The MLB playoffs are upon us, and with the Great American Pastime’s annual championships tournament comes a myriad of questions. How will Mike Trout fair in his… Read more “Ranking the entrance themes of MLB closers in the playoffs”
Rearview Mirror: A Look Back at the Cleveland Browns Season So Far
Rearview Mirror is a weekly piece where I re-evaluate the previous Cleveland Browns game a couple of days after it is played, just to give me a… Read more “Rearview Mirror: A Look Back at the Cleveland Browns Season So Far”
A tale of baseball misery at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario
And then there is 2014… It’s really hard not to feel that way here at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario after the Cleveland Indians’ 2014 playoff… Read more “A tale of baseball misery at the Corner of Carnegie and Ontario”
Who Cleveland Indians Fans Should Be Rooting For In The Postseason
Every MLB postseason leaves me with the same dilemma: Who do I root for? If the Cleveland Indians are in it, then it’s obviously them. The problem… Read more “Who Cleveland Indians Fans Should Be Rooting For In The Postseason”
Orbiting Cleveland: Putting Michael Brantley’s 2014 season into context
When it came to the Cleveland Indians and the 2014 season, disappointment was a familiar theme. The defense couldn’t seem to make the routine plays. The offense… Read more “Orbiting Cleveland: Putting Michael Brantley’s 2014 season into context”
U2’s “Songs of Innocence” worth a listen
Almost two weeks ago, U2 created quite a buzz by dropping their newest album “Songs of Innocence” with not even five minutes warning. The album is very… Read more “U2’s “Songs of Innocence” worth a listen”
ESPN didn’t suspend Bill Simmons for calling Roger Goodell a liar
ESPN didn’t suspend Bill Simmons for calling Roger Goodell a liar. This much is apparent because, had this been the actual justification for the Worldwide Leader’s three-week… Read more “ESPN didn’t suspend Bill Simmons for calling Roger Goodell a liar”
10 Orbservations: Cavs Media Day, Corey Kluber’s dominance, and the Indians’ underachieving
10 Orbservations is a regular Saturday piece at Everybody Hates Cleveland where EHC Managing Editor Steve Orbanek offers 10 quick sports takes, both on Cleveland topics and… Read more “10 Orbservations: Cavs Media Day, Corey Kluber’s dominance, and the Indians’ underachieving”
Are “Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” Still Funny?
It’s late September and while we’re in an era when television shows premiere throughout the year, this is still the point when the broadcast networks begin the… Read more “Are “Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” Still Funny?”
The Universe – Entry Ten: FML
Three simple letters. Colloquially used to describe a less than savory situation for an individual. What happens when the term is used to reflect back on one’s… Read more “The Universe – Entry Ten: FML”
Getting Respect on the Streets: Night of Champions Quick Quts
We like Night of Champions. Or, we should a little more than we do. A pay-per-view where all of the belts are on the line should qualify… Read more “Getting Respect on the Streets: Night of Champions Quick Quts”
Orbiting Cleveland: What changed with Carlos Carrasco?
If you had to take a guess as to how the 2014 season might look for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, look no further back than… Read more “Orbiting Cleveland: What changed with Carlos Carrasco?”
The Cleveland Browns Postgame Week 3: The Game They Gave Away
For the second time this season, the Cleveland Browns were beaten by an AFC North opponent with a field goal as time expired. The first game was… Read more “The Cleveland Browns Postgame Week 3: The Game They Gave Away”
Cleveland Browns Week 3 Preview: Bring It On Home
Today the Cleveland Browns have an important game against the Baltimore Ravens. This game looked like it would be an important one when the schedule came out.… Read more “Cleveland Browns Week 3 Preview: Bring It On Home”
Movie Review: “The Drop” isn’t perfect…on purpose…
I walked into “The Drop” looking forward to taking in every bit of James Gandolfini’s final performance. I walked out of “The Drop,” looking forward to taking… Read more “Movie Review: “The Drop” isn’t perfect…on purpose…”
Movie Review: “This Is Where I Leave You” is good, but leaves you wanting more
“This Is Where I Leave You” has everything that it needs to succeed: an amazing cast, a director with a comedy track record, a successful novel at… Read more “Movie Review: “This Is Where I Leave You” is good, but leaves you wanting more”
10 Orbservations: Indian Fever, Silver Sluggers, T.J. House, and the Browns’ success
10 Orbservations is a regular Saturday piece at Everybody Hates Cleveland where EHC Managing Editor Steve Orbanek offers 10 quick sports takes, both on Cleveland topics and… Read more “10 Orbservations: Indian Fever, Silver Sluggers, T.J. House, and the Browns’ success”
Carlos Carrasco and the right of being wrong
Headcase. Injury-problems. Failed expectations. Wasted trade. Lost Cause. All are just some of the phrases that I’ve heard (and used) with regards to the Indians’ starting pitcher,… Read more “Carlos Carrasco and the right of being wrong”
The WWE makes a ‘Super-Cena-sized” mistake
Sometimes the WWE gets things right… …sometimes. Brock Lesnar destroyed John Cena at SummerSlam. It’s what should have happened. It’s what needed to happened. It was brilliant,… Read more “The WWE makes a ‘Super-Cena-sized” mistake”
Why the Cleveland Browns are going to beat the Ravens
Did Sunday feel different? Does this team feel different? Yes and no. We have seen a season (2010) where the Browns didn’t contend and they beat both… Read more “Why the Cleveland Browns are going to beat the Ravens”
Everyone Hates Cleveland 