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Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013
MLB Just as I did a few weeks ago, I once again examine the pennant races as they’re shaping up for 2013. Sure, it’s early, but what else are you going to read about? Bowl games between a bunch of ...
20 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

Top 10 Individual Performances in Baseball for 2012
MLB In a season that will be remembered for perfect games, no-hitters and near misses, there were lots of options for this list. Here goes my top 10. Send me yours. More Year in Review for 20...
20 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Overtime, Josh Hamilton, Justin Verlander, Pablo Sandoval, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers

Baseball's Mt. Rushmores - All 30 Teams
MLB Every MLB team should have its own Mt. Rushmore — four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization. Here is one man’s opinion for all 30 Mt. Rushmores from Aaron Cook for...
20 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Carl Yastrzemski, Joe Maddon, Ken Griffey, Mariano Rivera, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musical

10 Worst Sports Moments of 2012
MLB The year in sports was full of both highlights and lowlights. There were great moments like Usain Bolt’s 100-meter dash at the London Olympics and LeBron James winning his first NBA championship....
21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, MLB, Arkanasas Razorbacks, USC Trojans

R.A. Dickey Gets Sweet Star Wars Onesie for Christmas

MLB Self-proclaimed Star Wars nerd and knuckleball pitching sensation R.A. Dickey tweeted out a picture of his favorite Christmas present yesterday. The picture (as seen below) included the tweet: "May...
21 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: MLB, Overtime, R.A. Dickey

Athlon's Essential 11 Links of the Day
MLB This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for December 21. • If you're reading this, the world didn't end. To celebrate, here's a gift from Athlon Sports to you,...
22 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: College Football, NFL, NBA, MLB, Golf

Baseball's Worst Free Agent Signings Ever
MLB With the news that the Los Angeles Angels just signed Josh Hamilton to a five-year contract for a reported $125 million, it begs the question: Five years from now, will this be viewed as one of the...
23 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, Albert Belle, Barry Zito, Bob Horner, Carl Pavano, Chone Figgins, Edgar Renteria, Jayson Werth, Joe Rudi, Josh Hamilton, Larry Hisle, Mark Davis, Richie Sexson, Roger Clemens, Wayne Garland

10 Best Owners in Sports History
MLB The players and coaches may hog the spotlight, but success in sports usually starts from the top. Those owners who sign the checks and make the right hires have the ability to not only change the f...
23 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, MLB, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers

MLB: Very Early Baseball Predictions for 2013
MLB It’s never too early to start thinking about 2013. At least now that the World Series is over. I mean, what else is there to think about? Pitchers and catchers report in a little more than 100 da...
24 weeks ago by Charlie Miller Tags: MLB, News, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals

10 Worst Owners in Sports History
MLB As long as sports have been played in organized leagues, there have been team owners who have disgraced their respective games. Scoundrels, cheapskates and spoiled brats have always found a way to ...
25 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, MLB, Overtime, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Redskins

2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Sports Fans
MLB Are you looking for the perfect and unusual gift for the sports fan in your life? Welcome. You’ve come to the right place. Here’s a look at some of our favorites. STOP ROOTING, START O...
26 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, MLB, Monthly, Overtime, News

10 Biggest Sports Turkeys of 2012
MLB There were plenty of epic failures in 2012. Players, coaches and even entire sports leagues embarrassed themselves in a variety of ways. With Thanksgiving Day in mind, here’s a rundown of the 10 ...
26 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Football, NFL, MLB, Golf, Overtime

Has any major league baseball player ever come back to the team he started with three times?
MLB Has any major league baseball player ever come back to the team he started with three times?  — Larry Luttrell, Lubbock, Texas   When you think of well-traveled ballplayers...
27 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: MLB, Monthly

Miami Marlins All-Fire Sale Team
MLB The Miami Marlins didn’t have a good first year. Even with a new stadium, a new name, new unis, it was still the same old Marlins as it related to on-field results. This week, the Marlins traded ...
27 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: MLB, Miami Marlins

10 Most Underpaid Athletes in 2012
MLB It could be argued that everyone in sports is overpaid. But compared to the amount of money being made by leagues, owners and even other players, there are some who deserve considerably more money ...
27 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, NBA, MLB, Overtime

Trout, Harper named league's top rookies
MLB New York, NY (Sports Network) - There was never a doubt who was going to win the AL Rookie of the Year award. Now Mike Trout has his sights set on a much larger prize. The Los Angeles Angel...
27 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: MLB

Athlon's Essential Eleven Links of the Day
MLB This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for November 9. • Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times believes Lane Kiffin is on the hot seat at USC after its lates...
28 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Links

10 Most Overpaid Athletes in 2012
MLB In the world of sports it's not uncommon for athletes to command ridiculous salaries. Some are worth every penny; some are not. Here's a look at the 10 athletes in 2012 who are cashing giant checks...
28 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, MLB

Athlon's Essential Eleven Links of the Day
MLB This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for November 2. • Rob Moseley of The Register Guard looks at the pressure for Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota on the e...
29 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Links

25 Greatest Animal Nicknames in Sports
MLB Animal nicknames are nothing new in sports. San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval — a.k.a. the “Kung Fu Panda” — was recently named World Series MVP after an unbelievable Octobe...
29 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Football, NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, Golf

13 Athletes who Scare Other Athletes
MLB We love to watch the fearless nature that many of our favorite sports stars exude in their respective games. But even professional stars have to feel a little scared of their competition from time ...
29 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, MLB, Monthly, Overtime, DeMarcus Ware, Halloween, Mathias Kiwanuka, Patrick Willis, Victor Cruz

10 Things that Scare Athletes On the Field

MLB Our favorite athletes play their respective games with reckless abandon, often making the very difficult look very easy. But we all know there has to be some internal fear during the highest level ...
29 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, MLB, Overtime, Halloween

15 Things That Scare Athletes Off the Field
MLB Many professional stars seem fearless on their respective fields of play. But away from the game, many of them have the same fears that all of us share. With Halloween approaching, Athlon Sports as...
29 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, MLB, Overtime, Halloween

Athlon's Essential Eleven Links of the Day
MLB This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for October 26. • Randy Rosetta has the LSU reaction to four former players — including Tyrann Mathieu — being arre...
30 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Links

Kate Upton and 10 Other Bad Luck Sports WAGs
MLB Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander and America’s “it” girl Kate Upton are keeping it coy regarding their official relationship status. But dating the voluptuous bikini model is clearly ...
30 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: MLB, Overtime, Alex Rodriguez, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees

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