Russell profiles as a solid power-hitting shortstop, an archetype that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s game.

IIRC, Brenly said after the game “I should have thrown the mitt around the horn.”

This is not a true statement.

And ours too, apparently.

Should be a comma, not a semicolon.

You fucker, I was just about to post that exact same photo.

Needz moar stars.

There's no good answer to the "What's the best James Bond movie?" question, since the best James Bond movie will always be the first one you saw when you were a kid.

“I passed the ball / To San Francisco”

I don’t really think game 162 of the 1993 Giants’ season can be boiled down to just one play. Likewise with games 6 and 7 of the 2002 World Series.

In spite of the fact that the umpire’s call was 100 percent correct in that situation? FFS, just wish for it to be a routine grounder to short.

"That's why he's the manager."

"Might." Yeah, same sensation, pretty much.

That sent chills down my spine — I hadn't heard that theme melody since my age was in single digits (a long time ago now), but I recognized it instantly.

The Gregarious R.O.D.

FFS, Tom — I sent several links regarding his new gig to tips@deadspin.com on March 10.

That team is certainly going through a ruff patch.

Always puppy truthers.

What, like, more than usual?

Jenna Leigh issued a four-part apology via Twitter about an hour ago.