Interleague play for the 2010 MLB season is coming to a close this Sunday, but these last series sure do have storylines. Whether or not you agree with Interleague Play, even a casual baseball fan has to be excited for [...]
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Feeling Blue: Italy Eliminated
Written by Mike on June 24, 2010
Forza Azzuri! With all the hype surrounding the 2010 World Cup, Italians were especially excited about the start of their title defense. The World Cup is one of those special sporting events, because it is truly a World event (unlike [...]
Continue ReadingUSA Wins 70-68 After 11 Hour Marathon
Written by Mike on June 24, 2010
No, not the team USA with Kevin Durant and company, this was American John Isner defeating Nicolas Mahut in first round action at Wimbledon. Isner (23) won in five sets: 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 70-68. This match easily [...]
Continue ReadingNew MikesPickz Features
Written by Mike on June 24, 2010
Hello all, For those of you that follow MikesPickz on twitter, you will remember that two nights ago MikesPickz was off-line over night for some maintenance. I am proud to report that the maintenance went very well and there are [...]
Continue ReadingIntroducing the MLB Sweep Tracker
Written by Mike on June 11, 2010
Today MikesPickz introduced the brand new MLB Sweep tracker. This page is your one-stop for all information about current MLB series. You will find: Which teams are currently playing each other How long the series is What the current series [...]
Continue ReadingArmando Galarraga Perfect… well sort of
Written by Mike on June 2, 2010
“Detroit Tigers’ pitcher Armando Galarraga pitches the 21st perfect game in MLB history,” should be the headline tomorrow, or “Armando Galarrage pitches unprecedented third perfect game in a single MLB season.” Well Jim Joyce, the first base umpire, had other [...]
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