“Locker Talk” Podcast Episode Two!

Hosts Adam Cubbage and Baden Bagley discuss the worst weekend in Georgia sports history, NBA’s top-5 “sneaky good” teams, and if Mark Sanchez really is the guy. We disagree, but we have fun doing it. Listen up!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thelocker/2012/10/10/locker-talk-baseball-basketball-and-more-oh-my

Here’s to Chipper Jones. Lifetime Brave and Future Hall of Famer.

Chipper Jones. Thank you for 19-years, eight All-Star games, the 1999 MVP, the 2008 Batting Title, the 1995 World Series, .303 from the left side, .304 from the right side, and always and forever remaining an Atlanta Brave. Here’s to #10.

Narrated by Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci (Source: MLB.com)

Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)

This was about as much fight as the Braves could muster as the innings went on (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Last weekend was full of promise as a sports fan in the State of Georgia.

On Friday the Braves, back in the postseason for the first time since 2010, were ready to go against the team that had unceremoniously knocked them out last season.  Continue reading “Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)”

Teddy Wins The Race!

Since the Nationals have been in our nation’s capital one thing two things have been certain. They finished out of first place in the National League East and Teddy Roosevelt had never won a mascot race. Well we are all aware one of those certainties was erased two nights ago when the Washington Nationals clinched the National League East title. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it appears we might want to make sure the sky isn’t falling:

TEDDY WON!!

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(Source: MLB.com)

Roger Clemens Trial Does Nothing To Change Public, Voter Opinion

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Let me be the first to say this about the Roger Clemens trial: I’m glad that’s over.

After numerous missteps, a mistrial, jury selections that never ended, and finally an acquittal I can honestly say I’m done with any and everything sports related in a federal courthouse that involves PED use.  Continue reading “Roger Clemens Trial Does Nothing To Change Public, Voter Opinion”

Major League Baseball Notes 6/14/2012: San Francisco Giants Matt Cain Throws Perfect Game, K’s 14

I think it’s safe to say Matt Cain has reached another level.

Last night Matt Cain tossed the 22nd perfect game in Major League Baseball history and the first in franchise history for the Giants. He struck out 14 Houston Astros in the process. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 6/14/2012: San Francisco Giants Matt Cain Throws Perfect Game, K’s 14”

Major League Baseball Notes 6/13/2012: Baltimore Orioles’ Brian Roberts Returns With A Bang

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Brian Roberts waited 13 months for this.

Sidelined by recurring symptoms of a concussion and myriad other issues related to his health Brian Roberts showed last night why he was once considered one of the best second basemen in all of baseball. Continue reading “Major League Baseball Notes 6/13/2012: Baltimore Orioles’ Brian Roberts Returns With A Bang”

Major League Baseball 2012: Los Angeles Angels May Prove To Be Best In The West After All

(Chris Carlson/ AP)

Before this season I loved what the Angels had put together out in Anaheim. They had the best staff in that division, the second best player in baseball, and arguably one of the top three managers in baseball.

Then they stumbled out of the gate to 10-17. Continue reading “Major League Baseball 2012: Los Angeles Angels May Prove To Be Best In The West After All”

My Quarter-Season Major League Baseball All-Star Team 2012

We’re just past 40 games in this 2012 season and we’re gonna take a look at my All-Stars to this point.

Disclaimer:You won’t find any Red Sox on this team Continue reading “My Quarter-Season Major League Baseball All-Star Team 2012”