'Moneyball' - One of the Best Baseball Movies Ever

WRITER’S NOTE: This movie review was written in 2012. I present it now as the latest baseball season has now begun. “Moneyball” is, for my money, the best baseball movie since “Bull Durham” as, like Ron Shelton’s 1988 classic, it takes a very unique look at this American pastime and the players who inhabit it. Whereas most baseball movies are about rising to the occasion and winning the big…

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Animals on the Field: Sergio Santos Flips Famous Ballplayers Nicknames

Sergio Santos dropped 3 brand new pieces of some famous ballplayers really living their nickname. Leon “Bull” Durham, “Rhino” Ryne Sandberg, and Jim “Catfish” Hunter are all drawn to represent those legendary nicknames bestowed upon them by the world of baseball. I think my favorite has to be Leon with his signature glasses but “Catfish” Hunter has is close too. As always Sergio keeps the canvas…

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The Dubsism 15 Most Important Sports Stories of 2023

As we enter a new year, once more we find ourselves having just completed what has proven to be a tumultuous twelve months.  Unfortunately like 2022, this past year had more “downs” than “ups.” But the difference is this year, the “downs” aren’t nearly as ominous (for the most part), and the “ups” offer far more hope. Having said that, here’s the 15 stories we here at Dubsism feel define the…

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50 Years Ago Today in Baseball History!

10/18/1973 – The Mets’ Jerry Koosman and Tug McGraw combined to three-hit the Oakland A’s and take 3-2 lead in the World Series. The A’s won that World Series in 7. I miss the good old days. Referring to 1973 as the “good old days” is a bit of a stretch but back then the World Series meant something. The teams played within their own Division, not interleague, so when it came time for the…

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Chattanooga's

In Chattanooga, the price of their new ballpark continues to skyrocket. If you remember, two years ago, the city was facing fierce opposition from locals who didn’t want to give any taxpayer money towards a new ballpark. But the city decided that this new ballpark would be a “home run for the community” and approved the deal.  This meant the city would be putting up roughly $80 million dollars…

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Birding in Bay Area, CA

I love life from all angles and I never shy away from different experiences. Recently I had some members of my family visit me with young children who were into birding.  There’s always something new to learn from the younger generation. I spent a wonderful week with them exploring local birding areas and learned about birds and birding. We visited various birding places. I cannot remember all…

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New Video: Low Praise Shares Existential Meditation "Time Is Calling"

New Video: Low Praise Shares Existential Meditation "Time Is Calling" @forcefieldpr

Oakland-based post punk trio Low Praise — Andrew (drums), Chris (guitar vocals) and Warren (baritone guitar, vocals) — have specialized in the sort of nervous energy paired and chanted hooks that bring late 70s post-punk bands like The Fall and Wire to mind.  Low Praise’s full-length debut DRESSING was released yesterday. Recorded over the course of two sessions split apart by the peak of the…

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Arm Candy!!

Candy is not sweet with sugar as main ingredients. Candies are loved by children. But there are also different types of candies formed by adding a word before the word candy. The famous 3 are Ear CandyEye CandyArm Candy The Ear Candy refers to any musical song which is easy. It sounds sweet initially but it is not long lasting. It’s popularity fades very soon. The phrase began with LP of same…

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Sean Murphy's ass goes viral

Much thanks to @PadresGeekster who's Twitter vid of Oakland A's catcher, Sean Murphy's ass getting pelted by a pitch on Monday night has gone viral. #MLB #Baseball

If any of your listen to the NPR Politics podcast you know that at the end of their Friday podcast they have a segment called can’t let it go. In the segment, the podcasters share something “politics or otherwise” that happened in the past week that they cannot let go, and while I should hold off until Friday to share this – I can’t. The 2022 Baseball season has only just started but I’m already…

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Written a few years back - I thought it would be interesting to remember catcher Sean Murphy’s unconventional path to pro baseball. This year the rookie catcher will be the starting backstop for the Oakland A’s!

Semi-Private Baseball Experience

Oakland Coliseum, April 19, 2022. Ballpark attendance isn’t one of the pressing issues of our times. Yet, as a fan who has always watched the numbers — I think the last time the Chicago Cubs drew less than 1 million fans, which used to be some kind of yardstick of, well, something, was 1966, and it made an impression — the story of Major League Baseball in Oakland is perversely fascinating. I…

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Former Oakland A's Slugger Jeremy Giambi Dies At 47

Former Oakland A’s Slugger Jeremy Giambi Dies At 47

OAKLAND (CBS SF / AP) – Former Oakland A’s slugger Jeremy Giambi, who played for the Green and Gold in the early 2000s, has died at the age of 47. “We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends,” the team said on Twitter on Wednesday. We are heartbroken to learn of the…

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Manny Machado's postseason behavior not a surprise

Manny Machado’s postseason behavior not a surprise

Every Oakland fan’s favorite infielder, Manny Machado, hasn’t changed one bit and is exactly the same person and player that we saw back in 2014. Manny Machado has words with Josh Donaldson in 2014. | Greg Flume/Getty Images

Manny Machadomost recently spent the 2018 National League Championship Series between (his new team) the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers using dirty tactics,…

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New Audio: Low Praise Returns with Existential "Time Is Calling"

New Audio: Low Praise Returns with Existential "Time Is Calling" @forcefieldpr

Oakland-based post punk trio Low Praise — Andrew (drums), Chris (guitar vocals) and Warren (baritone guitar, vocals) — have specialized in the sort of nervous energy paired and chanted hooks that bring late 70s post-punk bands like The Fall and Wire to mind.  Low Praise’s full-length debut DRESSING is slated for a May 19, 2023 release. Recorded over the course of two sessions split apart by the…

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Major League Baseball (MM #3708)

Major League Baseball (MM #3708)

Major League Baseball has given approval for the Oakland A’s to seek a new home. The team wants a new stadium but may need to change cities to get one. And, of course, people in Nashville want them to move here. I would say that this was a long shot, but…

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