Baseball Is Teetering On Boredom. Here’s How To Fix It.
(Bunting is) another lost art, yet another skill that has been swallowed up faster than a mom-and-pop wiped out by a new big-box store.
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Tributes to Hank Aaron
By many accounts, it took Aaron several years to come to terms with his place in baseball history and the hatred that had been a part of his accomplishments. Much later, he gained more of a sense of joy, rather than relief, at what he had done.
Read moreClass And Grace Personified: Home Run King Hank Aaron Dead At 86
We forget sometimes that our heroes will not live forever. Hank Aaron has passed away, but his actions and words and comportment truly helped change the world. I love Hank Aaron, as much as you can love a man you’ve never met. I love his humility. I love his honor. I love his dignity. I love his effort. I love
Read moreCleveland Indians Name Change: Important Social Achievement or Another Useless Action?
It’s easy to soothe someone’s feelings, say by renaming something. It’s an easy fix and one of many fairly useless things on the list of possible actions to be taken by our politicians in order for them to be able to come to you and say, “See? We now call this thing a different name. Isn’t that great? How about a campaign contribution?”
Read moreWorld Series Preview: Dodgers V. Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a team of destiny, propelled by the winds of the baseball spirits to finally claim a title after 32 years without.
The Tampa Rays are a team of destiny, propelled by the pitching and timely-hitting formula that has allowed previous penny-pitching clubs like the Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins to claim titles.
Read moreOh, What A Game 7 It Was
In some way, everyone failed at the plate when they had the chance to succeed, with only the occasional, glorious instance of success. At least, that’s how it felt. The negatives are heartbreaking. The successes are cause for jubilation.
Read more2020 NLDS Preview: Marlins V. Braves
We wouldn’t be surprised if Atlanta bullpens games two and three.
Read more2020 Postseason Preview Braves V Reds
One team hit .268. The other hit .212. Is there really an argument? Yes. Yes it is.
Read more2020 MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves
Is This The Year For Hotlanta Or Will It Be Another Chilly End Sans Playoff Series Win? Is this the year the Atlanta Braves make it out of the National League Division Series? With first baseman Freddie Freeman and center fielder Ronald Acura Jr., they have a chance. Acuna Jr. can hit the ball out of the park or steal
Read moreSpitter Postseason Picks: Pitching, Pitching, Pitching
Lots and lots of home runs this year, but pitching always wins in the postseason. Here are our LDS projections.
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