By Kyle Soppe Jacoby Ellsbury is having a magnificent year, due to his new approach at the plate as well health. He homered to left field Wednesday night against the Yankees, clearing the Green Monster. His 44thcareer homer was his first one hit to left field. Andruw Jones did his part to prolong the Yanks/Sox game on Thursday night. Not a typically patient … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters
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Opening Day: Saints @ Packers
By Kyle Soppe The last two Super Bowl champions meet up in a stand-alone Thursday night game to open the 2011-2012 NFL season. Both teams have high expectations this year and the winner of this game gains the early leg up in the race for NFC home field advantage. Green Bay Packers Led by Aaron Rodgers (an A-Rod that actually performs well under pressure) the Pack passed … [Read more...] about Opening Day: Saints @ Packers
Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape
By Kyle Soppe Plot: The NL West wasn’t supposed to be like this. The defending champion Giants would pitch their way to an easy playoff berth, and then rely on the pitching of Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain to guide them to the promise land. The Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as a team with youthful exuberance that is combining surprising pitching and timely hitting … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape
Vick Signs $100 Million Contract
By Breanna Jacobs Michael Vick has, once again, proved that prison was a small bump on his road to success. Well, maybe it was more than a small bump, but ever since Andy Reid gave Vick a chance to quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, he has been flying high. Vick won the starting job over Kevin Kolb last year, he led the Eagles to the play-offs, and, this week, Vick, … [Read more...] about Vick Signs $100 Million Contract
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By Kyle Soppe Detroit Tiger closer Jose Valverde has converted all 39 save attempts this season and the last 2 save attempts in 2010. The 41 straight successes are impressive, and rank him fourth all time. However, he isn’t even half way to the all time mark of 84, set by Eric Gagne from 2002 to 2003. An interesting note: Valverde has surrendered 18 runs over the … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters