Getting The Call

Nothing says 'Happy Labor Day' more than September call-ups, especially for the Chicago Cubs.With a 4.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewer

Brewers fans have got to be thinking 'here we go again'

Ned Yost's boys are at it again.Reliever Carlos Villanueva's reaction after retiring Joe Mather with the bases loaded in the seventh inning

Mariotti Madness

The madness that surrounds former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti is not over.The blogosphere (understandably) is still in celebra

Daily Dosage; Now Mariotti-free!

This is random Yankees girl. I'd love to take credit for finding her, but kudos to Deadspin for this great grab.Now that TBDS can successf

The ever-changing face of TBDS

[Ed. Note: This was written before I wrote the Jay Mariotti blog, therefore, because it's 2:45 a.m. as I write this, and I have a previous

BREAKING: Jay Mariotti resigns and what that means to you and me

Look, it's 2:40 a.m. and I should be sleeping.But this is when I do the Daily Dosage. I Google search beautiful girls, recap the Cubs and

Kenny Williams is cashing on the bargain that is Alexei Ramirez

Alexei Ramirez came to the Chicago White Sox from Cuba as a relative unknown.Now, the Cuban Missile is becoming a daily feature on ESPN's W

Alfonso Soriano is earning his keep

Alfonso Soriano cashed in on his epic 2006 40/40/40 season with an eight year deal with the Cubs worth $136 million.Now, the Cubs are looki

Obama throws down the gauntlet on Cubs fans. Hilarity ensues!

Courtesy of Awful Announcing, this is part of ESPN icon Stuart Scott's interview with Democratic Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama.Scott:

Daily Dosage: Jessica Alba is pretty much flawless

Jessica Alba rocks my socks. She's an OK actress, her best work is behind her (like Dark Angel, yum!) But she could be a terrible actress

CQ: Man of the Year!

Ed. Note: Chicago White Sox slugger Carlos Quentin is in the hunt for an AL MVP award, but since he doesn't play for the Yankees or Red Sox

Kobe > LeBron: Game, set & match

Allow me to get this out of my system, please.LeBron James is a man among boys.He's a point guard in a power forward's body.He cuts through

The Rich Report

Ed. Note: I've come to the conclusion that each of Rich Harden's starts down the stretch are going to be crucial. So after each start, I'll

Doug Eddings *hearts* A.J. Pierzynski

Hawk Harrelson is no longer allowed to complain about umpires, because it looks like the Chicago White Sox already got one on the payroll.T

Daily Dosage: First place is for pimps

Today's eye candy is Gabrielle Union. She's underrated as an actress and as an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous woman. Remember when Nelly c

ESPN commenter named valedictorian of summer school

See this is why people are (or at least should be) losing respect for ESPN."Game ball goes to Scola. In a losing effort he was easily the b

I guess he's a Romosexual

If there's one thing I can't stand it's when a guy's ball-hogging.If you're name is Kobe and your teammates suck then it's OK, but when you

TBDS Presents: The News Minute

Remember when I premiered the News Minute? Well, it's back. Enjoy, bitches.Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre is the latest National L

We're gonna get it right here, I swear

Sorry folks, I've been busy. All of us at TBDS have been busy as we adjust to life back at SIU and with the Daily Egyptian.As for my posti

Daily Dosage: Sox sweep and Cincy squeaks

Photo courtesy of maxim.com.Lilly Robbins is exhibit A, B, C...on why the Chicago Bears should bring back the Honey Bears...or at least a c

Usain Bolt picked the wrong Olympics to be a star

You know what has happened to all that good will built up by U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps?Jamaica's Usain Bolt has taken it, ran with it and

CQ: Man of the Year!

And to think, Carlos Quentin was a healthy Jerry Owens away from not even making the 25-man roster.All Chuck Quentin has done is hit .296 w

The Rich Report

Ed. Note: I've come to the conclusion that each of Rich Harden's starts down the stretch are going to be crucial. So after each start, I'll

Up All Night

You know how Deadspin has its "DUAN" (which stands for Deadspin Up All Night)?Well tonight, The Big Dead Sidebar's gonna be up all night si

Afternoon Delight

I'm taking the afternoon off to focus on stuff I need to do for the Daily Egyptian.But tonight (after my fantasy football draft, of course)

Daily Dosage: Baseball & Boozehounds

Here's an ode to Kanye's favorite white girl. She's gorgeous and dare I say...near flawless? She's pretty, curvaceous, successful and des

NFC North: A QB Crapshoot

In yesterday's 6 p.m. blog, I ridiculed Kyle Orton for "winning" a quarterback competition comparable to being named valedictorian of summe

B.J. Upton is no Rick Ross

It's been a while since I dropped a hip-hop reference on this site, but today I found it necessary.After a very highly publicized benching,

Is CC Cy Worthy?

Is the defending AL Cy Young Award winner the front-runner for the NL award?Before being traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Milwaukee

Daily Dosage: My arm hurts, thanks Ned

I know I'm not the only person who has a thing for Alyssa Milano, but I'm sure I'm the only one who has a thing for her because of her love

Orton 'Wins' QB competition, Bringing "Rexy Back" is a back-up option

Just in time for the 6 p.m. blog, news that Kyle Orton has officially been named the Chicago Bears' starting quarterback. Orton edged Rex

One AB 101 Years In The Making

Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton is one dangerous dude.He currently stands as one of the elite power hitters in the American League, hit

Is It Time To Give Han-Ram The Soriano Treatment?

Hanley Ramirez is one of the five most exciting players in Major League Baseball.The Florida Marlins star is as close to a five-tool talent

How we're gonna roll

I hope you liked the first Daily Dosage of this semester...heck, I know you did. So I've created a little bit of a posting schedule that I

Daily Dosage: It's Back!

Welcome back to the new and improved version of TBDS, now with the Daily Dosage (again.) Today's hottie is British model Keeley Hazel. An

Patrick Beverley is going overseas, and not with an exchange program

Bob Sakamoto of the Chicago Tribune has the Patrick Beverley going overseas story covered like a jimmy-hat. Stat Boy might have found a mo

Michael Phelps: The 8th Wonder

I never thought I would have to do a swimming post, but when someone wins eight gold medals their feats must be brought to the light.Michae

Done and Dunn

Yesterday, I chronicled the fall of Richie Sexson after the two-time All-Star and former Cub killer was waived by the Yankees. Today, a lo

Sexy Time Is Over

Alright, we're getting back to more of a normal blogging schedule. I think the Daily Dosage will return Tuesday at the latest. Also retur

Did Stat Boy just use Mo Williams and Jeff Blauser in the same sentence?

Apparently, LeBron James doesn't read this blog. And why would he? He's a multi-millionaire currently overseas trying to bring the gold h