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Kate Upton Teaches Us Finger Mechanics For MLB 2K12 (Video)
There is nothing that says Kate Upton is a qualified expert when it comes to teaching the finger mechanics required to pitch a perfect game in MLB 2K12, but that wouldn’t stop most men from allowing the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Girl from teaching them a thing or two about playing around with a [...]
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This Day In Sports History (February 9th) — Satchel Paige
It was on this day in 1971 that Satchel Paige became the first player from the Negro-League to be elected into the Baseball Hall Of Fame. Paige was unanimously chosen to be the first Negro-Leaguer in the Hall due to his pitching dominance during the 30’s and 40’s. Paige was a superstar and the Negro-League’s [...]
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Cleveland Has Signed Lebron!
There will be a Lebron playing in Cleveland this year. However, the Lebron we are speaking of is not LeBron James, and the team is not the Cleveland Cavaliers. Instead, the Lebron we are referring to is Willy Lebron, a 32-year-old baseball player that was signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league deal [...]
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Cubs Pillow Makes Daughter Cry On Christmas (Video)
Do you hate your child? I mean really hate them? Do you hate them enough to want to see them drown in a pool of their own tears? If so, we just might have the perfect prank for you. It comes via a Chicago mother, who gave her White Sox-loving daughter, Mya, a Chicago Cubs [...]
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Yorvit Torrealba Suspended In Venezuela For Punching Umpire In Face (Video)
It appears as though Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba is still upset about losing the 2011 World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. And he is taking his anger out on the Venezuelan umpires. While playing for the Caracas Lions of Venezuela’s professional baseball league during the MLB offseason, Torrealba had some [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 27th) – Barry Zito
It was on this day in 2006 that the San Francisco Giants signed free agent starting pitcher Barry Zito to a seven-year deal worth $126 million. Zito’s contract made him the highest paid pitcher in Major League history at the time of the signing. Barry Zito had a terrific season in 2002 when he had [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 22nd) – Brandon Morrow
It was on this day in 2009 that the Toronto Blue Jays sent relief pitcher Brandon League and minor league outfielder Johermyn Chavez to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for starting pitcher Brandon Morrow. Although the Mariners used him mainly as a relief pitcher, the Jays planned on using Morrow as a starter and a [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 20th) – Hideo Nomo
It was on this day in 2001 that starting pitcher Hideo Nomo signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The signing meant a return to the organization where Nomo’s Major League career began nearly seven years earlier. Hideo Nomo’s Major League career got off to a great start, as he had a very solid [...]
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This Day In Sports History (December 13th) – Roger Clemens
It was on this day in 1996 that free agent starting pitcher Roger Clemens signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Clemens signed a four-year, $40 million deal to be the ace of the Blue Jays pitching staff. Although he signed a four-year contract, Clemens lasted only two seasons in Toronto before being traded to the [...]
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This Day In Sports History (November 10th) – Wiilie Mays
It was on this day in 1965 that San Francisco Giants center fielder Willie Mays was named as the National League’s regular season Most Valuable Player. This was the second M.V.P. for Mays, who also won the award in 1954. Willie Mays had many great years in his Hall of Fame career, but 1965 may [...]
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9 Most Unlikely World Series MVPs
The 2011 World Series is in full swing, with the Rangers headed back to St. Louis for Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead over the Cardinals thanks to a huge 4-2 victory last night. And in such a tightly contested series—it looks like we have a pretty decent shot at a Game 7 for [...]
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Picture Of The Day: Ryan Howard Was Motoring Through The Supermarket
For those of you wondering, yes, that is Ryan Howard motoring through Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Mall on a Rascal. The photo was taken on Saturday, just one day after he torn his left Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the NLDS on the final play of the Phillies’ season. The injury is expected [...]
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13 Greatest Postseason Upsets In MLB History
The last night of 2011 MLB season was perhaps the most thrilling five hours in the history of professional sports. Consequently, some people may have thought the 2011 MLB Postseason would be a letdown. But not us. We here at Total Pro Sports predicted this year’s playoffs would be thrilling, and so far they have [...]
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Dee Gordon Is Rod Barajas’ Little Baby (GIF)
At the tender age of 23, Dee Gordon is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ little baby, and he has been treated as such by veteran catcher Rob Barajas. Throughout the month of September, Gordon and Barajas have been taking part in a pre-game ritual that begins with a few hand slaps and ends with Barajas cradling [...]
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9 Reasons Why This Could Be The Best MLB Post-Season Ever
The 2011 MLB playoffs kick off tonight, with the Texas Rangers hosting the Tampa Bay Rays followed by the New York Yankees hosting the Detroit Tigers. This year, however, the biggest question going into October isn’t so much, “who will win the World Series,” but instead, “is there any way the playoffs can be half [...]
