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Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like eternity when you’re stringing together more losing streaks than Lindsay Lohan rehab stints. Manager’s…

Trouble in Tigertown

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick and thin – yes, that includes cheering on Mike Maroth while on his way to 20 losses. So…

Tagged with: Austin Jackson, Brennan Boesch, Detroit Tigers, Doug Fister, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Hitting for the Cycle: June 20

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: “Spencer – 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who do you like? I like San Diego. Me – 9:37pm: The under in Seattle and the under in Dodgers-Angels. Spencer – 9:38pm:…

Tagged with: Bryce Harper, Clayton Kershaw, R.A Dickey, Tim Lincecum
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned him logging 200+ innings and leading the Mets to multiple playoff appearances. He had won the Cy Young…

Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Chris Sale, Johan Santana, Jorge Soler, New York Mets, Stephen Strasburg
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Hitting for the Cycle: May 29th

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

There’s no event out there that can’t be made better by a little dose of Snoop Dogg. You’re having a BBQ? Snoop’s bringing the buns. Need an extra for a round of golf? I bet Snoop always has a set…

Hitting For The Cycle: May 14th

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

I was lucky enough to grow up playing organized baseball and hockey until the tender age of 16. Though I could hold my own on the ice and field, I was never very good, especially compared to my buddy, Tom.…

Tagged with: CJ Wilson, Detroit Tigers, Josh Hamilton, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, Texas Rangers
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

Hitting For the Cycle

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

A quick look back on the week that was, and a preview of the week that will be! In case you live in a cave, have no Internet or cable connections, or have been knee deep in playoff hockey, its…

Tagged with: Albert Pujols, Clayton Kershaw, David Ortiz, Jose Bautista, Matt Kemp, Miguel Cabrera, Tim Lincecum
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles, MLB Baseball Player News

2012 MLB Win Totals Report

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

The 2011 baseball season ended just like every other season in the past, you know, with a team erasing a 10.5 game deficit in August to win the wild-card, rallying twice on their last out and having the hometown boy…

Prince in the Fold Doesn’t Guarantee a Thing

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Gordon Bombet

If one door closing means another door opens, then Mike Illitch better make sure the door is wide enough to fit a Prince. When the Detroit Tigers found out their prize free agent from last year’s class, Victor Martinez, would…

Tagged with: Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder
Posted in MLB Baseball Articles

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Hitting for the Cycle: June 27

A 27 and 43 record can do a lot of things to a manager. An already long baseball season will drag on to what seems like ...More→

Trouble in Tigertown

Note: I am a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan. I have had season tickets for five years and have been there through thick ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 20

The following happened Wednesday, June 13th between myself and my buddy Spencer: "Spencer - 9:35pm: 10:00 games, who ...More→

Mark Trumbo looks to continue his great season against the Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels Util. Mark Trumbo went 2-for-3 with a pair of three-run homers and two walks in Sunday's win over ...More→

Bryce Harper probable for tonight’s game

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper was not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox because of lower back tightness, ...More→

Tigers’ Austin Jackson back in great form

Detroit Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a double, homer and three RBIs in Sunday’s win over the ...More→

Hitting for the Cycle: June 4th

When the New York Mets signed Johan Santana in the winter of 2007 to a 6 year $137 million contract, they envisioned ...More→

Adam Jones “okay” after MRI tests come back

Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones reported via his Twitter account on Monday morning that he was "all good" and was on ...More→

Allen Craig has a big day to help break the Cards losing streak

St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig went 2-for-3 with his sixth homer of the season, three RBIs, two runs scored and a ...More→

Edwin Encarnacion is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand

Toronto Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion is day-to-day with a bruised right hand, the Blue Jays announced. Encarnacion ...More→

NFL Football News

Jags won’t meet Maurice Jones-Drew’s contract demands

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones ....More→

Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver

Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver ....More→

Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI

On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof ....More→

Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice

After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been ....More→

Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation

In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if ....More→

Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last ....More→

Redskins sign Tim Hightower

Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards ....More→

Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young

According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year ....More→

Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery

Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting ....More→

Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense

The third overall pick in this year's NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the ....More→

NBA Basketball News

Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in ...More→

OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing "his normal minutes" in Tuesday's Game 2 ...More→

Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1

Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three ...More→

Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely

Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as ...More→

Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort

Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two ...More→

Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.

Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a ...More→

Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin's injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results ...More→

James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year

Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year, according to the ...More→

Blake Griffin expects to play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be ...More→

Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL

Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL ...More→

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