Archive | April, 2010
Stan Musial’s Seventh Inning Stretch: Rain Delay Gallery
Written by Ryne Gery | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Redbird Rants (Cardinals)
Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks To Play Game 7 Sunday
Written by Andrew Melnick | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Howard the Dunk (Magic)
The Atlanta Hawks, powered by a 19-0 third quarter run, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69, forcing a game 7 in Atlanta on Sunday. The Hawks were left for dead by many after blowing a 10-point lead in game 5, but the Hawks battled back to even up the series led by Jamal Crawford’s 24 points.
This means the Magic will have to wait even longer to play and still won’t know their opponent until Sunday. Since the Magic don’t play until Tuesday, Head Coach Stan Van Gundy is giving the team the day off Saturday.
For more on the Bucks, head over [...]
Rain delay halts Cards-Reds game in the sixth
Written by Ryne Gery | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Redbird Rants (Cardinals)
The St. Louis Cardinals are on a roll after sweeping the Braves, but Mother Nature is slowing down the club’s game with the Reds tonight. St. Louis and Cincy are in a rain delay in the sixth with the Reds leading 3-2. The Cards jumped out in front early after Matt Holliday’s two-run single in [...]
Pats’ rookies in for camp
Written by jamie | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Musket Fire (New England Patriots)
The newest draft picks and rookie free agents of the New England Patriots are in Foxborough for Rookie Mini-Camp. Rookie Mini-Camp is designed to coach up the rookies on the basics and much of it has the players spending time with their position coaches working on the fundamentals. Aside from that, Belichick had his newest recruits participate in special teams drills both in the morning and afternoon sessions. Special teams is usually where rookies will see their first action.This camp is closed to the public, but the media is allowed to watch from the sidelines. You can watch video wrap-ups [...]
Hawks force Game 7, Hold off Bucks 83-69 Quick Recap
Written by Kris Willis | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Soaring Down South (Hawks)
(Source: Yardbarker.com)
Full Recap coming tomorrow. A 29-11 third quarter propelled the Atlanta Hawks into a Game 7 back in Atlanta on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams struggled offensively but the Hawks did enough defensively in that third quarter and controlled the boards to finally take control of the game. The Hawks were able to keep the Bucks out of the paint and limited the amount of easy shots, instead forcing them to take long contested jump shots. In the process the Hawks limited the Bucks to only eight offensive rebounds for the game.
As good as the third quarter [...]
Has Money Hurt the NFL?
Written by jdove | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | NFL Mocks, Other Blogs
Has Money Ruined Football?
As football fans we often forget about how the game is tainted by money. We love the action, the taste of victory, and the heartbreak of defeat. As fans we live for the last second touchdown drives and the thrill of watching your favorite player breaking a record. However, too often than not we hear ourselves referencing to the “business” side of the game.
There isn’t one player interview or press conference where we don’t hear “it’s a business”. Football has become a job not a game. I would say it all starts with how the owners treat [...]
Perfect Power Play Propels Pens Past Habs In Series Opener
Written by IronCity | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Pens Labyrinth (Penguins)
First the good news. The fourth-seeded Penguins looked dominant for a majority of tonight’s second-round opener against the eighth-seeded Canadiens in Mellon Arena. The crispest power play in memory went a perfect four-for-four in propelling the favorites to a 6-3 victory. Despite being outshot 31-24, the Penguins overcame a sluggish start to keep a comfortable lead and chase Montreal’s first-round hero, goalie Jaroslav Halak, after five markers on 20 shots.
Now the bad news. A freakish injury to Jordan Staal in the second period could prove costly. Canadien fans will surely counter with the loss of [...]
How about them Nats! Defeat Marlins 7-1
Written by PennSkinsFan | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | FanSided
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The Washington Nationals are getting exactly what they have not been getting the past two season. It’s called quality pitching. It’s coming in droves. Tonight was no exception. The Nationals got a quality start from Scott Olsen combined with an effective bullpen performance to lead the Nationals to the win. The win jumps the Nats to 13-10 and in sole possession of second place in the NL East, hopping over the Philadelphia Phillies, who lost 9-1 to the first place Mets.
Scott Olsen pitched 6 shutout innings to improve to 2-1 and lower his ERA to 4.35. [...]
Series Preview: Washington Nationals
Written by Michael Jong | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Marlin Maniac (Marlins)
After the series against the San Diego Padres started out so well, only to fall flat, the Marlins look to regain their form against their classic scapegoat, the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals (12-10) @ Florida Marlins, April 30-May 2, Games 23-25
NL East Standings
Tm
W
L
Win%
GB
NYM
13
9
.591
–
PHI
12
9
.571
0.5
WSN
12
10
.545
1.0
FLA
11
11
.500
2.0
ATL
8
14
.364
5.0
Stadium: Sun Life Stadium
Five-year Run PF*: 0.99
Five-year HR PF*: 0.97
Stadium Dimensions:
Left Field: 330 ft.
Left-Center: 361
Center Field: 404
Right-Center: 361
Right Field: 345
*Five-year regressed park factors provided by Patriot here
Projected Pitching Matchups
April 30: Ricky Nolasco vs. Scott Olsen
May 1: Chris Volstad vs. Craig Stammen
May 2: Josh Johnson vs. John Lannan
ZiPS In-Season Projections
FIP
Win%
Marlins
Date
Nationals
Win%
FIP
3.57
.567
Nolasco
April 30
Olsen
.408
5.02
4.58
.452
Volstad
May 1
Stammen
.417
4.93
3.15
.621
Johnson
May 2
Lannan
.439
4.71
Projected [...]
AA Evening Post: Javier Arenas
Written by Patrick Allen | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Arrowhead Addict (Chiefs)
No Quarters for Pac Man. For Now.
Written by nate | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Stripe Hype (Bengals)
Joe Reedy relayed an interview on Sporting News Radio’s 2 Live Stews with Pac Man Jones. Jones said he has been in contact with the Bengals and is working out and doing his best parenting impression until a team calls.
Even though the Bengals have had some luck with reclamation projects as of late, I wouldn’t push it with Pac Man. As of now, the team is okay at corner with starters Leon Hall and Jonathan Joseph and reserves Morgan Trent and David Jones. Plus, the team just drafted rookie Brandon Ghee from Wake Forest.
It’s one thing to gamble on a player because of [...]
Shawn Kelley Optioned to Make Room for Lee
Written by Griffin Cooper | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | SoDo Mojo (Mariners)
Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Okay, I’ve almost come to terms with the fact that Don Wakamatsu and this organization have an irrational love for Sean White, but really, guys? You’d keep Jesus Colome over Shawn Kelley? You have to figure that guys like Tony Blengino have absolutely no say in roster construction stuff, because I guarantee [...]
Bring the Ruckus: Floyd Mayweather Jr-Shane Mosley Preview
Written by Carlos Acevedo | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | The Cruelest Sport (Boxing)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. puts his undefeated record on the line when he meets veteran powerpuncher Shane Mosley tomorrow night over 12 rounds at the MGM arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the biggest fight of the year so far. Mosely is also being touted as the toughest fighter Mayweather has ever faced.
Saddled by perhaps the stupidest tagline in all of boxing history–Who R U Picking?–Mayweather-Mosley features two of the biggest names in boxing facing off for the kind of glory most fighters only dream of. Both fighters have won an assortment of alphabet trinkets in various weight classes over [...]
2010 Player Preview Archives!
Written by Nate Proctor | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Halo Hangout (Angels)
If you haven’t noticed yet, we have a new page on the blog! In each of my Player Previews I’m making a prediction for how I think they will do for the season, and now you can find all of those predictions at a glance on the Prediction page. You can also find the link [...]
Time to Battle
Written by Eugene Markman | April 30, 2010 | Comments Off | Broad Street Buzz (Flyers)
On this eve, the final day of April, in the year 2010, the Flyers are preparing an attack. This time, it is not the demon from the swamplands of New Jersey. This time, it is an even greater foe. They are gathering the troops, circling the wagons, and studying their foe. For now, we prepare to face the Boston Bruins.
They are lead by their massive captain, a mercenary from Slovakia, Zdeno Chara. His bite is far worse than his bite. Following him is a rag tag bunch of talent, a mixture of old and new, and raw determination. A rabid [...]
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