MLB Power Rankings – 6/10
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On June 10 2013 12:53 AM
Photo courtesy Jeff Roberson
As the baseball season marches into June, it hits a crossroads. Gone are the days of writing off losses as "slow starts". The dead heat of Summer is coming (or, in some place, already there) and ...
NFL Notes – Week 14
In NFL | By Bryan Lienesch | On December 11 2012 12:37 AM
SECOND (STRING) COUSINS: Kirk Cousins came off the bench Sunday during a crucial last-minute drive to prove that Washington had not one but two very talented rookie quarterbacks. Photo courtesy Rob Carr/Getty Images
A fumble. A blown call. A clutch ...
About Last Night: Do or Die in the NL
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 23 2012 01:32 AM
PANDA POUNDING: Pablo Sandoval and the Giants delivered a decisive knockout punch to the Cardinals in Game 7. Photo courtesy Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
As it turns out, October magic is not an unlimited resource.
When San Francisco blew Game 7 of ...
Wild Cards: How St. Louis’ October Justifies the New Playoff Format
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 19 2012 01:00 AM
UNDERDOG FAVORITES: How many times can the defending champions be written off? Photo courtesy Rob Carr/Getty Images
There's nothing quite like life taking your criticism over a decision or a move and immediately fabricate the perfect counterargument.
Take the St. Louis ...
About Last Night: Atlanta and the Pesky Fly
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 6 2012 01:52 AM
GEORGIA NOT SO PEACHY: Fredi Gonzalez was right to question the call be the umpires in the 8th inning, but the fans took it too far. Photo courtesy Getty Images
Despite two ball clubs advancing through the first round in ...
MLB Postseason Predictions
In MLB | By Bryan Lienesch | On October 5 2012 01:28 AM
MISSOURI (CHAMPIONSHIP) LOVES COMPANY: Is a World Series repeat in store for the Cardinals? Photo courtesy Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Today not only marks the start of the 2012 MLB Playoffs, but a new era for pro baseball's entire playoff format. ...
NFL Notes – Week 3
In NFL | By Bryan Lienesch | On September 25 2012 12:36 AM
SLEEPING IN SEATTLE: It's not clear where the referees' heads were on Monday night, but it's clear the answer is not "on top of their game". Photo courtesy Otto Greule, Jr./Getty Images
Each week, the NFL storyline changes. If each ...
OUTTA HERE!!! –Handicapping the Homerun Derby–
In MLB | By SirMHayesXIV | On July 12 2010 03:30 PM
Tonight, at 8pm EST the All Star Home Run Derby. This is my favorite All Star Skill competition, as it is for most people, I assume. I also think the MLB All Star Game is the best all ...