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Words on My Personal Ingrown Nose Hair Epidemic
It was a busy weekend inside our blogger’s nose.
Jeff McNeil is a Contact Hitter Winning a Power Hitter’s Game
Jeff McNeil is so good at a bad strategy that he’s making it work.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 27th
Picks for tonight, Drew Smyly’s wretched 2019, Amed Rosario’s possible breakout, and Charlie Morton’s chance to make his Cy Young case.
A Yu Darvish Fan Learns Japanese: Lesson One
Local blogger tries to learn a language online to better engage with a favorite pitcher of his on Twitter.
I’m Not Sure Microwaving Hurricanes Will Solve the Problem
Seems like we’d want to test this out, but I don’t have any microwave-sized hurricanes we can use.
A Local High School is Teaching an Adulting Course. I Still Will Not Wear Diapers.
Oh boy.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 26th
Picks for tonight, plus some praise for Adam Wainwright, some doubt about Jason Vargas, and some appreciation for Jorge Soler.
The Cubs Are No Longer Division Favorites. What Now?
A look at where the Cubs go from here, having fallen behind the Cardinals in the eyes of a reputable projection system.
Mike Leach Wrote a Book on Geronimo?
Well of course he did.
Joe Kelly Still Owns the Yankees
You can take the man out of the AL East, but he won’t stop punishing the Yankees for their sins.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 25th
Picks for today, plus notes on Shane Bieber’s recent production, Rhys Hoskins’ continued success, the Cardinals’ Michael Wacha problem, and Jackie Bradley Jr.’s concerning numbers.
Thoughts on Today’s Burnley Match
Why the Claret-Bees should win today.
Do We Talk About Captcha Enough?
One of The Internet’s stranger phenomenons: Do we talk about it an appropriate amount?
We’ll Still Kind of Cover the FCS, and Other Notes on The Barking Crow and College Football
Some news we probably should have shared earlier. But it’s not that important. But maybe you find it interesting. Either way, more to come on Wednesday-ish.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 24th
Picks for today, including the first look at college football of the season. Plus notes on Mike Clevinger’s dominance, Zach Wheeler’s bad luck, Dinelson’s Lamet intriguing performance, a Devlin Hodges-less Samford, and offensive power in Honolulu.
Is Peppa Pig a British Agent Sabotaging America by Making Our Children Rude?
On to you, England.
The Year 3000: The Jonas Brothers Version vs. The Original
An important comparison.