Category Archives: Brandon Leftridge
Leftridge: The End of Billy Butler
I was disappointed that the Kansas City Royals lost the World Series, and now I’m kind of sad because it looks like they’ll be bidding farewell to one of the better hitters in team history. Although it comes as no … Continue reading
Leftridge: In Case You Missed It, a Brief World Series Recap
The World Series featuring the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants is now 2-1 in favor of the Kansas City squad, and in case you haven’t been paying attention, here is what has happened so far. Game One: … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, Marlins Man, ROYALS IN THE WORLD SERIES, Tech N9ne, World Series
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Leftridge: The Royals Have Turned Me Into a Big Pussy
So I was wrong about the Royals… Look, I’ll admit it. In the piece I posted before the ALCS, I suggested that Kansas City would win the series, but Baltimore would rack up two victories in the process. Jesus, Mary … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy shit holy shit holy shit, Kansas City Royals, World Series
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Leftridge: ALCS Gets Under Way Friday, or Maybe Saturday
Should the weather comply (and most meteorological types seem to think that it will NOT), the Royals will begin play Friday night against the dreaded Baltimore Orioles to determine who will represent the American League in the World Series, and … Continue reading
Leftridge: Some Sort of Sporting Event Happening Tonight or Something
Look, I never expected to be so right in my Kansas City/Oakland A’s Wild Card prediction, but like the classic 1971 Jerry Reed ditty suggests, “When you’re hot, you’re hot.” That’s right, I knew I was going out on a limb … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, George Brett, KC Royals, playoffs?? really?
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Leftridge: Royals Will Play at Least One Extra Game This Season
All it took was a win on Friday, or a Seattle Mariners’ loss, for the Kansas City Royals to experience the team’s first playoff berth since the original Nintendo Entertainment System was sweeping the land. It was a long time ago to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, KC Royals, playoffs?!?, wizard's handbook
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Leftridge: Let’s All Buy Playoff Tickets, Guys!
So I just bought tickets to the Kansas City Royals hosting a THIRD game of the ALDS. I’ll pause while you laugh. Okay, there. If you WEREN’T laughing, you probably don’t get baseball playoff seeding, or why my purchase was … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, Kate Upton oral sex, KC Royals, playoffs?!?
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Leftridge: A Startling Confession
A few years ago, for reasons I still do not claim to understand, I became a white, 20-year-old sorority girl… Seemingly out of nowhere—overnight and with no warning—I decided that I loved pumpkin shit. You know, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin candles, … Continue reading
Leftridge: The Hunt for Blue October
The Chiefs start their 2014 campaign on Sunday against the dreaded Titans of Tennessee. That’s cool, and I’m excited—go football!—but to be honest, I’ll probably be mostly watching the Kansas City Royals take on the New York Yankees. (On TBS, … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, FIRST PLACE, KC Royals, postseason
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Leftridge: Chiefs Could Have Gone 4-0 in the Preseason, Would Still Suck This Year
In case you missed it, the Kansas City Chiefs did not have a very good preseason. In fact, it was pretty abysmal. This has caused uneducated football fans around the city to declare “THIS TEAM IS GONNA BE REAL BAD … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, KC chiefs, preseason who cares
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Leftridge: My Triumphant Return to Fantasy Football
So I’m playing fantasy football this year. And I know you’re like, “Oh, holy shit, who even cares, dude?” and I don’t blame you. But see, the thing is, I haven’t done fantasy football in like, almost ten years. In … Continue reading
Leftridge: Oh, Hey– The Royals Are in First Place
Just last week I wrote a rambling, stat-filled post about the Kansas City Royals’ chances of making the postseason for the first time since Rutherford B. Hayes was the president of these United States. At that time, they were still … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, Hyuga City, KC Royals, playoffs?!?
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Leftridge: With 49 Games Remaining, Can the Royals Really Do It?
After finishing a sweep of the Diamondbacks last night in Arizona, the Kansas City Royals are now two-and-a-half games back of the division leading Detroit Tigers and have a half-game lead over the Yankees, the Mariners and the Blue Jays for … Continue reading
Leftridge: Royals’ Unremarkable Season Continues with Unremarkable Trade Deadline
The Oakland Athletics have the best record in baseball. As of tonight, they are 66-41 with an unearthly run differential of +162. They are a team composed of mostly unknown individuals, an unbelievable testament to their scouting and development. They … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, dayton moore the pussy, KC Royals, Trade Deadline, Trade Talk
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Leftridge: Quick, Cheap Family Vacation Ideas
We’re approaching August which means a few things. It means that everyone’s attention is quickly being directed to the Chiefs and their pre-preseason activities and the Royals are once again becoming a sad footnote. It means that the heat is … Continue reading
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Tagged Baldknobber's, Brandon Leftridge, Branson, MO, vacations
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Leftridge: Crap for Sale on Craigslist, Back to School Edition
Believe it or not, it’s almost back-to-school-time, a magical epoch at which parents are freed from the shackles of their godforsaken heathens and once again, almost fully functional people. Gone are the days of expensive summer sitters and Vacation Bible … Continue reading
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Tagged Back to School, Brandon Leftridge, Craigslist, haunted shit
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Leftridge: The Pointlessness of NFL Training Camp Reporting
Ah, Training Camp. Are there any two words in the English language more apt to illicit sexual squeals from NFL beat writers across the land? (Perhaps “free sandwiches,” but my point stands.) It’s clear that we’re firmly in late July … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, Charles holdout, KC chiefs, ruptured anus
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Leftridge: TV Time: The Strain is the Worst Thing I’ve Ever Seen
If you were considering watching FX’s new original series The Strain, I’ve got some advice: DROP WHATEVER YOU’RE DOING AND DON’T WATCH IT, EVER. It’s just… terrible. See, I had reasonably high hopes, I guess. FX has a pretty good … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Leftridge, The Strain, TV Time
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Leftridge: Will the Royals Blow the Trade Deadline by Pretending to be Contenders?
Because it is mid-to-late July, I am obligated by the Internet Sportswriter Code to talk about whether my city’s baseball team should be A) buyers, B) sellers, or C) do nothingers as the league’s trade deadline approaches. The Royals are … Continue reading
Leftridge: Royals May be Faltering, but Hey, They’ve Got Three All Stars
Look, we all know that the Major League Baseball All Star Game is a TOTAL waste of time. It’s usually boring and nobody plays hard and, despite the recent-ish rule that the winning side secures home field advantage for their … Continue reading
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Tagged All Star Game, Brandon Leftridge, KC Royals, RIP Alex Gordon
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