Hey Andy MacPhail, Is The Barn Burning Yet?
Less than two weeks ago, Baltimore Orioles president Andy MacPhail said that the team was in no hurry to hire a new manager because “it’s not like the barn is on fire right now. The players are doing a nice job for Juan [Samuel].”
Over the last two weeks, the Orioles have won just two of [...]
Was Dawson Hall Worthy?
The induction this Sunday of Andre Dawson led to my annual evaluation of whether the chosen player(s) are worthy of such a lifetime achievement honor. With Dawson the answer is yes and no. What, you say? Let me explain.
By strict statistical standards, Dawson should not have been inducted. In nearly every important analytic metric [...]
JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY
NARRATED BY DUSTIN HOFFMAN
New Documentary Features Major Sandy Koufax Interview;
Recollections from Ron Howard, Larry King, Bob Feller,
Bud Selig, Marvin Miller, Al Rosen, Hank Greenberg and Many More
Official Press Release
New York – “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story,” a major new documentary release from Clear Lake Historical Productions, is now [...]
A Glove of Their Own: A Grand Slam On and Off the Field
This article is being reprinted by permission…
Every so often in the sports industry, do you encounter a genuine person who is trying to making a difference without a hidden agenda. Bob Salomon is one such individual. Over the past month, I have gotten to know Bob and truly what he is about. His [...]
Tim Lincecum’s Mechanics: A Somax Analysis
Below you will find an analysis of Tim Lincecum’s pitching mechanics as compared to other pitchers.
Some pitchers are current day pitchers as well as including how he compares with selected Hall of Fame pitchers like Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, etc.
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Pitch in for Baseball Joins the State Farm “Go To Bat” Campaign
Pitch In For Baseball is delighted to have been selected to participate in State Farm’s ‘Go To Bat’ campaign. Now we need your help!
‘Go To Bat’ was launched nationally during the State Farm Home Run Derby. ’Go To Bat’ gives entrants a chance to win tickets to the upcoming World Series and selected charity partners [...]
A-Rod’s Quest for his 600th HR
Last night A-Rod hit his 599th career HR in new Yankees Stadium & with a weekend series in the Bronx against the Royals it is very likely that # 600 will be launched in NY.
With that in mind, here are a few infographics from our friends over at TiqIQ.
This first one is a few days [...]
Come On Down!
It’s that time of year again — time to play “The Price Is Right”.
Let’s meet our contestants (records are at beginning of play on 7/21):
59-34
This contestant is a regular each year. They like to bid high and will aggressively pursue anyone their heated rival from Boston does. This year they need some [...]
Pre 2010 Fantasy Baseball Predictions at the Mid-Way Point
With the All-Star Break in our rear-view, it becomes a perfect time to evaluate some pre-season predictions and projections…
Division Winners
AL (b)East – New York Yankees (1st, 58-33)
AL Central – Minnesota Twins (3rd, 49-43, 1.5 GB)
AL West – Texas Rangers (1st, 53-39)
NL East – Philadelphia Phillies (3rd, 48-43, 5.5 GB)
NL Central – Cincinnati [...]
The Japanese All-Star Series
Image via Wikipedia
While watching the recent MLB All-Star game, I started thinking about what the All-Star game is like in Japan. Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann and Chicago Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd performed late-inning heroics, propelling the National League to victory. Now that the MLB’s mid-summer classic “counts,” the win assures a National League team [...]

















