Category — Alex Rodriguez

Our daily thread of the events of the day.
Art of perfection: Who dat? Philip Humber, that’s who. He became the 21st pitcher today to throw a perfect game as the White Sox dropped the Mariners 4-0.
Chicago Tribune
When you’re hot, you’re hot: Matt Kemp continued to sizzle, hitting his MLB-leading 9th homer today as the Dodgers beat the Astros. We applaud the Dodgers hot start, but you do realize much of it has been against the Pirates, Padres and Astros?
ESPN LA
Look who’s won 2 in a row: The Angels, with Jered Weaver leading the way, rallied to beat the O’s again.
O.C. Register
UFC 145: Jon Jones scored a unanimous decision over old friend Rashad Evans.
MMA Fighting.com
No contest: Abner Mares dominated an old-looking Eric Morel in their bantamweight showdown tonight in El Paso.
Boxing Scene
A bit sensitive, no?: Now the Clippers are saying their prepared to “protect” Blake Griffin from the hard fouls he’s suffered all season. Where have these guys been all season? Are they watching the same games we are? Seriously, it’s too late to do anything now, particularly with the playoffs coming up, and the club is reacting to criticism it has received by not responding.
ESPN LA

At least 1 writer is already picking the Angels to win it all. We’re convinced there will be more. In this case, though, Tom Verducci is picking the Angels to defeat the Giants in the World Series.
SI.com

The Phillies (7-2) are the favorite to capture the World Series, according to the odds at Santa Fe Station in Las Vegas. The Cardinals, who shocked the world and the Phillies in last season’s playoffs, are 16-1, down from 18-1. Among the others: Yankees (9-2); Red Sox (7-1); Angels (5-1); Dodgers (28-1); Rangers (4-1); Tigers (5-1); Giants (12-1); Braves (16-1); punk-ass Cubs (35-1); White Sox (50-1); Padres (155-1); and A’s (100-1).

So who’s the blond?
This select group of former Major Leaguers and Hall of Famers gathered for dinner Sunday at N9NE Steakhouse at the Palms Casino Resort in Vegas. How about this lineup: Reggie Jackson; Randy Johnson; Bo Jackson; John Smoltz; Ozzie Smith; Wade Boggs; Gary Sheffield; David Wells; Trevor Hoffman; Joe Carter; Rob Dibble; and Harold Reynolds.
Image courtesy of Palms Casino Resort

If Texas signs Prince Fielder, the Rangers-Angels rivalry will be as compelling as any rivalry in Major League Baseball, including the frequently overhyped Yankees-Red Sox matchup.
Yahoo Sports

Man, what are all of the folks who voted him MVP thinking? Hell, if this is true, what the hell was he thinking?
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Well if this doesn’t buy the Angels a World Series title we’re not sure what will.
L.A. Times

With the Dodgers locking up Matt Kemp with a new deal, maybe they’ll consider Prince Fielder with another 1. It’s not like Frank McCourt will be on the hook for all that cash.
Fox Sports

From SI’s Extra Mustard: BoDog.com sent out some newly offered prop bets Tuesday. You can actually bet on these things.
Kim Kardashian’s next boyfriend will be?
Professional athlete: 1-2; professional actor: 2-1; professional musician: 3-1.
If Kim Kardashian’s next boyfriend is a professional athlete what sport will he play?
Football: 1-2; baseball: 5-2; basketball: 7-2; soccer: 10-1; golf: 15-1; tennis: 20-1; hockey: 25-1.
Will Kim Kardashian date Tiger Woods, Ashton Kutcher or Jessie James in 2011-2012?
Yes: 20-1
Extra Mustard

Why not? Bet she wouldn’t have traded Mike Napoli.
L.A. Times