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The strangeness of indoor baseball

By Matthew DeFranks on May 28, 2012

Some things do not seem very weird until you actually try them — like hot dogs, San Diego State in the Big East and Zach Galifianakis movies not named The Hangover. Now, I can truthfully add indoor baseball to the list. Yesterday, during the blistering and sticky summer in South Florida, I attended my first [...]

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Sports Journalism: My Weapon Against White Whales

Sports Journalism: My Weapon Against White Whales

By Douglas Farmer on May 16, 2012

Each year, baseball beat writers must find 162 different ways to summarize a game which only has two possible conclusions. That’s either daunting or addicting.

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Why Josh Hamilton is just awesome

Why Josh Hamilton is just awesome

By Pat Coveney on May 10, 2012

Josh Hamilton may not be perfect, but he’s got something to say after a record-setting night.

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The Return of Jeff Samardzija

The Return of Jeff Samardzija

By Colin Rich on May 7, 2012

The Shark resurfaces. Will his career stay afloat?

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I believe in jinxes. So be quiet already.

I believe in jinxes. So be quiet already.

By Laura Myers on April 19, 2012

Laura Myers believes in sports jinxes. Until you can prove her wrong (which you can’t), she’ll just keep at it.

Posted in Sports | Tagged baseball, browns, Cleveland, indians, jinx, jinxes, notre dame, sports | Leave a response

Among Other Things: The Beauty of Scoring

Among Other Things: The Beauty of Scoring

By Matthew DeFranks on April 2, 2012

It may seem like work, but there’s no better way to take in a baseball game than by keeping score.

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What the people come for

What the people come for

By Laura Myers on March 7, 2012

The designated hitter unacceptably separates the two leagues in the MLB. But what should be done about it?

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Look at what we can do

Look at what we can do

By Eric Prister on March 2, 2012

Why do we love sports? Because it’s amazing the things we can do.

Posted in Sports | Tagged baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, greatness, hockey, sports night | Leave a response

A Food Lover’s Ode to Baseball

A Food Lover’s Ode to Baseball

By Maria Sengenberger on March 2, 2012

For some, food is the only redeeming quality of a day at the ballpark. But that food continues to improve.

Posted in Sports | Tagged ballpark, baseball, hot dog | Leave a response

Baseball…but better

Baseball…but better

By Matt Brown on February 23, 2012

With spring training approaching, what are some ways baseball could be improved? Contact, for one.

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