Josh Bell and Yasiel Puig Win in Dramatic Fashion
Josh Bell and Yasiel Puig returned from the All Star break bringing some fireworks late in the innings of their respective games.
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Barry Bonds, Mike Trout, and the Ultimate Season
What if Barry Bonds had his best batting, fielding and baserunning season all in the same year? How valuable would that season be?
Evan Longoria among potential baseball milestones
Evan Longoria is among the players to potentially hit an impressive, embarrassing or peculiar baseball milestone the week of May 1, 2017.
Can Charlotte Elevate SmackDown Live Women’s Division?
It took a week for Charlotte to earn a championship title on SmackDown but can she bring the “flair” that the women’s division on needs?
A Proper Undertaking: Ultimate Warrior Feud
The Undertaker had his fair share of feuds in over two decades in the ring. This week we look at his feud with Ultimate Warrior.
Lorenzo Cain’s unexpected bases on balls
Lorenzo Cain is best known for his speed and defense, less for his on-base ability. But Cain is setting personal walk records this April.
Can We Appreciate How Good This NBA Season Has Been?
Triple-doubles, superstar breakouts, shooting, shooting and more shooting. Take a moment to appreciate how good the 2016/17 NBA season has been.
MLB Milestone Watchlist for the Week of April 17, 2017
Several MLB milestones are up for grabs during the week of April 17-23, so adjust your viewing schedule accordingly.
Jimmy Fallon goes live nationwide on Saturday night
Saturday Night Live alumn Jimmy Fallon returns to host Seaons 42, Episode 18 with musical guest Harry Styles.
A Proper Undertaking: The Debut of The Undertaker
The Undertaker was a once in a lifetime character and when he left his attire in the center of the ring, it signaled the end of an era.
MLB Milestone Watch List for the Week of April 10, 2017
We handpick impressive, embarrassing and peculiar feats for you to witness during the 2017 season. Here are your April 10-16 MLB milestones.
Dave Kaval: The new A’s president fans needed right now
After years of seeing little being done publicly to save a diminishing reputation, Dave Kaval has come to save the A’s.
Jonathan Schoop, who never walks
Jonathan Schoop has one of the lowest walk rates of all time. Hero Habit breaks down the statistical quirks of this base on balls aversion.
Clayton Kershaw is already one of the all-time greats
Clayton Kershaw is the best pitcher in the major leagues today. By one statistic he is already one of the greatest of all time.
Jarrod Dyson’s Historic Baserunning
Jarrod Dyson is not just one of the quickest players in baseball, he’s one of the best baserunners of all time. Exactly how impressive are his achievements?
Funko to Bring Rick and Morty Into Their Line of Figures
Funko has announced that they are the master toy provider for the hit animated sitcom, Rick and Morty, and plan to bring many figures to their lines.
In Search of the Perfect Barry Bonds Intentional Walk Statistic
Barry Bonds is renowned for his home run records but his intentional walk totals are arguably even more remarkable. Can one statistic capture his dominance in this regard?
Beauty and the Beast are Coming to Funko
The live-action version of Beauty and the Beast is generating a lot of buzz and Funko is adding characters from the film to many of their popular lines.
2017 WWE Royal Rumble Predictions
Last year’s Royal Rumble is remembered for the arrival of A.J. Styles, could 2017 be remembered for another member of Bullet Club?
DC Bombshells Are Coming to Funko Pop Heroes
Funko is bringing the popular World War II inspired DC Bombshells to their line of Pop Heroes vinyl figurines beginning in February, 2017.
Boss Baby Figures Coming to Funko Pop Movies Line
Two new adorable vinyl figures, based on the Dreamworks animated movie The Boss Baby, are being added to the Funko Pop Movie line.
Funko to Release Silicon Valley Pop Figures
The hit television show Silicon Valley is the latest addition to the Funko Pop Television line of vinyl figures and feature the core group of Pied Piper.
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 Coming to Funko
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 is set for release in May of 2017 but collectors won’t have to wait that long for a plethora of Funko collectibles.
Legendary Broadcaster Bill King is Headed to Cooperstown
Bill King, legendary announcer for the Oakland Athletics, will be the recipient of the 2017 Ford C. Frick Award and, at long last, be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside the greatest broadcasters of the game.
We could go on and on about how important Bill King is to A’s fans. His calls through the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s helped many fans develop a deep love for the game. His ability to paint a portrait of the game with his words and build the anxiety and excitement of a moment are unmatched.
Instead of waxing poetic about how great Bill King was (Ken Korach did a fine job of that in his book, Holy Toledo) we ask that you simply watch his call of the Scott Hatteberg home run from the 20th victory of “The Streak”. As a fan of Oakland or simply a fan of the game, it’s hard not to get choked up hearing his immortal voice call such a historic moment in baseball.
Congratulations Bill King. You were one of the best there ever was and you will forever be the voice that taught me to love baseball and the Oakland Athletics.