Category: Sports

Commentary and news about sports and sports teams — and media coverage of them.

No-no

Jason Verlander of the Detroit Tigers pitched a no-hitter against the Blue Jays in Toronto today. It is the second of his career. Only 27 pitchers ever have pitched two or more no-hitters — only three among active players: Verlander, Mark Buehrle and Roy Halladay (and that includes Halladay’s postseason gem last year).

Of the 27, three pitchers tossed three, Sandy Koufax four and Nolan Ryan seven.

Stuff

A more thoughtful if critical look at Three Cups of Tea and Greg Mortenson: What Mortenson Got Wrong.

It’s just one side of the story, but once you read scores of them confirming your own experience, you figure with enough smoke there must be some fire: Customer Catches Best Buy Breaking Law, Gets Banned From Store.

Joe Posnanski takes a look at some ballplayers who appear to have played at Hall of Fame levels, but never even got a serious look: The Hall of Not Famous Enough.

Also, Joe wants to know which is the Greatest Rock Band In The World. If you aren’t familiar with Arcade Fire, Muse, Wilco and the Flaming Lips, this discussion is not for you.

Idle thought

Sam Fuld of the Rays hit a home run, a triple and two doubles last night. The second of the doubles came in the ninth with Tampa leading Boston by a dozen runs.

He should have stopped at first. He could have hit for “the cycle.”

Best line to keep in mind if you care about the Masters

“In the last 25 years, there have been a total of 41 first round leaders including ties. One won the Masters. One. More first round leaders over the last quarter century have finished in 21st place than first. Only 17 of the 41 first round leaders even finished in the Top 10.”

Joe Posnanski

“THIRTY TWO DIFFERENT MEN have won major championships in the last 14 years.” (That would be 56 events.)