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Fri, 2026-08-21 11:15
Chick Hafey helped contribute to the Year of the Hitter by recording a cycle for the Cardinals on Aug. 21, 1930.
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According to the Chinese zodiac, 1930 was the Year of the Horse. On the diamond, however, it was aptly titled the Year of the Hitter.
The start of the decade ushered in power hitting across the American, National and Negro National Leagues as owners employed a livelier ball to boost...
The Phillies would probably prefer some Angels in the Outfield to save them from their second-half struggles. But instead, they’ll have to settle for the Field of Dreams, where they will take on the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night, broadcast exclusively on Netflix. The two teams will play a regular-season game in Dyersville, Iowa, adjacent […]
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Observing that August 11 came and went without a contract extension for Miles McBride, Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscription required) makes the case that Tuesday represented a “soft deadline” for a new deal for the Knicks guard. In Schwartz’s view, McBride is now unlikely to receive an extension before the February 11 trade […]
Despite skepticism from the dumbest corners of the internet, Fiorentina has signed Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino on loan. According to Nicolò Schira, it’s a loan with an obligation that will kick in on 2 February (likely triggered by appearances) and will total €25 million, possibly with a sell-on percentage (update: Fiorentina says it’s an outright […]
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Now that the decision has been made, we can argue about everything that occurred. Was it a true competition? Was it even a competition? Was it fair? Are the Vikings giving up on JJ already? Yada, yada, yada. Don’t really matter. It is as it should be. Kyler has done well in practices since being […]
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Why does Vergil Ortiz Jr’s knockout power demand respect? With a 91.67% KO rate (22 of 24 wins), a devastating 2nd-round finish of Lubin, and a mega-fight with Jaron Ennis looming, the undefeated interim champion is boxing’s most feared puncher at 154 lbs. 24-0 and one of the biggest punchers in the entire sport. Some […]
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AEW is the title sponsor for the Owen Hart Foundation’s anniversary event. The Owen Hart Foundation 27th Anniversary Event is scheduled for November 21st at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. It is being billed as an evening with singer, songwriter, and producer Elvis Costello. All Elite Wrestling is the title sponsor for the …
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He was always referring to himself as a “guy like me,” in a baffled sort of way, like how the fuck did a guy like me pull this whole thing off? And part of what James Gandolfini meant was the son of the bricklayer and the lunch lady, this King Konging ex-jock with a neck like a paint can, a guy from New Jersey, where they were not what you might call beautiful but were magnificent. They...
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For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, they went from no affiliation with the franchise to owning a majority stake in it. With Iger and Kushner originally eyeing the Las Vegas expansion team, then […]
STORRS, CT - Former UConn kicker Chris Freeman (Zionsville, IN) signed with the NFL's Houston Texans this week. Freeman
Tough blow to the Red Sox bullpen.
The NFL preseason is upon us, which means it’s time to get a first look at a few Hoosiers in their new digs. First up, Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick in this past Spring’s NFL Draft, will make his debut in the silver […]
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky ranked the top quarterbacks in the NFL in several categories, ranging from arm strength to rushing ability. It’s a list that is as subjective as it gets. For example, mechanics were one of the categories. He had Daniel Jones listed third. I’d argue that Geno Smith, for all his faults, could be […]
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A new Los Angeles Lakers rumor suggests Chris Paul could end up getting a prominent role in the organization because […]