I Love A (World Series) Parade

Wow!! I still cannot believe that my team, the San Francisco Giants, have won their third World Series Championship in five years. This is the first time it’s been done in the National League since the 1940’s. The word “Dynasty” had been mentioned…and I never thought that the Giants would become associated with that word. […]
Casa Base: Very Unlikely
Casa Base: Bat Boy
The Boys of Summer
Some may call me old, others, a purist. Regardless of what you call me, I’m not ashamed to say that I miss the good ole days of baseball! I come from an era where players weren’t doping. They weren’t playing for endorsements and they weren’t playing to be traded next year. Well, maybe some of […]
Casa Base: Slides
7 of the Greatest Sports Bars in America
Everyone has a favorite sports bar. It doesn’t matter if it’s a dirty, corner dive or a sleek, upscale place with wall-to-wall flat screens. Regardless, the place is filled with great memories with friends, family, drinks, food, glorious wins, and devastating losses. These spots will always hold a special place in your heart. […]
What the Heck Happened to Baseball Video Games?

Baseball. Gaming. Xbox. One of these is not like the other. Even though the sports video game industry is worth billions worldwide, the Xbox One is completely out of luck regarding a baseball simulation title. “MLB The Show,” a Sony Playstation exclusive, now reigns without contention as the only legitimate baseball game on the market […]
Casa Base: Other Sports
The S.F. Giants in the 2014 MLB Playoffs

I find it so hard to believe that I am living in one of the Golden Ages of Giants baseball. Two World Series Championships in three years, and now, the opportunity for a third World Series Championship. What is it about the even years in the second decade of the 2000’s? I think of all […]
Casa Base: Good Outfielder
Casa Base: Techniques
2014 World Series

This year’s baseball World Series is nearing its climax, and there are now just four teams with a chance of landing this prestigious title. The 110th edition of Major League Baseball’s premier event will see two of the four remaining sides go head to head in a best of seven playoff, featuring the winner of […]
2014 ALCS Ticket Prices & How They Compare with Past Years

Wow, who would have thought that the 2014 ALCS would come down to the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals as both teams swept their opponents three games to none! It’s surprising that teams with Mike Trout, Albert Pujols & Josh Hamilton (Angels) and Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler & Victor Martinez (Tigers) could be […]
100 Innings of Baseball to Help Us Find a Cure for ALS

For those of you who have been coming here for the past few years will remember that I have played in this charity game benefiting ALS 3 of the past 4 years now (I missed last year) & it’s that time of year again! So, if anyone feels compelled to make a donation to help […]
Casa Base: Daintiness
Casa Base: Good Eyes
Can A-Rod’s Return Spark Anemic Yankee Offense

The New York Yankees playoff hopes are all but lost, following a 10-10 stretch that leaves the Yankees eliminated from contention in the AL East and 4.5 games back of the Wild Card leaders entering the final week of the MLB regular season. As forecast by the ever excellent Sharp Report, the Yankees have struggled […]
Casa Base: Very Fast
Top 5 baseball movies every fan should see

There is no shortage of classic baseball films and this movie list encompasses just a few of them. Every movie on this list comes highly recommended even if you aren’t a fan of sports movies. So sit back, fire up Netflix, get some popcorn, and relax. Without further ado, here is a list of the […]
Casa Base: Outfields
Casa Base: Flyout
The Underrated Squad: Part One
Today, I will be introducing a new series which primarily focuses on the underrated professional baseball player in the MLB! Over the course of the next year, we will construct a roster of twenty-five ( 25 ) underrated players that deserve more attention by not only the fans, but by front offices, scouts, and even teammates. Catcher : Derek Norris […]
Casa Base: Tough Nut
The Top MLB Prospect from New Jersey: Anthony Ranaudo

Anthony Ranaudo, 24, was born on September 9th, 1989 in Freehold, New Jersey. A budding prospect, Ranaudo achieved ” The Dream ” by being called up on August 1st, 2014 to the Boston Red Sox in order to make to his first career start as a player in the MLB against the New York Yankees, […]
An Interview with Former MLB Pitcher, Jim Abbott

Hey baseball fans!I recently got the chance to interview former MLB pitcher, Jim Abbott! Some of you might know him from his no-hitter with the Yankees, while some might know him from his playing days with the Angels, White Sox, and Brewers. Nonetheless, I’m still going to tell you a little bit about him before I […]
GM of the Week: Billy Beane, Oakland A’s

Hello! I’m introducing a brand new series! Every week, I will be drawing out a random team name from a hat. The team selected will have their General Manager evaluated and reviewed. This year is a special week, as I am evaluating and reviewing the Oakland Athletics General Manager, Billy Beane. However, here is […]
Casa Base: Nine vs One
Casa Base: Fountain
The Big Hurt’s Great Career

Four former members of the Atlanta Braves‘ organization were inducted into the Hall of Fame last weekend. However, there were also two representatives of the White Sox franchise who were enshrined in Cooperstown: Tony La Russa and Frank Thomas. Considering La Russa was more famous on his A’s and Cardinals teams, today I want to talk about the […]
Casa Base: Sniper
