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Boston Red Sox

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Why Jamie Moyer isn't a Baltimore Oriole

    Westword feature subject Jamie Moyer is baseball's unlikeliest story. At 49, and coming off of major elbow surgery, he's not only become the oldest player ever to win a game, he's also managed to pitch well enough to be considered the Rockies's ace, though that may say just as much about the Rockies ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Five worst American bands playing Irish music

    Much has been made of the politically incorrect sin of appropriating a culture that is not your own. From the blackface minstrel shows of the 19th Century to the hippies finding sacred Native American beads and headbands to be some pretty groovy threads, Americans have been tripping over the cultura ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Sports journalism: In the gutter and loving it

    Thanks to all the unfounded trade rumors, Jimenez has no idea what team he actually plays for.​Even a reporter for a high school paper will tell you, it's kind of a basic rule of journalism: Get more than one source and don't just print anonymous rumors. It's what separates a news source from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Colorado Rockies are bums -- but if they trade Ubaldo Jimenez, they are shmucks

    Ubaldo Jimenez.​We cheered when the Colorado Rockies re-signed Tulo and Cargo to huge deals before the season; we were patient as the two stars struggled... and struggled... and struggled some more; we kept our chins up as manager Jim Tracy reshuffled the lineup more times than Dexter Fowler h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Coors Field ranks fifth on PETA's annual list of best ballpark food

    You'll find plenty of veggie options inside those doors.​Most vegetarians remember the days when attending a ball game meant subsisting on popcorn and peanuts -- not bad as snacks go, but let's be honest: Peanuts are no substitute for a ballpark dog. Since 2002, People for the Ethical Treatmen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Worst blown calls in baseball history: Armando Galarraga's shoulda-been perfect game joins list

    A Flickr photoArmando Galarrago got jobbed.​Last night, Detroit's Armando Galarraga got screwed out of a perfect game when umpire Jim Joyce mistakenly called a runner safe with two outs in the ninth. Had Joyce, who's admitted his error, seen straight, Gallaraga would have joined an extremely ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2009

    Where out-of-towners go to root, root, root for their home teams

    The Sports Column is a Steelers bar. So that'll be fun next weekend.​The World Series is in full swing, and although the Rockies didn't make it this year, just about every TV in every sports bar in town has been tuned to the match-up between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2009

    Denver Blogs: Dana Perino reveals her past with Scott McInnis (get your minds out of the gutter!)

    Dana Perino loves herself some Scott McInnis.​Local bloggery for your pleasure. Colorado Pols offers up former White House spokeswoman Dana Perino's video endorsement of onetime boss Scott McInnis. Don't they make a cute couple? Russ at Purple Row considers a possible trade of Garret Atkins ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 17, 2009

    Rockie Roll

    Dana Perino loves herself some Scott McInnis.​Local bloggery for your pleasure. Colorado Pols offers up former White House spokeswoman Dana Perino's video endorsement of onetime boss Scott McInnis. Don't they make a cute couple? Russ at Purple Row considers a possible trade of Garret Atkins ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Other lessons in Rockies' astonishing 14-inning victory

    Ryan Spliborghs.​This morning on ESPN Radio, Jason Smith noted that only one walk-off grand slam in Major League Baseball history had taken place in a later inning than Ryan Spilborghs' 14th inning shocker that lifted the Colorado Rockies to an unlikely win over the San Francisco Giants last n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Meet John Valentin, who Troy Tulowitzki joined in the MLB record books last night

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 9, 2009

    We Will Rock You

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2008

    No Rockie road for the Rays

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2008

    Alex English and Don Baylor try to make designated drivers seem cool

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    Rapids Fans Lament, But at Least There Aren't Pigs Heads on the Field

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2008

    ESPYs Offer Shout-Out to Denver Broncos Groundbreaker Marlin Briscoe

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2008

    Top Ten Ways to Motivate the Colorado Rockies

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2008

    Westword Gets Back to the Future

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2007

    This Day In Colorado Rockies History

    John Valentin.​Last night, Troy Tulowitzki had one of the best nights ever by a member of the Colorado Rockies, driving in seven runs and hitting for the cycle (thanks to a wild sprint that stretched a double into triple) in an 11-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Along the way, Tulo became jus ... More >>

  • Dining

    November 8, 2007

    Atomic Cowboy

    Back in the saddle again.

  • News

    November 1, 2007

    Harold Squared

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2007

    Stephen Colbert Thinks the Rockies Struck Out With Rocktober

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2007

    The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Cash in on the Rockies One More Time

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2007

    The Red Sox Are Right Where We Want 'Em

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    Confessions of a Red Sox fan

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    Don't Cry For Me, Colorado

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2007

    The Rockies, The Red Sox, And The Battle For The Title Of Sportstown, USA

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2007

    Amid an Onslaught of Rockies Puff Pieces, Actual News Breaks

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2007

    Visions of the Rockies' Future

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    Babeball Fandom 101

    The local media wielded a purple crayon during the Rockies' unlikely run, leading to an excess of everything but restraint.

  • News

    October 4, 2007

    The Rockies Are in the Playoffs, and I'm Not Sure I Can Take It

    It's easy to like a terrible baseball team, but supporting a winning team is hard work.

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2007

    Lost Red Sox

    It's easy to like a terrible baseball team, but supporting a winning team is hard work.

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2006

    Melo Out!

    It's easy to like a terrible baseball team, but supporting a winning team is hard work.

  • Film

    April 7, 2005

    For Love of the Game

    The Farrelly brothers swing straight and hit the sweet spot.

  • News

    October 28, 2004

    Ice Follies

    Fans chill as pro hockey pucks up.

  • News

    October 14, 2004

    Somewhere, People Cheer

    The national pastime has passed the Rockies by -- again.

  • News

    May 20, 2004

    Past Time

    Baseball's older, by George!

  • News

    October 9, 2003

    Yanks a Lot

    Baseball's fall is all New York.

  • News

    October 3, 2002

    Heaven Help Us

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    July 22, 1999

    Taking a Swing at the Century

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    April 1, 1999

    Cool and Unusual Punishment

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    October 8, 1998

    Doing Pennants

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    July 30, 1998

    Damn (Good) Yankees

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    April 2, 1998

    Tyson's New Careers

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    April 17, 1997

    McGwire vs. Bichette

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    May 9, 1996

    Pitchless Wonders

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    August 16, 1995

    BLOW HARD

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    January 4, 1995

    DEAD BALL ERA

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    November 9, 1994

    EJECTION DAY

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

  • News

    September 21, 1994

    A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

    A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

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