2010 Brewers Reflection: What Happened?
As the 2010 baseball season winds to an end, it is time to check on how this season has gone and take a look at a few burning questions that are likely to be answered between the end of the season and the beginning of 2011. It seemed that it was just yesterday that the […]
2010 Fantasy Baseball Surprises Both Good and Bad
Every year there are a number of surprises – good and bad. Some of them are mild in the form of a decent player simply stepping his game up to a new level. A few, though, seem to form out of thin air and proceed to drive the majority of us nuts as they put […]
Inning By Inning: A Portrait of a Coach (2009)
NCAA Baseball Coach Augie Garrido Thanks to the people at Cinetic FilmBuff I was asked to do a review of this fine documentary by Richard Linklater. Aside from the facts and quotes that I’ve compiled in this review you’ll find sessions with Coach Augie Garrido himself, former players (some who are or have been MLB […]
Stadium Review: Prince George’s Stadium Home of the Bowie Baysox
If someone looked up AA Minor League Baseball stadium in the encyclopedia, they probably wouldn’t find anything, but if there was an entry, the accompanying picture would probably be one of Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. It’s the home to the AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Prince George’s Stadium has everything a stadium […]
My Plan for Getting In Shape for the 2011 Baseball Season
The good people over at CSN Stores asked me to do a review of one of the products that they sell at one of their stores. Given my performance or better yet, my lack of mobility in the field playing baseball this year after a 21 year layoff, I decided to go with the Vibro-belt […]
Bill Lee Pitched for the 2010 Brockton Rox
Apparently, former Red Sox pitcher Bill “The Spaceman” Lee recurred his role this year as a member of the Brockton Rox (an independant League Baseball team in Brockton, MA), albeit for just one game. He is now listed as being inactive, but did win in his only appearance of the season (in the last game […]
What’s Wong With The 2010 Boston Red Sox?
Please excuse my lack of commenting on our beloved Red Sox this season, but running a site while trying to be the content director of over 20 or so writers (bloggers) can be time consuming at times. Aside from the plethora of injuries and re-injuries (see Jacoby Ellsbury’s three DL stints) the 2010 Red Sox […]
End of the Fantasy Baseball Season Strategy
By now, many of you have already put yourself in a good position to make a trip to the playoffs – if not officially clinched a spot altogether. There are many more of you, though, that are on the bubble; and with a good or bad 1.5 weeks your ticket could be punched to the […]
Looking Long-term: 5 Keys for the Baltimore Orioles
Buck Showalter has made a great early impression on the Baltimore Orioles during his first weeks on the job already guiding the O’s to more wins in August than they have registered in any previous month this season. As we look toward the long-term future for the Orioles, there are five keys that Showalter will […]
How To Find The Value of a Baseball Card
This baseball card shop owner tells you how to find the value of a baseball trading card. How to Look Up the Value of Baseball Cards — powered by eHow.com
The Start of A New Era in Atlanta, Without Chipper Jones?
Thanks to our friends (and fellow members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, aka the BBA) at The Hall of Very Good, we bring you the latest 24 hours old news on the Chipper Jones (Braves 3B) injury and career status…Chipper Jones…Career Over? Tuesday night, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tweaked his left knee fielding […]
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.
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 […]
The SF Giants at the All Star Break
I think that the Giants are one of the more interesting teams at the All-Star Break. At the time of this writing they are five games above the .500 mark and only four games back of first place. With half the season to go, anything can happen. This is part of what makes baseball exciting […]
Early 2011 Fantasy Baseball Value Plays
We are not even at the All-Star Break yet so you may be asking, “Why the hell are you talking about values for 2011?” Certainly a fair question but it is never too early to start getting a feel for the next season – even in non-keeper leagues. Here is a look at some players […]
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton, His Story in His Own Words
In this I Am Second narrative by Baseball star Josh Hamilton from the I’m A Witness program. All you get is a dark room, a white chair, a spotlight and Josh talking about his past.
Haarlem Baseball Week Update
by Brendan Bisschop New and old familiar faces in Haarlem Baseball Week selection The selection of the Dutch national team for the 25th Haarlem Baseball Week from 9 to July 18 in the Pim Mulier Stadium in Haarlem is held, has two new faces. The catchers are Jason Halman (Corendon Kinheim) and Bas Nooij (L […]
Does Anyone Want To Manage The Orioles?
In the three weeks since Dave Trembley was dismissed as manager of the Baltimore Orioles there has been no shortage of familiar names battered around as potential managerial candidates. However, with the withdrawal of former Mets and Rangers manager Bobby Valentine from the list and the seeming reluctance to pull the trigger on former Diamondbacks […]
How to Hit a Knuckleball (Video at the bottom)
We saw the Phillies get completely embarrassed by two knuckleball pitchers last month. We see the terrible swings guys have at the ball. We see even the best of catchers look foolish trying to simply catch a knuckleball (see Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek). We know it’s coming very slow and it doesn’t look like […]
New York Yankees…Just buying another Championship
THE YANKEES BUY CHAMPIONSHIPS. It is JUST THAT SIMPLE. The New York Yankees’ payroll is $206 million. That number may not mean much to you, but chew on this: the Yankees’ payroll is $44 million more than the next highest team (Red Sox). That DIFFERENCE between the Yankees and the second highest payroll is higher […]
Future Baseball Studs And A Fantasy Round Up
Throughout the course of the year, there are several different dates/events that receive plenty of hype and that fans look forward to. Opening Day, Week 1, the All-Star Break, the Trade Deadline and Free Agency are just a handful. Another event that generates plenty of hype and optimism is the Amateur Draft. Each sport has […]
Can Brad Bergesen Be The Next Jim Palmer?
Considering that he has just been demoted to the minors, it might seem strange to now be comparing struggling Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen with Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. However, it is often forgotten that like Bergesen, after early success Palmer also struggled before eventually becoming the best pitcher in Orioles history. In 1966, […]
It’s Been A Giant Roller Coaster Of A Season So Far In San Fran
Ugh!! What can I say?! I know that baseball is a marathon not a sprint. What this means is that one needs to roll with the highs and lows of their respective team over the course of a long season. I just didn’t expect the highs and lows to come in the same week. Being […]
Passing the Fantasy Baseball Torch
Last week we saw the retirement of one of the truly elite talents in baseball history and one of the most dominant players that played in my (and every other ~23 year old’s) generation. Ken Griffey Jr. was my first favorite baseball player, the first guy that I would wait to watch on Sports Center […]
With Trembley Gone, What’s Next For The Orioles?
The Baltimore Orioles did the right thing to relieve Dave Trembley of his duties as manager, but being outscored 19-2 by the Boston Red Sox in their first two games after his departure is a reminder that the troubles for this once proud franchise run much deeper than just one person. It is difficult to […]
Former MLB Player Delino DeShields Surprises Kaleb Cowart with HS Baseball Award
Posted on behalf of Gatorade… 13-year MLB veteran (most recently of the Chicago Cubs) Delino DeShields helped surprise Kaleb Cowart of Abel, Georgia with the 2009-10 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award. The Gatorade Player of the Year program is celebrating its 25th year in recognizing elite high school athletes throughout the nation. […]
Now Should Be The Time For the Orioles To Remove Trembley
Given our tough economic situation, I am not generally in favor of seeing anyone lose their job. However, given the outrageous salaries in professional sports, I don’t have the same sympathy for anyone in that field. So, I have a clear conscious when I say that it is time for the Baltimore Orioles to finally […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Thursday Edition @ SI_JonHeyman: selig will have his say today. RT @KeithOlbermann MLB Commissioner‘s Office meeting to discuss “Imperfect Game” @ espn_durrett: Is it time for more replay in baseball now?: ESPN.com’s Jayson Stark thinks so and I have to agree. Part of Stark’… http://bit.ly/cSy7pp @ robneyer: Galarraga’s been classy. […]
The 411 on Baseball Prospectus’ Top 20 Prospects: #’s 1-10
Image by SD Dirk via Flickr The following list of players are from Baseball Prospectus’ top 101 prospects that have already joined the MLB club: ranked # 34 – Wade Davis SP with the Rays, # 37 – Starlin Castro SS with the Cubs, # 49 – Austin Jackson OF with the Tigers, # 57 […]
Hit a HR With These Five Kid-Friendly Baseball Films
Cover of The Sandlot Teaching kids about baseball can help mold lifelong fans of the game and it’s a wonderful experience to share with them. The allure of the game is fresh in their eyes and kids cheer with uninhibited enthusiasm, something I adore to see come from my six-year-old niece after I mention how […]
