OK folks I have a win-win contest for you this time! To celebrate the release of the new Sony Pictures release Pineapple Express the guys and Charles at WeAreMovieGeeks.com have another contest for you! This one will get you out of the house and away from the computerYou must find THE PINEAPPLE EXPRESS. We have hidden specially marked cans of Pineapple around town. Below are the clues to the locations. Once you figure out a location just go there (no phone calls please) and walk up and tell them Im looking for the Pineapple Express. If you are the first to get there you they will give you a specially marked can of pineapple. Bring the cans to the Shop and Save parking lot at 7057 Chippewa between 11am and Noon on July 26th, find Ram Mans Explorer (its easy..its all Rammed out!) and you can exchange it for a Pineapple Express Prize Pack.
I did say this was a win-win contest. So if you are not quick enough to grab on of those cans, simply gather up 3 cans of pineapple or any other fruit and bring them to the Shop and Save location above on the specified date and time and you can exchange those for passes to the screening of Pineapple Express. Good while supplies last*. All cans of fruit will be donated to the St. Louis Food Bank to help those less fortunate and victims of the recent flooding. So you get a free movie, a shot at a prize pack and you get to help the community..Its a win-win-win of a contest!
HERE ARE THE CLUES TO THE LOCATIONS:
1. Des Peres 14 Cine ..can has been claimed
2. I’m not in the mall. I’m out west just before the river. Planes fly over me all the time. My name was what the Men in Black were searching for on Orion’s belt. I have only been around for 4 years. I stare out at Home Depot all day every day.
3. West olive 16 cine can has been claimed.
4. Ronnies 20 cine can has been claimed.
Please again Do Not Phone the locations about the status of the cans. As we learn they have been claimed we will update the website to let you know. Good Luck and we will see you on the 26th cans in hand.

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That is a fine argument. However, recall the Padres-Reds marathon mentioned earlier. The marathon may have been the culprit to ruining Aaron Harang's season. So should extra inning games be eliminated altogether?

That is, would adding 2, or 3, or 4, or 12 pitchers make the likelihood of running out of pitchers any less? Maybe it would add an inning or two of security, but maybe it would cause a more 'match-up' oriented approach from the manager.

Thus, my suggestion would be to force managers to send out the pitchers for at least 2 innings, with the 9th inning being an exception. Additionally, pitchers would be on strict pitch counts, say 15 or 20 for relievers (which would get all through more then 1 inning) and 30 to 45 for starters. These pitch counts would vary dependent on when the last outing was by said pitcher.

I will have to admit, however, that if the ballgame makes it to 20 innings, there may be a problem. Mostly, in that I would worry what MLB and FOX would do for commercial breaks?


There is an argument which suggests that the game might as well be ended in a tie. People assert that Selig's new rule-despite the aforementioned, increased competitiveness-should be trashed and the old system of rotating World Series host cities return. While ratings would presumably be on par with Spring Training baseball, there is a further argument for the new rule.

Home field advantage. It is important. While not outstandingly significant, 8 of 13 World Series' have been won by the team with home field advantage. However, what is significant is that home teams have a cumulative 57% winning percentage at home. Specifically, the American League (which has only 2 teams below .500 at home) has a 59% winning percentage at home, while the National League (with 3 teams below .500) sits at 55%. In other words, a substantial deviation from home and road performances-something that Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus further details.

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This was the eighth Advertiser All-State baseball team Ive put together, and somehow it seems like the choices get tougher every year. I swear in those first few years, things seem to fall into place easier and the positions were more likely to sort themselves out.
We always set a goal to select 12 players for the first team: 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF, OF, OF, C, P, P, DH, Util.
We almost never end up with 12, usually adding an extra player or two when the voting is tied or virtually tied at certain positions. Remember last year, when we went with three catchers?
Well, this years trouble spots were at first base, shortstop, catcher (again), pitcher and DH/Utility. Even Coach of the Year almost became a three-way tossup.
Heres a basic rundown, by position:
• First base — ‘Iolanis Reyn Nagamine was the first team pick as a freshman and sophomore, and was first-team ILH this season, with Torigoe second team. Their stats were similar. But the All-State consideration includes postseason play, and ‘Iolani was bounced early from the ILH tournament. Torigoe helped MPI advance to the state quarterfinals, and in two championship bracket games, he went 4 for 9 with 2 RBIs, and he drew respect from the states top two teams.
• Shortstop — Pi‘ikea Kitamura (Kamehameha) was the ILH first team pick, Danny Higa second. But see above regarding postseason. Plus, Higa was a veteran leader for the Saints, providing intangibles all the way to the state title game. Jordan Tom (Castle) had huge numbers in the OIA but seemed relatively quiet late in the postseason.
• Catcher — Aaron Fujiki was ILH Player of the Year, Kolten Wong BIIF Player of the Year. Fujikis defense was outstanding and he hit well; Wong is a pure hitter who also plays solid defense. Went with both. Zach Kometani (Punahou) was outstanding to watch, but his offensive numbers did not quite match up to Fujiki and Wongs. Might be the best second-team All-State catcher in a while.
• Pitcher — Josh Saio was an overwhelming choice, but the second spot was up for grabs. MPIs Matt McDaniel was first team ILH and had good numbers, but he was injured in the ILH tournament and did not pitch at all in the state tournament. Bryson Nakamura made OIA West first team as a pitcher, but seemed just as valuable as a hitter and left fielder. Jordan Buster was lights out in the DII state championship game, and proved his legit talent vs. top O‘ahu DI teams in the preseason. Seemed as good as any pitcher we saw all year.
• DH/Utility — Moses Samia was a constant threat to go deep; Scotty Talaesea just plain smashed the ball almost every time he made contact. Who would you want to pitch to? Neither. So both belong on the first team. Nakamura didnt make it as a pitcher, but deserved a spot somewhere as the go-to pitcher and hitter for the OIA champs. Fits in well as the utility pick.
• Coach of the Year — Bottom line, Kadooka got it done. May not have been pretty at times, but the man and his staff got it done, again. They did it the hard way, finishing with eight straight wins, the eight most important wins. Fraticelli didnt have it easy, either, but again did what it took to get Saint Louis playing its best baseball in many many years. Going from 4-12 to 20-5 in one year is some feat that deserves recognition. Hank Ibia (Kaua‘i) did another masterful job with a team that probably could have competed in the DI state tourney. Unfortunately, the Red Raiders regular and postseason schedule simply cannot compare to the gauntlet Punahou and Saint Louis had to go through en route to the DI state championship game. So everything else being equal, we went with the DI guys.
So there you have it. As in any All-State selections, Im sure there will be debates and people upset about certain choices. Sorry, unfortunately we cannot please everybody.
But at the very least, please know that a lot of thought, a lot of phone calls, a lot of looking at numbers, a lot of different considerations and a lot of tough decisions went into the final product.
Personally, I think its a team we can not just be comfortable with, but also be proud of.

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Excerpt from GrassRoutes Travel Guide to San Francisco: New View of Yerba Buena, called deftly organized and highly recommended to real world and arm chair travelers alike, by MidWest Book Review. Buy it Here.
F Market 1934 Blackpool Tram, number 228
Various times throughout the year
F Market Line, Market Street
Ride: $1.50
Riding the historic cars of the F Market is fun no matter what, but it’s especially exciting when the Blackpool tram is running. It resembles a boat more than a traditional streetcar due to its lack of a top, and it allows you to get an up close and personal view of excitement Market Street style. It tends to show up on nice days, but one never knows where you’ll see it next. Keep your eyes peeled! jla
Really Really Free Market in Dolores Park
Last Saturday of every month
www.reallyreallyfree.org
Free
A monthly market set up in Dolores Park where everything is free! It’s based on the ideas of sharing community resources and recycling what we already have. You can share objects, skills, talents, time, and snacks. ac
Feria Urbana
Bi-monthly fair, dates and locations vary, see website for details
http://www.feriaurbanasf.com
Free
This fashion fair features a wide variety of designer clothes, products and accessories at prices most people can afford. It only happens about six times a year, and you have to check out their website for dates and locations. From drapes to dresses, Feria Urbana is a great place to score one-of-a-kind items and support local art. But this is no charity event; I dare you to find duds this cool at such reasonable prices, but perusing around is always free. Each sale features a different line up of talent, so you can go over and over again and experience something new every time. They also offer yoga classes and movie screenings, while happy hour cocktails and a dance floor make this a party not to be missed. mp
Illegal Soapbox Derby
Third Sunday of every month thru October
1-5p at Bernal Heights Park
Free
Fire shooting shopping carts, bobsleds and mouse-mobiles— these are some of the hopefuls at a typical Bernal Heights Illegal Soapbox Derby Race. The only requirement is that every vehicle come equipped with a beer holder. jla

Ballet Season
January to May
War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street
865.2000, www.sfballet.org
Admission: Varies
The prestigious SF Ballet, led by dance-marvel Helgi Tomasson, makes performances choreographed in both modern and traditional styles look like my day dreams of graceful wood nymphs and epic battles for true love come to life. A snap-shot from the upcoming season: Giselle, A Tribute to Jerome Robbins with Fancy Free and West Side Story Suite, Eden/Edne, a trio of visiting companies, including New York City Ballet and the New Works Festival, featuring world premieres from the world’s top ten choreographers. sb
Another Hole in the Head
First week in June
Roxie Theater, www.holehead.org
Admission: $2-7
Presented by SF’s Indie Film Society, this yearly freak fest is on everyone’s list of pointless, or more aptly, pointy outings. Come and scream, laugh and go home with another hole in your head, unless, of course, you can manage to escape the evil zombies. Think zombie and vampire films, Mystery Science Theater 2000-style. sb
Union Street Festival
First Weekend in June
Union Street beginning at Webster Street
www.unionstreetfestival.com
Free
Union Street’s chic boutiques fling open their doors for sidewalk sales that offer huge discounts on their usually pricey wares. Booths and snacks abound as well at this kick-off to the street fair season. jla
Bastille Day
June 14th
Belden Place off Bush between Montgomery and Kearny Streets
Free to mingle, bring cash for food and drink
The biggest Bastille festival in America takes place on this little alley each year, complete with boisterous music, hoards of Europeans and wanna-bes, and plenty of onion pie. Celebrate the French revolution, when anti-monarchy crowds freed the so-called detractors from Paris’ Bastille Prison and with them the rest of the nation. sb
Haight-Ashbury Street Fair
Second Sunday in June
www.haightashburystreetfair.org
Free
This fair is the one with the widest selection of homemade crafts, including bath and body products and knick-knacks. The music is always fantastic, which is an added bonus. jla
Stern Grove
Mid June thru mid August
Sundays, 2p
19th Avenue at Sloat Boulevard
www.sterngrove.org
Free
For 70-plus years, Stern Grove has come alive with the sounds of the world during the summer months. San Franciscans from all walks of life join up on a vast lawn to hear rock, world, jazz and more at these weekly concerts. A true SF stand-out. sb
San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival
Mid-June, lasts 10 days
Various locations
www.frameline.org
Admission: Varies, festival pass $65
Possibly the world’s most important LGBT Festival, the brightest and the greatest movies of the year are brought together for a 10-day screening, complete with celebrations and schmoozing throughout. This is a fabulous festival for eager volunteers, you can meet the makers and see the inspiring films they are presenting. Last year’s audience award went to a powerful story that took place in a prison with a piano prodigy whose talents were realized after she was locked up for murder. You most definitely don’t have to be LGBT to enjoy this selection. sb
North Beach Festival
Third weekend in June
www.northbeachfestival.com
Centered at Columbus Avenue and Grant Street
Free
This raucous festival is most crowded and boisterous of all the street fairs. It includes a celebrity pizza toss as well as Assisi Animal Blessings for the city’s namesake in addition to the street fair standards and excellent Italian nibbles. jla
Dyke, Trans, and Gay Pride Weekend
Last weekend in June
www.transgenderpride.org, www.thedykemarch.org, www.sfpride.org
Free
This is the weekend where San Francisco shows its true colors. There are events all week long leading up to the weekend and the city is filled with revelers. There’s live music, educational forums, and parties galore. It culminates with three major marches—the Trans March on Friday afternoon, the Dyke March on Saturday, and the world renowned Gay Pride March on Sunday which pulls together representatives from all over the world to march in one of the most colorful parades ever. ac
SF Black Film Festival
Various Locations
June
or just over a week, this empowering film fest gets locals talking. Share the inspiring triumphs, downfalls and new beginnings expressed in these films, both new and old, that feature some of the hottest new directors in the business. Get a personal take on issues that are close to your heart, or previously hard to picture. sb
Alice Summerthing
Sunday in June, week varies
Location varies
Free
During the summer Golden Gate Park is a Mecca for festivals like Alice Summerthing—a Lalapalooza-esque showcase of live rock, beer and wine gardens. There’s no charge for this all ages event so pack a picnic and catch some sunshine. mp
4th of July Waterfront Festival
4th of July
Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf
705.5500, www.pier39.com
Everyone likes fireworks for the 4th, well everyone I know. Why not add a bowl of sourdough brimming with chowder to the mix. Come celebrate Americana SF style. sb
SF Labor Festival
Several weeks in July
Various locations and events
www.laborfest.net
Most events are Free
In recognition of one of the biggest city-wide workers strikes in US history, this mélange of films, talks, tours, concerts and reading events honors the working class and their important role: making the world go round. Equality in the work place is at the core of US values, and came under fire on “Bloody Thursday” in 1934 when SF Shipyard workers were killed in protest of unethical working conditions. But the spirit of these events is surprisingly upbeat considering the gravity of the subject matter. sb
Cable Car Bell Ringing Competition
Second Saturday in July, 12-1p
Union Square Plaza, Powell and Sutter Streets
673.6864, www.sfmuni.com
Driving the cable cars up and down the hills of SF is no easy task. It takes serious brawn to get them to slow down on the steeps of California and Hyde Streets. But at this hour the drivers stretch their muscles in an entirely different way: they make music together with the rings of their cable car bells. This new kind of musical ensemble is an SF classic. sb
Silent Film Festival
Second week in July
Castro Theater, Castro and Market Streets
777.4908, www.silentfilm.org
Before the talkies, silent films were packed with slapstick, witty humor and romance. Also, before speaking came into the picture, there were a great deal more Latino actors and actresses, their beauty and poise electrified the screen before their accents became a “problem” for Hollywood hot shots. Come view the beginnings of one of the most impacting mediums in our history and go back to the roots of movies. sb
Midsummer Mozart Festival
Third week in July
Palace of Fine Arts and other locations
627.9141, www.midsummermozart.org
Various groupings of instruments bring Mozart’s masterpieces to life. Many of the concerts are a mix of famous tunes and lesser-known works, so this concert series is perfect for someone learning about classical music, on the tip of discovery. Tune your ears to these melodies that are the backbone behind even the most cutting edge music of today. sb
SF Jewish Film Festival
July thru August
Various locations
621.0556, www.sfjff.org
Jewish filmmakers from around the globe tell their tales of humor, love and tragedy at this popular film festival, attended by people of all faiths. The confluence of ideas, history, family and politics speaks to everyone in the theater. I’ve seen some real gems here that haven’t shown up after the fest, so it is a perfect chance to catch a hard-to-find flick. sb
SF Theater Festival
July 22
Yerba Buena Gardens, Center for the Arts and Zeum Theater, SoMa, 11a-5p
543.1718, www.sftheaterfestival.org
For this special day, a flurry of theater companies from around the city—some 60 groups in total—perform short pieces on 10 stages all day for free. Can’t beat it—there’s stuff for adults and also some shows for kids, check the schedule ahead of time. sb
SF Marathon
Late July or early August
Starting line on the Embarcadero at Mission Street
www.runsfm.com
Free to watch, running fees vary
OK, I admit, I am no runner. After a couple seasons on the high school cross country team I called it quits and went back to swimming, something I actually enjoyed. But the crowd that gathers to cheer these incredible athletes on always makes some part of me feel like running again, maybe it’s seeing their profiles leap across the Golden Gate. Runner or no, this event brings together the city in a cheerful way, so don’t feel unfit if you’re hanging on the sidelines or walking it, as many locals do. sb
North Beach Jazz Festival
Last week in July
Various North Beach locations
971.7577, www.nbjazzfest.com
One any given night in North Beach there’s a three-piece doing a great jazz set in the corner of a restaurant, but during this week, you can’t escape the live jazz. All kinds of venues, from jazz stages to restaurants to bakeries have mellifluous sounds pouring from their doors. It is the perfect time to eat Italian food and bask in America’s true art form. sb
Jerry Day
Early August
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, 45 John F. Shelley Drive
Free
The Excelsior District of San Francisco becomes a tapestry of tie-dyed shirts when the singers’ lifelong fans gather to celebrate the anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s birthday. Listen to bands jam on, and play Grateful Dead hits from street stages while you mellow out with the crowd. sb
SF Playwrights Festival
August
Various locations
Main office: Playwrights Foundation, 131 10th Street, 3rd Floor
626.0453, www.playwrightsfoundation.org
Admission: Very reasonable, ticket prices vary
Playwrights and directors submit their projects to this prestigious board of the Playwrights Foundation for inclusion in this early festival. See some of the most straight ahead works of our time, you might even spot the next Chekov or Ionesco. All these plays are put on by the writers themselves, using local casts and some inventive staging techniques. DivaFest, an all-women writers component is an especially fun aspect of this fest. sb
Afrosolo Summer Season
August thru September
Various locations
771.2376, www.afrosolo.org
Artists in every medium bring their hottest works to stage, canvas and gallery for a once in a lifetime display of African American showcases. Whether you are in to spoken word, dance or theater, there’s something for you. I like attending shows that make me think, get me out my comfort zone, and get the audience involved. sb
Aloha Festival
First weekend in August
Presidio
www.pica-org.org/AlohaFest
Free, parking $5
Every first weekend in August, this family friendly fete explodes. Stuff yourself with sweet Hawaiian barbecue as you watch Polynesian dancers wiggle every inch of their hips to live music. Art abounds and raffle prizes include several pairs of round-trip tickets to Hawaii. mp
Positively 6th Street Fair
First Saturday in August
6th Street at Minna Alley
538.8100 ex.202, www.6thstreetfair.org
This area of SF mixes low-income families with cutting edge art, so this festival represents this combination. Learn about services, immerse yourself in art, or stuff your face at this neighborhood festa.

Nihonmachi Streetfair
Second weekend in August
Powell and Geary Streets, Japantown
www.nihonmachistreetfair.org
Free
The streets of Japantown are cluttered with food and craft vendor booths, while a weekend-long stage showcases hip-hop, Asian and Pacific Islander music stars. Come celebrate the new and old at this 30-year-old festival. sb
ACC Craft Show
Second weekend in August
Fort Mason Center, Presidio
800.836.3470, www.craftcouncil.org
Arts College of California presents the largest juried crafts in the West, bringing out the best metal workers, jewelry designers, knitters and more to garner prizes at this nationally-acclaimed show. You’ won’t believe what the human hand can do! sb
SF Fashion Week
Last week in August
Various locations
www.fashionweek-sf.com
Local and national design houses strut the catwalks of many SF venues during this week of trend setting. Pick a show or two and prepare to be amazed. sb
Opera Season
September thru June
Orpheum Theater, 301 Van Ness Avenue at Grove Street
www.sfopera.org, 864.3330
Admission: varies
In a given year the San Francisco Opera will put on all the great operas; among my favorites have been Puccini’s Three one-act operas Il Trittico, Mozart’s Cosi van Tutti, Wagner’s Das Rheingold, Benjamin Brittan’s The Turn of the Screw, and perhaps my favorite Saint-Saens Samson and Delilah. Look for the classics from Puccini and Verdi as well as more modern operas. This is an exceptional opera company will enchant even those who previously thought opera was just fat ladies singing and goofy glasses. Fall head over heals for opera like me! sb
Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema
September
www.bhoutdoorcine.org
Various locations in Bernal Heights neighborhood
Free
A week of free movies by local, neighborhood film makers. Screened in the various parks and community centers of the Bernal Heights area. There are also events to meet the film-makers and ways to get more involved in the industry.

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Carleton College will honor Mel Taube, who served the Knights’ athletic department from 1950-70 as a multi-sport coach and latter adding men’s athletics administration duties, by the naming of the Mel Taube Baseball Field. The dedication ceremony will be held during Carleton’s Alumni Reunion Weekend activities at 4:15 p.m. on Fri., June 20 at the baseball complex. Several members of the Carleton class of 1958 are on campus this weekend to celebrate their 50th reunion. This group has spearheaded a variety of planned improvements to Carleton’s baseball facilities, all in Coach Taube’s honor.

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Todays Cant Miss: If you are into lesser-known sports like gymnastics and diving, today is your Super Bowl. But its summer and we will check out the Cubs-Sox finale. Drink up.
Arena Football League: Dallas vs. Chicago, ESPN2, 4 p.m.
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Built Ford Tough Series, Dickies American Worker of the Year Invitational, Versus, 8 p.m. (same-day tape)
College World Series: in Omaha, teams and times and TV TBD
Diving: U.S. Olympic Trials, in Indianapolis, NBC, 3 p.m. (live and same-day tape)
Extreme Sports: AST Dew Tour, Panasonic Open, in Baltimore, NBC, 1 p.m.
Golf: PGA European Tour, BMW International Open, final round, Golf Channel, 9 a.m. (same-day tape); Champions Tour, Bank of America Championship, final round, Golf Channel, 1 p.m.; Wegmans LPGA, final round, ESPN2, 2 p.m.; PGA Tour, Travelers Championship, final round, CBS, 3 p.m.; PGA of America, Professional National Championship, final round, Golf Channel, 6:30 p.m. (same-day tape)
Gymnastics:  U.S. Olympic Trials, womens finals, in Philadelphia, NBC, 7 p.m.
Major League Baseball: Cardinals vs. Red Sox, TBS, 1:30 p.m.; White Sox vs. Cubs, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Motor Sports: FIA Formula One World Championship, French Grand Prix, Fox, 1 p.m. (same-day tape); IRL IndyCar Series, Iowa Corn Indy 250, in Newton, Iowa, ABC, 1:30 p.m.; MotoGP World Championship, Bwin.com British Grand Prix, in Derby, Speed, 4 p.m. (same-day tape); NASCAR Sprint Cup, Toyota/Save Mart 350, TNT, 5 p.m.; NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series, Lucas Oil Supernationals, final eliminations, ESPN2, 8 p.m. (same-day tape)
Soccer: UEFA Euro 2008, quarterfinal, Spain vs. Italy, in Vienna, ESPN, 2:30 p.m.; mens World Cup qualifier, USA vs. Barbados, in Bridgetown, Barbados, ESPN Classic, 3 p.m.
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By Rick Hummel
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ST. LOUIS - The only three teams in the major leagues that had winning records on the road before last weekend all would be in the playoffs if they started today. The Los Angeles Angels (21-12) and the Philadelphia Phillies (19-15 entering last weekend) lead their divisions, and the Cardinals (19-15) lead in the early stages of the wild-card race in the National League.
For a team to have a winning record on the road - no mean feat these days - one of its star players generally leads the way. In the Angels' case, reliever Frankie "K-Rod" Rodriguez has been almost unbelievable with 17 saves in 18 road games, a 1.06 earned-run average and a 0.97 opponents' batting average against.
Philadelphia reliever Brad Lidge has been almost as good on the road, saving 11 games in 15 appearances on the road with a 0.60 ERA and .151 opponents' batting average.
Then there is the Cardinals' Ryan Ludwick, who, apparently, has reached star status now. He is hitting .333 away from home with 11 doubles, 12 homers, 36 runs batted in and a .746 slugging percentage.
Inasmuch as there are 30 big-league teams, you no doubt have surmised that there were a stunning 27 teams that didn't have a winning record on the road before the weekend, including the once proud Atlanta Braves, who had lost 17 of their last 20 road games and carried a dismal 7-24 road mark into Anaheim last weekend.
While there were 27 road non-warriors, 25 teams had winning records at home. Not surprisingly, four of the five defectors were last-place clubs - Washington, Kansas City, Seattle and Colorado - although Colorado is at least at .500 at 16-16.
Before this latest rash of interleague play, the home winning percentage this year was .576.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this is the highest since the era of the liveliest ball ever, 1931, when home teams were at. 582. The only year close to that was 1978 at .573.
The reasons?
"I've been asked this many times by people in baseball and people outside it," said Cardinals manager Tony La Russa. And? "No clue," he said.
Two of the three teams with the best records in baseball, the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, have the best home records at 29-8 and 28-7, respectively. It would be easy to ascribe some of the advantage those teams have to the peculiarities of their own ancient parks except that the Cubs have had dozens of losing seasons at home in the long and storied history of Wrigley Field.
This theory doesn't hold water in Atlanta, where by-the-book Turner Field seemingly has no real home-field advantage, yet the Braves are 25-11 there.
In the Braves' case, notably, and perhaps in others, the methods in which managers use their closers may make a difference. Generally, a manager on the road won't use his closer until he gets ahead - even in extra innings - while at home he would use him in the ninth inning of a tie game.
The relief-strapped Braves are exhibit A of that theory because they entered last weekend with a ridiculous 3-18 record in one-run games and 21 straight one-run losses on the road dating to last August. No wonder oft-injured John Smoltz wanted to come back as a reliever and then got hurt again in the first game he pitched as he blew a lead.
Chipper Jones, who has hit .400 throughout all this, is as puzzled as everyone else. Speaking to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jones said, "Everybody else executes. We don't.

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I let Triston and Tara dress themselves because I was busy. We would be hanging around the house for most of the day so I didn't think it would matter much. Its hard to see but Tara is wearing a black, red, and white cheerleading skirt with a blue and white shirt. She couldn't of picked out another two items that could possible clash as much. Triston on the other hand decided to line his baseball hat with a purple hankerchief so he could pretend it was long hair.

Do you notice that this lack of style only affects my kids? Why?

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You probably know Keith Olbermann from his MSNBC show Countdown, or apparently you like to best remember him during his days on ESPNs SportsCenter . But what you april also know about is his serious affinity for baseball cards. Hes been a contributor to hobby publications here and there already the 1970s. Hes a conference usa collector of tobacco cards from the 1860s to the early 1900s and hes got some serious concern in better than a few other areas of the hobby, including the infamous Alex Gordon card from 2006 and, better recently, the Upper Deck Yankee Stadium Legacy set and the recent Japanese variations from 2007 Topps baseball sets. And he uses eBay to find many of them already like the rest of us. But hes automatically got a serious concern in Topps proof variation cards, the almost all antique specimens that were produced and used in-house at the airline to check and correct cards back they were printed de masse and placed in folded pieces of wax paper. And thats where Sports Collectors Digest comes in. The first of a five-part series on Topps proof cards written by Olbermann arrives in hobby shops and on choose newsstands tomorrow in the April 30 issue of SCD, a weekly newspaper that is the decade-long hobby publication. A four-page piece examines the niche of proofs, focusing on a handful of 1957-1960 oddball cards that actually were well, only on a proof sheet back they were corrected and sent to the bubble gum-chewing, bicycle-riding masses. Theres the unsolved mystery of why no proof cards exist from back 1957 and theres the mystery of whether any proof cards of Ed Bouchee s unreleased 1958 card already exist. Dont worry, there arent any culture being talked about here already passion. A passion for collecting. The connect on SCD s Web site isnt working, so, fittingly, youll have to read Part I the old-fashioned way by going back to the store and picking one up. UPDATE: The connect is fixed read Part I here . Chris Olds has collected sports cards and collectibles already 1987. Hell be bringing better Sports Stuff to you daily here on OrlandoSentinel.com, all subscribe now Have a criticism or question? Send e-mail to colds orlandosentinel.com .

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Today we see the latest in a long line of pieces from Marie Cocco trumpeting the innumerable virtues of Senator Hillary Clinton and pointing out the deficiencies within any sexist misogynist who wouldnt vote for her.
Read the piece here.
We at Rebel actually gave Ms. Cocco a pass after her last article ennumerating all of the sexist things she will not miss about the campaign (remember that asshole saying iron my shirt at Hillary rallies?), but this time she has gone completely over the edge, saying things like:
The record suggests that if Clinton is not the nominee, no woman will seriously contend for the White House for another generation. The basis for this is that Geraldine Ferraro was on the ticket as VP 24 years ago. But is that really the argument?
No woman on the political horizon possesses the portfolio that Clinton brought to this campaign. Yes, Clinton is the Senator from New York, which is an important state because everyone tells us it is. And yes, Clinton does have a formidable fundraising prowess (of course shes $20 million in debt right now). Cocco rightly points to the possibility of Condoleeza Rice, Kathleen Sebellius (Gov. Kansas), Christine Todd Whitman (Former Gov. New Jersey), or Elizabeth Dole (Senator North Carolina), but she quickly poo poos all of their chances. They might be successful women, but they aint no Hillary.
However, it is curious that Ms. Cocco would choose to omit one very prominent name in politics from this list: Nancy Pelosi, current Speaker of the House and first woman to hold that position. Now why might Marie Cocco leave that one name out?
Well maybe its because Pelosi made the quiet suggestion a few weeks ago that Super Delegates shouldnt overturn the popular vote, which has been Hillarys only chance of getting the democratic nomination for months now. Or, more likely, it is the fact that Nancy Pelosis mere existence undercuts every one of the arguments Ms. Cocco makes in this essay.
Nancy Pelosi: an historic figure as the first female Speaker of the House, she has national name recognition just like Hillary Clinton (although in Pelosis case, it is all on the strength of her own success, not anyone elses), she is from an important state (California), she has fundraising experience and ability, and she is obviously a tough person who does not shy away from a fight.
So why Ms. Cocco, must we look to Hillary Clinton as our grand savior from sexism and misogyny? Why do you believe we will have to wait another generation to elect a woman if we dont do it now? Why do you have such a low opinion of every other female politician? Why did you leave Nancy Pelosi off your list of potential female leaders? Why do you refuse to except that sexism played a minor role in Hillarys defeat and that her own mismanagement of her campaign was the real reason she lost? And finally, why do you try to force feed us bull shit Hillary propaganda with every one of your columns?
We here at Rebel feel that you are not a feminist fighting sexism in the hopes of seeing a woman elected. No, by basically throwing all other female leaders under the bus and describing them as unfit for national office, you show yourself for what we already knew you were:
A shameless shill for Hillary Clinton posing as a feminist.
There are many fantastic female leaders in politics, and there is no reason why the american people should be told to settle for Hillary Clinton just because shes a woman.
 
On a side note, the editorial staff at Rebel would like to take this opportunity to endorse Nancy Pelosi for President in 2016, after weve had 8 years of prosperity under the leadership of Barack Obama.

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Clemson vs. Furman
Clemson (24-23-1) will travel to Greenville, SC to play Furman (29-15 entering this week) at Fluor Field on Wednesday at 7:15 PM. Clemson will be the designated home team for the neutral-site game, which is the Tigers' third-ever game on that field, and occupy the first-base dugout. On April 23, 2008, the Tigers defeated Presbyterian 12-7 at Fluor Field. Clemson also beat Wofford 12-3 on the same field in 2007. The game will be broadcast live on the radio by WCCP (104.9 FM) out of Clemson and can be heard live on the internet at WCCPFM.com. Live stats will also be available at ClemsonTigers.com.

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By the time the championship game, it was all UST as the Tigers burned the left-handed Sitcharon and del Socorro with a barrage of hits in the first five innings. Ona capped off a splendid performance with a two-run homer, that wasn’t really a home run that cleared the fence but the ball went as far as the softball field, that made it a six-run edge.
It was unfortunate that this writer didn’t finish the game as he and three of his DLSU-D compatriots had to catch a plane back to Manila (which turned out to a scarry turbulent flight thanks to rains pouring the region in the late afternoon).
Several things have to be mentioned during this baseball, or in a whole, sports trip to “Asia’s Latin City.”
PABA President Hector Navaserro was there, with his usual yellow vest filled with a collection of pins, although he only appeared in the opening ceremonies and the first day, not sure where he went afterwards.
Batangas Bulls catcher and national team member Junifer Pinero was the Chief Umpire of the event, leaving the Randy Dizer-mentored ballclub to have backup Jose Jose in Manila as the backstopper for two games.
The baseball field was placed in the middle of the track oval, which should be suited for football. Some funny scenes were flyballs going to the softball field while the game was ongoing. Other scenario was when a UST right fielder trying to retrieve a base hit in the oval, literally, while 3-4 women tracksters were sprinting in a 4800 meter relay, which drew a huge laughter from the audience.

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Every player who steps onto a Minor League Baseball field has the same goal: to make it to the majors. For some, it comes expeditiously. For others, it involves years of bleeding, sweating, and fighting to achieve that goal.
Still, for others, it is a goal that is never reached due to injuries, lack of ability, or other personal and environmental factors.
Those who are fortunate enough to enjoy every intricacy of the game on the lower echelon of the professional level are faced with a rather interesting quandary.
Since the goal of all players is to get to the majors, should they also strive towards team goals for whatever organization and level in which they are playing?s do an application of that theory. Joe Catcher, a 6-foot-2, 220 pound beast was drafted in the first round. He has all the physical tools, both offensively and defensively. He can hit for power and average, use the entire field and has excellent plate discipline.
Behind the dish, he calls a great game, handles his pitchers like a veteran and has an arm that would make Ivan Rodriguez jealous. Just to see how he initially performs, he is placed in Class AA.
Through the first month, hes just as advertised, hitting .325 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. No one has successfully stolen on him. However, his team is one of the worst in the league, posting an 8-20 record in the bottom of the division.
Should Joe care that his team has a suffering record, even though he is tearing his league to shreds?
In my opinion, he should care about the fate of his team. I know that personal stats must hold somewhat of a preference in order to advance in an organization. However, it seems to me that Joe would be doing himself a disservice by not pushing to make his team better.
I say this because it would become evident after a while that Joe may be lacking in leadership, character, and selflessness, even though he is performing like a combo of Johnny Bench and Buck Ewing.
I am not saying that on-the-field production isnt vital. You have to put up good numbers. But what might catch the mangers eye even more is how you work and play with the rest of your teammates.
It sounds a bit like a Little League philosophy, but I think it is amazing how true it still holds. Joe is pretty good right now, but if he learns to become a better teammate and learn that each one of his mates is trying to reach the same goal that he is, I think it would be much more beneficial in the long run.
It could make him a more intense, focused and detailed individual. Rather than be quickly promoted to the majors simply because of what he does on the field, Joe might now be prepared for the hardships he will suffer at the big league level.
If he has not learned the essentials of valuing his team and each mans importance to the goals they are trying to achieve, he is setting himself up for a mighty fall in The Show, one from which he may never recover.
Thats precisely why I am not in favor of rushing hot prospects up the organizational ladder, unless they know how to handle adversity and care about the fate of the team, not just his own stats. Minor League Baseball is the perfect vehicle for prospects like Joe to fine-tune each area of the game.s say for instance that Joe gets mired in an 0-for-21 slump in his second month (which goes to show you just how fleeting the concept of hitting is) and his arm has suddenly seems to be made of Play Doh.
He will get angry, frustrated and begin questioning whether or not he belongs at the professional level. Since he is still in the minors, he has the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in the world to improve on what he is doing wrong.
At the same time, he is learning more about his teammates, their tendencies, and strengths and weaknesses. He is not only becoming a better baseball player; he is also becoming a classy clubhouse guy with a vastly enhanced baseball acumen, which will undoubtedly make professional scouts foam at the mouth.
Had he been rushed to the majors, he would receive heavy scrutiny, be constantly criticized by the media, and probably not have any clue as to how to properly ameliorate the situation.
Sure, his manager and coaches would be there for support, but a demotion back to the minors would not be out of the question. Hopefully, he works extra hard in order to make it back, but he might not ever recover mentally, and never be the player he was once was.
A guy can have all the talent in the world, but if he cannot relate to his teammates, rally for a common cause and handle adversity, what good is he?
You must let good players develop in order for them to become great players. You cannot force greatness on young players. It has to be cultivated. In order to learn how to win, players have to lose, and lose often.
So, next time we see a guy like Joe with every on-field tool possible, stop to ask, Is he a team player? I will gladly take a pretty good player with an indomitable work ethic and team attitude over a very good player with no intangibles.
Let young prospects enjoy the game, establish friendships, and learn how to be professional baseball players. Let them be great. Dont cattle prod them and lose what could have been. ...Joe went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI, but the Tigers lost 9-6. When asked about his performance, he said, We lost. It doesnt matter if I hit eight home runs, we still lost the game.
In a perfect world.

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