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The Phils’ bullpen let one get away in extra-innings, as they lost to the Giants, 4-3.

May 9, 2013
The Phils’ bullpen allows one to get away in extra-innings, after th...
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The Phils take the series as they once again defeat the Giants, 6-2.

May 8, 2013
The Phils’ bats once again support a good start, as they take the se...
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The Phils begin their first trip to the west coast by beating the Giants, 6-2.

May 7, 2013
The Phils’ offense return after being missing for two games as they ...
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30-1 MLB countdown previews: #12 Giants

March 22, 2013
The San Francisco Giants are coming off their 2nd World Series Cha...
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49ers Acquire Anquan Boldin

March 11, 2013
Just moments after the Seattle Seahawks made their move, trading a pac...
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The Phils’ bullpen let one get away in extra-innings, as they lost to the Giants, 4-3.

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kevin frandsenThe Phils’ bullpen allows one to get away in extra-innings, after the offense tied it up in the ninth, as the Phils lose to the Giants, 4-3. The Giants took the lead in the bottom of the second as Hunter Pence hits a lead-off home run, his seventh home run of the season. The Phils tied it up at one-all in the top of the fourth as Kevin Frandsen hits a lead-off home run, his first home run of the season. The Giants retook the lead in the bottom of the fifth as, with a runner on second, and with two men out, Marco Scutaro hits an RBI single, scoring Gregor Blanco, who had earlier singled, then stole second base, giving the Giants a 2-1 lead. The Giants increased their lead in the sixth as, with runners on the corners, and with two men out, Barry...
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The Phils take the series as they once again defeat the Giants, 6-2.

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Kyle Kendrick
Kyle KendrickThe Phils’ bats once again support a good start, as they take the series from the Giants, winning, 6-2. The Phils took the lead in the top of the first as, with two men on, and with one man out, Ryan Howard hits an RBI single, scoring Chase Utley, who had earlier hit an infield single, before moving up to second base on pitcher Tim Lincecum’s throwing error, giving the Phils a 1-0 lead, while sending Michael Young, who had just walked, up to second base. The Phils increased their lead in the top of the second as, with runners on second and third, and with one man out, Jimmy Rollins hits an RBI ground out, 4-3, scoring Laynce Nix, who had started the inning off with a single, moved up to second base on Ben Revere’s single, then went to third base on Kyle Kendrick’s...
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The Phils begin their first trip to the west coast by beating the Giants, 6-2.

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Michael YoungThe Phils’ offense return after being missing for two games as they support Cliff Lee’s good start by beating the Giants, 6-2. The Phils tried to get on the scoreboard in the top of the first as they loaded up the bases, via singles by Michael Young and Ryan Howard, with M. Young stopping at second base, and a walk to Delmon Young, with both M. Young and Howard moving up a base, and with two men out, before Dom Brown ended the threat by grounding out, 1-3. The Phils then took the lead in the top of the second as they loaded up the bases again, this time via singles by John Mayberry, Jr. and Erik Kratz, with Mayberry stopping at second base, a sacrifice bunt by Cliff Lee, 1-4, for the inning’s first out, moving both men up a base, and then a two-out...
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30-1 MLB countdown previews: #12 Giants

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giants logo The San Francisco Giants are coming off their 2nd World Series Championship in the last 3 years and deserve all the credit in the world for it. But, just because they won, it does not mean they should be the favorites to win again this season. However, they have a couple things going right for them as far as chemistry is concerned. Players like Angel Pagan and Marco Scutaro, who jelled with this team so perfectly last season, cannot be expected to perform at the same level now that they have signed new contracts. For example, Scutaro hit .362 with the Giants after he was acquired from the Colorado Rockies. Melky Cabrera, as artificially enhanced as it was, carried the team in the 1st half of the season with his .346 average. Buster Posey (.336, 24, 105) was every bit the...
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49ers Acquire Anquan Boldin

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Just moments after the Seattle Seahawks made their move, trading a package of picks to the Minnesota Vikings for Percy Harvin, the 49ers respond by trading a sixth round draft pick to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for WR Anquan Boldin!  The 49ers were already a dominate team, but now they have one of the best receivers in the game, who is not afraid to catch the ball over the middle, and is a great red zone receiver. The way Colin Kaepernick turned Michael Crabtree into a top flight wide receiver last season turned heads, and providing him with another weapon like Boldin boosts the entire 49ers offensive talents fantasy values.  This opens up the field even more for Frank Gore who rushed for 1214 yards and 8 TDs last season.  How can you possible guard Crabtree, Boldin and Read more

The Dovid Dobin Show 2/18/2013: Hour 2

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Why the Oscar Pistorious murder investigation should serve as a warning to us as fans, Piazza and PEDs, and the rest of the NL West, including Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times on the Dodgers. The Dovid Dobin Show 2/18/2013: Hour 2...
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MLB Complete 2013 Team Previews

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At long last, we have completed our team previews. Well, we did the best we could with player movement, but obviously guys like Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse won’t be seen here. As we said at the beginning of these, the numbers you saw throughout these are the projections of the individual writer and not necessarily what you’ll see in our Draft Kit, which comes out on February 18. We’re thankful to you readers who continued to read our previews and offer your feedback. In case you missed any teams, here’s all of Major League Baseball.
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Giants Tim Lincecum Cuts His Signature Long Hair

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Giants fans everywhere were in for a bit of a shock today as their star pitcher revealed that he’s chopped off his signature long locks.

Lincecum is coming off a horrible year, by anyone’s standards, especially his for someone who’s won two Cy Youngs and was apart of the world series winning team.

USA Today  posted the pictures of a very sleek-looking Lincecum as he reported to a team meeting on Friday. Lincecum has come to be identified for his long floppy hair, which fit perfectly with the San Francisco free loving environment and youth that he brought to the league.

Maybe the cut is a new start, as Tim is hoping for a bounce back year. Very Samson and Delialh-esque, if you ask me.

Are you in favor of the new mature Lincecum?

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49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh: An Insufferable Douche Bag

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When on the MTRRadio.com Super Bowl Pregame show I heard radio personality James Flippin call the 49ers coach “An Insufferable Douche Bag”.  At the time I thought it was a little harsh but not having any skin in the Super Bowl, I let it go thinking he was just over overstating his dislike a bit? A week later I realized that he was spot on. Super Bowl Winning Head Coach JOHN Harbough stated on the Letterman Show that he had not spoken to his brother Jim, head coach of the losing 49ers since the game a week ago. I am sorry but this is BS.  Losing the Super Bowl must suck but your brother just won the Super Bowl which is pretty cool.  Competitiveness is ok to a point but call your brother. Sports are still supposed to be about sportsmanship.  The loser needs to show some and call his brother. Don’t be a douche Jim....
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Open Mike 2-6-13 Post Super Bowl Recap

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In hour one of the Open Mike program, host Michael Cohen digests Super Bowl XLVII and shares his thoughts on the game, the legacy of the Ravens and the futures of Colin Keapernick and Joe Flacco. Michael even breaks down Super Bowl commercials in his Points of Contention. Open Mike 2-6-13 [audio file="http://www.mtrmedia.com/?attachment_id=112124" desc="Open Mike 2-6-13"]...
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