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Taking Back Sports Podcast – The Cleveland Indians & Buster Posey

June 7, 2011
By Adio Royster
Taking Back Sports Podcast – The Cleveland Indians & Buster Posey

Adio, Kevin and Jason discuss the good things happening in Cleveland with the Indians and the Buster Posey situation in San Francisco.
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Time for Cooperstown to Call on Charlie Hustle

January 5, 2011
By Kevin O'Connor
Time for Cooperstown to Call on Charlie Hustle

Banished from the game for over 20 years now, hasn't Pete Rose suffered enough for gambling on the game? Dr. Sports Fan thinks it's finally time for old Charlie Hustle to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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5-Min Break: World Series Predictions

October 27, 2010
By 5-Min Break
5-Min Break: World Series Predictions

Fresh off their horrendous League Championship Series predictions, the Taking Back Sports writers try their luck on the unlikely World Series between the National League Champion San Francisco Giants and the American League Champion Texas Rangers.
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My NLCS Game 3 All Media Blackout

October 20, 2010
By Kevin O'Connor

With the Phillies and Giants set to play Game 3 of the NLCS right smack in the middle of the workday, Dr. Sports Fan decided it was time for another of his patented "All Media Blackouts".
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Who is the Best Postseason Starter of the Past Decade?

October 19, 2010
By 5-Min Break

Which starting pitcher from the last decade was the best in the postseason: Cliff Lee, Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Roy Halladay, or Andy Pettitte?
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Who will advance to the World Series?

October 14, 2010
By 5-Min Break
Who will advance to the World Series?

With both the ALCS and NLCS set to start this weekend, the Taking Back Sports writers Dr. Sports Fan, Jack Bauer of All Sports, the Phoenix, and newcomer Sports Drone preview both the ALCS and NLCS and predict which teams advance to the 2010 World Series.
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Who is the National League’s Manager of the Year

October 13, 2010
By 5-Min Break

The National League Manager of the Year Trophy is up for debate as Take Back columnists Jack Bauer of All Sports, Dr. Sports Fan, and the Phoenix take a 5-Minute Break on Wednesday.
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Doc Halladay is the Ace of Aces

October 7, 2010
By Kevin O'Connor
Doc Halladay is the Ace of Aces

Roy Halladay just pitched the second no-hitter in postseason history, and Dr. Sports Fan takes a few moments to pay homage to the man they call Doc.
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Was Evan Longoria Wrong to Call Out Rays Fans?

September 29, 2010
By 5-Min Break
Was Evan Longoria Wrong to Call Out Rays Fans?

This week's topic: Was Evan Longoria wrong to call out Tampa Bay fans for paltry attendance?
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Reflecting on Manny’s L.A. Story: One fit for Hollywood

September 2, 2010
By Jason Branch
Reflecting on Manny’s L.A. Story: One fit for Hollywood

Each week, Jack Bauer of All Sports tackles injustice in the sports world. This week: CTU Sports Division tackles Manny Ramirez's two and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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