Rick Chandler

Goodbye, Barry! Goodbye! We Love You! (Leave, Already)

Rick Chandler, San Franciscan, Giants fan and associate editor of this here site, muses on Barry Bonds' last home game as a Giant. More »

1:35 PM on Thu Sep 27 2007
By rickchand
3,931 views, 38 comments

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Chatter Haunts Your Dreams, And Sees Straight Into Your Soul

Time once again to check in on the world of Minor League baseball. It's Rick Chandler's Minor Enterprise!

On seeing this photo, my first reaction was to dive in and rescue the little girl from the terrifying, giant rat. But no, evidently it's a squirrel. This is how the Visalia Oaks (Class-A California League) described their mascot, when they were advertising for someone to wear the suit:

"Chatter, a lovable squirrel is the face of the Oaks in the ballpark and at many community events around Visalia. The Oaks' #1 squirrel, Chatter hangs out with kids, fans and likes baseball. What will your personality add?"

Um, lawsuits?

But thankfully I was not chosen. Whoever is in there is now delighting fans with his loveable antics, which must be a pure joy to watch. Hmm, I wonder ... how many people do you suppose Chatter has murdered? Wait, what's that sound? "Chatter? Chatter ... NO!"

Following the jump: You, too, can win a red Swingline Stapler ... and the thrill of mustache competition! More »

2:20 PM on Fri Jul 27 2007
By rickchand
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The Kansas City T-Bones, The Universe, And Everything

Time once again to check in with the world of minor league baseball; it's Rick Chandler's Minor Enterprise!

Today is the 38th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing; a fact that is not lost on the Kansas City T-Bones of the Independent Midwest League. The team is celebrating just a day late with Moon Night on Saturday. "Yeah, but plenty of professional baseball teams have honored the moon," you're probably saying. "What makes this so special?" Well for one thing, the T-Bones will be giving away actual acres of moon real estate as prizes during between-inning contests. These moon deeds will be completely legal and documented, according to the team, and winners will even get a picture of their plot! Also, geologist, astronaut, and former U.S. Senator Harrison Schmitt — the 12th man to walk on the moon — will be on hand to throw out the first pitch and have a brief press conference. No shoving, girls, there's plenty of Sen. Schmitt to go around!

Tom Brady Baby Shower Night, a gala Salute to Cheese and more, after the jump. More »

2:20 PM on Fri Jul 20 2007
By rickchand
2,272 views, 42 comments

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Humanity Prepares For The Terrible Reign Of Mr. And Mrs. Bubbles

What's coming up in the world of minor league baseball ... we proudly give you Rick Chandler's Minor Enterprise! More »

1:30 PM on Fri Jun 22 2007
By rickchand
1,503 views, 39 comments

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Hagerstown. That's How We Roll

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1:30 PM on Fri Jun 15 2007
By rickchand
3,590 views, 23 comments

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Kick Satan Out Of Your Life With The Help Of The Indianapolis Indians

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1:30 PM on Fri Jun 1 2007
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2,459 views, 90 comments

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We Know Where Lassie Will Be This Weekend

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1:30 PM on Fri May 25 2007
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2,037 views, 52 comments

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Thirsty Thursday Is Really All About The Kids

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2:30 PM on Fri May 18 2007
By rickchand
578 views, 54 comments

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Five Minutes With Jeremy Hotz

Introducing Standing Room Only, a new feature in which Deadspin associate editor Rick Chandler pulls a stand-up comedian off of the street, briefly interrogates him about sports in a dimly lit room, then sets him free. Today, it's Ottawa's own Jeremy Hotz. More »

2:37 PM on Wed May 2 2007
By rickchand
6,253 views, 129 comments

Latest by RonSantosLegs: If there's a bad pine cone joke, I haven't heard it. more »

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Chandler: A Chat With The Sklar Brothers

Occasionally, Deadspin associate editor Rick Chandler goes out and interviews people. Look! He talked to the Sklar Brothers! More »

1:30 PM on Tue Jan 23 2007
By rickchand
922 views, 50 comments

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