Tag Archives: Coliseum

The evolution of dot racing

Within the past few years, dot racing has matured greatly from it’s humble 2D beginnings. A staple of Coliseum entertainment, dot racing always begs the eternal question: Red, white or blue?

Here’s a look at the dramatic transformation of this wildly popular sport. We’ll even throw in some Great Cap Caper for free.

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Dom Stat O’ the Day: Jerry Blevins intercepts ballboy

What’s a dom stat, you ask? Why, a domination station, that’s what.

Another eBm YouTube original.

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Beastly vendor inspires eBm to join YouTube

At long last, eastBaymode has joined YouTube. In the A’s 5-2 win over the Giants yesterday, a vendor was walking around when FatPanda hit a foul ball that bounced right to him. The vendor caught it, passed it off to a fan and didn’t break stride.

But he’s not alone in his beastliness, as the Coliseum is a hotbed of legendary vendors. And it seems the eBm acronym is already in use for epic Beard man. We feel honored.

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Bud Selig still doesn’t give a shit about the A’s

Howard Bryant of ESPN.com did a great job of updating the A’s stadium situation. His article, published today, focuses on the potential move to San Jose. He also spoke to MLB commissioner Bud Selig, who won’t commit to anything.

It’s pretty ridiculous at this point, Bud.

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When the lights go down in the Coliseum

There are no things quite better than the sights, sounds and smells of an A’s fireworks game. Sitting on the outfield grass and listening to Journey before the lights go off is just classic.

In this video, some kid mistakes Steeeeve Perry for Michael Jackson 52 seconds in. Here’s another night from the seats:

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A’s photo days from the past

Growing up, eBm always loved A’s photo day at Coliseum. It was the best opportunity to actually interact with players when they still held superhero qualities.

Here are a couple of home videos from the ’87 and ’08 photo days. Note to self: Reggie Jackson will not hold your baby for a picture, but Mark McGwire will. Reggie just likes to pose.

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A’s notebook: The Rosses be bosses

It’s too bad he was a year late, but at least Tyson Ross was born on April 22 like Marshawn. For those who don’t know, eBm is proud to sponsor both of their stat-reference pages.

T-Ross was on his game (7 1P, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K) Wednesday night in Anaheim, getting the no-decision in the 10-inning 3-2 win.

In today’s notebook, we discuss why T-Ross might end up being the second-best pitcher in his family, Tye Waller’s acrobatic skills, and the Understocked.com Coliseum.

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