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The Phillies hired Joe Girardi.
Apparently Mets’ Fans really, Really, REALLY wanted Joe Girardi as their manager.
The way Mets’ fans reacted, you’d think their world was coming to an end….being stripped and sold for parts.
Mets Fans: Your organization will eventually hire the wrong manager, and you will eventually be miserable, but let it happen first.
Pre-emptive misery is dumb.
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Irony is everywhere.
The NFL needs/doesn’t need us….so Tyreek Hill plays.
ESPN has/doesn’t have a ‘No Politics Policy’….so Dan Le Batard has a job.
Aaron Boone was heard/not heard….so MLB suspended him.
And Matt Harvey, well, there’s no irony here, Matt Harvey just sucks at baseball….so he’s out of a job.
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Paul George leaves Russell Westbrook all by himself.
The USWNT deserves more $$ than the USMNT.
And Mickey Callaway needs to be forced into early retirement.
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If Kawhi Leonard joins LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers, will they become the greatest Big 3 of all-time???? Drop your answers in the comment section.
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MLB Pitcher, Tyler Skaggs, passed away at just 27 years old. It is a sad day in the baseball community and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and entire family.
“I quit!!”
“You can’t quit….you’re fired!!”
Wait, what?! Last time I checked, you can’t fire someone who’s already quit.
Can You Disinvite Someone Who’s Already RSVP’d NO????
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII. Traditionally, championship teams, in major sports, are invited to the White House to celebrate their victory. Reportedly, only ONE Eagles’ player (Nick Foles) had confirmed he would attend Tuesday’s celebration. When the White House caught wind of this, the Eagles’ invitation was revoked.
Sounds mature.
This issue stems from handfuls of NFL players choosing to kneel on the field during the National Anthem. A good portion of Eagles’ players were known to participate in this form of protest. The White House issued a statement Monday evening:
“The Philadelphia Eagles are unable to come to the White House with their full team to be celebrated tomorrow. They disagree with their president because he insists that they proudly stand for the national anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country.”
The Mayor of Philadelphia, Jim Kenney, posted a scathing response:
“Disinviting the Eagles from the White House only proves that our president is not a true patriot, but a fragile egomaniac obsessed with crowd size and afraid of the embarrassment of throwing a party to which no one wants to attend.”
“City Hall is always open for a celebration,” he added.
SPORTS and POLITICS have just taken part in a head-on collision.
The question is: Does anyone want that??
Yankee Power Play
The New York Yankees flexed their muscles this week.
This past Friday, ESPN announced they would move the Yankees-Blue Jays game on Sunday, July 8th from 1:00 P.M. EST to 8:00 P.M. EST (Sunday Night Baseball). This decision came just one day after the Yankees agreed to make-up a postponed game with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, July 9th (as part of a double-header). This meant ESPN would have been asking the Yankees to play three games, in two different cities (and countries), in approximately 24 hours. These three games are also games three, four, and five of an 11-game road trip for the Yankees. I’m just sayin’….
I know the Yankees move the needle no matter who, and where they play, but this seemed like overkill. So, after the Yankees’ organization threatened to boycott interviews with ESPN for the REST OF THE SEASON, MLB acquiesced, moving the Yankees’ July 8th game back to 1:00 P.M. EST. Instead, Sunday Night Baseball will broadcast the Los Angeles Angels vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“We’re thankful to Commissioner Manfred for coming up with a common sense solution,” Yankees President Randy Levine said.
Common sense. What’s that?!
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The New York Yankees forgot how to lose. LeBron James tried something new. And the Seattle Seahawks broke the mold. I’ve probably said this thousands of times, but sports, in the Springtime, is filled with never ending excitement. And this past weekend, was no different….
Yankees ALWAYS Carry A Broom (Just In Case)
The Los Angeles Angels weren’t able to remind the Yankees what losing feels like. Despite their best effort, the Angels were smacked in the face with a broom this weekend. The Yankees swept the Angels, in Anaheim, for the first time since 2003. C.C. Sabathia turned back the clock, again, Sunday night. C.C. gave up just one run over 7 innings, lowering his e.r.a. to 1.71. Not bad for a 37 year old who remains 4,800 pounds overweight. The Yankees held on 2-1, behind a 4th inning moonshot by Gary Sanchez.
The Yankees will ride their nine game winning streak into Houston for a four-game set with the Astros. As optimistic as I am, I don’t see another sweep in the near future. This Yankee fan will take three-out-of-four though.
LeBron, In A 1st Round Game 7?!
Yes, the best NBA player in the world needed seven games to get past the Indiana Pacers. The 1st round, for LeBron James, is normally reserved for sweeping. Not this year. LeBron gave EVERYTHING he had in Game 7. Planning to play the entire game, LeBron’s body, midway through the 2nd half, intervened. Leg cramps forced LeBron to miss five minutes of action. In turn, the pile of mediocrity LeBron calls teammates was forced to contribute. Tristan Thompson turned back the clock, providing his 1st double-double since February 9th (15 points and 10 rebounds), and Kevin Love made a cameo appearance, scoring 14 points.
Side note: Remember when Kevin Love was a top-10 NBA player?! Seems like a lifetime ago….
LeBron posted 45 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals (just another day at the office). And the LeBrons now have the privilege of heading to Toronto to take on the #1 seed, Toronto Raptors. Game 1 is slated for Tuesday @ 8:00 P.M. EST on TNT.
Public Service Announcement: Allow this game to be a lesson to degenerate gamblers everywhere. If you bet on Cleveland to win (-5.5), you’ve probably broken something in your house, or skipped town. Victor Oladipo hit a MEANINGLESS three-pointer as time expired, bringing the score from 105-98, to 105-101.
A Dream Come True
Shaquem Griffin’s life’s work culminated in a phone call from Seattle Seahawks’ general manager, John Schneider.
“That was the phone call I was waiting my entire life,” Griffin said. “I literally broke down after that. I couldn’t breathe. I didn’t know how to talk, I mean, I was just lost for words.”
Griffin, a linebacker from Central Florida, was drafted 141st overall by the Seattle Seahawks (5th round). Griffin, who lost his left hand at the age of four due to a rare condition, became the 1st player with one hand, to be drafted in the NFL. He’ll also join the short list of siblings on the same team, as his brother, Shaquill, was drafted by the Seahawks in 2017.
Griffin is an inspiration for all. No matter the obstacle, you can succeed. No matter the adversity, you can fulfill your dreams. All it takes is a relentless work ethic and positive attitude. That, and approximately 8 million squats, pushups, deadlifts, burpees, wind sprints, tire flips, and pull-ups. You get the idea.
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Don’t let ‘April Showers’ get in your way.
Nearly one month into the season, MLB is having a hard time with that one. Tuesday’s weather caused another setback in an already tumultuous season — and set a MLB record. Despite the rain, wind, ice, freezing temperatures, occasional snow, and holey roofs, MLB’s first month has provided fans with plenty to cheer, or boo.
Rain On My Parade
Despite singing the “Rain, rain, go away” song, the Pirates, Tigers, Orioles and Rays weren’t allowed to play baseball on Tuesday. Inclement weather caused MLB’s 27th and 28th postponement of the season. 28 weather related postponements are the most since the commissioner’s office starting tracking them in 1986 (good year).
The Pirates and Tigers will play a doubleheader Wednesday, starting at 4:05 P.M. EST. The Rays and Orioles will make up their game during a doubleheader on May 12th.
Matt Harvey Stinks
Matt Harvey’s season isn’t going as planned. After four horrific starts, Harvey was banished (kicking and screaming) to the bullpen. Players usually over perform during a contract year. Harvey, apparently, didn’t receive that memo. Tuesday night, in St. Louis, Harvey made his season debut from the bullpen. He was asked to pitch the 5th and 6th inning in a tie game (4-4).
HOLD UP!!
Paging Mickey Callaway!! Was Matt Harvey’s 1st bullpen appearance during a tie game, on the road?!?! What’s the opposite of smart????
He was, uh, less than stellar (shocking). He coughed up 1 run, on 2 hits, 1 walk, and 2 strikeouts (on a whopping 35 pitches). I’d say it can’t get worse, but I’d be lying….
El Gary
Just click, watch until 1:46, and enjoy:
A monumental blast from Gary Sanchez, his 2nd of the game. Sanchez has been, well, Gary Sanchez over his past three games:
4 for 11 (.364), 2 home runs, and 5 rbi
Sanchez will likely be the designated hitter Wednesday, as Austin Romine is expected to catch Sonny Gray.
Oh, and all those who panicked a week ago, check the AL East standings now. All it takes is a four game winning streak from the Yankees to coincide with a three game losing streak by the Red Sox, and a seven-and-a-half game division lead becomes four in a hurry.
The Best Player No One Knows
How is it possible the best player in a major sport is virtually unknown?! Mike Trout has been the best player in MLB for at least six years.
90% of the population wouldn’t recognize Mike Trout if they bumped into him on the street.
Through 24 games, Mike Trout has 10 home runs. Reread. Reprocess. Re-understand.
10 home runs through 24 games puts Trout on pace for 67 home runs. Oh, and he’s hitting .308 with 5 stolen bases. Oh, and he’s also the best defensive outfielder in MLB. Oh, and he’s also 26.
The 10% thank you Mike Trout. Please keep up the unbelievable work!!
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New York.
It’s literally the greatest place on earth. It’s science. A fact.
Ya know, I suddenly understand why the rest of the world hates us….
Over the past decade, New York’s elite status in the sports world has diminished. The championship drought New York is experiencing is unacceptable:
Jets – 1969
Knicks – 1973
Islanders – 1983
Mets – 1986
Rangers – 1994
Yankees – 2009
Giants – 2011
Like you, I’m unimpressed. **Photo Album is for nostalgic purposes only. You don’t need photographs of the 2009 Yankees and 2011 Giants!!
(And no, the Bills, Devils, and Nets don’t count!!)
Now I know Cincinnati (28 years), Minnesota (27 years), and Washington D.C. (27 years) will tell us to cry a river, but this is New York. New York shouldn’t go seven years, and counting, without a championship.
With the Knicks, Islanders, Rangers, Jets, and Giants missing the postseason by wild margins this year, all of New York’s eggs rest in the Yankees’ Easter basket.
With World Series or bust expectations for the Yankees, panic started to reverberate throughout the city when they got off to a 5-6 start. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Panic, in April, is as absurd as thinking the Cleveland Browns will win a Super Bowl in your lifetime. Yes, that goes for newborn babies too.
Fresh off a series win (three of four) against the Toronto Blue Jays, have the Yankees turned a corner??
They closed out their four-game series with a 5-1 victory over former Yankee, Jaime Garcia and now stand at 11-9. Luis Severino was fantastic — again. And Yankees’ top-prospect, Gleyber Torres, made his Major League debut.
They’ll look to carry this momentum into a four-game series (at home) against the Minnesota Twins. Another series win would be optimal, as their next 13 come against the Los Angeles Angels, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox. Yikes.
Speaking of the Red Sox, the only time you’ll find them in the loss column is via a no-hitter.
Warning: Objective Yankee fan moment coming….
The Red Sox got robbed during Sean Manaea’s no-hitter Saturday. Andrew Benintendi avoided a tag while running to first base, but was called out for being out of the base path (despite being originally called safe). Watch the play, courtesy of Baseball Rules Academy, here. Technically, a base runner can’t go three feet or more outside the base path, but technically, you can’t jaywalk….
Anyway, the moral of the story is, baseball is an incredibly long season. The Yankees dug themselves a nice size hole, but they have 142 more games to dig themselves out.
Everyone relax. Except Boston. You people panic. All day. Every day.
Have the Yankees turned a corner?? Or is this fools gold?? Tell me in the comment section below.
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