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Which sports city is the most miserable? DJ Gallo has a take, believing that -- among the metropolises with at least three pro teams (or two pro teams and at least one big college program) -- Cleveland takes the stale cake from this "top" 25. Do you agree? Click on the city names to make your own rankings!

Miserable sports cities

Atlanta

Atlanta

Teams: Braves, Falcons, Hawks, Georgia Tech.


Baltimore

Baltimore

Teams: Orioles, Ravens, University of Maryland.


Boston

Boston

Teams: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox.


Chicago

Chicago

Teams: Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, DePaul basketball, Northwestern University.


Cincinnati

Cincinnati

Teams: Bengals, Reds, University of Cincinnati.


Cleveland

Cleveland

Teams: Browns, Cavaliers, Indians.


Dallas

Dallas

Teams: Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, TCU.


Denver

Denver

Teams: Avalanche, Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies.


Detroit

Detroit

Teams: Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, Tigers.


Houston

Houston

Teams: Astros, Rockets, Texans.


Indianapolis

Indianapolis

Teams: Colts, Pacers, Butler basketball.


Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Teams: Angels, Clippers, Dodgers, Ducks, Kings, Lakers, UCLA, USC.


Miami

Miami

Teams: Dolphins, Heat, Marlins, Panthers, University of Miami.


Milwaukee

Milwaukee

Teams: Brewers, Bucks, Marquette hoops.


Minneapolis/St. Paul

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Teams: Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings, Wild, University of Minnesota.


Nashville

Nashville

Teams: Predators, Titans, Vanderbilt University.


New York City

New York City

Teams: Devils, Giants, Islanders, Jets, Knicks, Mets, Nets, Rangers, Yankees.


Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Teams: Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, 76ers, Villanova basketball.


Phoenix

Phoenix

Teams: Cardinals, Coyotes, Diamondbacks, Suns, Arizona State University.


Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh

Teams: Penguins, Pirates, Steelers, University of Pittsburgh.


Seattle

Seattle

Teams: Mariners, Seahawks, University of Washington, not the Sonics.


St. Louis

St. Louis

Teams: Blues, Cardinals, Rams.


Tampa

Tampa

Teams: Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays, University of South Florida.


Toronto

Toronto

Teams: Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors.


Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

Teams: Capitals, Nationals, Redskins, Wizards.


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The Cardinals may have lost their first series since late April, dropping two of three to the Marlins, but that didn't knock them off their perch as the NL Central's top team and the best in all of baseball. The Red Sox went .500 in their past 10 games, leaving room for the Reds and Pirates, who went 6-4 in that same span, to move ahead. How do you round out baseball's top teams?

Click the logos below to set your top five and see how your picks compare to SportsNation.

Records through June 16, 2013.

Major League Baseball's top 5 teams

Angels

Angels

Record: 30-39

Astros

Astros

Record: 26-44

Athletics

Athletics

Record: 42-29

Blue Jays

Blue Jays

Record: 32-36

Braves

Braves

Record: 41-28

Brewers

Brewers

Record: 28-40

Cardinals

Cardinals

Record: 44-25

Cubs

Cubs

Record: 28-39

D-backs

D-backs

Record: 37-32

Dodgers

Dodgers

Record: 29-39

Giants

Giants

Record: 35-33

Indians

Indians

Record: 34-34

Mariners

Mariners

Record: 31-39

Marlins

Marlins

Record: 21-47

Mets

Mets

Record: 25-39

Nationals

Nationals

Record: 34-34

Orioles

Orioles

Record: 40-30

Padres

Padres

Record: 35-34

Phillies

Phillies

Record: 33-37

Pirates

Pirates

Record: 41-28

Rangers

Rangers

Record: 38-31

Rays

Rays

Record: 36-33

Reds

Reds

Record: 42-28

Red Sox

Red Sox

Record: 42-29

Rockies

Rockies

Record: 37-33

Royals

Royals

Record: 33-34

Tigers

Tigers

Record: 38-29

Twins

Twins

Record: 30-36

White Sox

White Sox

Record: 28-38

Yankees

Yankees

Record: 38-31

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MLB bans eight for brawl

Major League Baseball has come to a decision -- handing out eight suspensions and 12 fines to players and coaches involved in the Diamondbacks-Dodgers brawl this week. Ian Kennedy, who caused the bench-clearing scuffle by hitting two batters, was given the harshest punishment of a 10-game suspension. Managers Don Mattingly (Dodgers) and Kirk Gibson (Diamondbacks) will each sit out one game. Were the suspensions fair?

  • What do you make of Ian Kennedy's 10-game suspension for his role in the Diamondbacks-Dodgers bawl?

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  • What do you make of Eric Hinske's five-game suspension for his role in the Diamondbacks-Dodgers bawl?

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  • Should Zack Greinke have been punished?

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  • Which team was more at fault in the Dodgers-Diamondbacks brawl?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 12,061)

  • Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario said the feud between his team and the Diamondbacks isn't over. Will the teams fight again at any point in their remaining 10 games this season?

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Harper, Strasburg and the Nationals

Washington Nationals star pitcher Stephen Strasburg is set to return to the mound Sunday, after spending time on the DL with a lat strain. Meanwhile, standout outfielder Bryce Harper got good news from Dr. James Andrews on his ailing knee and could be back next week. This, of course, is good news for the Nats, who entered the season as a popular World Series pick but who enter Friday at just 33-32, 5.5 games out of both the NL East lead and a wild-card spot. As for fans, they'll be watching closely to see if their two biggest names can remain on the field.

Who is more important to the Nationals?

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Discuss (Total votes: 7,169)

  • Will injuries keep Stephen Strasburg from reaching his potential?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 6,641)

  • Who should be considered the Nationals' ace?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 6,650)

  • Will the Nationals make the playoffs in 2013?

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  • Which team has been most disappointing in 2013?

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Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the release of "Bull Durham," a legendary baseball film often considered one of the greatest sports movies ever made. But is this funny, touching and, of course, sexual tale -- the story of veteran catcher Crash Davis, pitching prospect Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh, passionate "fan" Annie Savoy and life in the low minors -- really the best version of baseball on the silver screen? Or do you prefer another flick -- say, the heartwarming "Field of Dreams" or the outrageously funny "Major League"? Click on the images below to set your rankings!

Greatest baseball movies

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2013. With Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford.

The Babe

The Babe

1992. With John Goodman, Kelly McGillis.

Bad News Bears '76

Bad News Bears '76

1976. With Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Jackie Earle Haley.

Bad News Bears '05

Bad News Bears '05

2005. With Billy Bob Thornton, Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden.

Breaking Training

Breaking Training

1977. With William Devane, Clifton James, Jackie Earle Haley. (The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training)

Bang/Drum Slowly

Bang/Drum Slowly

1973. With Robert De Niro, Michael Moriarty, Vincent Gardenia. (Bang the Drum Slowly)

Bingo Long

Bingo Long

1976. With Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Richard Pryor. (The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings)

Bull Durham

Bull Durham

1988. With Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins.

Cobb

Cobb

1994. With Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Wuhl.

Ed

Ed

1996. With Matt LeBlanc.

Eight Men Out

Eight Men Out

1988. With John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Charlie Sheen.

The Fan

The Fan

1996. With Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes.

Fear Strikes Out

Fear Strikes Out

1957. With Anthony Perkins, Karl Malden.

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams

1989. With Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones.

For Love/Game

For Love/Game

1999. With Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston. (For Love of the Game)

Happens/ Spring

Happens/ Spring

1949. With Ray Milland, Jean Peters, Paul Douglas. (It Happens Every Spring)

League of Own

League of Own

1992. With Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna. (A League of Their Own)

Little Big League

Little Big League

1994. With Luke Edwards, Timothy Busfield.

Major League

Major League

1989. With Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes.

Major League II

Major League II

1994. With Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Corbin Bernsen.

Major League III

Major League III

1998. With Scott Bakula, Corbin Bernsen, Dennis Haysbert. (Major League: Back to the Minors)

Mr. 3000

Mr. 3000

2004. With Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett, Michael Rispoli.

Mr. Baseball

Mr. Baseball

1992. With Tom Selleck, Ken Takakura.

Moneyball

Moneyball

2011. With Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

The Natural

The Natural

1984. With Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close.

The Rookie

The Rookie

2002. With Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths.

Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year

1993. With Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey.

The Sandlot

The Sandlot

1993. With Tom Guiry, Patrick Renna.

The Scout

The Scout

1994. With Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser.

Sugar

Sugar

2008. With Jose Rijo, Walki Cuevas, Algenis Perez Soto.

Trouble w/Curve

Trouble w/Curve

2012. With Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake. (Trouble with the Curve)

Winning Team

Winning Team

1952. With Ronald Reagan, Doris Day.

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Dodgers-Diamondbacks brawl

Baseball fights are odd -- people rarely get hurt, very few punches actually connect and the whole thing generally lacks closure. The Dodgers-Diamondbacks brawl was no exception, especially since it happened after three batters were hit, one of whom was hit in the nose. Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario has vowed that the feud between the two teams isn't over, and there are 10 more contests between the two this season. They'll have to work out their differences soon, as MLB plans on making them the first teams to play regular-season games in Australia next year.

  • Should Ian Kennedy be suspended for hitting Yasiel Puig and Zack Greinke?

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  • Which team was more at fault in the Dodgers-Diamondbacks brawl?

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  • Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario said the feud between his team and the Diamondbacks isn't over. Will the teams fight again at any point in their remaining 10 games this season?

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  • What do you make of the Dodgers and Diamondbacks opening the 2014 season with a two-game series in Australia?

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Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are on the verge of signing New York Jets castoff Tim Tebow. The risk is minimal and the joy Belichick would feel of making something out of a player the Jets arguably fumbled on would be enormous. So perhaps the move isn't a big surprise. But considering that no other team in the league seemed remotely interested in the former Heisman winner, one has to classify the acquisition as somewhat crazy. How does it stack up to Belichick's other gambles? Click the images below to rank them.

Rank: Craziest Bill Belichick moves?

Albert Haynesworth

Albert Haynesworth

Acquired in a trade with the Redskins in 2011 for a 5th-round draft pick, the former defensive tackle lasted less than four months in New England.

Chad Ochocinco

Chad Ochocinco

Acquired via a trade with the Bengals in 2011, the wide receiver was released a year later after struggling to pick up the team's playbook.

Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow

Reportedly with no other suitors around the league, Tebow has found another chance in New England where Bill Belichick is surely looking to make something out of the backup quarterback that the Jets couldn't.

Corey Dillon

Corey Dillon

Dillon was vocal about his displeasure with the Bengals before being traded to the Patriots during the 2004 draft for a second-round pick.

Randy Moss

Randy Moss

Acquired in a trade with the Raiders during the 2007 NFL draft for a 4th-round selection, Moss was about as risky an addition to a NFL lockerroom as you could ask for.

Aqib Talib

Aqib Talib

The cornerback was traded to the Patriots in 2012 amidst a peformance-enhancing drug suspension, but answered in his first game with a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown.

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Yasiel Puig's hot start

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig just keeps raking. Seven games after his call-up, the Cuban-born outfielder is hitting .464, with four home runs and 10 RBIs, all from the leadoff spot. Now, with injured Matt Kemp suffering a setback and the 27-35 Dodgers struggling all season from the cleanup spot (.262, 4 HRs), manager Don Mattingly is considering batting Puig No. 4. Should Donnie Baseball put Puig in that position? What does the future hold for the slugger? Vote below!

  • Should Yasiel Puig begin batting cleanup for the Dodgers?

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  • Was Yasiel Puig's contract with the Dodgers (seven years, $42 million) excessive?

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  • How many home runs will Yasiel Puig hit in L.A.'s three-game home series with the Diamondbacks?

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  • Will the Dodgers make the playoffs in 2013?

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The Indians looked like they had control of the AL Central, but things have been going disastrously wrong in Cleveland. The team has lost seven games in a row and eight of its past 10, dropping it below .500 and into second place in the Central. The Tigers, on the other hand, have a four-game winning streak and are finally living up to their plus-82 run differential, best in the American League and second only to the Cardinals in all of baseball. Where do these teams rank among MLB's best?

Click the logos below to set your top five and see how your picks compare to SportsNation.

Records through June 9, 2013.

Rank: Major League Baseball's top 5 teams

Angels

Angels

Record: 27-36

Astros

Astros

Record: 22-42

Athletics

Athletics

Record: 38-27

Blue Jays

Blue Jays

Record: 27-35

Braves

Braves

Record: 39-24

Brewers

Brewers

Record: 21-34

Cardinals

Cardinals

Record: 41-22

Cubs

Cubs

Record: 25-35

D-backs

D-backs

Record: 35-28

Dodgers

Dodgers

Record: 27-35

Giants

Giants

Record: 33-29

Indians

Indians

Record: 30-32

Mariners

Mariners

Record: 27-37

Marlins

Marlins

Record: 18-44

Mets

Mets

Record: 23-35

Nationals

Nationals

Record: 28-29

Orioles

Orioles

Record: 35-28

Padres

Padres

Record: 29-34

Phillies

Phillies

Record: 31-33

Pirates

Pirates

Record: 37-26

Rangers

Rangers

Record: 37-25

Rays

Rays

Record: 34-28

Reds

Reds

Record: 37-26

Red Sox

Red Sox

Record: 39-25

Rockies

Rockies

Record: 34-30

Royals

Royals

Record: 28-32

Tigers

Tigers

Record: 35-26

Twins

Twins

Record: 27-33

White Sox

White Sox

Record: 27-34

Yankees

Yankees

Record: 37-26

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