As Trade Rumors Swirl, So Do Trevor Bauer’s Emotions
There have been rumblings of a possible trade, involving Trevor Bauer, as the July 31st deadline approaches. Fans have debated the pros and cons of keeping him. However, his meltdown when he was taken out of the game against the Royals, became instant chatter all through the league. Bauer was charged with a season-high-tying eight […]
October Reflections on the Cleveland Indians
My, how the mighty have fallen. After high hopes early in the season, the Indians fell apart completely after the All Star Break and ended up finishing with a record of 68-94 (just two games ahead of the last place Minnesota Twins in the American League Central Division). As one would assume after a debacle […]
SMALLS TALK: Cole Hamels does the unthinkable!
I still can’t believe it. Premeditated, unwarranted, just disgusting. For those of you who haven’t heard, Cole Hamels recently launched a harpoon from the pitcher’s mound at rookie sensation Bryce Harper, piercing the slugger’s right shoulder and placing him on the DL indefinitely. The wound will likely keep Harper out for the rest of the season […]
Book Review: Major League Dads
Is there anything more American than a game of catch between a father and his son? For many, the answer to this question would probably be that the only way to make that vision more American is to have an apple pie sitting in the window of the house next to the yard where the […]
SMALLS TALK: O’s lose to college team – big deal?
It’s not out of the ordinary for a Big League team to face college competition at some point during Spring Training. It’s a tradition that several clubs have honored for years as both a showcase for fans and a special treat for the college kids. It is out of the ordinary, however, for a Big League team to lose to […]
Red Sox to Chart Interesting Course Under New Skipper
The Boston Red Sox managerial vacancy continues to be a search filled with intrigue. The team has interviewed a flurry of candidates: Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum (who has since taken the Cubs managerial opening), Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin, Indians bullpen coach and former catcher Sandy Alomar, Jr., Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont, […]
The Red Sox, the Manager, the Media
As Ben Cherington, the new GM for the Boston Red Sox, completes interviews with all of the candidates for the new manager’s job, he and the Red Sox ownership cabal are faced with many considerations. The new skipper will have to be a master of numerous disciplines. In addition to executing Sabermetrics, the […]
A Video Look Back into the Baseball Career of Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan – 1994-04-07 – White Sox vs. Cubs An interview with Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray (even though Jordan was a member of the White Sox, the other Chicago MLB team). Michael Jordan’s Minor-League-Baseball Career This video includes his first HR, conversation with his AA hitting coach, Michael himself, Terry Francona (his AA manager). He […]
Red Sox Announce Starting Rotation
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has announced his starting rotation when the team breaks camp for the regular season. There are no big surprises, as Josh Beckett will be the ‘ace’ of the staff, leading off. Dice K Matsuzaka simplified things by needing extra time to prepare for the 2010 season, making the number five […]
Baseball News, Tweets & More: Monday pm
Image by mikeleeorg via Flickr Monday Afternoon Edition This one is BIG scary news for the Red Sox…@PeteAbe: In today’s Globe: Concern evident for Sox’ Westmoreland – http://b.globe.com/bOw5Ya @alexspeier: Ellsbury trying to become 1st AL LF since ’81 to win Gold Glove. Ellsbury ‘not losing any sleep’ about UZR +/-. http://bit.ly/b8kDK0 #redsox @PeteAbe: New blog […]
Pedroia Might Play SS in 2010
Image via Wikipedia The Sox second half SS, Alex Gonzalez recently signed with the rival Toronto Blue Jays. Also, the organization is uncertain about the ability of Jed Lowrie to play everyday in 2010 after his injury woes. That leaves the Red Sox brass with a choice to make! Do they sign a free agent […]
2009 AL Manager of the Year BBA Vote
In our first anniversary vote, the members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) have asked it’s members to vote for the major awards (Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young Award and MVP). To find out more about the Alliance please read our About the BBA page. Please help us to promote […]
