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Posted by Harmon on August 9, 2014 · Leave a Comment
On Friday night, the sporting world was overrun with thoughts about Week 1 of the NFL preseason and the ceremony welcoming LeBron James back to Ohio. However, there was one baseball highlight that captivated the imagination of fans and the viewing public from a baseball game in Milwaukee. The Brewers hosted the Dodgers and second-year […]
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Posted by Harmon on July 15, 2014 · Leave a Comment
On Tuesday night, America will be introduced to the next wave of heroes in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on FOX. The Home Run Derby on Monday night featured up-and-coming players such as Yasiel Puig, Yeonis Cespedes and Giancarlo Stanton. I would have liked to have seen Mike Trout (his manager held him out) […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Regardless of the teams’ records, the “Crosstown Cup” battle between the White Sox and Cubs has always been a hot ticket. Of course, those series have normally been played during the summer months and on weekends. This year, the scheduling algorithm and human decision-makers decided to make the four-game series an early-week production. The first […]
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Posted by Harmon on April 8, 2014 · Leave a Comment
I saw a link to this interview on my Twitter account earlier. Joey Votto, slugger for the Cincinnati Reds and interviewed while dressed as a Mountie, was on “Intentional Talk” on MLB Network. With fond memories of the “Dudley Do-Right” cartoon and “The Lumberjack Song” from Monty Python, how could I ignore such a headline?
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Posted by Harmon on March 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The good folks at MLBFanCave gave us a brilliant spin on the recent Spike Jonze movie “Her.” What if the idea of the operating system, voiced by Scarlett Johannson in the film, was expanded and we were offered other options? The MLBFanCave spin inserted the voice of Harry Caray in the mix. You can watch […]
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Posted by Harmon on February 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment
It’s an indelible image of the Fall Classic. Mike Piazza’s bat was shattered as he swung at a Roger Clemens pitch. Part of the bat barrel went toward the mound, and Clemens famously threw the sharp piece in Piazza’s direction. Well, that’s not the end of the story. What happened to the bat? Jeff Mangold, […]
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Posted by Harmon on November 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment
As parents, we constantly test systems by which to communicate information and have it pass over the radar of the children. Think about it. You’re pushing information about trips, doctor visits (shots!), playdates and so on, trying to have a conversation between coloring sessions or watching bad children’s programming. Sometimes, the children are in on […]
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Posted by Harmon on July 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Call me a nerd. I love to watch shows about how things work. Those who have followed my ranting on this site and FOX Sports Radio and past stops in the media world know that I love to cook. I’m able to claim some proficiency in chemistry by doing so (pad your stats). I don’t […]
Filed under For My Entertainment, Latest Columns · Tagged with Ash Bats, Barry Bonds, Baseball Bats, Bat, Felicity Barringer, Forest Service, Harmon, Major League Baseball, Maple Bats, Mike Harmon, MLB, New York Times, NYT, SwollenDome.com
Posted by Harmon on July 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
MLB Insider Seth Everett, a member of the FOX Sports Radio family, joins “The Fantasy Freaks” to close out the “first half” of the Major League Baseball season. Nate Lundy and I queue up the questions on the highlights of the first half, trade chatter and a touch of Biogenesis. SethEverett714Freaks
Filed under Audio/Video, Latest Columns, The Watercooler · Tagged with 2013 All-Star Game, Alex Rios, All-Star Game, Bartolo Colon, Cubs, Dodgers, Everett, Fantasy Freaks, FOX Sports Radio, FSR, Harmon, Home Run Derby, HR Derby, Major League Baseball, Matt Garza, Mike Harmon, MLB, Nate Lundy, Puig, Seth Everett, Swollen Dome, SwollenDome.com, The Fantasy Freaks, White Sox
Posted by Harmon on July 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon’s Podcast 7.15 includes chatter on the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby, trade rumors and a lot about social media and pop culture. The Zimmerman-Martin decision came down on Saturday night, and many athletes took to Twitter with a response. For Roddy White and Victor Cruz, their word choices were regrettable […]
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Posted by Harmon on June 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon does exactly what you’d expect. He celebrates his Chicago roots and the improbable comeback by the Chicago Blackhawks to capture the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship. He discusses the celebration in Wrigleyville, the Conn Smythe Trophy debate and the laundry list of injuries that have been revealed. The closing minutes include some baseball talk and […]
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Posted by Harmon on June 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon’s back at the microphone for the ITSD Podcast 6.17 – talking Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, a bit of MLB and “Wins” with the usual potpourri of pop culture brilliance. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
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Posted by Harmon on June 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
It’s time for ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 6.13 . Today, I’m talking Stanley Cup Final and Andrew Shaw’s game-winner — “The Pinball Wizard” — NBA Finals Game 4, Jason Kidd’s new job and summer movies. Lock it in. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
Filed under Audio/Video, Latest Columns · Tagged with Andrew Shaw, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Fantasy Football, Football, Harmon, Inside The Swollen Dome, ITSD, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Mike Harmon, MLB, NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs, Stanley Cup Final, Swollen Dome, SwollenDome.com, Tony Parker
Posted by Harmon on June 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I’ve got a good hook for a new commercial. “I’m Yasiel Puig.” The Cuban sensation launched another home run deep into the Los Angeles night on Thursday, his third since being called up by the Dodgers to start the week. Dylan Hernandez write of the Puig phenomenon. Hernandez also reports that Carl Crawford’s hamstring strain […]
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Posted by Harmon on June 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I’ve wondered aloud for some time about the state of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team that has been ravaged by injuries since training camp, and when Yasiel Puig would get the call from Double-A. The call finally came on Monday night when Puig made his debut against the Padres. He rapped out two hits […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We are in that portion of the season where pitching rotations have been ravaged by injuries. No team has been hit as hard by injuries as the St. Louis Cardinals, who promoted 21-year-old Michael Wacha to pitch Thursday’s game against the Royals. He allowed one earned run on two hits in seven innings while striking […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returned to the microphone to chat up the NBA and NHL Playoffs, MLB, Michael Crabtree, “Beat The Streak” and life-saving technology. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
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Posted by Harmon on May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
As longtime readers know, I grew up on the South Side. Yes, it needs to be capitalized. The White Sox have long turned to trainer Herm Schneider to monitor player health, and his ability to rehab players is the stuff of baseball legend (Bo Jackson, anyone?). Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports wrote a piece chronicling […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Embattled Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was asked why outfielder Andre Ethier was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup against the Brewers. Mattingly’s answer was posted on the am570radio website. He talked of wanting a team that he could “trust would fight and compete the whole day.” The reporter asked about Ethier against specifically, […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“Inside The Swollen Dome” — Harmon’s Podcast — returns for Tuesday with a discussion of the NBA Draft Lottery, Super Bowl destinations, Vinny Del Negro’s firing and the coaching rumor mill, continuing woes in Los Angeles baseball and much, much more. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
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Posted by Harmon on May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I do regular radio spots in Baltimore, and we’ve long talked about Jim Johnson’s ability to close out games for the Orioles without possessing a dominant strikeout punch. Johnson’s strikeout rate has improved markedly in 2013, but his hit rate has also soared. In his past three appearances (all blown saves), the Baltimore closer has […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Washington outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into the right field wall while chasing down a flyball off the bat of A.J. Ellis. Harper lay on the field for several minutes receiving attention from the trainers before exiting the game. David Vassegh (@thereal_dv) of FOX Sports Radio advised on Twitter that he’d spoken to agent Scott Boras. […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Red Sox have been one of the great surprises early this MLB season. Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz (you can talk about “cheating” at your leisure) are dealing at the top of the rotation and David Ortiz possesses a 26-game hitting streak dating back to last season. The potential problem that has arisen for […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Did you bet the Derby favorite? Did you spend your hard-earned dollars on Saturday’s Mayweather PPV? If you enjoy yourself a good Mint Julep, you can dole out a cool $1,000 and procure a beautiful cup. Yu Darvish didn’t extend his modest winning streak against the Red Sox on Sunday. He did, however, rack up […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returns to the microphone, free and clear to roam the worlds of sports, entertainment and pop culture. In this episode, Harmon slams the Knicks’ funeral plans and talks about the big topics affecting the NBA Playoffs. Mark Jackson, anyone? The Thunder employed the intentional foul strategy against the Rockets … and failed miserably. Harmon […]
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