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Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:30 PM by
When I first asked for questions a month or so ago for what became known as 'Ask Bob,' I hoped to get a handful of good ones. Instead, I got dozens -- all of which I believe I have answered. It's possible one or two fell through…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 04:30 PM by
The fourth-place Chicago Cubs (18-25) begin a three-game series at PNC Park tonight on a bit of a roll. The Cubs have won five of their past eight and pitch Matt Garza, who is making his 2013 debut after straining a left-lat muscle in spring training. Garza was 5-7…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 03:30 PM by
How will the Penguins come back from their tough loss Sunday night? Not a problem says Brendan Morrow:`I think that’s been something this team’s been good at, is kind of (turning) the page and wiping it clean and starting fresh in that next game." By Scott Burnside, ESPN.com…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 02:00 PM by
Vic Black might not be the Pirates closer of the future as this story suggests with with a 12.55 K/9 and a .169 BAA at Indianapolis, he figues to be in their bullpen in the near-future. Black discusses his craft with David Laurila of FanGraphs. By…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:39 PM by
Microsoft's Xbox Reveal event is about to get underway at about 1:00 pm EST. I'll be watching it live, liveblogging the event and adding my thoughts on all of the announcememts. So, if you are unable to watch the stream, be sure to keep up with my liveblog. Just about…
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Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:30 PM by
The NHL rules makers seem content to do little to curb fighting. Maybe the judicial system can do more. The family of late NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard is suing the NHL in a case that could bring into sharper focus the dangers of fighting and the future costliness of…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:30 AM by
With Chris Rainey gone and Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders likely too valuable, the Steelers will be auditioning kick returners at OTAs beginning this week. Among the leading candidates, and proven in the NFL at his craft, is kickoff returner LaRod Stephens-Howling, the former Pitt player. By…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:15 AM by
Three interesting songs in last night's "Mad Men," and one bonus of interest. First: Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 doing the Little Anthony hit "Goin' Out Of My Head," a track from their 1966 debut album on A&M records. He's introduced by Tijuana Brass leader Herb Alpert, who co-owned A&M.…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:15 AM by
My five-player, first-quarter Pirates MVP ballot is presented below and does not include Andrew McCutchen. Who would have expected that with the Pirates eight games over .500? Lots of people, myself included, would have figured McCutchen to be on pace for another MVP-caliber season for the Pirates to be…
Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:15 AM by
My five-player, first-quarter Pirates MVP ballot is presented below and does not include Andrew McCutchen. Who would have expected that with the Pirates eight games over .500? Lots of people, myself included, would have figured McCutchen to be on pace for another MVP-caliber season for the Pirates to be…