162 games are a lot for a fan to watch. How many games do you actually watch from start to finish - even if you went to the game in person! Watching daily game summaries are better than reading a box score, but it's not the same as living each…
All-star lefty Framber Valdez didn't exactly deny that he crossed up his young catcher because he didn't want to throw a particular pitch. Cesar Salazar is a young player and really couldn't and didn't say anything in protest to his pitcher. Framber is a volatile player and here he proved…
Our under-the-radar story of the week is asking about why a fan would grab a baseball from a kid at the game? Grabbing a hat away from a kid? What is wrong with #baseball fans? It wasn't enough to have #Yankees fans thrown out of the playoff games last year…
Range factor indicates a fielder's ability to get to the ball compared to other players. But it doesn't include what happens after the fielder gets to the ball. Did that player make the play? What happened after? You don't notice it as much when a fielder does not get to…
Relievers of the past are happy that finally there will be a BBWA award for relievers. There have been NL (Hoffman) and AL (Rivera) awards given but never by the BBWA. Saves are great but they aren't the only criteria for evaluating the best relief pitchers!
In today's podcast we talk about #redsox re-signed lefty closer Aroldis Chapman to another 1 year deal. He has a very good chance to get 400 saves like Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel. Chapman still throws 100 MPH and has a career 14.6 K/9. He's famous and always has been.
Which teams will have a September to remember? Will it be #Reds? #Mariners? #Royals? The playoff push is on and we rate the teams' chances. We had a 3rd 4-home run game last week for 1st time in #MLB history! #RedSox ink Aroldis Chapman to another 1 year deal. In…
We're fans of the #mets but think they have problems. Different problems than the #yankees but problems. Which team has a better chance of making the postseason and then making some noise in #mlbplayoffs?
You have to watch and listen carefully to this clip. We were discussing slugging percentage and batting average and Gordon off the top of his head came up with a new term - 'Sluggage'. It's now our new favorite baseball term!
You have to watch and listen carefully to this clip. We were discussing slugging percentage and batting average and Gordon off the top of his head came up with a new term - 'Sluggage'. It's now our new favorite baseball term!
You have to watch and listen carefully to this clip. We were discussing slugging percentage and batting average and Gordon off the top of his head came up with a new term - 'Sluggage'. It's now our new favorite baseball term!
Sure we talked about #Yankees 9 home runs in one game last week - that's the 2nd time it's happened this season which is a first! #Phillies Zach Wheeler has surgery and is out for the season - awful. #Brewers #Cubs #Dodgers #Padres are all good teams and will be…
Lefty Andy Pettitte had a great pickoff move to 1st base but c'mon it was a balk more often than not. The limitations on the amounts of throws to a base occupied by a baserunner has made stealing bases easier. One time a pitcher threw over more than 15 times…
Can the Brewers maintain their newfound offense in the postseason or are the Cubs the better balanced team? Cubs have managed to overcome pitching injuries but Brewers have been on an incredible tear!
Three-quarters of the season is in the books. It means you can add about 1/3 of a player's current stats to project what will be the season ending total. Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's #Mets HR record hitting his 253rd last week. That means the amazing #Mariners Cal Raleigh is…
RBI's are cool yet they have come under fire as being too dependent on the other players in the batting order. You still have to drive them in! It's still important! Why do we track hitting with runners in scoring position if it's not?
The Savannah Bananas are everywhere these days. 2 hour games, dancing and even some decent baseball. Will dedicated fans like we are like Banana-ball? This was part of our podcast this week. Check it out.
Being in a club with HOFers Johnny Bench and Gary Carter is cool. But Travis D'Arnaud? Shea Langeliers did something very special last week.
In this week's episode of "Almost Cooperstown," we dive into a historic moment as Jen Powell becomes the first female umpire in MLB history to officiate a regular season game. We also explore Roman Anthony's impressive new contract and what it means for his future in baseball. Plus, we take…
We talk about non-competitive pitches all the time. One that are so far out of the strike zone no batter would bother swinging!
Ichiro Suzuki gave a great speech at the induction ceremony last weekend in Cooperstown. So did C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner. Willa Allen gave a nice tribute to the late great Dick (don't call me Richie) Allen and Dave Parker's brother painted a more accurate pitcher of the Cobra. The…
This coming Saturday evening in Bristol, TN the most fans ever to attend an MLB game are predicted to watch the Reds and Braves. HOF inductions took place Sunday in Cooperstown where it was as hot as it always is for those ceremonies. Dave Parker's son spoke eloquently about him…
Did you love the home run derby that ended this year's actual All-Star game? The players sure did. But not having real pitchers makes it an entertainment product and not a real baseball thing. It's fine for an exhibition game but real games should not be decided in the 10th…
Baseball's Two-Way Greats - Pitching/Batting Stars from Ruth and Rogan to Ohtani by Chris Jensen. Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest two-way player in #MLB history? Chris Jensen isn't afraid to take on big subjects and 19th century baseball had its fair share of two-way stars. Chris breaks down the greatest…