Month: May 2009

Here’s the new lineup now that Ortiz is out with a stiff neck: 1. Julio Lugo, DH2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B3….

The SF Chronicle has put the pieces together to show why Manny was caught: Ramirez’s test was of concern because…

Things are just not going well for the Pirates right now. After a good start, Ross Ohlendorf fell apart in…

Hoop Heads North will be live blogging the Cleveland Cavs-Atlanta Hawks Game 2 on TheScore.com. Welcome to the Lebron Show! Check…

Stampede Blue just put this up, and it bears repeating here.  Marvin Harrison’s agent says he still wants to play….

When news breaks, you’ll hear it here…a few hours later.

Paul and I react to the news of Manny Ramirez’ positive test and 50 game suspension. What does this mean for the current Red Sox? Are 2004 and 2007 tainted in anyway? Has ESPN’s “History Blown Away” headline taken it too far?

All that and more on a special edition of Fireside Chats on MVN!

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Bill Simmons: Confronting my worst nightmare. Buster Olney: No tolerance policy must be put in place. Tom Verducci: Manny Ramirez’s…

1. Julio Lugo, SS2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B3. David Ortiz, DH4. Jason Bay, LF5. Mike Lowell, 3B6. J.D. Drew, RF7. Rocco…

These two-game series really have me thrown off. Between Manny Ramirez and getting some labwork done, I completely spaced on…

Celtics coach Doc Rivers responds to questions about Manny Ramirez. Watch below: Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox…

What a sad day for baseball. Here’s a list of the ten players who have reached 500 home runs in…

I’m really shocked that Manny Ramirez has reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, but not for the reasons you might…

Grab a piece of the pine, son… you've been suspended one game.  I'll reiterate how that screws Orlando because they're…

Manny, Manny, Manny….Manny, Manny, Manny (throw in a “Paint” from Eckersly), Manny…Manny………Manny

Today MLB announced that Manny from Mannywood will be suspended for 50 games for violating the baseball drug policy.     This…

It always surprises me when athletes are caught taking drugs. Of course, we’ve heard the A-Rod allegations so much that…

Freddy Sandoval contributes with a single, triple and two RBI’s for the Bees on Wednesday Triple-A: Salt Lake 6, Tacoma…

Oh my God, this is … Mmm! It’s so delicious. Packer fans, your salty tears are providing me continued sustenance….

In what will surely become the top story over the next several days, Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games…

Obviously, the Hall of Very Good is a fan of Manny Ramirez. Let’s face it…he’s a great character AND he…

UPDATE: Manny’s drug choice linked to steroids: However, two sources told ESPN’s T.J. Quinn and Mark Fainaru-Wada that the drug…

Well it seems for all the hope the gamecock faithful has had in seeing the gamecock baseball squad make it…

I wasn’t overly-critical of the eventual game-saver, but I wondered how healthy he was for much of the game. At…

You kids have fun and play nice.  The entire staff of The BBC is headed to Quicken Loans Arena for…

Now that I’m done with my exam, let’s talk about WHYGAVS Night 2009. I should be home the weekend of…

Julio Lugo is despised among a large portion of Red Sox Nation for his shaky defense and his limited offense,…

Dontrelle Willis resembled the pitcher who was the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year with Florida.

Michael Bowden resembled a pitcher who could be an American League Rookie of the Year.

Willis allowed two runs over 7 2/3 innings during a rehab start Wednesday for the Toledo Mud Hens against the Pawtucket Red Sox, who won 2-1, behind Bowden.

At least he can laugh about his foul trouble "That was the game plan — hack away at Paul and…

There are a bunch of encouraging things that I think I could say about this game, but it’s hard to…