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'Weird Al' finds top 10 not what it used to be Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:36AMNEW YORK - Since 1983, "Weird Al" Yankovic has released 13 albums, with six of them going platinum and four reaching gold status. It's a pretty good batting average for any artist, and an especially great one for a comedian-musician.
What does 2nd half hold for R-Phils? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:54PMWe've just passed the unofficial halfway point of the Eastern League season. The Eastern League plays a 142-game season, but still schedules its All-Star Game at the same time as Major League Baseball. At the break, just this past week, the R-Phils had
Weird Al endures hard times, musically speaking Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:16PMSince 1983, "Weird Al" Yankovic has released 13 albums, with six of them going platinum and four reaching gold status. It's a pretty good batting average for any artist, and an especially great one for a comedian-musician.
Konrad Schmidt an eye-blink from Major Leagues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:21PMThe Shadow box picture frame is mounted in the family room, the ball and the bat displayed for all to see, a testament to one man’s determination, a tribute to all that glistens is not always seen. If the Petaluma house was to catch fire, there is a good chance Skip and Robin Schmidt would grab the frame before anything else, it holds that much meaning.
Hard times for Weird Al, musically speaking Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:10PMNEW YORK — Since 1983, "Weird Al" Yankovic has released 13 albums, with six of them going platinum and four reaching gold status. It's a pretty good batting average for any artist, and an especiall...
Comedian Weird Al Yankovic talks new CD, Lady Gaga cover and the struggling music industry Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:44PMNEW YORK, N.Y. - Since 1983, "Weird Al" Yankovic has released 13 albums, with six of them going platinum and four reaching gold status. It's a pretty good batting average for any artist, and an especially great one for a comedian-musician.
Five-Tool Friday: Lynn's speed, Kelly's arm Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:44AMThe weekly look at the minors through a toolsy prism examines Cardinals' new reliever, Pham's glove.
Five-Tool Friday: Jenkins gaining "polish" as prospect Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:44AMThe weekly look at the tools of the trade takes stock of Jenkins' arm, Perez's glove and Bittle's speed.
Weird Al Yankovic soldiers on with parodies despite declining album sales Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:51AMHis latest release, "Alpocalypse," debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart last month, selling about 44,000 copies in its first week. But sales aren't what they used to be. "Back in the 90s I was getting kind of cocky. I was just assuming that every album that I put out would go gold at least and now it's a huge goal for anybody to reach that level," he said. "People just aren't ...
Proper Risk Assessment Exposes A Rally's True Character Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:09AMIn our shop, trend-following is at the core of our investing beliefs. We buy stocks when prices are trending up and sell or sell short when prices are trending down. We also closely weigh the overall balance between risk and reward in the market. Even though the last few weeks have been the strongest short-term uptrend the market has had this year, my optimism is guarded. The reason is risk.
Show Some Respect for Derek Jeter's 3,000 Hits! Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:02PMI, for one, am sick and tired of the people who are making a career on bashing Derek Jeter. There are too many "journalists" out there who give DJ backhanded compliments such as, "Way to go reaching 3,000 hits, too bad you're just a shadow of your former self." While I'll agree he's not really a gold glove shortstop—he's very good...metrics or no metrics. Let's call a spade a spade...the ...
Derek Jeter's Surprising Rise to 3,000 Hits Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:12AMDerek Jeter has his 3,000th hit, but it's surprising in retrospect that he got there before a pair of his contemporaries. Derek Jeter has career hit number 3,000, just one more entry on his résumé for eventual Hall of Fame acceptance. While there's never been a doubt that Jeter was a special baseball player, there was a time where he was, in a relative sense, something of an afterthought in ...
Fantasy Sports: For starters, Mariners pitcher Michael Pineda is best AL rookie Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:51AMItand#8217;s that time of year when you can surprise your friends with your amazing powers of mentalism, correctly predicting the subject of baseball columns before you even pick up the paper. Thatand#8217;s right, itand#8217;s time for a midseason review.
Minor league notes: After CWS excitement, Swab adjusts to pros Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:20AMWhile most players look forward to the start of their professional careers, catcher Kenny Swab of the Burlington Royals wouldn't have minded a little longer delay.Swab was playing for Virginia in the College World Series when the Burlington team began its Appalachian League season.But the...
Flames: Minimally owned Blackmon needs more admirers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:08PMLast week, call-up season began with a bang. Rookie reinforcements Anthony Rizzo , Mike Moustakas and Dee Gordon caused droves of frenzied owners to dash madly to league waiver wires, hoping to capture the next Buster Posey . Even Rickie Weeks' younger, less talented brother Jemile had deep-thinkers diving between couch cushions for extra FAAB cash. However, an overlooked prospect from Colorado ...
Five-Tool Friday: Jenkins gaining "polish" as prospect Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:15PMThe weekly look at the tools of the trade takes stock of Jenkins' arm, Perez's glove and Bittle's speed.
Red Sox Journal: Weiland to make his debut on Sunday Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:38PMBOSTON - Kyle Weiland was the youngster of the starting rotation at Triple-A Pawtucket, pitching alongside veterans Brandon Duckworth and Kevin Millwood. He'll really be the youngster of the starting rotation in the major leagues with the Red Sox .
Philadelphia Phillies: Why They Could Get Even Better in the Second Half Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:41PMGoing into the final weekend of the first half of the season, the Phils hold the best record in baseball and a four game division lead. They have built this record largely on the accomplishments of their lauded pitching staff, with the offense chipping in just enough. Despite holding the best record in baseball by a healthy margin, there are some out there who believe the Fightins can get even ...
Detroit Tigers Links: Chart shows Alex Avila may have a worse second half Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:07AMThe All-Star catcher cleaning up on pitches thrown to edge of the strike zone.
The Best And Worst Baseball Teams For The Buck Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:43PMThe Tampa Bay Rays may face a murky future, but no one's better at doing more with less.
Damon leads Rays' romp against Cardinals Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 10:38AMAll-Stars Molina and Berkman both homer for Cardinals, but bullpen cannot keep game close in 8-3 loss
Fantasy Sports: Interleague play no fun for designated hitters, owners Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:15AMThe fact that there is debate over whether itand#8217;s acceptable for the Red Sox to play Adrian Gonzalez in right field proves how spoiled we are by professional athletes. Everyone on that field is the guy who made you feel insignificant in Little League, so they can handle playing the game from a few dozen feet further away from home plate.
Collmenter's struggles; minor league notes; farm report; & other stuff Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:18AMJosh Collmenter’s run as a dominant starting pitcher has hit a sizeable speed bump in the past four starts, a stretch in which he has a 7.54 ERA and a .323 opponents batting average. Kirk Gibson suggested after last night’s game that Collmenter begin to throw his breaking ball more often, the thinking being that the threat of a third pitch would help make his fastball and change-up more ...
Legion baseball notebook Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:24PMNorthern Valley clinched the Lehigh Valley Legion baseball championship with Saturday's victory over Salisbury.
Red Sox Designate Mike Cameron For Assignment Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 1:36PMThe Red Sox have designated outfielder Mike Cameron for assignment, the team announced Thursday.
Wilson to choose Wisconsin Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:22PMFormer N.C. State QB Russell Wilson transfers to Wisconsin.
SL can leapfrog India to 2nd spot in rankings Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 11:03PMSri Lanka trail second-placed India by just one rating point.
ODI ranking: Sri Lanka can leapfrog India Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 4:21PMDubai: Sri Lanka has a good opportunity to move ahead of India into the second place in the ICC ODI Championship table if it wins the upcoming five-match ODI series against England comprehensively.
ICC ODI rankings: Sri Lanka on India's trail Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 8:50AMThe Sri Lankan cricket team has a good opportunity to move ahead of India into the second place in the ICC ODI Championship table if they succeed in claiming the upcoming five-match ODI series against England comprehensively.
Red Sox: Adrian Gonzalez in right field not a bad option Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 6:16AMThe Red Sox won the World Series in 2007 with Julio Lugo at shortstop, so they can win it again in 2011 with a lousy right fielder.
SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Albert Pujols Has Bigger Problems Than A Broken Bone Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:15PMEarlier this week, Albert Pujols suffered a small fracture in his forearm, and will be sidelined at least four weeks. With Pujols facing free agency at the end of the season, this has led many to speculate how this injury will affect his monetary value on the open market next winter.
Souhan: Twins' Drew Butera delivers walk-off for his father Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:59PMMINNEAPOLIS - On Father's Day, most kids buy their dad a tie. Drew Butera broke one.
Jim Souhan: Butera finds the perfect gift on Dad's big day -- again Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 9:03PMThe backup catcher thrilled his pop, a former Twins catcher, by being the unlikely hero in another amazing win.
Donkin’s been a quick study behind the plate Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:15PMRIDLEY TWP. — Sometimes, Norm Donkin even surprises himself.
Carpenter Cup: Ridley's Donkin a quick study behind plate Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:59PMRIDLEY TWP. — Sometimes, Norm Donkin even surprises himself.
Pirates acquire minor league catcher from Boston Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 2:03AMThe Pirates acquired catcher Mike McKenry in a trade with Boston late Sunday night, one in which the Red Sox will receive a player to be named later or cash.
Renck: Big Papi's bat flip good for baseball Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 2:10AMAbout the flip. It was a bat. Not a finger. It didn't signal the end of Western civilization. It just made a white-hot rivalry uncivilized again.
What's Wrong With RealD? Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:05PMDecent results can't override Wall Street skepticism.
Hartnett: Chris Dickerson Could Provide The Spark Yankees Are Missing Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 1:30PMWith Nick Swisher and Brett Gardner struggling, why shouldn't Joe Girardi turn to Chris Dickerson? The utility outfielder carries plenty of intangible qualities and could be just the spark the Yankees need.
D-Lo meets the President Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:00AMNotepad
Working the Wire: Los Angeles Dodgers Shortstop Dee Gordon Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 12:09AMWith two full months of baseball now in the books, fantasy baseball team owners have an adequate sample size of games to effectively evaluate their teams. Although some perennial All-Stars have yet to reach their strides, most owners now have an grasp of which statistical categories their respective team lacks. For owners who are in need of stolen base and run scoring help from the middle ...
Asche Selected By Phillies in Fourth Round of 2011 MLB Draft Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:59PMCody Asche became the highest drafted Husker since 2008, as he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round of the 2011 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
Wallace's success is reflective of her hard work Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:16PMWeatherford's Jordan Wallace is Star-Telegram Softball Player of the Year for a second straight season.
Freshmen pitchers made their mark in Fort Bend ISD Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 10:10AMWhen her prep softball career began Kirstyn Thomas could have opted for the private school route and joined almost any of a handful of local established programs.
Closing Time: Kelly Johnson unfairly marooned in Fantasyland Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 4:20AMEvery Saturday, information heavyweights the Weekly Rundown and Closing Time join forces, a pairing equivalent to ice-cold beer and any tubed meat, to keep you covered on the present while providing a glimpse into the future. Batter up! Often times in this silly little game, players are judged not by their entire body of work, but how they perform in one over-emphasized area, batting average ...
Lames: Not so manly Hanley pushing owners to brink Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 4:14AMFantasyland is a prescription drug society. The emotional rollercoaster owners experience over the course of the season has made millions chemically dependent. Liquid therapy is the most common mood stabilizer, but sometimes more powerful substances must be swallowed to relieve depressive symptoms. Right now, pharmacies throughout the baseball-crazed community can't keep Xanax in stock. Anxiety ...
Fantasy Sports: Owners feel pain of Buster Posey's season-ending surgery Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 3:59PMDeath threats, veiled promises of retaliation and torn ligaments. Ahhhh, the sweet spring sounds of Americaand#8217;s pastoral pastime.
Ida Baker's Maddy Peres is our Softball Player of the Year Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 6:30PMMaddy Peres. / Andrew West/news-press.com • School: Baker • Highlights: The 28-year-old Klare led the Bulldogs to a 24-4 record and the District 4A-11 championship, the first in the softball program’s history. The only softball coach Baker’s had, Klare is 106-54 in six seasons with the Bulldogs.
Asche Named Collegiate Baseball Second-Team All-American Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 11:44AMCody Asche is a Second-Team All-America member, according to the Collegiate Baseball newspaper.
MLB Capsules - AL: Lewis throws 8 scoreless innings in Rangers' win Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:33AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Colby Lewis got the best of Tampa Bay ace David Price. Lewis scattered four hits over eight innings, Elvis Andrus had two RBIs and the Texas Rangers beat the Rays 3-0 on Wednesday.