The Row’s Two Game Losing Streak Comes to an End

Once on the verge of contending for a playoff spot in One Less Curse, Murderer’s Row found themselves amid a two-game losing streak in weeks 15 and 16 that found themselves falling further and further away from their preseason goal. As the team tries to win their final matchups of the summer, they hope that … More The Row’s Two Game Losing Streak Comes to an End

Another Loss All but Ends the Playoff Push

Murderer’s Row embarked on another losing streak, dropping their second straight contest, this time a 6-4 defeat at the hands of SHABB’s Team. This week’s matchups widen the gap between the playoff-bound teams and the non-playoff teams. SHABB’s Team is holding down the third seed in the standings. On the strength of their pitching staff, … More Another Loss All but Ends the Playoff Push

Extended Opportunities in Fantasy Baseball Is Not Enough to Extend Win Streak

Murderer’s Row’s two-game win streak came to an abrupt end in Week 15, which also put an end to their push to make the playoffs. The 8-2-0 loss to Screw the ‘Stros was a fatal blow since they remain a team to beat to qualify for the postseason. The loss was the team’s third in … More Extended Opportunities in Fantasy Baseball Is Not Enough to Extend Win Streak

Huge Upset Win Propels Murderer’s Row Over League’s Best Team

HOMERsexuals has been one of the top teams in One Less Curse for the bulk of the season. They have been on a roll building up their record to an impressive 84-51-5 record and a slight lead over other teams aiming for the top. Murderer’s Row, meanwhile, has yet to win consecutive matchups this season, … More Huge Upset Win Propels Murderer’s Row Over League’s Best Team

Murderer’s Row slated for 7th place finish, after mixed results in MLB fantasy draft

After a long winter where most of the population stayed indoors, those dark, cold nights gave way to early sunrises and fresh-cut grass at spring training facilities across the south. The fans were able to return to the ball diamond to have a cold beverage, hot dog, and snack on some seeds while listening to … More Murderer’s Row slated for 7th place finish, after mixed results in MLB fantasy draft

The Closer

Book Summary: The life and career of the greatest baseball closer of all-time, 5-time World Series Champion, Mariano Rivera.  Marino Rivera was already one of my favourite players. When I finally bought The Closer, it gave me such a deeper appreciation of the only man ever to be unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame … More The Closer

Becoming Mr. October

Book Summary: Reggie Jackson talks about his rise to fame in Oakland, winning three World Series championships before moving to New York to cement his status as “Mr. October.” Love him or hate him, Reggie Jackson is a baseball icon, one of the greatest. His personality alone deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame, but … More Becoming Mr. October

The Bronx Zoo

Book Summary: The Bronx Zoo is one phrase that described the 1978 World Champion New York Yankees. This book is Sparky Lyle’s point of view of the chaos the erupted on and off the field.  If you like baseball, know baseball history, like the New York Yankees, or even hate the New York Yankees, you probably … More The Bronx Zoo