It’s that time of year… well, really, those times of year.

Ireland.com presents the top 40 Irish albums. A couple of interesting artist legacies (Bell X1, Glen Hansard), a little bit of where-are-they-now (Therapy?), a little bit of who-dat (Microdisney). Beyond that, just a whole lotta usual suspects — Van, MBV, U2. With U2’s all-powerful stature, you might be surprised what album serves them best in this countdown.

Wikibin hosts a list of baseball players’ entrance music. And you thought sports entertainment was just limited to the WWE? Interesting finds: [1.] Too. Much. Nickelback. [2.] Julio Franco comes out to Christian pop and gospel, obviously as a measure of thanks for being able to play at the age of 73. [3.] A few players actually have come out to music made specifically for pro wrestlers, among them the Yankees’ Jason Giambi, the White Sox’ A.J. Pierzynski, and the Blue Jays’ Matt Stairs. [4.] Trade bait? Mark Sweeney is with San Francisco, his 8th NL team in 13 seasons, yet enters to the Dropkick Murphys’ “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.” [5.] Players who pick from one catalog include Philadelphia’s Shane Victorino (Bob and other Marleys), Scott Spiezio of St. Louis (his own band Sandfrog), and Toronto’s Lyle Overbay (Pearl Jam). [6.] Biggest name player with the worst ear? Try Matt Holliday of Colorado: Creed, Scott Stapp solo, and Madonna. Yeesh. [7.] Some of the artists you wouldn’t expect to hear (but probably fit right in) include Daft Punk, The Police, System of a Down, Dire Straits and Duran Duran. You’ll shed a tear when you see which player gives Mike Patton side project Tomahawk a little love. Be warned that the list is a mish-mosh of players active and retired, and may be a trade or two behind some players.

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