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Baltimore: Camden Yards

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There’s no denying it: baseball is in my husband’s blood. Since I couldn’t beat it, I joined it and bought us Baltimore Orioles tickets last year as a birthday present. Unfortunately for us, Hurricane Irene hit the day before the game, and we were forced to take a rain check. Fast forward nine months later – we’ve finally used our tickets. Here are some of my favorite snapshots from this past weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Saturday was perfect for exploring and being outside. The National Aquarium at Inner Harbor. Time for some baseball. The Orioles took on the Tampa Bay Rays. Oriole Park is very unique in the fact that the old B&O Warehouse runs along the right field fence. Views from the top deck of the park. Baltimore Ravens territory. How are they not afraid of the ball? Oh, is that just me? View from left center field. The Orioles beat out the Rays 5-3. Thanks for a lovely time, Camden Yards! What’s remaining on the baseball bucket

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May 18th and 20th Durham Bulls Games

The Unbiased MLB Fan

I stated in my last blog entry that I was going to attend this past Friday’s Durham Bulls game versus the Pawtucket Red Sox; which I did. I didn’t however announce that I’d be attending yesterday’s game versus the Charlotte Knights as well. There’s a good reason for that. At the time, I didn’t know I’d be going. It was a last minute decision, which turned out to be a great one. I’m not going to spend a lot of time talking about either game, but I thought I’d give a brief overview of my time spent at the ballpark over the past few days. I normally wouldn’t blog about a MiLB game but considering the fact that the 2009 World Series MVP, Hideki Matsui, is currently playing with the Bulls, I thought I’d type up this little entry. May 18th: Durham Bulls vs. Pawtucket Red Sox The moment I heard that Kevin Youkilis was going to be rehabbing with the PawSox I knew I’d be attending this game. But going back even further in t

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Dominican Summer League Follow List

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With the DSL opening today here are a few prospects that should be interesting to follow: Manuel Margot, OF, Boston Red Sox – He was one of the highest bonus signings from the Red Sox. Most scouting reports talk about him being a great defensive CF with gap power. It should fun to see how raw or advance his bat is for the level. Raymel Flores, SS, Boston Red Sox – He earned the highest bonus from the Red Sox last year. He stands out for his defense at SS and advance feel at the plate. It should be fun to follow him to see if his bat holds true. Dioscar Romero, RHP, Boston red Sox – A big psychical durable frame Romero throws in the low 90s with his secondary pitches coming along. Jesus Castillo, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks – He’s one of the youngest players in the DSL this year with a durable frame and athletic delivery. He already throws in the low 90s with a good change up but needs to smooth his delivery so he could repeat it effortlessly. (Video) Victor

Calico Joe

Aimless and Purposeful

What a read by John Grisham! Calico Joe delivers. First sentences: The tumor in my father’s pancreas was removed last week in an operation that lasted five hours and was more difficult than his surgeons had expected. Afterward, they delivered the grim news that most people in his condition could not expect to live for more than ninety days. Since I knew nothing of the surgery, or the tumor, I was not there when he was given his death sentence. Communication is not a priority with my father. Ten years ago he divorced one wife and had found another before word filtered down to me.

High Leverage Game 51: Hammy Absent #Indians Win 7-1

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Last night the Indians had the benefit of following The Formula. They grabbed an early lead, cruised to some Derek Lowe good luck (2K / 1BB) and walked away with the win. I missed watching most of the game, but the outcome certainly hinged on Jason Kipnis’ at bat in the 4th. Derek Lowe hadn’t been in anything resembling trouble, using a double play to squeeze out of the 2nd inning and a liner to Lonnie Chisenhall in the 3rd to low-BABIP his way to another solid start. But through the 4th anything still could happen. If Kipnis hits into a double play, Lowe walks one or two, and a ground ball squeaks by Asdrubal Cabrera the Tribe could have been in hot water. Such is their reality. But it didn’t go that way. Lowe put in two more solid innings (6.2 IP / 2K / 1BB / 1ER) and grabbed the win. Good job all around. During Kipnis’ at bat I wondered about the future of the Tribe radio booth. The Indians are loyal, except to non-profitable winter entertainment. We

The Mets suffering can now subside; Karma has been served

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Santana rocks St. Louis

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Jair Jurrjens is upset? Braves fans are, too

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Raleigh Metro Area Sports/Activities June 2-9

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That Was The Week That Was

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The Night of the No-No

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Prep Predictions: CIF-SS Division 7

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BASEBALL 2012 PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Saturday, June 2 At UC Riverside Game time: 10 a.m. PDT No. 1 Granada Hills Hillcrest Chr. (-1) vs. Lynwood Firebaugh — Cougars (21-10) get shot at No. 1 SEMIFINALS Tuesday, May 29 No. 1 Granada Hills Hillcrest Chr. (+1) at Los Olivos Dunn — Top-seeded Eagles (18-3) on road again Firebaugh (+2) at Santa Monica New Roads — Cougars (20-11) travel to the beach to take on Jaguars (17-5) QUARTERFINALS Friday, May 25 No. 1 Granada Hills Hillcrest Christian (+2) at San Pedro Rolling Hills Prep — Eagles (17-3) face road test Los Olivos Dunn (EVEN) at Santa Clarita Christian — Just too close to call, a real toss-up Firebaugh (+2) at Los Angeles Milken Community — Cougars (19-11) head into the City Santa Monica New Roads (EVEN) at Santa Monica Pacifica Christian — Battle for the Hippo SECOND ROUND Tuesday, May 22 Oro Grande Riverside Prep (-3) at No. 1 Granada Hills Hillcrest Christian — Eagles (16-3) should

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she perches cubist angel in white linen on the edge of an unfeathered nest his eyes wide with the pillars of the universe the gate open wet velvet with raw footage chaste commentary extolling the virtues clean living the path of excess the temple before him sounding the hour of redemption she descends while chains shatter the core resonates the stones cry out and words are carved lest any forget come inside she speaks in foreign tongues he enters without a pause

Today (6/2): PSCL, Sounders U23s, M.I.A. Derby Girls, Buzz, racing

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Good morning Olympia. Big sports day in the South Sound and it all kicks off with the season openers for the Puget Sound Collegiate League. The PSCL is a developmental wood bat baseball league featuring six teams and one traveling all-star team comprised of college baseball players from around the Northwest. In it’s third year, the league plays the majority of their games at the RAC and a handful of games at Saint Martin’s over the next two months. Today, the season gets underway at noon with a game between the Olympia Athletics and the West Olympia Lynx. At 5:00, the Nisqually Silvers take on the Hawks Prairie Cardinals and the Lacey Saints play the Tumwater Brewers at 7:30. Triple-header in Lacey! The junior version of American soccer’s biggest and most bitter rivalry invades Tumwater this evening when the Sounders U23s host the Portland Timbers U23s at Tumwater Stadium. The Sounders are 2-1-3 on the season and are in fourth place in the Premier Development League

Salary Cap Baseball – Week 9

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It doesn’t matter what fantasy game I’m playing or where I am in my league’s standings, I always spend a few minutes each week scrolling through the overall leader boards to get a feel for where I rank amongst the game’s best. I’m always comparing strategies and starting lineups in an effort to eliminate any gaps in my game. This morning I noticed that the top three entries in ESPN.com’s Baseball Challenge had something in common. Each of the current points leaders started Angels center fielder Mike Trout in Week 8, whereas most of us (22.4% to be exact) decided to make Matt Kemp the most owned CF again this week. Fail! For the last month Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp has been battling a hamstring injury and now he’s headed back to the disabled list. Two weeks ago I recommend that salary cap owners keep Kemp in their lineups while he spent 15 days on the DL. I was convinced he’d return to the Dodgers lineup as good as new and the numbers

Red Sox/Jays Game 2 preview

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Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays, 1:05 The Red Sox will play their 9th day game following a night game of 2012 when they attempt to take the series from the Jays at the Rogers Centre. They are coming off an impressive 7-2 victory on Friday night, where Clay Buchholz for the second straight time out, looked like the Buchholz of 2010, who went 17-7 with a 2.33 ERA. Daniel Nava had 4 hits, and David Ortiz hit his 3rd home run in 4 games. Today the Sox face Kyle Drabek, who is 4-5 with a 4.55 ERA. Drabek beat the Sox in earlier in the season, going 5.1 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4. Felix Doubront gets the ball for the Sox. Lineups Boston Daniel Nava, LF Mike Aviles, SS Adrian Gonzalez, RF David Ortiz, DH Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C Kevin Youkilis, 1B Ryan Sweeney, CF Will Middlebrooks, 3B Nick Punto, 2B Toronto Kelly Johnson, 2B Yunel Escobar, SS Jose Bautista, RF Edwin Encarnacion, 1B Colby Rasmus, CF Brett Lawrie, 3B Rajai Davis, LF David Cooper, DH

June 2nd in History

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This date in 1953′s England, Princess Elizabeth was crowned The Queen in Westminster Abbey, London, England. I watched the coronation ceremony, actually, along with my Daddy. Anyway, if I have my facts correct (and, I am certain if I do not, my friends across the pond will instantly inform me) Elizabeth is not the Queen of England as we Americans say for this title has not existed for 300 years. The correct title is: Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of which England is a part thereof. Many ask if she has a surname. The answer is yes. When Princess Elizabeth (the current queen) served as a subaltern in the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War II, she was called “Elizabeth Windsor” and continues, when occasion requires a surname, to use Windsor being that she is a descendant of the House of Windsor. The coronation of Elizabeth is one of many notable events in history for this date, June 2. Since 1935 this date (June 2

Brewers All-Stars: Players with short stints in Milwaukee

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Sports Stats ‘on Tapp’ is a sports statistics blog published daily that focuses on stats that go beyond the numbers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers have watched many of their favorite players on the All-Star Game stage since the team came to Milwaukee in 1970. Players like Cecil Cooper, Paul Molitor, Robin Yount and Ryan Braun have made multiple appearances in the mid-season classic over the past 40-plus years. But there have also been a handful of players who have worn the Brewers uniform who had short careers in Milwaukee; for some, their stay in the Brew City was only one season. But in that season they represented the Brewers in the All-Star Game. Following is a look at the 10 players who represented the Brewers in the All-Star Game yet played in Milwaukee for only three seasons or less. Tommy Harper, infielder, 1970 all-star: Harper came to Milwaukee in 1970 as a member of the Seattle Pilots. He played for the Brewers two seasons before he was

NCAA Tucson Regional (June 1st)

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These are pictures from the first day of action from the NCAA Tucson Regional, which includes New Mexico State vs Louisville and Missouri vs Arizona.

I Can Die Happy!

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I can die happy. A Mets pitcher finally tossed a no-hitter. I’ve been a Mets fan since 1962 and the Polo Grounds. My very first game I saw there they lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Some guy by the name of Roberto Clemente had three hits. After the game we were allowed to exit the stadium by walking around the warning track and through the centerfield gate. I was 10 years old. I turned 60 on New Year’s Day having never seen a Met pitch a perfect game. I’d seen no-hitters thrown against them. Can anyone say Jim Bunning? I’d seen Met pitchers throw one-hitters. Tom Seaver’s gem in 1969 always comes to mind for me especially since it was against the Chicago Cubs, the Eastern Division leaders at the time. Whatever ever happened to Jimmy Qualls? To be honest I never thought it would be Johan Santana. Not after the surgery and what he had to endure since 2010 to get back into pitching form. I sincerely thought he would be good for six innings per outing this year. I never thought he’d bounce