MLB Week 21 Sluggers and Slugs: AL and NL MVP Candidates

Here’s this week’s MLB News brought straight to you! Strasburg needs Tommy John, Manny is headed to the White Sox, playoff races are heating up, and the AL and NL MVP candidates are duking it out to bring home the trophies.

Written on August 30, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | No comments

The Dirtiest Teams You Didn’t Think Of

Who are the dirtiest teams in sports? Not the ones you’re thinking of. Try out my list and save yourself a horrible curse.

Written on August 24, 2010 | Posted in American Football - NFL,Baseball - MLB,Basketball - NBA,Sports | No comments

MLB Week 20 Sluggers and Slugs: 2010 NL Rookie of the Year

In week 20 of the MLB season we said goodbye to Lou Piniella, the Braves said hello to Derrek Lee, and few teams said ciao to their playoff chances. Who is your NL Rookie of the Year? Jason Heyward, Buster Posey, or someone else?

Written on August 23, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 2 comments

Roger Clemens Indicted For Perjury and Other Ways to Make Things Hard

Roger just couldn’t keep his mouth shut, could he? Now the Feds are after him, and some other guys in sports need to take a lesson and shut up. Who are they?

Written on August 19, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Basketball - NBA,Sports | No comments

The Spirit of the Rules Must Prevail

The rules are stupid, but the “spirit of the rules” is well-meaning. Can we get back to spirit of the rules and stop screwing people?

Written on August 17, 2010 | Posted in American Football - NFL,Baseball - MLB,Golf,Sports | 1 comment

Thirty-Five Years Later Is Tommy John Surgery Becoming Too Common?

When did Tommy John surgery become cliche? Now “everybody’s doing it”, but why, and at what cost?

Written on August 17, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Features,Sports | 1 comment

Sports Podcast — Week 22

Dustin Johnson, Udonis Haslem, and K-Rod are just a few of this week’s top stories. Listen in to the 22nd episode of the GenXXL Sports Podcast as The Brothers Tucker and Producer Brian discuss this and more sports news!

Written on August 17, 2010 | Posted in American Football - NFL,Baseball - MLB,Golf,Podcast,Sports | 3 comments

Week 19 Sluggers and Slugs: Coach of the Year Ballot

Week 19 of the Major League Baseball recap, plus a look ahead at week 20. We’ll say goodbye to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and put together a Coach of the Year ballot. Who are the surprise managers from the American and National Leagues? Come see for yourself!

Written on August 16, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 2 comments

Week 18 Sluggers and Slugs: 2010 Wildcard Race Break Down

Major League Baseball’s wild card races are better than being the meat in Kardashian sandwich. Predictions on how the races will break down, plus highlights from week 18 of the MLB season.

Written on August 9, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 2 comments

MLB Week 17 Sluggers and Slugs: Trade Deadline Final Grade

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Who were the winners and the losers? Take a look at the final grades of the Yankees, Phillies, Twins, Rays, and more.

Written on August 2, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 4 comments

MLB Week 16: Sluggers and Slugs

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but it looks the Padres could contend this year. The pitching is great, the hitting is good, and the team is winning. Come see who’s shaking things up, as well as what Roy Oswalt is up to.

Written on July 28, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Features,Sports | 2 comments

Hall of Fame Voters Need To Get Over Themselves

Some baseball writers want to pretend that the “steroid era” never happened. If they do, many great players will be left out of the Hall of Fame. Hitting a ball with a wooden stick is harder than it looks, and the baseball “purists” want to rewrite history.

Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Features,Industry Chatter,Steroids | 3 comments

MLB Approves HGH Testing in Minor Leagues

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced that, starting immediately, Minor League Baseball begin testing for human growth hormone. What does this mean for Major League Baseball? What did Victor Conte think of the announcement?

Written on July 25, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Features,Steroids | 1 comment

MLB Will Start Testing For HGH In The Minor Leagues

Major League Baseball has begun an aggressive new testing program.

Written on July 23, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 2 comments

Alex Rodriguez 600th Homerun: Tainted Celebration Now

Alex Rodriguez swings for his 600th home run against the Kansas City Royals. Is this milestone tainted? Will number 600 ever be celebrated? Thoughts from Yankees fan on whether or not A-Rod goes into the Hall of Fame.

Written on July 22, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Features,Sports | 3 comments

MLB Week 15 Sluggers and Slugs: Trade Deadline Buyers/Sellers

The July 31st MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching. Which teams will be buyers and which teams will be sellers? Will Prince Fielder, Derek Lee, Roy Oswalt, Mike Lowell, and other big names be on the move before the trade deadline?

Written on July 19, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 1 comment

Farewell to “The Boss”

No matter whether you loved him or hated him, there’s no denying the impact that George Steinbrenner had on the New York Yankees and baseball at large. Check out our career retrospective on the most controversial “Boss” in professional sports.

Written on July 15, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB | 2 comments

Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies at Age 80

George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, died this morning of  a heart attack at the age of 80.  He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida and passed away at 6:30 am. Whether you loved him or hated him (and there were plenty of people on both sides), everyone knew that [...]

Written on July 13, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB,Sports | 1 comment

MLB Week 14 Sluggers and Slugs – 2nd Half Preview

The second half of the Major League Baseball season starts Thursday, June 14, 2010. Which teams have the best chances to win their respective divisions? How many teams not now in first place will be victorious by season’s end? Come read my picks in this edition of Sluggers and Slugs!

Written on July 12, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB | 2 comments

MLB Week 13 Sluggers and Slugs – All-Star Edition

Its time for the 2010 Major League All-Star Break – Who got snubbed? Who were the top 5 teams of the first half? Prediction on All-Star game and who will be the MVP.

Written on July 9, 2010 | Posted in Baseball - MLB | 3 comments