At U.S. Ping-Pong Open, Orthodox Estee Ackerman Ranks 6th
Keeping up with 13 year old Estee Ackerman takes work. After being named one of our Orthodox Jewish All Stars last year (here) she has only gained momentum. Estee is now ranked 6th for Cadet girls (15 years and under) for table tennis in the United States. She got this ranking after competing in the winter U.S. Nationals. The winter is a rough time for a teenage ping-pong champ, because training often takes a backseat to schoolwork. The U.S. Open, however, takes place during the summer – leaving Estee endless hours to train. It’s a good thing too, for the Open is made up of 100 events with 1100 people from 35 different countries.
Hi everyone!
Back at it with another Haikyuu playlist this time for Sakusa!
Hope you enjoy and just click on the name for the link :)
I’m currently at college in Pennsylvania. I have many, many more cards at home in New Jersey, but here’s what I’ve bought since being at school. The three teams I’ve listed first (Red Sox, Mets, Orioles) are my non-trading teams. Those are my three favorites and I’m trying to actually collect cards from those teams. If I’ve indicated that I have a duplicate of a card, though, feel free to ask me for it!
Red Sox
Mike Lowell (2)
Dustin Pedroia
Jeremy Hermida
Boston Red Sox (team stats card)
Jon Lester Topps Attax edition
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Mets
Gary Matthews Jr.
Tom Seaver
Tom Glavine - 300th win
Omir Santos (2)
Oliver Perez (ew; we had 2 but cut Daniel Murphy out of the background of one to spare him from the suck)
Orioles
Brian Roberts (2)
Brooks Robinson
Jim Palmer: History of the World Series
Nick Markakis
Cal Ripken Jr. holographic
Brad Bergesen
Chris Tillman
Everything else, however, is up for grabs, and I’m ready to trade or sell with you guys! Here’s the full list! All other cards are below!
Rangers
Tommy Hunter (who may be going to Spammy’s house if she wants him!)
Taylor Teagarden
Texas Rangers (it has Ian on it, but it’s a team stats card)
Michael YoungJish Hamoltin Josh HamiltonJish Hamoltin Josh Hamilton: Peak Performance
Franchise History (Nolan Ryan is on the front)
Julio Borbon
Tigers
Ty Cobb reproduction card
Al Kaline: Peak Performance
Gary Sheffield
Franchise History (statues at Comerica on the front)
Dontrelle Willis
Phil Coke (I sent one to Alex, but I have another one!)
Miguel Cabrera
Clete Thomas
Austin Jackson (rookie card!)
Carlos Guillen
Rays
J.P. Howell
Matt Garza
Sean Rodriguez
Evan Longoria
Rafael Soriano
Jason Bartlett
Carl Crawford
B.J. Upton
Angels
Torii Hunter Topps Attax edition
Fernando Rodney
Joel Piniero
Mike Napoli
Maicer Izturis
Brandon Wood
Braves
Andruw Jones
Eddie Mathews reproduction card
Melky Cabrera
Cardinals
Chris Carpenter - Upper Deck
Chris Carpenter - Topps
Jason Motte
Brendan Ryan
Yadier Molina
Giants
Willie McCovey: Peak Performance
Tim Lincecum Topps Attax edition
Athletics
Kevin Kouzmanoff (I have 3. At least one is going to A’sLiza/AQ.)
Landon Powell
Tyson Ross (rookie card!)
Josh Outman
Trevor Cahill
Royals
Alberto Callaspo
Josh Fields
Alex Gordon
Joakim Soria
Alex Gordon - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Reds
Edinson Volquez
Bronson Arroyo (I think I’m sending him to Mel, though!)
Joey Votto: Peak Performance
Jay Bruce
Indians
David Dellucci
Shin-Soo Choo
Andy Marte
Aaron Laffey
Luis Valbuena
Grady Sizemore
Grady Sizemore Topps Attax edition
Trevor Crowe (I have 3. I’m keeping at least one because he’s an Oregon boy.)
Marlins
Emilio Bonifacio
Andrew Miller
Mariners
Felix Hernandez - Upper Deck
Felix Hernandez Topps Attax edition
Doug Fister
Jose Lopez
Franklin Gutierrez (I have 2. He’s an inside joke between my friends, so I need at least one.)
Casey Kotchman
J.J. Putz
Adrian Beltre - Infield Power (Upper Deck)
Nationals
Ian Desmond reproduction card (it’s made to look old)
Cristian Guzman
Brian Bruney
Jesus Flores
Ryan Zimmerman
Collin Balester
Matt Capps
Adam Dunn: Peak Performance
Astros
Hunter Pence
Brandon Lyon
Mark Loretta
Felipe Paulino (rookie card!)
Wandy Rodriguez
Michael Bourn
Chad Qualls
Roy Oswalt (2)
Chris Johnson (rookie card!; 2)
Kazuo Matsui (3; I need at least one since he was one of my first favorite players.)
Cubs
Carlos Marmol
Kosuke Fukudome
Aramis Ramirez
Randy Wells
Alfonso Soriano
Twins
Kevin Slowey
J.J. Hardy
Nick Punto
Carlos Gomez
Alex Burnett
Nick Blackburn
Rockies
Matt Holliday
Yorvit Torrealba
Jhoulys Chacin (3)
Jason Hammel
Willy Taveras
Pirates
Jack Wilson
Steve Pearce
John Raynor (rookie card!)
Tom Gorzelanny
Paul Malholm
Andy LaRoche
Pittsburg Pirates (team stats card)
Dodgers
Carlos Monasterios (rookie card!; 3)
Russell Martin
Hong-Chih Kuo
Phillies
Jamie Moyer
Raul Ibanez
Ryan Howard
Jayson Werth
Chase Utley: History of the World Series
White Sox
Mark Buehrle
Ryan Bukvich
Alexei Ramirez (rookie card!)
Alexei Ramirez Topps Attax edition
Diamondbacks
Dan Haren - Upper Deck
Dan Haren - Topps (2)
Stephen Drew Topps Attax edition
Chad Qualls
Miguel Montero
Emilio Bonifacio (rookie card!)
Eric Byrnes
Padres
Franchise History card
Chris Young
Nick Hundley
Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (team stats card)
Frank Thomas
Brewers
Corey Hart
Alcides Escobar
Ben Sheets
Milwaukee Brewers (team stats card; 2)
Matt Wise
Trevor Hoffman
Mike Cameron
Jeff Suppan
Yankees
Hideki Matsui
Ross Ohlendorf
Robinson Cano (2)
Mariano Rivera
Whitey Ford: History of the World Series
Whitey Ford
Reggie Jackson: Yankee Stadium Legacy
Phil Rizzuto
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig: Prestigious Pinstripe Power (3)
Phil Hughes (2)
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The Nationals pummeled the Twins in a 7-0 beating that the Nats needed to deliver. The Nats head into Game 2 of today’s doubleheader looking to get a Curly W for the series against the Twins.
First pitch is at 7:05 PM. Below is the Nationals lineup.
1. CF Denard Span
2. LF Roger Bernadina
3. 3B Ryan Zimmerman
4. RF Jayson Werth
5. 1B Adam LaRoche
6. SS Ian Desmond
7. 2B Anthony Rendon
8. C Jhonatan Solano
9. RHP Nathan Karns
After last night’s devastating extra-innings loss, the Nats look to even the series in game 1 of today’s double header.
First pitch is at 1:35 PM. Below is the Nats lineup.
1. Jeff Kobernus, CF
2. Steve Lombardozzi, LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Jayson Werth, RF
5. Adam LaRoche, 1B
6. Ian Desmond, SS
7. Anthony Rendon, 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki, C
9. Jordan Zimmermann, P
It looks like the Nationals may finally get a game in with rain moving out of the D.C area. Gio will finally take the mound in today’s 4:05 matchup with the Twins.
Full Nats lineup below.
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Jayson Werth, RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Adam LaRoche, 1B
5. Ian Desmond, SS
6. Anthony Rendon, 2B
7. Roger Bernadina, LF
8. Kurt Suzuki, C
9. Gio Gonzalez, P
This is developing currently but major changes are hitting the Nats clubhouse this afternoon. Below are some of the Tweets we are seeing.
From@chasehughesCSN: Danny Epsinosa not here, locker cleaned out. Henry Rodriguez packing up, Anthony Rendon is in the #Nats clubhouse. Stay tuned.
From@washingnats: Henry Rodriguez was placed on waivers. Zach Duke was let go. Ian Krol and Anthony Rendon were called up.
Nate Karns takes the mound today for the Nationals for his second ever MLB start. After last night’s crushing, extra-inning defeat, the Nats look to take take the series in today’s rubber game.
First pitch is at 1:35 PM. Below is today’s Nationals lineup.
1. Denard Span CF
2. Steve Lombardozzi LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Tyler Moore RF
7. Danny Espinosa 2B
8. Jhonatan Solano C
9. Nathan Karns P
The Nationals take the field looking for a series Curly W with Gio Gonzalez on the mound. After last night’s narrow victory, the Nats look to narrow the Barves’ lead in the NL East.
First pitch is at 7:15. Below is the Nats’ lineup.
1. Denard Span CF
2. Steve Lombardozzi LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Roger Bernadina RF
7. Danny Espinosa 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Gio Gonzalez LHP
The Nationals were swept out of Baltimore in a 2-0 defeat ending the 2-game series last night and begin a 3-game series in Atlanta tonight. Stephen Strasburg will take the mound tonight in an attempt to get the Nats back on the right foot in a VERY IMPORTANT series. The last thing the Nats need is to be down 8.5 games to the Barves after this weekend.
And don’t look for Davey Johnson to make any major lineup changes tonight. Danny Espinosa–who can’t seem to catch a break at the plate to save his life–will remain at second base. Tyler Moore heads to the bench tonight and in his place will be Tyler Moore in left field. Still no Bryce Harper or Jayson Werth who are still out for injuries.
Tonight’s lineup won’t lend to much confidence to those looking for a way to beat the Barves. It all rests on the shoulders of Stephen Strasburg to pitch a game that will allow a minimal offensive effort from the Nats to get a Curly W.
First pitch is at 7:35. Below is tonight’s lineup.
1. Denard Span CF
2 Steve Lombardozzi LF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Roger Bernadina RF
7. Danny Espinosa 2B
8. Kurt Suzuki C
9. Stephen Strasburg RHP
Bryce Harper ran into the right field wall last night at Dodgers Stadium. The video of him hitting the wall (below) is horrific. The accident cost him 11 stitches to the chin and a jammed shoulder. Fortunately there was no concussion.
As Denard Span put it:
“As the ball kept going, I was like, ‘Is he going to stop?’ He looked like he didn’t get a good jump at all, like he was surprised the ball was hit to him. I thought he was going to jump and brace himself. As soon as he ran into it, his body locked up. You could tell he didn’t know where he was at. He just kept asking me, 'Is it bad? Is it bad?”
The Nats are now on a 5-game winning streak as Stephen Strasburg takes the mound to face off against former teammate Edwin Jackson and the Chicago Cubs.
Bryce Harper will sit out again today due to an ingrown toe nail. He should return tomorrow. Werth is now on the DL and Eury Perez is expected to join the big league club from Triple-A Syracuse this weekend.
First pitch today is at 4:05 PM. Full Nats lineup is below.
1. Denard Span CF
2. Roger Bernadina RF
3. Ryan Zimmerman 3B
4. Adam LaRoche 1B
5. Ian Desmond SS
6. Danny Espinosa 2B
7. Tyler Moore LF
8. Wilson Ramos C
9. Stephen Strasburg P
