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Musical Chairs

Sports PhotoWhoa, it’s baseball season already? Time to learn where certain stars pulled up with their moving trucks so you can avoid being mocked. SC’s Kyle Jahner sums up some of the biggest moves (and non-moves) of the offseason, although in the big picture, not much really changed. Complete Story

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Willie Davis, RIP: Pressing

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman comments on the passing of major leaguer Willie Davis, a fleet center fielder, a better-than-noticed hitter, and a man who didn’t know how to stay out of his own way. Complete Story

Baseball, Rawlings Bring New Meaning to Free Trade

Sports PhotoGlobal trade does little to improve the standard of living and human condition of the citizens living in impoverished countries, where many global giants relocate. One such case is Rawlings in Costa Rica, maker of baseballs for MLB. Complete Story

Fleeting Glories

Sports PhotoAdam Kennedy has signed with the Washington Nationals after several years of journeyman-level play. SC’s Jeff Kallman observes that Kennedy isn’t the only former postseason MVP who never again shined as brightly as he once did. Complete Story

The Hall of Why

Sports PhotoWhy did Andre Dawson get selected for Hall of Fame induction nine years after first being on the ballot? Why did Roberto Alomar and Barry Larkin not get in on the first ballot, but will likely get in anyway? Why do we even care anymore? Complete Story

Mark McGwire and the Ugly Truth

Sports PhotoNow that Big Mac has finally come clean about his steroid use, SC’s Bill Hazell looks into what that means for him and for the game of baseball. Should we believe McGwire, or Jose Canseco’s further allegations about him? Complete Story

The MLB Anti-Team of the Decade

Sports PhotoSC’s Matt Thomas takes a unique look at the “Team of the Decade.” There should be no surprises to know that his crowned team plays in the Big Apple, but what defines the All-Decade Team may not be what you were expecting. Complete Story

Stop Blaming the Yankees

Sports PhotoEveryone is going nuts about the Yankees’ recent World Series, calling it a travesty against baseball that New York can buy a championship. But SC’s Ryan Day defends the Yankees, saying what they did does not tarnish the spirit of the game. Complete Story

World Series Game 6: A Long Time Coming

Sports PhotoIt took eight years for the Yankees to win their 27th Series, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. And the clincher happened with an old, familiar showdown: Hideki Matsui vs. Pedro Martinez. Complete Story

World Series Game 5: Cutting to the Chase

Sports PhotoChase Utley can hit any Yankee pitching deep. Cliff Lee doesn’t have to be Sandy Koufax to win. But SC’s Jeff Kallman says the Phillies’ resurrected confidence after a Game 5 thriller doesn’t exactly guarantee survival in the Bronx by itself. Complete Story

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