Who’s a Better Hitter: Cobb, Ruth, or Wagner?
Hey baseball fans! There’s a question on my mind that I, for the longest time, was never able to figure out the answer. The question is who is the best hitter from the first Hall of Fame class? In case you don’t know, in 1936, the first three hitters inducted into the Baseball Hall of […]
A (Sort of) Interview with Ty Cobb
Hey baseball fans! Today I have a special interview! It’s with the Hall of Famer who has the best lifetime batting average of all time (.366), Ty Cobb! But wait: Ty Cobb has been dead since 1961, so how could I have possibly interviewed him? Good question. Remember my “interviews” with Jackie Robinson and Babe […]
Casa Base: Expectations … Bat
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Pitchers and Catchers Report: AL East Rotations
The East Division has been a powerhouse in the American League for a majority of the 21st century. Whether it’s Boston and New York hoarding top free agents or Tampa Bay and Baltimore developing their extremely fruitful farm systems, the AL East has consistently produced one if not two of baseball’s top teams year-in and […]
What would Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner & Willie Mays be paid in 2015?
Hey baseball fans! With the offseason upon us, money is a big topic in many of my baseball-related conversations. Should this player be paid more? Should this player be paid less? Should this player sign a bigger contract? I have heard these questions daily for the past couple of months and I’ve answered them differently […]
Casa Base: Expectations … Pitch
Despite your opinion on @MetsGM, there is no defending his lack of creativity
Judging the performance of any GM looking for his first winning season in his five years at the helm would leave a lot to be desired anywhere. I am not big on the fact that “this is New York,” but I am sure there is some credence to that statement- though I can go without […]
The National League’s Babe Ruth
Hey baseball fans! Unlike a lot of people, I tend to root for many underrated players in baseball history. I’m sure not a lot of people say that their favorite player ever is Mike Schmidt and I’m also sure not a lot of people say that one of their favorite current MLB players is Adam […]
Casa Base: Signals?
Nationals go big, sign Max Scherzer to $210 million contract
The Washington Nationals aren’t fooling around. The Nats have reportedly handed Max Scherzer a $210 million contract that will lock him up for 14 years, and comes with a whopping $50 million signing bonus. The contract is almost as impressive as Washington’s opening day rotation now looks, with the Nationals rolling out a murderer’s row […]
Romantic Valentine Day Gifts for Baseball Fans
Is the man in your life a baseball fan? Are you stumped on what to get him for Valentine’s Day? Mixing romance and baseball might seem like an unlikely combo, but these 6 gift ideas will win your guy over: 1) His favorite MLB player’s jersey Dim the lights, curl up on the couch with […]
An Interview with the President and CEO of Little League Baseball, Stephen Keener!
Hey baseball fans! I have a very exciting interview for you today with Stephen Keener, the CEO and President of Little League International! However, before I get into the Q&A, here is a quick bio on Keener. A graduate of Westminster College, Stephen Keener joined the executive staff of Little League Baseball in 1980 and […]
Casa Base: Rain Delay?
The Louisville Slugger Legacy
The beginnings of the famous baseball bat making company Louisville Slugger is something out of a storybook or a classic Coca-Cola commercial. It started with a young man’s love of baseball, opportune timing and a father’s willingness to make his son happy. It Started With a Broken Bat In 1884, the Louisville Eclipse team, led […]
Casa Base: Strike!
Dae Sung Koo has played professional baseball every year since leaving the Mets in 2005
Dae Sung Koos’ trip around the bases One time New York Mets reliever Dae Sung Koo never returned to Major League Baseball after pitching for the Mets in 2005. Koo was known more for what he did with the bat, when he doubled off New York Yankees LHP and expected 2015 Hall of Famer Randy […]
Casa Base: Christmas Tree
Merry Christmas from Baseball Reflections!
Casa Base: Clear Signals
Rukkus Ticket Giveaway!
“This holiday season, Baseball Reflections is partnering up with Rukkus, a sports, ticket search engine that finds the cheapest tickets to MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL games to spread the Christmas/Hanukkah cheer your way. That means free tickets for you and a friend to any baseball game. Want to see the Yankees play the Sox? You […]
Baseball 101: Impress Your Boyfriend
If your boyfriend loves baseball, but you don’t understand anything he’s saying, don’t worry. The basics of the game are simple and easy to learn. Combine that with a few essential apps and you will impress your man in no time. Here’s what you need to know: Rules There are a few basic rules that […]
An Umpire’s Perspective on a Batter’s Approach at the Plate
When I was younger I had a great eye for pitches thrown for balls & strikes. I almost never got called out on strikes, but over the last few seasons (not last year, but the prior four and over 20 years later) in my over 30 baseball league I have been called out on pitches thrown […]
Casa Base: Blind Umpire
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
