 3 weeks that Barry [...]