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La Russa Retires, San Diego Rejoices.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by bp

Peace out, Tony La Russa. It only took you 33 seasons to win 3 World Series and become the third-winningest manager in MLB history. Lot-a-threes in there. Good news for San Diego fans… he can’t lead the Cardinals to any … Continue reading →

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Processing Game 6…and the Jersey That Once Was…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by bp

Honestly, I could barely sleep last night. That World Series game 6 had me so jacked up all night, I couldn’t keep my eyes closed. What I want to do is just write 50 posts today about the emotions of … Continue reading →

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David Freese For Mayor!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by bp

If you missed Game 6 of the World Series last night, you are kickin’ yourself right now. It was one of the most poorly-played/amazingly-heroic games in World Series history. Just amazing. This screenshot in particular grabbed me. One of the … Continue reading →

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The Real Reason Behind Tony LaRussa’s Bullpen Blunder

Posted on October 26, 2011 by bp

Everybody knows that Tony La Russa’s horrible bullpen managing in Game 5 of the World Series has been called into question… like, a lot. His explanation is questionable too. There are tons of them, but here’s the LaRussa explanation being … Continue reading →

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La Russa’s Daughter Calls Ron Washington a “Crack Head”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by bp

I feel a bizarre connection to the La Russa family because we broke the news to the internet world that earlier this year, Tony’s daughter, Bianca La Russa, became a Raiderette. Now, it’s his other daughter, Devon La Russa, making … Continue reading →

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So McCarver Can’t Count… Everybody Just Calm Down

Posted on October 20, 2011 by bp

I love how everybody is blasting McCarver this morning. During last night’s broadcast of Game 1 of the World Series on Fox, alongside of Joe Buck, McCarver, a speller master, blew it on his math, proclaiming, “It’s a five-letter word … Continue reading →

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World Series! Nelson Cruz’s vs. David Freese’s

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bp

There’s a dude named Josh Hamilton on the Cruz’s, and a guy named Albert Pujols on the Freese’s too…. I think. So, neither the West Coast or the East Coast gives a crap about this game. MLB must be pissed. … Continue reading →

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The World Series is Coming to St. Louis!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bp

Hey, ESPN… great headline. Wow. A picture’s worth a thousands words, right? ESPN picked a few choice ones to go with that photo, huh? Dirty, dirty. In case you’re wondering, and you are… they’ve changed it. -bp [Darren Rovell]

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The Famous Postseason Squirrel

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bp

I’m sure you’ve seen the highlights by now. I said it last night, and I’ll say it again… that squirrel is my favorite part of the playoffs so far. So awesome. Outta nowhere just sprinting through the batter’s box mid … Continue reading →

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Think Roy Halladay is Ready For the Playoffs?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by bp

When asked about playing the Cardinals, Roy Halladay responded: “I came here to bury Caesar, not praise him.” Well played, Doc, well played. -bp [via Chitwood&Hobbs via @TylerKepner]

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