Baseball
I think Debra Winger and I could have been a match. That’s all I’m saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admittedly, I kind of shook my head when Tuesday I saw Tom Brady and Fox Sports had reached a 10-year, $375 million contract. Brady will…
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Whenever I feel a little down — like when the Cleveland Guardians are the midst of a losing streak — I play a few offerings from Willie Nelson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 272 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Classic country troubadour Willie Nelson just turned 89. I think it’s safe…
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I’m sure Merv Griffin was probably a great guy, but I always thought he was a terrible talk-show host. OK… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 269 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I haven’t decided what’s going to be on my tombstone yet (maybe I should, I’m certainly not getting any younger!), but…
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Happy Easter Sunday from the staff at the Daily Dirt. Enjoy the day with your family, then settle in for a little dirt-track racing from Bristol, Tenn. … Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are three medal-worthy thoughts tied to Easter Sunday: Gold medal: “Golf is just the…
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Gilbert Gottfried’s death on Tuesday just adds to an already crappy year in celebrity deaths. Sidney Poitier? Gone. Meat Loaf? Gone. Today we pay tribute to some of the biggest names in entertainment we have already lost in 2022 … Welcome to Vol. 258 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Late in…
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We’re into day two of the MLB season and I’m still on a backdoor slider high … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay or Nay? Yay: The addition of grilled meatballs to the concessions lineup at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Those HAVE to be amazing. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The Busch Grilled Meatballs…
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ESPN experts feel it could be a long summer for the St. Louis Cardinals. How long? You’ll know once you work your way through Thought No. 3 … Welcome to Vol. 253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re “that close” to being able to enjoy sunshine and blue skies on a daily basis. We’ll soon…
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Honestly, I think we all have a little Al Bundy and Homer Simpson in us … Welcome to Vol. 252 of The Daily Dirt. 1. All too often, I’m guilty of putting together the “best of” lists for this space. Today we take a U-turn. I offer up the worst-ever TV dads in medal-worthy fashion:…
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I can remember openly cheering at some of the movies Bruce Willis has provided us over the years, and that’s why his medical issues are so sad. We’re losing a great talent … Welcome to Vol. 250 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bruce Willis has always been one of my favorite performers, dating to his…
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There are quite a few tantalizing ways to serve potatoes, but keep those stringy fries away from my table … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my mind, one of the most underrated foods is the potato. There are so many ways to enjoy this little fellow, and I think we…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, April 1, 2022Ahhh … welcome to April, one step closer to spring. It’s also kind of a holiday for some people … Welcome to Vol. 249 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some fool-ish thoughts for a day that celebrates such things. Happy April Fool’s Day! Gold medal: “This is the day upon…
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Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of LoveI have to say, I like that Pam Beesly character … Welcome to Vol. 248 of The Daily Dirt. 1. March is Women’s History Month, so before head into April here are some medal-worthy memorable words from some memorable women: Gold medal: “I’m not offended by blonde…
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Birds on a bat, fuku chicken and a little yay or nay… Welcome to Vol. 247 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a shade over a week away from the start of the Major League Baseball season. Beginning today, the Daily Dirt will off a quick synopsis of each of MLB’s six divisions. We…
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I think I got something to say to you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 235 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Every time “Maggie May” comes on the radio I smile. It started my love affair with Rod Stewart music in the summer of 1971. I heard “Maggie May” again earlier this week,…
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The sky’s a little bluer today, the pastries a bit tastier and visions of 90-foot baselines are dancing through my head … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 235 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yes, baseball is back. Spring training games start later this week and the season openers are right around the corner…
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I’m really, really sick of the baseball labor mess we are enduring, but I’m still trying to stay in touch with a variety of voices concerning the situation. I tried to pick out a few of the best comments I have found in the last couple of days. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol.…
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When you think about your mom, I’m sure most of your memories are heartwarming — but what if some of the following TV moms had helped raise you?… With that in mind, welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 226 of The Daily Dirt.1. Here’s a list of 10 of my favorite moms in TV…
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It’s the first of March and we still don’t have baseball… with that in mind, welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 225 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is difficult for me to think about, let alone write. I am “this close” to canceling my loyalty to the alleged national pastime — baseball. I…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022In my world, Jeremiah is still a bullfrog … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 223 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we’d all likely agree the first line of any song is uber important. More times than not, it will determine if we will even hang…
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Sooner or later this month or early next, the MLB labor fiasco should be resolved, and when that occurs there will be dozens of free agents signing contracts. One of those is Albert Pujols, who SHOULD wind up back in a Cardinals uniform … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 213 of The Daily…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 The McHotDog? Yeah, it was a real thing … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not every menu item launched by McDonald’s has been a success. First, I’ll look at what I consider the Golden Arches’ three biggest failures,…
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The MLB labor dispute is nearing an end. I promise. So while you wait for those first reports from spring training, allow the ensuing words to provide comfort and solace … I think these are my five favorite baseball-related quotes of all-time: George Will: “Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True., And the Grand…
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Today is a cause for celebration. It’s a major milestone for The Daily Dirt … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 200. 1. Welcome to February, and baseball season is right around the corner. Yes, yes, yes … the labor dispute will be settled soon and the players will be back on…
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Mango Jello does not get the respect it deserves. That, and more ahead … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 181 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The popularity of “The Manningcast” on Monday night NFL telecasts this fall has prompted ESPN to plan on introducing that kind of accompanying telecast for its…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 4, 2022 Christmas is over … New Year’s is over … is your life back to normal yet? … If not, sit back, relax and welcome to today’s three thoughts that comprise Vol. 176 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Some more advertising slogans the powers-to-be should have probably reconsidered: Gold medal: In…
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