Thanks to 312Sports.com, the B-Squared Show, and especially the hosts–Bedo and Bernfield–for having me on their radio show this morning. They first had me on as a guest shortly after the Sombrero was launched in March 2010, and it was great to get back on the air and talk baseball with them today.
Today’s discussion focused [...]
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Sidney Crosby goes yard at PNC during batting practice (Video)
Yes, you read that correctly. Prior to Wednesday night’s game against the visiting Atlanta Braves, NHL superstar Sidney Crosby took batting practice at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, and impressively failed to humiliate himself. In fact, he did quite the opposite. Sid went yard.
He turned on a pitch, lining into the right field bleachers where it [...]
Guest appearance on B-Squared radio show, Thurs at 10:30am cst
I will be making my second appearance on the B-Squared Show on Thursday morning, at 10:30am, cst.
The B-Squared Show is an online radio show, hosted by the Chicago sports site 312Sports.com, that covers all things sports but with an emphasis on Chicago teams.
Whether you are a baseball fan or not, I highly encourage everyone to [...]
Classic Sports Illustrated Covers: Trevor Hoffman’s 600th save (video)
On Tuesday night Trevor Hoffman reached the remarkable milestone of 600 saves when the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Miller Park. Hoffman has always been regarded as a class act and has solidified himself as a Hall of Famer well before last night’s achievement.
The Golden Sombrero congratulates Trevor Hoffman on his [...]
Logan Morrison is tougher than you
As if walking off the field under his own power didn’t make him seem like a total badass, Logan Morrison proved how tough he really is by starting both games of Monday’s double-header, less than 24 hours after being drilled in the face by teammate Emilio Bonifacio’s foul ball.
Late last night I reflected on what [...]
Marlins Logan Morrison escapes serious injury after scary moment (Video)
For anyone who has ever played serious baseball, it is common knowledge that when in the on-deck circle, it is important to always be paying close attention as a pitch is delivered. As a hitter, not only should you be attempting to time the pitcher’s release point, but you also should be paying close attention [...]
Don’t Mess with Nyjer Morgan
Fighting in organized sports is generally frowned upon. When football turns to blows the players are described as barbarians, out of control monsters with little or no self control. When basketball teams slug it out they’re deemed thugs and hoodlums. But Wednesday night’s Nationals-Marlins game included one of baseball’s most time-honored traditions, the bench clearing [...]
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