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Archive for June 2008

June 30th, 2008

Baseball Power Rankings - July Rankings

Here’s a look at the best teams in baseball as we head into the month of July.
1. Boston Red Sox - The defending champions still the best in the business.
2. Tampa Bay Rays - The Rays are starting to look like they are for real.
3. Chicago Cubs - Could the 100-year curse finally be […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 30th, 2008

Manny Ramirez and Jack McCormick Incident

Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox says that the incident that occurred between him and Jack McCormick is over. McCormick, the Rex Sox traveling secretary, also agrees that the two have hammered out their deferences.
According to reports, Ramirez pushed McCormick following an argument regarding tickets. Ramirez wanted tickets for family members and […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 4 comments

June 29th, 2008

Carlos Zambrano Injury Update

Carlos Zambrano, who earlier in the month had an MRI on shoulder, is ready to come back for the Chicago Cubs. That’s good news for the Cubs, especially considering they just got swept by the Chicago White Sox.
Zambrano felt discomfort in his shoulder before leaving his last start. The MRI didn’t reveal any […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 29th, 2008

Cubs Fans and White Sox Fans Fight - Video

What happens when you mix Cubs fans, White Sox fans and alcohol? A fight, of course. Watch the video below to see how it played out.
It likely didn’t help that the White Sox swept the Cubs, which produced some angry Cubs fans and some cocky White Sox fans. In the three-game series, […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 29th, 2008

Video - The Angels No Hitter That Wasn’t

You won’t see many games like the one we saw on Saturday. The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t get a hit against the Los Angeles Angels. However, the Dodgers won the game. Since the Dodgers won, the Angels don’t get credited for the no-hitter.
The Angels pitchers were Jared Weaver and Jose Arredondo. […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 29th, 2008

Kerry Wood Extends Middle Fingers - Video

Check out this video of Kerry Wood showing off his middle fingers. Why was he extending those two fingers for the world to see? Your guess is as good as mine.
Whatever the case may be, the 31-year-old closer for the Chicago Cubs is having his best season in a long while. He […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 27th, 2008

Ballgirl Makes Amazing Catch - Video

Check this video of a ballgirl making the best catch you will ever see on a baseball field. She literally climbs the wall, goes up and makes a play on a foul ball. And then to top it off, she casually tosses it to the left fielder like it was no big deal.
Go […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 27th, 2008

Chipper Jones Injury Update - Braves Injury

Chipper Jones is having a great yet injury filled season. However, it appears as if Jones will be able to return to the lineup on Friday as a DH. He had been sidelined with a quadriceps injury.
On the season, Jones has a .394 batting average with 16 homers and 46 RBIs. He […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 0 comments

June 27th, 2008

Oliver Perez Trade Rumors and Destinations

Oliver Perez, a starting pitcher for the New York Mets, is reportedly close to being dangled by Mets management. Perez has allowed nine earned runs in his last two starts and could soon lose his spot in the rotation.
The good news for the Mets is that Perez should be quite easy to trade. Despite […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment

June 25th, 2008

Shawn Chacon Throws Astros GM - Suspended

Shawn Chacon of the Houston Astros reportedly grabbed and then threw Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade to the ground during an argument. Chacon was reportedly upset that the Astros had decided to send him to the bullpen and the two clashed while Chacon was eating.
The bad news for Chacon is that his toss […]

By Stephen Kersey -- 1 comment