Read of the Day

August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Every so often when trolling the internet for sporting news you find an eye-opening story or “essay” that needs to be shared. So we here at the Creatures decided it would be a good idea to start “Read of the Day” where we share with you what we find to be pertinent and interesting stories that are out there on the interwebs. We do this because we know you have better things to do with your time while we simply don’t. Our first ROTD is currently the headliner on ESPN.com and will be featured in the next issue of ESPN the Magazine. ESPN staff writer Amy K. Nelson and ESPN Mag senior writer Peter Keating joined forces to investigate the potential sign stealing that is going on in Toronto. Really interesting stuff and definitely worth a read. Fuckin’ baseball players don’t know when to stop cheating. Check it out here.

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Photo of the Day

August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee is greeted at home plate by teammate Shane Victornio after blasting a solo home run in the top of the 7th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The homer ended up being the game winning run, and Lee’s bat wasn’t the only thing making noise in Chavez Ravine last night. The Phillies southpaw went 8 innings and allowed bagel runs on 4 hits while striking out 10. It was Lee’s 12th win of the season and the Phillies 76th, extending their NL East lead over the Braves to 8.5 games. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Flaw-Star Game: Why The All-Star Game is the Most Insufferable Event in Sports, Part 2

July 11, 2011 by 1 Comment

Barney is mad. Why, you ask? Because we’ve reached the least wonderful time of the year. Yes, sports fans, we have reached that infamous week on the sports calendar where there is simply nothing on to keep us diehards entertained. And not only is the lack of sporting events upsetting to Barney, but the sporting events that actually take place are even more upsetting. Let him explain. (Editors Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part, investigative series on the insufferability of the MLB All-Star Game. For Part 1, click here.)

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Flaw-Star Game: Why the MLB All-Star Game is the Most Insufferable Event in Sports, Part 1

July 11, 2011 by 1 Comment

Barney is mad. Why, you ask? Because we’ve reached the least wonderful time of the year. Yes, sports fans, we have reached that infamous week on the sports calendar where there is simply nothing on to keep us diehards entertained. And not only is the lack of sporting events upsetting to Barney, but the sporting events that actually take place are even more upsetting. Let him explain.  Read more of this post

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Jose Reyes and the Curious Case of the Contract Year

June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A couple of days back into Creature Land and not one baseball post? Blasphemy! I can’t blame the guys or even myself for that though. This is notably the dullest time on the sports calendar with the MLB All-Star game around the corner and the other three pro leagues out of the picture (two indefinitely). No fear though, C-LO’s here to provide a sneak peak into the psyche of one of the game’s biggest question marks.

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Phinally!

October 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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 Yesterday, a Philadelphia sports team accomplished what no team in the city has done in 25 years: winning the championship. Witnessing the Phillies win the World Series for the first time in 28 years was something that I will never forget. Last night, in front of 44,000 fans, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays in game 5.5 of the World Series. I say 5.5 because the game continued in the bottom of the 6th inning, after being suspended Monday night due to miserable weather. The Phillies got off to a great start with a double by pinch-hitter Geoff Jenkins to start off the bottom of the sixth. Pat Burrell got what ended up being the game winning run, as he doubled in the 7th, and his pinch-runner, Eric Bruntlett, scored the game-winning run off a Pedro Feliz single, which put the Phillies up for good. As the 8th inning ended, the fans knew just how close the Phillies were. And they were louder than ever. Brad Lidge showed his best stuff, and won the World Series with a 1-2-3 strikeout of pinch-hitter Eric Hinske. He jumped, and landed on his kness, shouting, "We did it!", as Carlos Ruiz ran up and hugged him. After their hug, pictured above, the rest of the team jumped onto them, celebrating the Phillies first championship since 1980, and the city of Philadelphia's first championship since 1983. The curse has been reversed, and the parade is tomorrow at noon, starting at 20th and Market. I've never been so proud to be a Philadelphia sports fan as I was last night, witnessing the Phillies win the World Series. Congratulations to all the members of the team, staff, and personnel! The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2008 World Series Champions!

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Photo of the Day

August 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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Home plate umpire Bill Hohn throws New York Mets’ manager Jerry Manuel out of the game during the ninth inning of yesterdays Mets-Pirates game. The Mets bullpen yet again faltered as the Pirates scored 3 runs in the top of the ninth to win 7-5. Also take a moment to appreciate the facial hair of Bill Hohn. It’s something to be marveled at. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Livin’ It Up in LA

August 5, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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Manny Ramirez has been dominating since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, and if he can continue to play at a high level, the Dodgers will be the favorite to win the NL West.

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Bye Bye Beantown

July 31, 2008 by Leave a Comment

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Who were the winners and losers from today’s three-way deadline deal between the Sawx, Dodgers, and Buccos? How does this deal affect the future? The Creatures allow you to read up on all the details without having to listen to Peter Gammons, Tim Kurkjian, or Steve Phillips! An unbeatable deal.

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A Plea to the Hall

July 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment

340x In 1992, Hall of Fame broadcaster Red Barber said the following of this man pictured at left, "[He], along with Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, is one of the two or three most important men in baseball history." Bob Costas observed, "There is no non-player more deserving of the Hall of Fame." In 2000, Hank Aaron endorsed this person’s selection, saying "[He] should be in the Hall of Fame if the players have to break down the doors to get him in." So who is this monumental figure that time and time again has fallen victim to the Basball Hall-of-Fame’s veteran’s committee?

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