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01st October 2009
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California. From early on in Aikman’s life it was obvious that he was going to be a great athlete. He showed this time and time again on the football field, and eventually he turned into one of t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle30th September 2009
Although there was a swap of positions in the middle of the division standings over the past few weeks, MLB tickets are only relevant for the rest of the 2006 season in one or possibly two cities. The Mets are just a game or two away from clinching the di... Read >
Author: wbdoyle30th September 2009
More families are opting out of the great American pastime of attending major league baseball games than ever before. Some are staying home and watching the games on television, but growing numbers of families are flocking to minor league ballparks. Minor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Just when you think the sports world has produced every possible bizarre trade imaginable, they still manage to top themselves ...
A broadcaster for a rabbit. And a cartoon rabbit, at that.
When baseball journeyman Harry Chiti got dealt to the New Y... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Miller Park
The Philadelphia Phillies ended their longest winning streak since a 13 game streak in 1991. Glavine pitched seven strong innings and drove in a pair of runs to help the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 13-4 Wednesday night, snapping the Ph... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Busch Stadium
Tom Glavine from the Mets had a great game against the Phillies that ended a nine game winning streak; Glavine pitched seven strong innings and drove in a pair of runs to help the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 13-4 Wednesday night.
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Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
It’s been quite a month in the NL East. What looked like a competitive race during our last review has become a runaway at the top and a surprising look from the bottom. The Mets have been on fire lately, and it appears that the Braves’ incredible str... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
The NL East is shaping up to be a three-team race, with the Atlanta Braves jumping back into the foray with a recent hot streak. The Mets, Phillies and Braves are all relatively close to each other, and the tension in the division surrounds the possibilit... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Are you ready for some baseball? Some baseball, you said! It’s a 7-month, 162-game season, which means there’s plenty of opportunity to place your wagers. In fact, from April 4th through October there’s rarely a day on the calendar that doesn’t ha... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
2005 Overview:
Rookie Manager Willie Randolph and General Manager Omar Minaya entered the 2005 season with two new key acquisitions. Both Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran arrived via free agency hoping to improve the New York Mets lineup and rotation.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle19th September 2009
The Dallas/Fort Worth-located Texas Rangers Major League Baseball business has fired several staff members from its front headquarters team. This happens about two weeks after Tom Hicks, the Rangers owner, claimed he was looking to sell the team. Rangers ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th September 2009
The internet is slowly becoming the only source of cheap sports tickets. The higher the popularity of the team, the tougher it will be to get bargain deals. Take the case of the sports fans in New York state. They have New York Yankees, the team with the ... Read >
Author: reed tieri02nd August 2009
I'm still on cloud 9 from the Paul McCartney historic concert at the NY Mets new Citi Field. Here's some highlights...For people who don't know, the Beatles were the 1st group to play in a big sports arena. It was in the summertime of '65 at the New Yor... Read >
Author: Beatles Geek Pete23rd July 2009
The kids are heading back to school, the weather is still warm and the sun is still shining - making New York City in September an ideal destination. Check out a ball game at Yankee Stadium, have dinner in Little Italy during the San Gennaro Festival, or ... Read >
Author: Rosalie Scott17th July 2009
Mets vs. Braves 7-16-09A winning streak will be on the line for the New York Mets on Thursday when they battle the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Oliver Perez in this game. Perez's opponent in t... Read >
Author: Emanuel Obrien05th July 2009
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia PhilliesThe fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Saturday. The Mets will give the ball to starter Fernando Nieve in this o... Read >
Author: Frederic Miller02nd July 2009
The New York Mets fans better get ready to do some serious online shopping because the online merchandise store has a good selection of gift items for the very loyal fan, jewelry that goes well with business and casual outfits and home decor that marks th... Read >
Author: Karunakar30th June 2009
The New York Mets has a lot in store for their fans, including extraordinary memorabilia the latter will be eager to display and jerseys of different designs and in different sizes.NY Mets HistoryThe New York Mets is a member team of the Eastern Divisio... Read >
Author: Karunakar27th June 2009
Based in the New York metropolitan area, The New York Jets are a professional American football team. They are members of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). They play their home games in E... Read >
Author: Macie23rd June 2009
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. They are in the Western Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains which pass through Colorado.
On July 5, 1991, the National League app... Read >
Author: Macie05th June 2009
by Todd Lammi
Luke Scott went 3 for 3 and delivered two home runs while driving in five runs in a 7-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Scott has been on a tear since coming off the disabled list on Wednesday, with 5 home runs and 12 RBI in three games. Roo... Read >
Author: Todd Lammi29th May 2009
The Major League Baseball season is now in full flow and for both of the Big Apple’s teams it’s their first campaign playing in a brand new stadium. Gone are both their traditional stadiums and instead fans can look forward to brand new state-of-the a... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane19th May 2009
The success enjoyed by the St. Louis Cardinals no doubt has fuelled the upsurge in St. Louis Cardinals merchandise and memorabilia. Even Cardinals Jersey sales are up significantly.The first decade of the new millennium seems to be one that is destined to... Read >
Author: Karunakar01st May 2009
by Todd Lammi
Fours and threes were wild in the National League on Friday night as three games ended in that exact score. Unfortunately for the Florida Marlins, closer Matt Lindstrom was wild as well, allowing four hits, three walks and seven runs in t... Read >
Author: Todd Lammi27th April 2009
The New Jersey Nets is a professional National Basketball Association team that is located in the East Rutherford. It is amongst the seven teams that are included in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. I... Read >
Author: Pamela02nd February 2009
New York Mets is one of the most efficient teams of MLB. They are not only brilliant performers but also great players. Pelfrey, Wright and Beltran are few of their popular team members who have a large group of fan following. They will be starting the se... Read >
Author: Michael09th January 2009
Gone are the days when you have to try hard to Buy New York Islanders Tickets for their exciting matches and that too at higher prices, as you can now get instant tickets, at www.awesomeseating.com.
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey... Read >
Author: Bhuck Gorge15th December 2008
Of course, commonly known as the city that never sleeps, New York enjoys a fame and popularity that is normally reserved for capital cities. The epicentre of popular culture, America's 'Big Apple' is instantly recognisable for its impressive skyline a... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell24th September 2008
In life, we never talk about ‘if.’ You all know how I feel about people that live their lives according to ‘if’: IF I can do this, IF I can do that…
A few weeks ago we did a blog asking if you could go back and actually meet one of your child... Read >
Author: davidwygant26th June 2008
New York City is most definitely a city that loves its sports and cheers for the home team. New York is probably the best represented city and state in this country when it comes to major league teams. I've never quite seen anything like it but I honestly... Read >
Author: Joey Singer20th May 2008
The Mexican Oliver Perez’s batting, launching, stealing bases and experience made an incredible difference which helped the New York Mets win 8-3 over the Cincinnati Reds was basically the Mexican’s first victory since April 19.
"He can despair you... Read >
Author: Stephen Lars28th April 2008
Todd Lokken’s Weekly Fantasy Baseball Hot Picks and Fraud Lists
Pitchers are suddenly a hot commodity for fantasy teams, as owners try to find the best rotations.
This week’s Lokken’s Hot Picks list is dominated by pitchers, as the following a... Read >
Author: Todd Lokken19th March 2008
Spring training is traditionally the time when MLB baseball opens its doors to families, and becomes more accessible to fans. Kids get to run the bases, get players’ autographs and families can picnic in the bleachers; all done in the marvellous sunshin... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell13th February 2008
Johan Santana finished his final step in what could be the biggest contract extension for a pitcher in the history of Major League Baseball.
On Saturday he passed his physical, which was the last thing on the list for him to complete in order to be tr... Read >
Author: Cindy Ferguson30th October 2007
Stair training has always been a staple of my training - as well as the training I use with my athletes and personal training clients. So, when I first came across Virgil Aponte's information, I thought that I knew everything there was to know about stair... Read >
Author: Coach K28th August 2007
Copyright � 2007 Ed Bagley
It has been a year of milestones for Major League Baseball.
From Tom Glavine to Barry Bonds to Alex Rodriguez to Craig Biggio the records have been piling up like poker chips in a major tournament.
Tom Glavine of the ... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley23rd July 2007
In lieu with the celebration of Operation Gratitude’s shipment of 250,000 care packages to US Service Members deployed in combat, the Tri-State Jeep Dealer’s Association has donated a new Jeep with quality Jeep brakes for the recipient of Operation ... Read >
Author: Evander08th June 2007
The New York Mets are a Major League Baseball team located in Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens. The team is also called "the Metropolitans'. The Mets are considered, by some, the greatest team in the history of baseball. The most common nic... Read >
Author: reed tieri05th June 2007
The Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois is called The Chicago Cubs. Owned by the Tribune Company and managed by Lou Piniella, it is also the charter member of its league. John McDonough is team's President and Jim Hendry is the General M... Read >
Author: Sam27th April 2007
New York is the city of entertainment, and when you think of New York, you automatically think of Broadway. However, one other great source of entertainment that New York offers is its many sports. It is the most populous city in the United States, and is... Read >
Author: reed tieri12th March 2007
The New York (NY) Islanders is one of the two ice hockey teams from New York. The NY Islanders were formed to block the upstart New York Raiders of the World Hockey Association (WHA), and the WHA itself from placing its team at the newly constructed Nassa... Read >
Author: reed tieri01st March 2007
The Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants left New York to make their new home in California, sometimes in 1957. This left New York City without any National League Franchise. Two years later, on July 27, 1959, William A. Shea, an attorney announced th... Read >
Author: reed tieri16th November 2006
In March 1914, construction began on what is now known as Wrigley Field. At a cost of $250,000, Wrigley Field remains one of the oldest parks in the history of baseball. Located in Chicago, this facility is home to the Chicago Cubs. In the beginning,... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu16th November 2006
In the 1950s, New York lost both the Giants and the Dodgers and rumors stated that the teams left, in part, due to the fact that they wanted a new stadium. This left New York with only one remaining baseball team. By 1960, National League owners were ... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu09th November 2006
One evening last week, as my husband and I sat watching the New York Mets in the playoffs (actually, he was watching and I was just sitting, thinking about what I was going to eat next),I noticed that the pro athletes on TV were amazingly fit. That t... Read >
Author: penny LoveHoff26th May 2006
The New York Mets are 5 games ahead in the race for the NL East division title but they are not taking any chances as evidence by their deal on Wednesday. General Manager Omar Minaya went to the Valley of the Sun and snatched experienced starter Orlando H... Read >
Author: Peter Sparks10th May 2006
The good thing about wagering on sports this time of year is that with a plethora of activity, you may fine a soft line here or there if you probe hard enough. Two teams who are beginning to get healthy and make some noise are the Philadelphia Phillies an... Read >
Author: Peter Sparks12th March 2006
Just when you think the sports world has produced every possible bizarre trade imaginable, they still manage to top themselves ...
A broadcaster for a rabbit. And a cartoon rabbit, at that.
When baseball journeyman Harry Chiti got dealt to the New Y... Read >
Author: J Square Humboldt12th February 2006
2005 Overview:
Rookie Manager Willie Randolph and General Manager Omar Minaya entered the 2005 season with two new key acquisitions. Both Pedro Martinez and Carlos Beltran arrived via free agency hoping to improve the New York Mets lineup and rotation.... Read >
Author: Jack Scrafford26th September 2005
The start of the 2005 baseball season looked so promising for the Florida Marlins. They signed a clutch hitter in Paul LoDuca to a 3 year contract. Next, they go out an reel in a big free agent catch in Carlos Delgado with a 5 year contract. With this pit... Read >
Author: Nick Roy
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