Pennie! Balk!
Gausman was rocking back and forth on his left foot. In rhythm, he rocked, rocked, lifted his leg and delivered a pitch. Merzel called it immediately. Dodger, Hyeseong Kim was awarded second base.
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Do We Only Get One Chance To Use Our Oven Mitts and Move Second Base?
The incentive to run is clearly already there. In 2024, a record 122 players stole at least 10 bases, with 48 reaching 20 or more. Similar totals followed in 2023 and 2025. Additional “incentives” are unnecessary.
The use of enlarged sliding mitts are also unnecessary and should be prohibited.
New York Mets 2026 Forecast
Advertisements Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco are new as the Mets try to win their first division title in more than a decade. Bichette has missed 130 games the last three years due to injury. That has to be a concern for Mets fans. 2024 was particularly awful for Bichette. Not only did he miss half of the team’s games,
Read moreAtlanta Braves 2026 Forecast
Assume the worst, celebrate if all goes well.
Read more2026 Preview: N.L. West
The Dodgers seemed unready to win either of the last two World Series heading into the playoffs. With their upgrades this year, will this year be “easier?” The answer is probably.
Read more2026 Preview: A.L. East
If Tampa can even get two of their bottom five to hit, they have a chance to win 90.
Read moreNew Podcast Episode: John Morgan
Advertisements Join USA Bobsled Hall-of-Fame John Morgan for a chat about the state of two sports, tips for young announcers, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, the “Night Train,” and some very interesting, rarely-talked-about medical conditions of one of baseball’s most famous names. Saranac, New York is a thing! Click here to listen:
Read moreFor $8 Million Per, Super Bowl Ads Failed to Deliver
This Bud’s not for you. Rather, it turns it into a bad kegger.
Read moreOaktown
The very nice people behind us did not seem to know that their language and subject matter should be altered when within earshot of a boy. There was some pretty x-rated language and conversation going on in those seats. Try to remember that you are not the only at the ballpark. But, man, what a sunset.
Read moreAnother Candlestick Tale: Melvin Belli Sues The Giants
. In a flourish that underscored the absurdity of the dispute, he listed collateral he argued should be subject to seizure—including Willie Mays (the player himself)—along with bats, balls, gloves, uniforms, and even bar whiskey…
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