Sunday, July 31, 2016

Last Day of July!

A bit belatedly, I have switched the background to a seasonal theme for the blog. The content I serve will not change, but I will keep in touch with the major sports of the season. It is time to play ball!

Sunday Games
  1. Orioles at Blue Jays
  2. Cardinals at Marlins
  3. Athletics at Indians
  4. Astros at Tigers
  5. Rockies at Mets
  6. Yankees at Rays
  7. Phillies at Braves
  8. Pirates at Brewers
  9. White Sox at Twins
  10. Royals at Rangers
  11. Red Sox at Angels
  12. Nationals at Giants
  13. Diamondbacks at Dodgers
  14. Reds at Padres
  15. Mariners at Cubs
Saturday Wrap-Up
Batting Average: 0.533 is not shabby.
  1. Baltimore at Toronto
  2. Seattle at ChiCubs
  3. Washington at San Francisco
  4. NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
  5. Oakland at Cleveland
  6. Houston at Detroit
  7. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
  8. ChiSox at Minnesota
  9. Philadelphia at Atlanta
  10. Colorado at NY Mets
  11. St. Louis at Miami
  12. Kansas City at Texas
  13. Cincinnati at San Diego
  14. Boston at LA Angels
  15. Arizona at LA Dodgers
The third round of the PGA at Baltusrol has not concluded, and they already have fourth round pairings. I am shaking my head.

Lady Grid out.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Soldiering On.

Saturday Special?
  1. Baltimore at Toronto
  2. Seattle at ChiCubs
  3. Washington at San Francisco
  4. NY Yankees at Tampa Bay
  5. Oakland at Cleveland
  6. Houston at Detroit
  7. Pittsburgh at Milwaukee
  8. ChiSox at Minnesota
  9. Philadelphia at Atlanta
  10. Colorado at NY Mets
  11. St. Louis at Miami
  12. Kansas City at Texas
  13. Cincinnati at San Diego
  14. Boston at LA Angels
  15. Arizona at LA Dodgers
Good luck to the golfers engaged in the third round of the PGA tournament. Fore!

Lady Grid out.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Master Blast Day With Over Sixty Percent Correctly Picked - Time to Celebrate

Sonic Drive-In has half price Master Blasts all day long. The catch is that this is only for small and medium sizes. Try not to cut in line ahead of me. Let's play ball!

Wednesday's Games
  1. Washington at Cleveland
  2. Philadelphia at Miami
  3. San Diego at Toronto
  4. Detroit at Boston
  5. Tampa Bay at LA Dodgers
  6. Cincinnati at San Francisco
  7. Colorado at Baltimore
  8. Seattle at Pittsburgh
  9. St. Louis at NY Mets
  10. ChiSox at ChiCubs
  11. Oakland at Texas
  12. Arizona at Milwaukee
  13. Atlanta at Minnesota
  14. NY Yankees at Houston
  15. LA Angels at Kansas City
Tuesday Wrap-Up
Batting average of 0.625. I really like this one.
  1. Cardinals vs. Mets (Game 1 due to postponed game on Monday) - single admission doubleheader
  2. Cubs at White Sox
  3. Rockies at Orioles - did not select one. Oops!
  4. Mariners at Pirates
  5. Padres at Blue Jays
  6. Tigers at Red Sox
  7. Nationals at Indians
  8. Phillies at Marlins
  9. Cardinals at Mets (Game 2 of the single admission doubleheader)
  10. Athletics at Rangers
  11. Diamondbacks at Brewers
  12. Braves at Twins
  13. Yankees at Astros
  14. Angels at Royals
  15. Rays at Dodgers
  16. Reds at Giants
Lady Grid out.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Last Tuesday of July to Play Ball

Tuesday Games
  1. Cardinals vs. Mets (Game 1 due to postponed game on Monday) - single admission doubleheader
  2. Cubs at White Sox
  3. Rockies at Orioles
  4. Mariners at Pirates
  5. Padres at Blue Jays
  6. Tigers at Red Sox
  7. Nationals at Indians
  8. Phillies at Marlins
  9. Cardinals at Mets (Game 2 of the single admission doubleheader)
  10. Athletics at Rangers
  11. Diamondbacks at Brewers
  12. Braves at Twins
  13. Yankees at Astros
  14. Angels at Royals
  15. Rays at Dodgers
  16. Reds at Giants
Monday Wrap-Up
Batting Average:0.300
  1. Detroit vs. Boston
  2. Colorado at Baltimore
  3. San Diego at Toronto
  4. St. Louis at NY Mets - postponed
  5. Philadelphia at Miami
  6. Arizona at Milwaukee
  7. Oakland at Texas
  8. ChiCubs at ChiSox - it's time for the Crosstown Showdown
  9. NY Yankees at Houston
  10. LA Angels at Kansas City
  11. Cincinnati at San Francisco
Lady Grid out.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Maddening or Marvelously Magnificent Monday?

We lost a great coach in Dennis Green this week. My condolences to his grieving family and friends as they wade through the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and friend.

Monday Matchup
  1. Detroit vs. Boston
  2. Colorado at Baltimore
  3. San Diego at Toronto
  4. St. Louis at NY Mets
  5. Philadelphia at Miami
  6. Arizona at Milwaukee
  7. Oakland at Texas
  8. ChiCubs at ChiSox - it's time for the Crosstown Showdown
  9. NY Yankees at Houston
  10. LA Angels at Kansas City
  11. Cincinnati at San Francisco
Congratulations to the newest members at Cooperstown: Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza. What an incredible honor for these men and their families.

Sunday Wrap-Up
Batting Average:0.467 seems to be the going rate these days. Och well.
  1. Giants vs. Yankees
  2. Mariners vs. Blue Jays
  3. Diamondbacks vs. Reds
  4. Mets vs. Marlins
  5. Indians vs. Orioles
  6. Twins vs. Red Sox
  7. Padres vs. Nationals
  8. Phillies vs. Pirates
  9. Tigers vs. White Sox
  10. Cubs vs. Brewers
  11. Angels vs. Astros
  12. Rangers vs. Royals
  13. Rays vs. Athletics
  14. Braves vs. Rockies
  15. Dodgers vs. Cardinals
Goofing around at a local sporting goods store. Play ball!
Lady Grid out.

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Subpar Saturday

Sunday Games
  1. Giants vs. Yankees
  2. Mariners vs. Blue Jays
  3. Diamondbacks vs. Reds
  4. Mets vs. Marlins
  5. Indians vs. Orioles
  6. Twins vs. Red Sox
  7. Padres vs. Nationals
  8. Phillies vs. Pirates
  9. Tigers vs. White Sox
  10. Cubs vs. Brewers
  11. Angels vs. Astros
  12. Rangers vs. Royals
  13. Rays vs. Athletics
  14. Braves vs. Rockies
  15. Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Saturday Wrap-Up
Batting Average: 0.467 at press time with the suspended game included as a loss. If it changes, then my average gets better. Tsk! It did not change. Ugh.
  1. Seattle at Toronto
  2. San Francisco at NY Yankees
  3. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
  4. Cleveland at Baltimore
  5. San Diego at Washington
  6. Minnesota at Boston
  7. Detroit at ChiSox - suspended from Saturday.
  8. ChiCubs at Milwaukee
  9. Arizona at Cincinnati
  10. LA Angels at Houston
  11. NY Mets at Miami
  12. Texas at Kansas City
  13. LA Dodgers at St. Louis - did not select
  14. Atlanta at Colorado
  15. Tampa Bay at Oakland - did not select
Lady Grid out.

Saturday, July 23, 2016

The Heat is On!

Saturday Games
  1. Seattle at Toronto
  2. San Francisco at NY Yankees
  3. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
  4. Cleveland at Baltimore
  5. San Diego at Washington
  6. Minnesota at Boston
  7. Detroit at ChiSox
  8. ChiCubs at Milwaukee
  9. Arizona at Cincinnati
  10. LA Angels at Houston
  11. NY Mets at Miami
  12. Texas at Kansas City
  13. LA Dodgers at St. Louis
  14. Atlanta at Colorado
  15. Tampa Bay at Oakland
Friday's Wrap-Up
Batting Average:0.333, a little rusty overall. I was concerned about things once the scores for the first nine games were noted.
  1. Giants vs. Yankees
  2. Indians vs. Orioles
  3. Padres vs. Nationals
  4. Phillies vs. Pirates
  5. Mariners vs. Blue Jays
  6. Twins vs. Red Sox
  7. Diamondbacks vs. Reds
  8. Mets vs. Marlins
  9. Tigers vs. White Sox
  10. Cubs vs. Brewers
  11. Angels vs. Astros
  12. Rangers vs. Royals
  13. Dodgers vs. Cardinals
  14. Braves vs. Rockies
  15. Rays vs. Athletics
Lady Grid out.

Friday, July 22, 2016

The Formerly Long Lost Lady

I took a few days away this week but am going to submit my predictions for tonight's baseball games. Life keeps moving forward one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time, and one second at a time. Even when it seems at a standstill, the Earth is still rotating on its axis.

  1. Giants vs. Yankees
  2. Indians vs. Orioles
  3. Padres vs. Nationals
  4. Phillies vs. Pirates
  5. Mariners vs. Blue Jays
  6. Twins vs. Red Sox
  7. Diamondbacks vs. Reds
  8. Mets vs. Marlins
  9. Tigers vs. White Sox
  10. Cubs vs. Brewers
  11. Angels vs. Astros
  12. Rangers vs. Royals
  13. Dodgers vs. Cardinals
  14. Braves vs. Rockies
  15. Rays vs. Athletics

Lady Grid out.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Come On, Rangers!

I was disappointed that the Texas Rangers lost to the Chicago Cubs. Again. With Yu Darvish pitching. Ugh.

Sunday Games
  1. Royals at Tigers
  2. Brewers at Reds
  3. Orioles at Rays
  4. Rockies at Braves
  5. Pirates at Nationals
  6. Mets at Phillies
  7. Indians at Twins
  8. Marlins at Cardinals
  9. Rangers at Cubs
  10. White Sox at Angels
  11. Blue Jays at Athletics
  12. Astros at Mariners
  13. Dodgers at Diamondbacks
  14. Giants at Padres
  15. Red Sox at Yankees

Saturday Wrap-Up
Batting average: 0.467
  1. Texas at ChiCubs
  2. Boston at NY Yankees
  3. Toronto at Oakland
  4. Houston at Seattle
  5. Baltimore at Tampa Bay
  6. Pittsburgh at Washington
  7. NY Mets at Philadelphia
  8. Kansas City at Detroit
  9. Cleveland at Minnesota
  10. Colorado at Atlanta
  11. Milwaukee at Cincinnati - no selection made
  12. Miami at St. Louis
  13. LA Dodgers at Arizona
  14. San Francisco at San Diego
  15. ChiSox at LA Angels
Golf

Either Henrik Stenson or Phil Mickelson will win the British Open. (Muted applause)

WNBA

Phoenix Mercury added to the woes of the San Antonio Stars. Sigh.

NASCAR side note - here is hoping and praying for a complete recovery for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. who had concussion-like symptoms and will not race today. If he still is not clear, then Jeff Gordon will drive on the 24th.

Lady Grid out.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

A Tea Time Post

Normally, I have published my selections by now, but a belated burst of spring cleaning energy hit after I spent most of the morning finishing reading a fiction novel. As a result, it's nearly tea time when I greet my faithful readers.


MLB

Saturday Games
  1. Texas at ChiCubs
  2. Boston at NY Yankees
  3. Toronto at Oakland
  4. Houston at Seattle
  5. Baltimore at Tampa Bay
  6. Pittsburgh at Washington
  7. NY Mets at Philadelphia
  8. Kansas City at Detroit
  9. Cleveland at Minnesota
  10. Colorado at Atlanta
  11. Milwaukee at Cincinnati
  12. Miami at St. Louis
  13. LA Dodgers at Arizona
  14. San Francisco at San Diego
  15. ChiSox at LA Angels
Friday Wrap-Up
My batting average was 0.600. It's not a bad way to begin the second half of the season.
  1. Rangers at Cubs
  2. Red Sox at Yankees
  3. Pirates at Nationals
  4. Mets at Phillies
  5. Royals at Tigers
  6. Brewers at Reds
  7. Orioles at Rays
  8. Rockies at Braves
  9. Indians at Twins
  10. Marlins at Cardinals
  11. Dodgers at Diamondbacks
  12. White Sox at Angels
  13. Blue Jays at Athletics
  14. Astros at Mariners
  15. Giants at Padres
WNBA
  1. LA Sparks at Connecticut Sun
  2. Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever
  3. NY Liberty at Minnesota Lynx
  4. Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky (Wrong team written yesterday. My apologies)
  5. Washington Mystics at Seattle Storm
Saturday features the San Antonio Stars against the Phoenix Mercury. I want the Stars to win tonight.

Lady Grid out.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Second Half Starts Today!

Ah, baseball, how I have missed you!

Friday Games
  1. Rangers at Cubs
  2. Red Sox at Yankees
  3. Pirates at Nationals
  4. Mets at Phillies
  5. Royals at Tigers
  6. Brewers at Reds
  7. Orioles at Rays
  8. Rockies at Braves
  9. Indians at Twins
  10. Marlins at Cardinals
  11. Dodgers at Diamondbacks
  12. White Sox at Angels
  13. Blue Jays at Athletics
  14. Astros at Mariners
  15. Giants at Padres

WNBA
  1. LA Sparks at Connecticut Sun
  2. Atlanta Dream at Indiana Fever
  3. NY Liberty at Minnesota Lynx
  4. Dallas Wings at Phoenix Sky
  5. Washington Mystics at Seattle Storm

Golf
Fingers crossed for Jordan Spieth to make the cut at the British Open. Lefty is still leading the pack at press time.
Lady Grid out.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Quiet Day

It's a rare quiet day in sports. No loud music blares through a stadium. Much-needed rest is taken and appreciated for those in active season. Back to work tomorrow.

WNBA
  1. NY Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
  2. Connecicut Sun vs. Indiana Fever
  3. LA Sparks vs. Chicago Sky
  4. Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury
Golf 

The British Open commenced early this morning for avid US fans who tuned in to the Golf Channel. There are thousands of shots to be made before the winner is determined. Best of luck to local boy Jordan Spieth.

Lady Grid out.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

The American League Prevails

MLB
The boys of summer are enjoying some down time away from the spotlight and the ball park. Congratulations to the American League All-Stars in their win over the National League All-Stars. I wanted Big Papi to crush one out of Petco, but José Fernández had other ideas. Rascal!

Let's hope the break gives the Texas Rangers the impetus needed to use that AL home field advantage in the World Series. #NeverGiveUp

Play resumes on Friday, and I will be ready.

WNBA
Some matinee games are scheduled for Wednesday.

  1. NY Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
  2. Connecicut Sun vs. Indiana Fever
  3. LA Sparks vs. Chicago Sky
  4. Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury


Lady Grid out.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Short and Sweet

Congratulations to Giancarlo Stanton on winning the 2016 Home Run Derby. He made it look all too easy. I will tune in and check on the All Star Game tonight. I have favorites on both sides and want to see a real ball game. Go MLB!

Lady Grid out.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Monday, Monday. So Good to Me.

MLB
The Home Run Derby will be on tonight on ESPN at 7:00 P.M. CDT. I'll be tuned in, sports fans. It was fun to see Todd Frazier win last year as a Cincinnati Reds hometown boy for his former team. I do not know if he will repeat. Tune in.

Sunday Wrap-Up
Batting Average: 0.533 - meh
  1. Detroit vs. Toronto
  2. Washington vs. NY Mets
  3. NY Yankees vs. Cleveland
  4. Cincinnati vs. Miami
  5. LA Angels vs. Baltimore
  6. Tampa Bay vs. Boston
  7. ChiCubs vs. Pittsburgh
  8. Atlanta vs. ChiSox
  9. St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
  10. Oakland vs. Houston
  11. Seattle vs. Kansas City
  12. Minnesota vs. Texas - I want to know how the Twins had our number over this series. Ugh!
  13. San Diego vs. LA Dodgers
  14. Philadelphia vs. Colorado
  15. Arizona vs. San Francisco
Soccer

Germany vs. France - loss for Les Bleus

Tennis

Congratulations to the Wimbledon Gentlemen's champion: Andy Murray

NBA

I wish Tim Duncan a good retirement from the San Antonio Spurs. He is the original Grumpy Old Man. I will miss seeing him in action on the hardwood. 

Lady Grid out.

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Almost All-Star Time!

The boys of summer need a little down time courtesy of the All-Star break. I look forward to the Home Run Derby tomorrow night.

Sunday Games
  1. Detroit vs. Toronto
  2. Washington vs. NY Mets
  3. NY Yankees vs. Cleveland
  4. Cincinnati vs. Miami
  5. LA Angels vs. Baltimore
  6. Tampa Bay vs. Boston
  7. ChiCubs vs. Pittsburgh
  8. Atlanta vs. ChiSox
  9. St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
  10. Oakland vs. Houston
  11. Seattle vs. Kansas City
  12. Minnesota vs. Texas
  13. San Diego vs. LA Dodgers
  14. Philadelphia vs. Colorado
  15. Arizona vs. San Francisco

Saturday Wrap-Up
The batting average was 0.667.
  1. Tigers vs. Blue Jays
  2. Braves vs. White Sox
  3. Cardinals vs. Brewers
  4. Angels vs. Orioles
  5. Rays vs. Red Sox
  6. Diamondbacks vs. Giants
  7. Yankees vs. Indians
  8. Athletics vs. Astros
  9. Reds vs. Marlins
  10. Mariners vs. Royals
  11. Padres vs. Dodgers
  12. Nationals vs. Mets
  13. Cubs vs. Pirates
  14. Phillies vs. Rockies
  15. Twins vs. Rangers
UFC

Props to Anderson Silva who fought Cormier last night on two days' notice, especiallly after having his gall bladder removed two months ago. He is not an opponent anyone should want to face.


Tennis

Andy Murray plays Milos Raonic, and I am pulling for the Glasgow native to win this one.

Soccer - European Championship

Germany vs. France

Lady Grid out.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Fantastic Fridays Make Spectacular Saturdays

Saturday Games
  1. Tigers vs. Blue Jays
  2. Braves vs. White Sox
  3. Cardinals vs. Brewers
  4. Angels vs. Orioles
  5. Rays vs. Red Sox
  6. Diamondbacks vs. Giants
  7. Yankees vs. Indians
  8. Athletics vs. Astros
  9. Reds vs. Marlins
  10. Mariners vs. Royals
  11. Padres vs. Dodgers
  12. Nationals vs. Mets
  13. Cubs vs. Pirates
  14. Phillies vs. Rockies
  15. Twins vs. Rangers
Friday Wrap-Up
Batting average: 0.733 is respectable, quite respectable.
  1. ChiCubs vs. Pittsburgh
  2. LA Angels vs. Baltimore
  3. Detroit vs. Toronto
  4. Tampa Bay vs. Boston
  5. NY Yankees vs. Cleveland
  6. Washington vs. NY Mets
  7. Cincinnati vs. Miami
  8. Minnesota vs. Texas
  9. Atlanta vs. ChiSox
  10. St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
  11. Oakland vs. Houston
  12. Philadelphia vs. Colorado
  13. Seattle vs. Kansas City
  14. San Diego vs. LA Dodgers
  15. Arizona vs. San Francisco
Tennis

Good luck to Serena Williams in the Wimbledon Final set got 8:00 A.M. CDT.

Congratulations, Serena! (11:29 A.M. CDT - update)

Lady Grid out.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Sad Day Dawns in Big D

As many of you may know, I write my little blog from the north Texas area, and I am saddened and angered about the overnight shooting of five officers by wanton cowards whose agenda at press time was unknown. I listened to part of the press conference led by Dallas Police Chief David Brown. Please pray for the families who are devastated this morning. Please pray for healing for those who were wounded. Please pray for real unity amidst the chaos.

Friday Games
  1. ChiCubs vs. Pittsburgh
  2. LA Angels vs. Baltimore
  3. Detroit vs. Toronto
  4. Tampa Bay vs. Boston
  5. NY Yankees vs. Cleveland
  6. Washington vs. NY Mets
  7. Cincinnati vs. Miami
  8. Minnesota vs. Texas
  9. Atlanta vs. ChiSox
  10. St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
  11. Oakland vs. Houston
  12. Philadelphia vs. Colorado
  13. Seattle vs. Kansas City
  14. San Diego vs. LA Dodgers
  15. Arizona vs. San Francisco

Thursday Games
Son's batting average was 0.454 for the day. Not too shabby.
  1. Angels vs. Rays
  2. Pirates vs. Cardinals
  3. Tigers vs. Blue Jays
  4. Yankees vs. Indians
  5. Nationals vs. Mets
  6. Twins vs. Rangers
  7. Braves vs. Cubs
  8. Athletics vs. Astros
  9. Mariners vs. Royals
  10. Phillies vs. Rockies
  11. Padres vs. Dodgers
Soccer - European Championship

France vs. Germany - win

Lady Grid out.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

The Day of the Son

Thursday Games - Son of Lady Gridiron picked these today.

  1. Angels vs. Rays
  2. Pirates vs. Cardinals
  3. Tigers vs. Blue Jays
  4. Yankees vs. Indians
  5. Nationals vs. Mets
  6. Twins vs. Rangers
  7. Braves vs. Cubs
  8. Athletics vs. Astros
  9. Mariners vs. Royals
  10. Phillies vs. Rockies
  11. Padres vs. Dodgers

Wednesday's Results
Batting average is 0.600 for the day. Woo-hoo! Those first few games almost made me lose hope.
  1. Detroit vs. Cleveland
  2. Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
  3. Oakland vs. Minnesota
  4. Miami vs. NY Mets
  5. Cincinnati vs. ChiCubs
  6. Baltimore vs. LA Dodgers
  7. Milwaukee vs. Washington
  8. Texas vs. Boston
  9. Kansas City vs. Toronto
  10. LA Angels vs. Tampa Bay
  11. NY Yankees vs. ChiSox
  12. Seattle vs. Houston
  13. Pittsburgh vs. St. Louis
  14. San Diego vs. Arizona
  15. Colorado vs. San Francisco
Soccer - European Championship
  • Portugal vs. Wales - win
  • Germany vs. France 

Tennis

I wish we'd had an all-Williams sisters final in Wimbledon. Perhaps in the doubles they will hoist the trophy together. As it is, we have an Australian Open rematch with Serena vs. Angelique.

Lady Grid out.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

A Bad Batting Average Does Not Bode Well

Wednesday - Another full slate as we approach the All Star break. The home run derby is my favorite part of the festivities, as you know.
  1. Detroit vs. Cleveland
  2. Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
  3. Oakland vs. Minnesota
  4. Miami vs. NY Mets
  5. Cincinnati vs. ChiCubs
  6. Baltimore vs. LA Dodgers
  7. Milwaukee vs. Washington
  8. Texas vs. Boston
  9. Kansas City vs. Toronto
  10. LA Angels vs. Tampa Bay
  11. NY Yankees vs. ChiSox
  12. Seattle vs. Houston
  13. Pittsburgh vs. St. Louis
  14. San Diego vs. Arizona
  15. Colorado vs. San Francisco

Tuesday's Wrap-Up
Batting average is a beastly 0.200. Oh my, I need to do better!
  1. Reds at Cubs
  2. Brewers at Nationals
  3. Braves at Phillies
  4. Royals at Blue Jays
  5. Rangers at Red Sox
  6. Tigers at Indians
  7. Marlins at Mets
  8. Angels at Rays
  9. Pirates at Cardinals
  10. Yankees at White Sox
  11. Athletics at Twins
  12. Mariners at Astros
  13. Padres at Diamondbacks
  14. Orioles at Dodgers
  15. Rockies at Giants

Tennis - Wimbledon

Congratulations to Serena Williams for reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon yesterday. It happened after I went to press.

Soccer - European Championship

Portugal vs. Wales - the handsome face of Cristiano Ronaldo will beam with pleasure at the end of today's game. 

Lady Grid out.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Fabulous or Fizzled-Out Fireworks?

Tuesday Games - A full day of games for your enjoyment. Mmm, good!
  1. Reds at Cubs
  2. Brewers at Nationals
  3. Braves at Phillies
  4. Royals at Blue Jays
  5. Rangers at Red Sox
  6. Tigers at Indians
  7. Marlins at Mets
  8. Angels at Rays
  9. Pirates at Cardinals
  10. Yankees at White Sox
  11. Athletics at Twins
  12. Mariners at Astros
  13. Padres at Diamondbacks
  14. Orioles at Dodgers
  15. Rockies at Giants
Independence Day Wrap-Up
My son's batting average is 0.400. Och!
  1. Milwaukee at Washington
  2. LA Angels at Tampa Bay
  3. Texas at Boston
  4. NY Yankees at ChiSox
  5. Oakland at Minnesota
  6. Seattle at Houston
  7. Pittsburgh at St. Louis
  8. Cincinnati at ChiCubs
  9. Colorado at San Francisco
  10. Atlanta at Philadelphia
  11. Miami at NY Mets
  12. Detroit at Cleveland
  13. Kansas City at Toronto
  14. Baltimore at LA Dodgers
  15. San Diego at Arizona

Tennis

1. Congrats to Sam Querrey in his straight set victory at Wimbledon.
2. Congrats to Venus and Serena Williams who both advanced to the ladies quarter finals after winning their matches in straight sets on Monday.
3. At press time, congrats to Venus for advancing to the semifinals of Wimbledon. Go, big sis!

Lady Grid out.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Birthday, USA!!!

Happy 240th Birthday, America!

Monday's Games - I am letting my son pick today in honor of Independence Day.
  1. Milwaukee at Washington
  2. LA Angels at Tampa Bay
  3. Texas at Boston
  4. NY Yankees at ChiSox
  5. Oakland at Minnesota
  6. Seattle at Houston
  7. Pittsburgh at St. Louis
  8. Cincinnati at ChiCubs
  9. Colorado at San Francisco
  10. Atlanta at Philadelphia
  11. Miami at NY Mets
  12. Detroit at Cleveland
  13. Kansas City at Toronto
  14. Baltimore at LA Dodgers
  15. San Diego at Arizona
Sunday Wrap-Up
The batting average for yesterday was 0.467. Hmm.
  1. Indians vs. Blue Jays
  2. Cubs vs. Mets
  3. Tigers vs. Rays
  4. Angels vs. Red Sox 
  5. Reds vs. Nationals
  6. Royals vs. Phillies
  7. Rangers vs. Twins
  8. White Sox vs. Astros
  9. Brewers vs. Cardinals
  10. Pirates vs. Athletics
  11. Orioles vs. Mariners
  12. Rockies vs. Dodgers - Son selected this one.
  13. Giants vs. Diamondbacks - Son selected this one.
  14. Yankees vs. Padres 
  15. Marlins vs. Braves - Son selected this one.
Lady Grid out.

Sunday, July 3, 2016

First Sunday of July! Get the BBQ Started!

Sunday's Games

  1. Indians vs. Blue Jays
  2. Cubs vs. Mets
  3. Tigers vs. Rays
  4. Angels vs. Red Sox
  5. Reds vs. Nationals
  6. Royals vs. Phillies
  7. Rangers vs. Twins
  8. White Sox vs. Astros
  9. Brewers vs. Cardinals
  10. Pirates vs. Athletics
  11. Orioles vs. Mariners
  12. Rockies vs. Dodgers - Son selected this one.
  13. Giants vs. Diamondbacks - Son selected this one.
  14. Yankees vs. Padres 
  15. Marlins vs. Braves - Son selected this one.
Saturday Wrap-Up
Batting average of 0.467 since I neglected to pick two games, so I took them as losses in my tally. Tsk!
  1. Cleveland vs. Toronto
  2. Texas vs. Minnesota - what an embarrassing loss! 
  3. Milwaukee vs. St. Louis - oops! I forgot to pick.
  4. Miami vs. Atlanta
  5. ChiSox vs. Houston
  6. Detroit vs. Tampa Bay - forgot to pick this one, too. Yergh!
  7. Kansas City vs. Philadelphia
  8. LA Angels vs. BoSox
  9. Cincinnati vs. Washington
  10. ChiCubs vs. NY Mets
  11. Pittsburgh vs. Oakland
  12. Baltimore vs. Seattle
  13. Colorado vs. LA Dodgers
  14. NY Yankees vs. San Diego
  15. San Francisco vs. Arizona
Lady Grid out.

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Halfway Through the Year Now (Calendar 2016)

MLB

Saturday's Games
  1. Cleveland vs. Toronto - hopefully no marathon game like yesterday. Sheesh!
  2. Texas vs. Minnesota
  3. Milwaukee vs. St. Louis - no pick today for some reason.
  4. Miami vs. Atlanta
  5. ChiSox vs. Houston
  6. Detroit vs. Tampa Bay
  7. Kansas City vs. Philadelphia
  8. LA Angels vs. BoSox
  9. Cincinnati vs. Washington
  10. ChiCubs vs. NY Mets
  11. Pittsburgh vs. Oakland
  12. Baltimore vs. Seattle
  13. Colorado vs. LA Dodgers
  14. NY Yankees vs. San Diego
  15. San Francisco vs. Arizona
Friday Wrap-Up
Batting average of 0.733 makes it a passing rate in the classroom, but I know better when it comes to baseball.
  1. Indians at Blue Jays - fourteen wins and no losses for the Tribe. Wow. Just wow.
  2. Reds at Nationals
  3. Royals at Phillies
  4. Cubs at Mets
  5. Angels at Red Sox
  6. Tigers at Rays
  7. Marlins at Braves
  8. Rangers at Twins
  9. White Sox at Astros
  10. Brewers at Cardinals
  11. Giants at Diamondbacks
  12. Pirates at Athletics
  13. Orioles at Mariners
  14. Rockies at Dodgers
  15. Yankees at Padres

Soccer

European Championship 

Germany vs. Italy

Lady Grid out.

Friday, July 1, 2016

Happy July 1st!!!

Friday Forecast
  1. Indians at Blue Jays
  2. Reds at Nationals
  3. Royals at Phillies
  4. Cubs at Mets
  5. Angels at Red Sox
  6. Tigers at Rays
  7. Marlins at Braves
  8. Rangers at Twins
  9. White Sox at Astros
  10. Brewers at Cardinals
  11. Giants at Diamondbacks
  12. Pirates at Athletics
  13. Orioles at Mariners
  14. Rockies at Dodgers
  15. Yankees at Padres
Thursday Wrap-Up
Batting Average: 0.363 is not the worst I've accomplished. Sigh.
  1. Texas at NY Yankees
  2. Minnesota at ChiSox
  3. LA Dodgers at Milwaukee
  4. Cincinnati at Washington
  5. Cleveland at Toronto
  6. ChiCubs at NY Mets
  7. Miami at Atlanta
  8. Detroit at Tampa Bay
  9. Kansas City at St. Louis
  10. San Francisco at Oakland
  11. Baltimore at Seattle
Lady Grid out.