Category: MLB (Page 318 of 448)

      Phillie Phanatic creates a scare

      September 26, 2008 /

      A serious incident tuned into a humorous scene, as the Philadelphia bomb squad was called to Citizens Bank Park to investigate a mysterious package outside the ballpark on Thursday.

      The police concluded the package contained hot dogs and condiments left by a film crew that shot a commercial with the Phillie Phanatic earlier in the day.

      According to the Philadelphia Phillies web site, the bomb squad handled it accordingly:

      The Philadelphia Police’s bomb squad detonated the packages and sounded an “all clear” for fans to return to the park, a Phillies spokesperson reported.

      “The police reported that this package did not contain an explosive device,” Michael Stiles said.

      Shortly after the package was detonated, multiple reports surfaced that the packages contained hot dogs and condiments left by a delivery person.

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, General Sports, MLB

      Couch Potato Alert: 9/26

      September 26, 2008 /

      Alabama vs. Georgia
      This game has actually exceeded all pre-season expectations, since the matchup now pits two top-10 teams against each other. Nick Saban is leading his Crimson Tide into Athens for a program temperature check. How much have they improved will be determined “between the hedges” against the undefeated Bulldogs on Saturday night. Coverage begins at 7:45PM EST on ESPN. Click here for the official Alabama-Georgia smack thread.

      Illinois vs. Penn State
      Both schools will open conference play on Saturday evening at Beaver Stadium. The key matchup pits swift-footed Fighting Illini quarterback Juice Williams against the #1 defense in the Big Ten. After throwing for over 400 yards against Missouri in the season opener, Williams has since struggled with his passing efficiency and will go against a defense that has only allowed two passing touchdowns on the season. Joe Paterno is trying to avenge a tough loss last year in Champagne. Regional coverage begins at 8 PM EST on ABC.

      Major League Baseball
      How exciting will baseball be this weekend? Well, considering five teams (Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers) are competing for three playoff spots, the excitement level is pretty high. The weather could be the biggest opponent for the teams on the East Coast, as the forecast calls for 80-90 percent chance of rain throughout the weekend. It’s difficult to imagine the amount of chaos several rainouts will bring to the end of the season. But there’s a good possibility that one, two, or three teams will have to play a 163rd or makeup game to break a tie on Monday or Tuesday. Check your local listing on ESPN, Fox Sports, and TBS on game coverage this weekend.

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, College Football, Couch Potato Alert, General Sports, MLB, Television

      Report: Several Mariners players wanted to beat up Ichiro

      September 25, 2008 /

      Ichiro SuzukiAccording to a report from The Seattle Times, several Mariners players don’t like Ichiro Suzuki and at one point during the season, even weighed the option of beating him up.

      And it was a clubhouse in need of some direction, given the problems engulfing it as the season came undone. When it came to Ichiro, who got off to a typically slow start in April and part of May, the internal turmoil nearly hit its boiling point.

      “I just can’t believe the number of guys who really dislike him,” said one clubhouse insider. “It got to a point early on when I thought they were going to get together and go after him.”

      The coaching staff and then-manager John McLaren intervened when one player was overheard talking — in reference to Ichiro — about wanting to “knock him out.” A team meeting was called to clear the air.

      It was a repeat of May 2007, when Mike Hargrove was in charge and a team meeting had to be called during a series at Tampa Bay because of clubhouse bickering over Ichiro being a “selfish” player.

      Well, considering the Mariners are collectively batting only .265 this season, they might as well hit something.

      General Sports, MLB

      Lisa Guerrero now blogging for L.A. Times

      September 25, 2008 /

      Lisa GuerreroRemember Lisa Guerrero? (See the photo to the right if you need a refresher.)

      Well apparently the former Playboy pin-up and Monday Night Football sideline reporter is now blogging for the L.A. Times according to SPORTSbyBROOKS.com.

      Inspired by one part T.J. Simers & one part Barack Obama (no, really), the former sideline strutter and Playboy pin-up has decided to lend her talents to the blogosphere. And in the first entry in her new column, modestly entitled THE FABULOUS FORUM, Lisa talks about her presumably favorite subject – herself.

      Here’s a small sampling of Lisa’s literary skills:

      When I told a friend that I’d be writing for the L.A. Times, she told her husband. His response was,

      “Really? Did she get fat?”

      Now I know from experience that the camera adds 15 pounds, but I had no idea that picking up a pen and pad would give me a big butt. (Ed: I like big butts, and I cannot lie.) However, one glance at the sportswriters in the Dodgers press box would confirm that theory.

      When you’re hidden behind a laptop instead of preening in front of a camera, there’s a natural tendency to inhale a few more Dodger Dogs and let those pounds add up.
      Riveting.

      Guerrero promises that future columns will be “fueled by a strong cup of joe – but most strong opinions.” So, all you fat sportswriters better watch out – Lisa’s coming after you, and she’s not pulling any punches!

      The over/under on how long she makes it: 90 days. The Scores Report is now taking all wagers.

      General Sports, MLB, NBA, NFL, Television

      Bill Simmons’ sports rules

      September 25, 2008 /

      In his latest column, The Sports Guy goes over some New Rules for Sports (a la Bill Maher).

      New Rule: Playground rules for the NBA All-Star Game. Ever since the idea of having captains pick sides started to circulate, in February, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Let’s say Stern names Kobe and LeBron as captains. Right before the game we have a coin flip, and the winner gets first pick. The All-Stars line up, and Kobe and LeBron pick their teams playground-style. Imagine the drama. Who’d get picked first? Would a snubbed player end up wreaking havoc in the game? Would bad blood carry over to the rest of the season? God forbid something fun happened on All-Star Weekend.

      He also discusses Ryder Cup high fives, baseball managers in uniform, Scott Boras’ evil ways, the NHL in warm weather cities and Tony Kornheiser’s curious MNF apology.

      MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL

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