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First it was "Beer-gate." Then it was "Handshake-gate." Now it's "Phone-gate." Good lord, sports...

2011-10-26T06:19:53Z

First it was "Beer-gate." Then it was "Handshake-gate." Now it's "Phone-gate." Good lord, sports have created some pretty lame controversies over the past couple weeks. What's next -- Bottlecap-gate? Pineapple-gate? Eyebrow-gate?

This is the stupidest controversy of them all. I'm sorry, but couldn't Tony La Russa have simply picked up the phone again and told the bullpen who he really wanted to throw? Honestly, how hard would that have been?

Every second Tony La Russa blames someone is a second that fills me with uncontrollable rage, as though I'm having an aneurism that he can even attempt to get away with it. IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE A PHONE, YOU CANNOT PASS THE BUCK! It's a phone for God's sake! Just call again! $#@!%&*

Jim Thome’s Rapid Ascent Through the Minor Leagues

2011-08-16T02:56:06Z

Jim Thome’s Rapid Ascent Through the Minor Leagues

How a marginal prospect when drafted in 1989 became a star within a couple years, on his way to 600 homers.

70,000 days since the birth of baseball's fake inventor

2011-02-22T01:18:19Z

70,000 days since the birth of baseball's fake inventor

"He was credited with inventing baseball. That fable has long since been blasted into the bits of baloney that it is, but it's still a widely noted bit of fiction."

20,000 days since a nice doubleheader for Milwaukee

2011-02-15T01:46:07Z

20,000 days since a nice doubleheader for Milwaukee

Via The Hardball Times, today marks 20,000 days since an interesting doubleheader that saw Eddie Matthews do well in spite of a bar fight, and Warren Spahn tossing a shutout. As interesting as that is, the real story is that someone remembered that a specific double-header happened 20,000 days ago. THT should write a follow-up story on how exactly someone remembered that. Seems sorta peculiar.

"I’m as proud of my war record as I am of my baseball records. When fellows my age talk about the...

2010-12-16T19:47:23Z

"I’m as proud of my war record as I am of my baseball records. When fellows my age talk about the war, I don’t have to stand in the back and listen. I can talk to them and with them. That’s important to me. Always has been, always will be."

Bob Feller explaining the importance of his time in World War Two.

Kevin Love puts together NBA's first 30-30 game since 1982

2010-11-13T16:38:44Z

Kevin Love puts together NBA's first 30-30 game since 1982

It's worth noting that Kevin Love single-handedly produced more rebounds on Friday than the Big Three of James, Bosh and Wade did, combined, against Boston. Even more noteworthy is the fact that Amare Stoudemire, whose porous defense allowed Love to collect 31 rebounds, still managed to collect more rebounds (9) than Bosh and Wade did, combined, against Boston (8).

How the Giants Got Into the 1962 World Series

2010-10-27T22:39:06Z

How the Giants Got Into the 1962 World Series

Talking about Oct. 3, 1962, probably the Giants' most glorious day in San Francisco until 2010, when they came back in their final at-bat in a three-game playoff in L.A. to beat the Dodgers and win the N.L. pennant.

No team 4-0 for first time since 1970

2010-10-11T17:34:39Z

No team 4-0 for first time since 1970

"The Colts 19-9 win over the Chiefs in Week Five allowed the 1972 Dolphins to pop their champagne as they remain the only undefeated team in NFL history. It also marked the first time since 1970 that no team will start the season 4-0."