Yankees 101
The Yankees played their 100th game of the season last night, and without getting lost...
From Bronx Banter | 5 months ago | 1 read
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What's coming
The Nats season is over in the "compete for anything worthwhile" but it's far from over in the "kids development sense" we know about the kids that are here and doing well. What's coming down the pike? More time for kids here Brady House - looks like a talented kid up for the first time. Strong swing, solid form but he's getting fooled a lot. Works out to about an average bat in his limited time. A little iffy in the field so far. If he can just slightly i...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 3 reads
Pelicans Wrap Up Summer League 0-5: Flash, Flaws, and a Frontcourt Problem
The New Orleans Pelicans went winless in Las Vegas Summer League. Again. That’s 0-5 this year and an 11-game losing streak dating back to 2023, the longest such stretch in the event’s history. No, Summer League isn’t about wins and losses. However, it gives fans and front offices a gauge of where their young players […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Fears Scores 22, Not Enough As Pelicans Finish 0-5 in Vegas
The New Orleans Pelicans wrapped up Summer League play with another loss, falling 113-104 to the Indiana Pacers and cementing their place in the record books—for the wrong reason. The defeat marked the team’s 11th consecutive loss in Las Vegas Summer League action, setting a new NBA record for the longest such streak. Their last win in […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 3 reads
What's gone wrong
Everything? Ha ha. No! Didn't you read the last post? There are some good and in the comments I mention the sort of neither good or bad (Garcia, Irvin, Parker, all the kids just getting their feet wet) But there are some bad things. You can't be 20 games under at the All-Star break on luck alone. Plan Ruiners Keibert Ruiz had a hot start making optimistic Nats fans say "forget about the last few years! Maybe he was hurt!" Nope. He stinks! Always bad behind the pl...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Imperfect 10: Pelicans Extend Summer Skid to 10 Straight Games
After leading by as many as 10 points early, the New Orleans Pelicans were routed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 95-81, dropping the Pelicans to 0-4 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League. New Orleans led 20-10 early, but Oklahoma City dominated the final three quarters. Although the team drastically cut down the turnovers from Tuesday […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Turnovers Prove Too Costly For Pelicans in Loss to Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans fought but were unable to overcome 25 turnovers as they dropped to 0-3 at the NBA 2K26 Summer League with a 93-86 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pels have now lost nine consecutive games in Vegas dating back to an 89-83 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on July 13, […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 2 reads
5 Ways to Make a Fashion Statement
Fashion is a form of self-expression and it’s not just about wearing clothes but wearing confidence and creativity at the same time. Whether you’re drawn into bold colours or sleek minimalism, making a fashion statement means choosing pieces that really do tell your story. Recently, brands like the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals collection have [...] The post 5 Ways to Make a Fashion Statement first appeared on Sports Then and Now .
From Sports Then and Now | 5 months ago | 0 reads
What's gone right
With the team reeling there isn't much to say here but we generally start out with right so... Unqualified Successes James Wood is a bonafide star. All-Star. HR Derby participant. On pace for 40 homers, 100 RBIs, and 100 walks. He strikes out a bit much and never developed the skills in the field you'd hope but at 22 he's one of the best bats in the game and likely to get even better. He's a build around player. MacKenzie Gore is an ace. Maybe not a Skenes ...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 0 reads
Why Summer Window Replacement Projects Are Ideal
Timing can make a significant difference in a home improvement project’s ease, effectiveness, and success. A season’s choice is one of the overlooked factors when it comes to upgrading your house. Installing… Why Summer Window Replacement Projects Are Ideal Read more
From CrickTale | 5 months ago | 0 reads
Monday Quickie : ASG break
The Nats did not get better after the firings. The 1-5 run isn't anything off than expected, facing two good teams away from home 2-4 is the baseline with 1-5 and 3-3 happening almost as easy. This is not a good team, and it's still being run by Davey's guys so don't expect any miracles. The big thing that happened was the draft. I don't usually care much about the draft, but in the past the Nats having the #1 pick with generational talents has made me take a closer look at it. That was ...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 1 read
Pelicans’ Rookies Regress in Loss to Lakers in Vegas
While you don’t ever want to take too much away from a Summer League game in mid-July, there are some problems for the New Orleans Pelicans. Trailing nearly throughout, the Pelicans fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 94-81. They are 0-2 in Las Vegas with three games yet to play. New Orleans got 13 points […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 1 read
your 2025 SummerBulls
info on the known and unknown guys playing in Vegas
From Blog a Bull | 5 months ago | 1 read
Pelicans Bet on Herb Jones, Sign Vet to 3-Year Extension
The New Orleans Pelicans have made a strong commitment to one of their most consistent players, agreeing to a three-year, $68 million contract extension with forward Herb Jones. The deal keeps Jones in New Orleans through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for the 2029-30 campaign. This extension isn’t just a reward; it’s a […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 1 read
How You Can Get Fit without Punishing Your Joints
Image creditIf finishing a workout leaves your knees plotting revenge and your hips staging a protest, you might be doing too much too fast. Sure, it might sound pretty amazing getting to train like an MMA fighter, or well, any sports professional in general, but even professionals get knee pain. Actually, believe it or not, [...] The post How You Can Get Fit without Punishing Your Joints first appeared on Sports Then and Now .
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Shubman Gill on Verge of Breaking 4 World Records—3 Held by Sir Don Bradman – Sports Club India
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill is in the form of his life, and the ongoing five-match Test series against England could become a career-defining chapter—not just for him, but for… Shubman Gill on Verge of Breaking 4 World Records—3 Held by Sir Don Bradman – Sports Club India Read more
From CrickTale | 5 months ago | 0 reads
A Game of Millimeters
Baseball is often described as a game of inches, but it’s probably more accurate to...
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Wiaan Mulder Breaks Silence on Not Chasing Brian Lara’s 400-Run Test Record
In a remarkable show of form, humility, and respect for cricketing legends, South African captain Wiaan Mulder has etched his name into the history books — not just for his… Wiaan Mulder Breaks Silence on Not Chasing Brian Lara’s 400-Run Test Record Read more
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Monday Not-Quickie : Firing on all cylinders
What's next? 1) New guys take over... for now. Mike DeBartolo is the new GM. He's young, with a business bent. He's been with the Nats a long time with a role in a lot of different aspects and he's familiar with analytics. Still I imagine with no baseball leadership experience and his history being the second guy on a team who just fired it's GM I assume he's a placeholder. Miguel Cairo, bench coach, is the likely choice for interim manager. What is on DeBartolo's...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 0 reads
EMERGENCY FIRING POST 2
You all know how I feel. Davey deserved to get fired as much as any manager who won a WS has, at least on performance. His teams regularly underperformed expectations, including this year, and they regularly failed at the fundamentals, or at least it felt like it. I won't rehash it anymore. You can go back and read what I said a few posts ago. I think it's best for the Nats he's gone. Rizzo is more complicated. As others have pointed out, Rizzo has a skill s...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 2 reads
EMERGENCY FIRING POST
DAVEY OUT! RIZZO OUT! The Post if you have it What was the final straw? You'd have to assume the lifeless play in the past month+ 9-23 since the end of May. The team looks bad. The feeling around the team is bad. More tomorrow later tonight. Too much to wait until tomorrow but you know I got kids stuff to do right now Ed Note- internet down and my cell reception at my house is spotty so nothing more tonight Ed Note 2 - It's back!
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 2 reads
10,000 Wins
The Red Sox beat the Nationals 10-3 on Saturday afternoon, evening their record at 45-45. It was the franchise's 10,000th regular season victory. Boston is the second American League team and the tenth major league team to reach 10,000 wins. The franchise has 108 postseason wins. Here are the franchises with more than 5,000 wins, as of a few days ago. Also: The second-longest World Series championship drought is 56 years, held by the Brewers and Padres . . . . Weird.
From the joy of sox | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Schadenfreude 362 (A Continuing Series)
Since May 29, the MFY have the worst record in the AL East: 13-19. Blue Jays 21 10 Rays 19 12 Orioles 18 13 Red Sox 16 14 Yankees 13 19 They were just swept by the now-in-first-place Blue Jays, who scored 36 runs in the four games. Toronto has not been in first place this "late" in a season since 2016 . OH SHIT . . . BUFFY GOT THE BROOM OUT ! And he waved it in the eminently punchable face of the pompously annoying Michael Kay...
From the joy of sox | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Are the Bulls being patient or complacent? I think we know the answer
Free Agency update!
From Blog a Bull | 5 months ago | 0 reads
went on vacation
Like the Nats in general They are now nearly what I feared they'd be last post. Worst of the rest. Only the Athletics are standing in their way. They are clearly behind the Marlins now. Hell so are the Braves. Things have gotten so bad the team is trying to get you excited for the idea of Paul DeJong coming back and DHing even though he can't hit. What the hell are we doing here people? Kick anyone over 27 to the curb. Just play kids...
From Nationals Baseball | 5 months ago | 4 reads