Pre-Vegas Quick Hitters

Out in Vegas for the weekend so you won’t have my brilliant additions here at SoD.  I fully plan on attending a couple of NBA Summer League games because who really wants to miss Adam Morrison facing off against Chase Budinger in practice jerseys?  Certainly not this guy. Matrix is coming to Dallas – I’m [...]

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D-Backs Move From Horrid to Slightly Less Horrid

If you haven’t notice lately – and you likely haven’t if the attendance figures are any indication – the Diamondbacks have put together their longest winning streak of the season (5 straight) and moved out of last place in the NL West.  Take THAT Padres! The D-Backs are actually now undefeated since Mark Reynolds unleashed [...]

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The D-Backs Define the Theme of this Blog

On October 6, 2007 the NL West division champion Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 in order to finish off an NLDS sweep.  Although the D-Backs were promptly swept out of the NLCS by the Rockies there was certainly reason for hope for the future.  In that game Arizona ran out the following lineup [...]

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SoD’s Obligatory Sammy Sosa Post

As SoD is my mother’s 12th-favorite regional sports blog I feel it is our obligation – no, ethical duty – to report on the recent New York Times allegations that Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in 2003. So here are my thoughts – wow, this is shocking. Here I was ignorantly thinking [...]

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Don’t Cry For Me Pennsylvania

First the Phillies.  Then the Steelers.  Now the Penguins.  The Keystone State holds three of the major four sports titles.  You probably already now this by now.  But, what about some of William Penn’s other championship sons and daughters?  Shouldn’t we extend congrats to these proud champions too? Splash Lagoon – Largest Indoor Waterpark on [...]

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Woodward and Bernstein Wish They Broke This Story

The Arizona Republic has done what no other publication, talk show host, or D’backs employee could do:  they have gotten to the root cause of the D’backs’ bullpen struggles.  Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the bullpen phone.

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The Rest of the Diamondbacks Clearly Regard Dan Haren As a Hated Outcast

This season has been a trying one for the D-Backs – particularly All-Star pitcher Dan Haren. Through 12 starts this season Haren is tied for the NL lead in innings pitched and has the third best ERA in the NL at 2.33, puting him on pace for one of the best seasons in his career. [...]

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Ichiro Extends Hit Streak . . . Mariners Fans Postpone Suicides

Do not despair Seattle fans: Ichiro is here. Ichiro Suzuki has extended his hit streak to 26 games, a career best and Mariners’ record.  The Mariners are only four games below .500.  And, while this may not seem all that impressive in the abstract, when viewed in context this is a smashing success.  In the [...]

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Walk Softly And Carry A Big Jar Of White-Out

The hits just keep coming for the Nationals — just not on the field.  After several misspelling debacles highlighted by this gaff, the Nationals decided to take a run at a Presidential legend this Memorial Day weekend.  Is this yet another gross error or an intentional publicity stunt to poke fun at their recent spelling [...]

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Rounding Third

Third base coaches are like umpires or referees.  If you know their name, chances are they screwed up.  But, if you are an avid follower of a certain team or a season ticket holder (particularly one with tickets along the third base line) you probably know your team’s current third base coach.  Maybe even a [...]

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