Bleacher Report publishes the best sports newsletters on the internet.

About Michael

I'm a former golf pro, and currently aspiring writer who is working on fiction projects along with my sports oriented blog, Three Putt Territory (http://3putt.wordpress.com). I like to bring a little humor to everything I write, and that includes coverage of my favorite Philadelphia area teams, and the PGA Tour. I love to write, and love hearing from my readers. I can always be reached at mggross21@gmail.com

Michael's Website

The Shortlist

  • Favorite Athletes

    Fred Couples, Chase Utley, Mike Richards

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Flyers, Phillies, Eagles

  • Favorite Coaches

  • All Time Sports Moment

    2009 World Series

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Game 5 2009 World Series

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Russell

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big Ten

Latest Articles

ST. LOUIS - JUNE 17:  Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals is congratulated by teammate Mark McGwire #25 during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Busch Stadium on June 17, 2001 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals defeated the White Sox 8-3. (Photo by: Elsa/Getty Images)

Tim Kurkjian Plays Soft Toss with McGwire and Pujols

41 reads 1 comments

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 11:  Rickie Fowler plays a shot on the sixth hole during round one of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course on February 11, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California.  (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

What Your Golf Shirt Says About You.

12 reads 1 comments

NEW YORK - APRIL 16:  Cliff Lee #31 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the New York Yankees during opening day at the new Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. This is the first regular season MLB game being played at the new venue which replaced the old Yankee Stadium as the Yankees home field.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Cliff Lee Deal Good for Phils (but Halladay Would Be Even Better)

39 reads 0 comments

28 Oct 1999: A bag pipper walks in the morning fog at Payne Stewart's Memorial before The Tour Championship at the Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.

Remembering Payne Stewart

22 reads 0 comments

View Michael's full archive »

All Activity

Bulletin Board »

Bulletin Board

All Activity »
to post this comment
  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Is Andy Reid Neglecting Another Need of the Philadelphia Eagles?

    If you are going to go 0-5, make it a smooth 0-5. a lot like shooting a smooth 83. love it.

    • 1 replies – here are the latest…
    • Will Holt replied…

      Oh, when I shoot 83 I make it look smooth. I sprinkle in a birdie or...

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Beast of the NL East: Hanley Ramirez or Chase Utley?

    Honestly, even as a Phillies fan and Utley fan, it'd be tough to pass up Hanley. I think Utley is perfect for this team, and city,...

    • 2 replies – here are the latest…
    • Victor Filoromo replied…

      Fair enough, but really... take a look at Hanley's defensive stats some time and compare them...

    • Michael Gross replied…

      i'll be honest and say, I don't really look at stats like UZR/150. At a glance...

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Philly Fans: Never Doubt the Moves of the Eagles' Brass.

    I think I have to agree... The title of this post alone is kind of strange to me. Never doubt the Eagles. Why not call it,...

    • 3 replies – here are the latest…
    • James Wright III replied…

      Maybe the other part of that Michael is that I hate hearing how the Eagles have...

    • Michael Gross replied…

      Well, I think you have to realize that the initial reaction is going to be frustration....

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Ruben Amaro, Jr. Proving to Be Tough Negotiator for Phillies

    wish he would have showed some of this toughness when negotiating the second year of the Jamie Moyer deal.

    • 2 replies – here are the latest…
    • Victor Filoromo replied…

      It's the one negative of his tenure thus far. Also, I think he's probably a little...

    • Michael Gross replied…

      I just think you are giving him way too much credit. you want to give him...

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Move Over Allen Iverson, Julius Peppers May be the New "Answer" in Philly

    Wouldn't mind seeing Peppers in Philly. Even though they'll probably have to overpay him and he's getting up there in age a bit. The Birds have...

    • 3 replies – here are the latest…
    • Michael Gross replied…

      Um, I decline the generous offer to read your other for story for now. I understand...

    • Will Holt replied…

      awww, c'mon believe. This is the NFL, where you can go from 8-8 like the Saints...

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on Key To Signing Werth: Trade Ibañez, Not Howard

    I agree with the skepticism over Ibanez's trade value. Even if Ibanez has a decent year, look at the contracts being signed right now. Johnny Damon...

  • Comment

    Michael Gross commented on ESPN: The Worldwide Leader in Hypocrisy

    I enjoy Tony K, I like to call him "The Big Korn", quite a bit. I think he's a pretty funny guy, but at times he's...

    • 1 replies – here are the latest…
    • Will Holt replied…

      Maybe he could fall into line a little bit better, but I just don't get why...

  • Comment

    Tony F commented on Tim Kirkjian Plays Soft Toss with McGwire and Pujols

    It's Kurkjian, Michael. With a u.

  • Comment

    Will Holt commented on What Your Golf Shirt Says About You.

    What the eff? No love here? Article. Of. The. Day. Love it.

  • Article

    New Article: What Your Golf Shirt Says About You.

    There’s tons of golf shirts on the market. Do you buy them haphazardly? I don’t think so. Your taste in golf shirts, like your taste in movies can be very revealing...

  • Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

    Hey Michael,

    Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

    Thanks in advance!

    -Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

    302 days ago

    Reply

  • View more »

    Michael's Achievements & Awards (0)

    Michael does not have any awards.

    Michael's Fans (4)

    Michael's Favorite Writers (3)