Vladimir Guerrero wants to attempt a comeback
You hate to see athletes way past their prime trying to hang on. Some know when to leave (John Elway, Ray Lewis, Marvin Hagler) and there are some who don’t know when to say when (Rickey Henderson, Brett Favre). If there is anyone in the world of sports that wants one last shot at glory […]
My Top Five Baseball Families
Hey baseball fans! Matt Nadel here with another dose of baseball history. In today’s post, I will be telling you all who I think are the top five families in baseball history. (Note that I originally posted this for Big Leagues Magazine, a really great online magazine that I write for. Hope you check it out.) […]
Book Review: Closer
The role of a closer may be the most mysterious position in baseball. In order to succeed, it almost seems as if a player has to be a little off of his rocker. It is the only position in sports where the player is guaranteed to only be on the field during pressure packed situations. […]
Going against PECOTA – Pitchers I’m not high on in 2013
Ben Lindbergh from Baseball Prospectus released a piece on ESPN showcasing 10 players projected to have comebacks in 2013 coming off of disappointing 2012 campaigns. The list is stacked with players who either performed below what their peripherals suggested they should, have reasonable sample sizes of minor league production/major league ability without the results, or […]
How To Advance An Important Base Runner Can Win The Game!
With an important runner on second base and no outs, try to drive the ball the opposite way if you are a right-handed batter or try to pull the ball if you are a left-handed batter. You have a much better chance of advancing an important runner on a grounder to the second baseman or […]
The King of Closers
This guest post was written by Chris from Blogging from the Bleachers, an online magazine about baseball. Mariano Rivera says he is “Rusty, but will be ready by opening day.” Even though he is coming off an ACL reconstruction that kept him out all of last season, he will get the benefit of the […]
EIGHT MEN ARRIBA
BY ISMAEL NUNEZ This month of February: It’s African-American History Month, It’s also Dominican History Month, and in the first week of February as in every year: Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela participate in the Caribbean World Series! Yet the games are not shown on prime-time and at the same time there are […]
Book Review: Trading Bases
Every once in a while a book about baseball will come out that is different than all others in the sports section at your local Barnes and Nobles. Joe Peta’s new book Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball (not necessarily in that order) is one of those books. Peta, once […]
My Top Opening Day Performances
Hey baseball fans! Happy Spring Training! Yes, I know it’s not the official start to the MLB season, but today I will be rating the top five Opening Day performances in MLB history. (Note that I originally posted this forBig Leagues Magazine, a really great online magazine that I write for. Hope you check it […]
MEXICO 2013 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
Written by ISMAEL NUNEZ It took 18 innings! The game was like Fernando Valenzuela’s game Three performance of the 1981 World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Yankees. For this past February 7th 2013 Yaquis de Obregon of Mexico held on to defeat the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic: By a score […]
ML”what would”B: What if Mark Teixeira went to Boston in 2009?
Hey baseball fans! I just put up another ML”what would”B post on More Than a Fan. In every ML”what would”B alternative history post, I discuss what would have happened if a famous event in baseball history had gone differently than it did in reality. For my latest post, I wondered what would have happened if Mark Teixeira had gone […]
Valuable Insights for Winning a Baseball Game
\Building a formidable baseball team to give your opponents nightmares on the field requires adhering to certain proven steps. Easy steps to win a baseball game A.) B uild a strategic team with competent players: The coach should exercise due diligence to work out the team composition and must essentially include:. An awesome hitter. A […]
February Reflections on the Cleveland Indians
Perhaps the most exciting thing that happened to the Cleveland Indians over the last month was a transaction that didn’t even involve the Indians. It may have been a signing by the dreaded New York Yankees that gave Tribe fans the most to smile about in the last 30 days. Don’t get me wrong, Indians […]
The Worst Baseball Question On Earth!
I’ve answered many questions on baseball hitting, baseball pitching, baseball coaching and more over several decades. I can proudly say that not once did I ever think the question was not a worthwhile question and I always showed the utmost respect to the person asking the question. However, there is one question on the topic […]
An Interview with a “Gator”
Hey baseball fans! I have another interview for you! This one is with New York Yankees pitching great: Ron Guidry! Some of you probably have no idea who he is, which is why I will tell you all about the “Gator” in the next paragraph. Ron Guidry played for the Yankees from 1975-1988. In those […]
NYC Men’s Senior Baseball League
LONG ISLAND BASEBALL LEAGUE: Life after work, fun and teamwork! By Ismael Nunez Here’s there’re contact information: Website: www.facebook.com/nycmsbl. Email [email protected] and phone number 347-906-4181 and their address: 213-37 39th Avenue-Unit 250, Bayside, New York 11361, now the name of the organization? Men’s Senior and Men’s Adult Baseball Leagues! Recognized as the largest adult recreation Baseball Organization with close to 50,000 members world […]
Baseball At Its Weirdest
Hey baseball fans! Today is finally the day you will all know who the “Chicken Man” is (hint: he had 3,010 career hits)! In other words, today, I will be blogging about some of the most interesting (and strangest) baseball superstitions and customs of all time. Hope you enjoy: Moises Alou This great ballplayer never […]
The Evolution Of Baseball—The Mariners, & King Felix
I was listening to Sports Radio on 710 AM in Seattle today. My dad likes the show. They were talking about the Mariners—specifically, our ace pitcher, Felix Hernandez. What does everyone think? Does he like it here? Is he happy about the changes that have been made to the team structure? He did pitch a […]
The Justin Upton trade is another example of why No-Trade clauses have to go in MLB
Justin Upton is a 25 year old super star in the making and was recently traded to the Atlanta Braves in what looks to be a landslide transaction in favor of Atlanta. Not to take anything away from Martin Prado (the main player exchanged to Arizona), but Upton’s upside is in another universe than Prado’s […]
Bring back day baseball for the World Series
Good news for baseball over football this week. The ratings came out for the 2013 Pro Bowl and only 9.9 million watched that game. That means that Game Three of the 2012 World Series outdrew the Pro Bowl, after failing to outdraw the football All- Star game the past few years. Why does baseball do so […]
My Top Five Fall Classics in MLB History
Hey baseball fans! Today, I want to tell you about my favorite Fall Classics in baseball history!! My only rule is this: no World Series will be in this list that happened in the last ten years. So, let’s get it started with Number Five. Number Five: The 1954 World Series Matchup: Giants vs. Indians […]
Baseball Tips On Hitting: You Better Be Moving Your Head!
It is very important to make sure your head is turned and facing the pitcher to ensure that you get a good view of the pitch that will soon follow. Your head should be totally relaxed and pretend that you are simply watching TV. Make sure both the front shoulder and arm are completely out […]
Kid Blogger Interviews Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio
Hey baseball fans! I have yet another interview for you! This time, it is with Milwaukee Brewers owner, Mark Attanasio! He was a really interesting guy and a fun person to interview. We spoke for over an hour!! And the Brewers happen to be my favorite National League team!! Anyway, in case you didn’t know much […]
Baseball’s Mount Rushmore
Hey baseball fans! It is officially time to learn who would be on……baseball’s Mount Rushmore! The way I evaluated who made the cut is based on his contributions to baseball and his similarities to the President that he represents. Hope you enjoy: George Washington – Babe Ruth: Washington was the first President of the United States […]
Baseball’s Perfect Knight
I need to write something. What do I write? What can you write about Stan Musial, who passed on the evening of January 19th at the age of 92? What can you say that hasn’t already been said about a man who stood head and shoulders above anyone else that ever wore Cardinal red and […]
An Interview with the “Quad”-caster, Kenny Albert
Hey baseball fans! Today, I have another interview for you! Guess who it’s with: Kenny Albert!!!! You may have heard of his dad, Marv, but in case you haven’t heard of the super-busy, multi-talented Voice of the New York Knicks Jr., let me tell you a little bit about him. Kenny is the broadcaster for […]
Stadium Review: Dr. Pepper Ballpark
Frisco, Texas is the headquarters of Dr. Pepper, so it is no surprise the hometown minor league baseball team has a park named after the carbonated beverage. Dr. Pepper Ballpark is home to the AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Frisco RoughRiders. The ballpark is state of the art and one of the more […]
Podcast Provides Fantasy Owners with Data
The Dear Mr. Fantasy baseball podcast will be returning with a fresh slate of episodes beginning Feb. 4. The show, which features a rundown of fantasy baseball players, statistics, news, analysis, tips and insight will return to its weekly schedule after having taken a hiatus during the baseball offseason. With fantasy sports growing in popularity […]
Leading Men: Giants enjoy another title
The longest, most difficult time of the year for me is the stretch between the end of the baseball season, and the start of spring training. It just seems to drag on for far too long. Does it make a difference that the San Francisco Giants won the 2012 World Series? Absolutely!! I love having […]
Outfield of Dreams: Fantasy Baseball Outfielders in 2013
When looking at all of the spots on your fantasy baseball roster, outfield is the one position that can deliver stats across the board. In fact, it is very difficult to win your fantasy league without a big contribution from your outfield spots. It’s always a good idea to grab at least one of the […]
