Tag Archives: St. Louis

Big Jeff Hoffman makes a game-saving tag, Pache’s preparation pays off with a walk-off win

Big Jeff Hoffman makes a game-saving tag, Pache’s preparation pays off and the walk-off win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jeff Hoffman has the build of a linebacker and a pitcher, and that mattered Monday night. With two outs and runners on the corners in the top of the ninth inning of a tied… Read More »

The Spin: What you need to know during the first weekend of fantasy baseball action

Jack Flaherty’s comeback story is off to a great start, but can fantasy managers rely on it? (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Weekend baseball is a classic, beloved tradition. But there can be a lot for a fantasy manager to take into creating that much action. But don’t worry: Scott Pianowski is here to put… Read More »

Dodgers continue their home runs in comeback over Cardinals

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Shohei Ohtani led the American League in home runs last season. He has yet to hit his first home run for… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball: Draft Sleepers from every National League MLB team

Your definition of fantasy baseball sleeper may vary, but the following list contains underrated players compared to ADP. Go here for my American League fantasy sleepers. Pfaadt struggled after initially being drafted out of Arizona last season, but he posted a 19.1 K-BB% after the All-Star break, which would have been in the top 15… Read More »

Crawford sought Giant’s return, claiming he “didn’t want to return” to his new role

Crawford sought Giant’s return and claims he ‘didn’t want to return’ to the new role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford wanted to return to the organization he called home for 13 seasons for the 2024 MLB season, but it appears the feeling wasn’t exactly mutual. After signing a… Read More »

The little-known black high school science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior in the early 20th century

On a crisp fall morning in 1908, an elegantly dressed African American man walked back and forth among the pin oaks, magnolias, and silver maples of O’Fallon Park in St. Louis, Missouri. After placing a dozen ramekins filled with strawberry jam on several picnic tables, biologist Charles Henry Turner retreated to a nearby bench, notebook… Read More »

The rise, fall and mysterious disappearance of the McDonald’s Paddleboat

McDonald’s paddle boat themed restaurant in St. Louis, MO Theme restaurants are always a bit of a gamble. When it comes to decor, you can’t help but worry that food takes a back seat. Perhaps that’s why themed joints from Casa Bonita to the Rainforest Cafe and McDonald’s McTrain have not always been able to… Read More »