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Possibly Drunk High School Umpire Passes Out On Field, Fights Medics, Gets Tased and Arrested

Joe Student — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:44:51 +0000

C’mon, Blue: you’re seeing double out there! An Illinois high school umpire passed out on the field of a game while he was umpiring last Friday. Prior to the nap, spectators say Daryl Jacobson, 49, was “visibly under the influence.” When medics came to assist Jacobson, witnesses say he fought them off to the point [...]

Ironic Barry Bonds Autographed Baseball Card Being Auctioned

Todd Lyons — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:25:39 +0000

In a comical and ironic twist, a 1987 Donruss baseball card of notorious steroid abuser Barry Bonds has surfaced and is being auctioned off on E-bay for $100,000.

What makes this card have such perceived value? Probably because of the inscription Bonds scrawled above his John Hancock.

Top 10 Baseball Parks For Craft Brew

Todd Lyons — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:45:42 +0000

If you are tired of going to the ballgame only to be gouged a high price for cheap beer, then this list is for you. The folks at www.TheDailyMeal.com have rated the 10 best cities to get good beer at a major league park. Seattle, home of the Mariners Safeco Field, which thrives in the [...]

5 Amazing Fans Who Caught Foul Balls Without Dropping Their Beers

Danny Groner — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:30:35 +0000

We’ve all seen fans at sporting events try to match the competitors on the field from time to time. As the ball flies toward them, they make valiant efforts to grab a souvenir. Some are armed with gloves, while others choose instead to duck and cover. And then there are the select few who so [...]

This Is the Only Way to Catch a Baseball

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:36:02 +0000

We really weren’t that excited about baseball season starting until we saw this video. Now we are filled with a burning desire to go to a game, catch a ball in a cup of beer, chug the beer and hold the ball in our mouth. Our hats are off to this man, who didn’t let [...]

Opening Day of Baseball at the Lyons House

Todd Lyons — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:26:31 +0000

Monday night marked the return of Major League Baseball for another year. At my house we refer to it as “New Year’s Day” and celebrate almost as fervently as we do on December 31st of each year. This year was no different. My son, Drew, who is now eight years-old and is a HUGE Mariners [...]

Mariners Unveil New Commercials for 2013

Todd Lyons — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:06:35 +0000

While the Mariners have pulled up the rear in the standings more often than not over the last decade, one area where the M's always excel is in their annual batch of promotional commercials. In fact, they are consistently voted tops in the big leagues by fans across the country.

My all-time favorite is probably the spot featuring Edgar Martinez and "The Clapper" or the King's (Felix Hernandez) alter-ego "Larry Bernandez".

Josh Hamilton To Angels

Todd Lyons — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:03:09 +0000

Troubled free agent all-star outfielder Josh Hamilton is switching teams but staying in the same division. The 32 year-old has reportedly come to an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The terms are five years for $125 million as he exits A.L. West rival Texas Rangers. Another A.L. West team, the Seattle Mariners, [...]

Moses Lake Marine Throws First Pitch In World Series

Todd Lyons — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:00:17 +0000

Nick Kimmel, a 22-year-old Marine from Moses Lake and triple amputee (due to injuries he sustained last December while serving in Afghanistan after stepping on an I.E.D.), was honored before Thursday night's game two of the 2012 World Series in San Francisco.

4 Year Old Boy Cries After Cardinals Lose

Todd Lyons — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:05:19 +0000

I'm a HUGE sports fan - especially baseball - and, because of the nature of my household, my 7 year-old son is as well.

When I saw this video of a young St. Louis Cardinals fan's reaction to his team being eliminated from the playoffs, I couldn't help but empathize with the poor kid. Not only because of the age similarity but because I, too, have felt EXACTLY this way (substituting the Seattle Mariners for St. Louis)

Baseball Stadium D.J. Ejected From Game

Todd Lyons — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:43:37 +0000

If you've listened to my (alleged) show for any time at all, then you most likely know for that the last 15-plus years, I moonlight in the summer as the P.A. announcer/D.J. for the Yakima Bears at County Stadium.

The job requires not only announcing batters as the come to home plate, but to try and add an element of entertainment for the spectators with appropriate musical selections - even if it's at the expense of the opposing team. Hell, ESPECIALLY if it's at their expense!

I'll play Linda Ronstadt's "You're No Good" when announcing the visitor's line-up. I LOVE to play Rita Coolidge's "Don't Cry Out Loud" when the out-of-town team's manager comes to argue a call. When the enemy team has to pull their pitcher from the game, I will cue up Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More."

Even the umpires are not immune. I still get a kick out of spinning the theme to TV's "Odd Couple" or "Devil With A Blue Dress" when the umps (they wear blue clothing and work in pairs in the N.W.L.) come out onto the field.

Maybe I should re-think that.

A stadium D.J. (for lack of a better term) in Florida was literally thrown out of the game by an umpire for a song he played over the public address system the other day at a game in Daytona!

Listen and watch the "offensive" music after the jump.

Yakima Forming Fall Little League

Todd Lyons — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:02:18 +0000

Yakima National Little League is forming teams for a one month fall league. Players aged 7-12 years-old are being called to register now. Entry fee is just $60 per participant and the truncated season will run September 8th through October 13th with double-headers every Saturday at Elk’s Park. To register your child call Mike Saxton [...]

Yakima Bears Moving To Hillsboro, Oregon

Todd Lyons — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:53:35 +0000

After 23 seasons back in Yakima, it appears that the short-season A ball club Yakima Bears will be relocating to Hillsboro, Oregon. A 20-year lease has been offered to the team with the promise of a brand new $15 million stadium that can seat 4,500 spectators. Bears G.M. K.L. Wombacher is on the record as [...]

Former Wrestler Bites Into Baseball Before Tossing First Pitch

Ben Chew — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:45:41 +0000

George “The Animal” Steele was a popular professional wrestler during his stint in the World Wrestling Federation. This week, Steele was back in the headlines for what he did before a minor league baseball game. Recently, the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) invited him to throw out the first pitch during [...]

East Valley Crab Feed June 16th

Todd Lyons — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:58:15 +0000

The 8th annual East Valley (Yakima) Baseball crab feed and silent auction is coming up Saturday, June 16th The Red Devils recently finished their 2012 season by finishing 3rd in Washington State at the ‘AA” level! Here’s your chance to support local baseball, bid on some great items and feed your face with crab! The [...]

Yakima Bears Offer Summer Jobs

Todd Lyons — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:55:59 +0000

Times are tough. The economy sucks. Unemployment is, like.. Eleventy brazillion percent. If you are looking for an extra source of income, are unemployed or underemployed, or maybe a student returning to Yakima for the Summer, the Yakima Bears Baseball Club may have the opportunity you are looking for! The 2012 minor league baseball season [...]

Baseball Player Strikes Out Batter, Walks Off Field, Hugs Kid and Retires [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:57:46 +0000

I love a good “sports cry.” It’s probably why I’m a sucker for movies that depict moments that real-life athletes might have gone through. Which is why I’m sharing the events that unfolded at Wrigley Field a couple of days ago with you. Whenever I hear Rock Balboa shout, “Yo, Adrian! I did it!” or [...]

Little League Gets $5,000 Ripped Off By Deadbeat Mom – How Can You Help?

Mike Adams — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:11:52 +0000

Little leaguers in Redlands, California have gone almost all season without uniforms, a snack bar, or even a bathroom. We may now know why. Redlands East Valley Little League treasurer Kathrine Burrola has admitted to embezzling over $5,000 out of the league’s fund, stating that she had stolen the money because she had been out [...]

Baseball Hits Man In Crotch, Woman In Face [VIDEO]

Todd Lyons — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:24 +0000

My seven-year-old son Drew and I share father/son time together a number of ways. One of those is watching the television together whenever there's a Mariners game on or watching one of the many episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos we have on the DVR.

I can't wait to show him this clip when I get home...

Yankees Suck! Until Your Kid Plays For Them

Todd Lyons — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:02:51 +0000

The crack of the bat, the smell of glove oil, the shimmering emerald field of freshly cut grass… It can mean but one thing… The “Boys of Summer” have returned, not only at the Big League level, but for those future Hall-Of-Famers in the making who will converge on sandlots, parks and school diamonds up and [...]