By Kyle Soppe This year, we have three pitchers who have won at least 20 games and have a winning percentage of .800 or higher (Clayton Kershaw, Ian Kennedy, and Justin Verlander). We haven't seen this since 2002, when Pedro Martinez, Barry Zito, and Randy Johnson did it. Prior to 2002, 1910 was the only other season in which three pitchers have had such success. Very … [Read more...] about Full Count | September 27
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Harry Callahan, Boy George, The Ol’ 97s and the NFL week 3
By Paul Casey Gotham Please hold on while the train is moving... Eight years and fifteen games later the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New England Patriots in a manner few thought possible: the Bills matched and trumped the Pats offensive prowess. Despite allowing 387 yards through the air, an opportunistic Bills defense made plays when they needed picking four Tom … [Read more...] about Harry Callahan, Boy George, The Ol’ 97s and the NFL week 3
NFL – Week 3 Edition
By Kyle Soppe We dive into the week three NFL action. I will be in Buffalo this weekend for the game, and I'm expecting a great atmosphere. My favorite picks for the week are the Ravens (-3) and the Falcons (+1.5). Happy football to all, and to all a great weekend. San Francisco (+3) @ Cincy - 49ers 24-14 New England (-9) @ Buffalo - Pats … [Read more...] about NFL – Week 3 Edition
Tale of the Tape – Playoff Chase Edition
By Kyle Soppe With 8-10 games left to be played, we take a look at the big series this weekend, and their playoff implications. The race for both the AL and NL wild card spots has tightened up, so instead of picking one series to preview, here is a brief rundown of the 4 teams playing for their postseason lives. Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape – Playoff Chase Edition
The Chesterfield Kings, Sonny Corleone, Ricky Bobby and the NFL week 2
By Paul Casey Gotham Up and Down Try to imagine if NFL fans were given a survey one year ago today. Amongst other questions, the survey would ask fans to predict the most entertaining game on the second weekend of the 2011 season. Most would have pointed to New England and San Diego or Philly -Atlanta or N'Awlins and Chicago. Logical choices to make. Some might have also … [Read more...] about The Chesterfield Kings, Sonny Corleone, Ricky Bobby and the NFL week 2