Category Archives: Hit The Deck

Hit the Deck: Twitter pix of the week: @Braves abs, ‘school’ supplies, purple kicks, @JDate

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Dean

Baseball’s tweeps aren’t shy about sharing pictures some of their most humorous, mundane and intimate moments with the world. READ THE COLUMN HERE!

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Hit the Deck: Players chime in on #PeytonManning, #FantasyFootball

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Dean

Baseball players had plenty to say during Thursday night’s 2013 NFL Kickoff match between the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos. Whether it was anticipation and snarking during the lightning delay, bashing Ryan Seacrest (too easy) or … Continue reading →

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Hit the Deck! Oakland A’s Josh Reddick’s Twitter scavenger hunt!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Dean

Even though Oakland Athletics outfielder, and on-again, off-again beard-off challenger, Josh Reddick is on the DL with a sprained wrist, it didn’t stop him from organizing an impromptu scavenger hunt in Walnut Creek, Calif., for his tweeps last week. Watch … Continue reading →

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Hit the Deck! Baseball’s tweeps are back!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Dean

After an 18-month hiatus, “Hit The Deck,” your go-to source for what our favorite MLB and MiLB players are sharing about their daily lives and insights, has returned. Oh, and food still matters to our tweeps. READ THE COLUMN HERE!

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Hit the Deck! Baseball’s tweeps are #Tebowing!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Dean

As Tim Tebow was leading the Denver Broncos to another improbable victory against the Chicago Bears yesterday, baseball’s tweeps got “Tebow Fever.” The action picked up as Tebow was driving the Broncos for their first score with a little more … Continue reading →

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Hit The Deck! Player buzz to Pujols going (almost) Hollywood

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Dean

 Not surprisingly, Twitter blew up this morning after King Albert signed a monster deal with the so-called “Mystery Team” – also known as Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Fans in Cardinal Nation were optimistic when they went to bed last night after learning … Continue reading →

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Hit The Deck! Is @LoMoMarlins the first MLB player demoted for tweets? #FreeLoMo

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Dean

A week ago Saturday, Logan Morrison, one of baseball’s most prolific tweeps, was unceremoniously and curiously demoted to triple-A. There has been considerable buzz that LoMo was shipped to New Orleans, not because of his numbers, but as a slapdown by … Continue reading →

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Hit The Deck! “But Dad, It’s Shark Week!”

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Dean

Q: What is the most anticipated TV event for baseball’s tweeps?  A: Shark Week! Here’s what the guys had to say about great whites. READ THE COLUMN HERE

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Hit The Deck! Red Sox-Rays marathon brought to you by letters G A R F O O S & E

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dean

Sunday night, the Red Sox and Rays battled through 16 innings before Boston eked out a 1-0 victory. While many (at least for a while) were watching ESPN’s coverage, there was an alternative “broadcast” on Twitter courtesy of a Tampa … Continue reading →

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Hit The Deck! Find out what Baseball’s Tweeps are up to in my Latest Column

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Dean

Hit The Deck! All-Star break edition! Baseball’s tweeps go fishing, eat Cheetos and cry during the Home Run Derby While there was plenty of coverage around those who made the All-Star team and the game itself, here’s a peek inside how … Continue reading →

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Hit The Deck! My New Column – The Real Scoop on Baseball Through Players’ Twitter Posts

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dean

In May 2011, I launched a new column covering tweets from current and former major and minor baseball players. The columns can be found on Through The Fence Baseball. July 15: All-Star break edition! Baseball’s tweeps go fishing, eat Cheetos and … Continue reading →

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