On this weekend's show of "Around the Diamond" host Dave Holcomb discusses the top matchups of the weekend including New York at Boston, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York. The Red Sox and Phillies defeated the New York teams on Friday night; the Yankees look weak as they continue to suffer more injuries. As the Pirates lose on Friday, many baseball "experts" … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode Eight
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O Caption, My Caption! | Hunter Pence and Martin Prado
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption, My Caption! | Hunter Pence and Martin Prado
Tale of the Tape: World Series Games 3 and 4
By Aaron M Smith Right now the World Series has taken on the form of a scene right out of the TV hit - ER. A doctor running down the hall yelling, " We need a defibrillator - STAT!!! " Okay, that might be exaggerating the situation, but the Texas Rangers return to Arlington finding themselves in a position they haven't been in the whole playoffs - down 2-0. But everyone … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape: World Series Games 3 and 4
Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2
By Aaron M Smith Somewhere Brian McCann is wondering if he is going to get a World Series ring this year. Sounds a little strange, as McCann's Braves are already home hitting the local golf courses. But thanks to McCann's double in the Midsummer Classic, also known as the MLB All-Star game - the National League won the game and ultimately home field advantage for the World … [Read more...] about Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2
Tale of the Tape: 2010 NLCS
By Aaron M Smith If a lawyer was arguing that 2010 was the " Year of the Pitcher", they wouldn't have to look any further than the National League Championship for Exhibit A. The 2010 National League Championship features the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants. While the runs may be limited in this series, pitching will certainly not be - as both teams … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape: 2010 NLCS