Wednesday Blogdome: Ah yes, who can forget the Oakland Mets?

* Dodger Stadium Empty Seats No Longer Accidental. Thanks to the genius of Uni Watch Blog, today I was most fortunate to unearth a priceless baseball homage now-forever frozen in time. That being a 1981 episode of The Greatest American Hero called, “The Two-Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Fast Ball.” When America’s national pastime and national security are endangered, FBI agent Bill Maxwell sends superhero Ralph Hinkley into the thick of a major league pennant race to become baseball’s hottest overnight sensation. Special guest appearances are made by talk show host Mike Douglas and ABC Sportscaster Don Drysdale. [SportsbyBrooks]
* Stray Dog Strays Too Far Into Path Of Tour De France Cyclists. Dogs, like all the mischievous domesticated animals we allow into our homes, are prone to disrupt the affairs of humans for the sake of a mere iota of attention. They do not grasp the import of the events they interrupt. For them, all that matters is that they be acknowledged, and maybe even given a treat. So went the single-minded thinking of this stray dog, who felt it necessary to stroll in the path of a pack of oncoming cyclists taking part in the Tour de France. [The Sporting Blog]

* Tom Watson continues to bust Tiger Woods’ chops. “His life is a lot more complicated now. He doesn’t hear that absolute silence when he’s playing, and he mentioned when he’s playing his best he hears nothing,” Watson said. “I’m sure there are things going on in his mind that make it very difficult for him.” [Devil Ball Golf].
* Phillies Assassin: License to Tase. The most notorious fan base in all of professional sports in the United States really needs to calm down. Nothing can tame the savage Philly fan quite like a good shock of electricity from a taser. Play TAUNTR.com’s newest game now and help Philadelphia save the last shred of respect they still desperately cling to. Plus you get the added benefit electrocuting obnoxious Philadelphians. Enjoy your wasted day on this super fun game, Mets fans. [Tauntr]
* Video: Adult Texas Rangers Fan Pins Kid Against Fence In Home Run Ball Scramble. The Rangers beat the Indians 12-1, but the game was marred by a fan falling two levels after trying to catch a foul ball and then there was this situation late in the game where a home run ball turned into a scrum. An adult pinned a young boy against a wire fence, causing the youngster to lose it and so did the Rangers broadcast team. (UPDATE: The guy gave the ball to the kid). [Busted Coverage]
* Here’s a Fan Stalking Bill Simmons Before and After Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Staples. Perhaps stalking is too harsh, but this fan was definitely in aggressive pursuit of Bill Simmons. Two things – the Blair Witch shaky camera action can get nauseating and you have to fast forward through the game action. [The Big Lead]
* Also: … “So shines a good deed in a weary world.” Owner of $500,000 Babe Ruth card lets museum borrow it for free … Who leads the NFL in jersey sales? Tim Tebow, of course … The Kevin Youkilis All-Star Game campaign video … If you’ve seen one guy in a Superman t-shirt waving a vuvuzela running onto the field during the World Cup, you’ve seen them all.
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