Tag Archives: San Diego Padres

The Anaheim Angels Of Anaheim: Why They’re Bad For America

By Smaktakula Here’s Why: 1) Superfluous. The LA-OC Metro Area is also the home the more historic and culturally significant Los Angeles Dodgers (of Los Angeles), and the Southern California area already includes the Padres, San Diego’s semi-pro ball club. … Continue reading

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Headlines 06.01.12

By Smaktakula In which, for the briefest of moments, we look up from the drudgery of our deadline long enough to comment on some news stories we can’t be bothered to read. Enjoy! Pa. mom charged with killing her toddler … Continue reading

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Celebrating 40 Years Of Hallucinogens In Baseball

By Smaktakula On June 12th, 1970, Dock Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates somehow managed to pitch a no-hitter while tripping his balls off on LSD.        As with any such feat, the success is not due to Ellis alone.  Without his teammates’ stellar … Continue reading

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Can The Pacific Northwest Cool Bradley?

By Smaktakula The unfortunately named and often irascible Milton Bradley is a Seattle Mariner, coming over from the Chicago Cubs in an offseason trade for the underperforming Carlos Silva.  This trade has a tremendous upside for both clubs, and for … Continue reading

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