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The NEXT: Can't Miss Kid

Ted Bauer

...as Nick Markakis is signing big-money deals. Second point: Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus and fivethirtyeight was in our office today and says Wieters might be one of the best PECOTA prospects ever. Silver...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2009

Clip Reel: Sports Movies

Ted Bauer

What is "Clip Reel?" Today back in 1939, Gone with the Wind made...to Raging Bull. "There's no crying in baseball!" "SHOW ME THE MONEY!" The first hustle in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2008

Clip Reel: Veterans Day

Ted Bauer

What is "Clip Reel?" Today is Veterans Day. Cool thing: John McCain will...on the subject. Ted Williams talking war and baseball. A rather comprehensive video tribute to Teddy Ballgame...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008

The Sporting Equivalency: Laura Bush

Ted Bauer

...officially started), First Lady Laura Bush turns 62 today. Just because we're obsessed with this: she...She's been linked to a ton of baseball dudes, does work for Turner and seems to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2008

CLIP REEL: JACKIE ROBINSON

Ted Bauer

...more information.] Today in 1945, Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey inked their Dodgers deal; while Jackie wouldn't play in a game for Brooklyn until April 1947, 'twas still a pretty monumental baseball moment. We...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

TWENTY YEARS LATER: GIBSON AND ECKERSLEY

Ted Bauer

Everyone knows the moment. Kirk Gibson, hobbled, takes it out in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series versus one of the best closers ever, Dennis Eckersley...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2008

CLIP REEL: THE WALK-OFF

Ted Bauer

...Reel?' You can click here for more information.] Today back in '60, Bill Mazeroski blasted the only...concept of ending a game in grand fashion. BASEBALL Mazeroski. Carter. Gibson. A bunch of David Ortiz...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2008

THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: THOM YORKE

Ted Bauer

...turns 56 today, if you're interested in Russian power politics.) Thom Yorke's MLB Equivalent: Mark DeRosa The only problem with this is that DeRosa might not be big enough in baseball. Here's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2008

FUN FACTS: RAYS VS. WHITE SOX

Ted Bauer

...stun the Cubs at Wrigley. (Side note: this is a really good article on SoCal baseball at this moment.) Today, the Rays (!!!) make their postseason debut against the White Sox, who have been here before...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

THE MAG.COM PRESENTS: ALL WORLD POWER RANKINGS

Ted Bauer

...mess as a result. Anyway, here's what it should make you think of: postseason baseball. Heck, it starts today! October 1, 1903 was the first game of the modern World Series, too. Seems a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2008

THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Ted Bauer

...would-argue-revolutionary athletes (Brandon Jennings is 19 today), embarrassing athletes (Ricky Davis) and one icon: Mr...about all the parks at multiple levels of baseball that use "Glory Days" in their sound system...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2008

CLIP REEL: ATHLETES AND MILITARY SERVICE

Ted Bauer

...today and honor athletes who have served in the military or otherwise given for their country. Respectfully, we present Clip Reel. Here's a detailed quiz on the subject. Ted Williams talking war and baseball...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2008

THE MAG.COM PRESENTS: ALL WORLD POWER RANKINGS

Ted Bauer

...Power Rankings is? Please click here.] Today in 1985, Pete Rose became the all-time Hit King; within years, he was at the center of one of baseball's biggest maelstroms ever (it hasn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2008

CLIP REEL: CELEBRATING THE MONTREAL EXPOS

Ted Bauer

Fourteen years ago today, Major League Baseball's eighth work stoppage began; it would last for 232 days and see the first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 12, 2008

A BRIEF HISTORY OF WRIGLEY FIELD (BEFORE THE LIGHTS)

Ted Bauer

...the old-school major stadiums to play night baseball. For five days, we'll investigate what that...first base side of the park still seen today. The renovations are finished in time for the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2008