Throwing Tomatoes: Takeru Kobayashi, JaMarcus Russell, Stephen Strasburg, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, 2010 FIFA World Cup and More
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, July 5th 2010. Under Atlanta Hawks, Features, Humor, Kevin Paul, MLB, NBA, NFL, Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Phillies, Soccer, Throwing Tomatoes, Washington Nationals, World Cup, Writers Tags: 2010 World Cup, Atlanta Hawks, Bash Brothers, Brett Favre, Charlie Manuel, Cincinnati Reds, Coney Island Hot Dog Contest, Fernando Torres, Get Off My Mound, JaMarcus Russell Arrested, Joe Johnson, Joey Chestnut, Joey Votto, LeBron James, Major League Eating, MLB, National League All-Star Roster, NBA, NFL, Oakland Athletics, Spain Football, Stephen Strasburg, Takeru Kobayashi, Throwing Tomatoes, Washington Nationals
The latest edition of Tomatoes covers a smorgasbord of sports topics, from hot dogs and Major League Eating, to NBA free agency, to the World Cup and more.
So as the headlines continue to get generated, more stories of sports frustration emerge. Don’t sweat it, The Wife Hates Sports has them ... Read More
Throwing Tomatoes: Jim Joyce, Griffey Jr.’s Finale, Jose Canseco, Roger Clemens and More Baseball News
Published By Kevin Paul On Wednesday, June 2nd 2010. Under Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Features, Houston Astros, Humor, Kevin Paul, MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, Throwing Tomatoes, Writers Tags: Armando Galarraga, Baltimore Orioles, Blown Perfect Game, Canseco See-Through Shirt, Dave Trembley, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Jim Joyce, jose canseco, Ken Griffey Jr., MLB, Pittsburgh Pirates, Roger Clemens, Seattle Mariners, Steroids
For those that may have noticed a slight decline in material here at TWHS, first I say… thanks for noticing. Second, I will say that there has been some vacation time affecting the volume of posts here, but don’t fret – there will be much more to come very soon, ... Read More
Gold Stars: Dallas Braden, Betty White, Rajon Rondo, Orlando Magic, Mother’s Day Moms and More
Published By Kevin Paul On Sunday, May 9th 2010. Under Boston Celtics, Celebs, Features, Gold Stars, Kevin Paul, MLB, Movies, NBA, Oakland Athletics, Orlando Magic, PGA, Television, Writers Tags: Betty White, Boston Celtics, Dallas Braden, Dwight Howard, Gold Stars, Happy Mother's Day, MLB, Mom, NBA, Oakland Athletics, Orlando Magic, PGA Tour, Rajon Rondo, Saturday NIght Live, Tim Clark, TPC
In sports, athletes with spectacular performances earn all kinds of accolades – from MVP awards to trophies, and so on.
Here, at The Wife Hates Sports, gold stars are earned – kind of like a grade school teacher would place on a good student’s homework.
After another hot weekend in the world ... Read More
Major League Baseball’s Current Top Ten Best Backup Players
Published By Kevin Paul On Wednesday, May 5th 2010. Under Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Writers Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Bench Players, Boston Red Sox, Felix Pie, Jason Varitek, Jim Thome, Marcus Thames, Mike Lowell, Minnesota Twins, MLB, New York Yankees, Ryan Garko, Top Ten Backup Players in Baseball, Top Ten List
While the stars steal all the headlines in baseball, it’s a team’s backups that steal the bases, steal the hearts of fans and push a team far into the Major League postseason.
More often than not, the big market teams feature the best backups – in many cases, players who ... Read More
Power Rankings: The Top 10 Most Spectacular Defensive Shortstops
Published By Kevin Paul On Monday, April 26th 2010. Under Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kevin Paul, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Writers Tags: Best Defensive Shortstops, Boston Red Sox, Derek Jeter, Diving Play, Jeter Dives Into Stands, Jimmy Rollins, Jose Reyes, Marco Scutaro, MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
As the famous phrase goes, “Chicks dig the long ball.”
While that may be very true, what’s most often overlooked in the game of baseball is overall spectacular defense.
The most noteworthy defensive plays are often made by the athletic and talented shortstops of the game, which feature some of the best ... Read More
Pick Your Knows: Boston Red Sox Over Philadelphia Phillies & Other MLB Predictions
Published By Kevin Paul On Sunday, April 4th 2010. Under AL East, American League, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Features, Kevin Paul, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pick Your Knows, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, World Series, Writers Tags: 2010 MLB Predictions, Adrian Beltre, AL MVP, Albert Pujols, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Matusz, Chicago White Sox, Chris Young, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson, Jason Heyward, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Kevin Youkilis, New York Yankees, NL MVP, Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox vs Yankees, Red Sox Win World Series, Roy Halladay, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, World Series Prediction
There’s only one better way to kick off the baseball season than Red Sox and Yankees on opening night – and that would be having a double header combining Sox and Yanks, along with the Cubs and Cardinals.
Let’s make that happen, Bud!
Next time, OK?
Anyway, I digress into a peanut and ... Read More





