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Go figure!
Last night in game one of a four-game series between the .500 Dodgers and the surprising Cubs, an improbable sextet of unknown Dodgers pitchers (Grove-not Lefty, Bickford-not Mary, Bruihl, Almonte, Ferguson-not Joe, and Graterol) held the Cubs bats to 2 runs in a 6-2 loss. Rookie outfielder, James Outman hit two home runs and drove…
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Big news…
Earlier today the Diamondbacks designated Madison Bumgarner for assignment (DFA) which essentially means he can sign with any other team for the league minimum. Arizona still owes him plenty of money so don’t worry about him paying his bills. Editor’s note: I’ve gone on record several times over the years as to how much I…
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Great news!
Anytime someone is deemed they are cancer free, it’s worth celebrating. Sox closer, Liam Hendriks shared the news today. Liam Hendriks announces he is cancer free (mlb.com) Congrats!
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The quirkiness of a 162-game schedule.
Before MLB adopted the balanced schedule where each team plays the other 29 teams regardless of league, schedules were not symmetrical. Teams played 2,3, and 4 games series. This allowed for some quirky pitching matchups. The 4-game series usually meant that you’d get to see most of a rotation and would be guaranteed to see…
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On any given Tuesday.
If you look hard enough for trends and oddities in daily box scores, you’ll find them. Some are extraordinary and others purely mundane or random. Talk with lifelong fans and they’ll be quick to point out that you’ll likely see something different at any game you attend. To our detriment everyone is focusing on the…
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Four hours and thirteen minutes
Who would have imagined that the Guardians and Tigers would play a doubleheader in 4 hours and 13 minutes today? Who predicted the Tigers would sweep 4-3 and 1-0? That being said, when pitchers have a difficult time finding the plate, it feels like sitting in a last-period science class. The clock might say otherwise,…
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The A’s are sure to cure whatever ails you.
Yesterday I set out to preview last night’s A’s-Cubs pitching matchups, but then I realized it wasn’t that interesting. Neither starting pitcher, Hayden Wesneski-Cubs, nor Kyle Muller had a history with the other team. As both pitchers are (practically) rookies that’s no surprise. Muller was acquired in the deal that sent Matt Olson to Atlanta.…
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Does this square things?
Fifty years ago the Oakland A’s won their second of three (straight) WS rings against the Yogi Berra led the Mets. The A’s did a nice job of honoring that team before the finale against the Mets. The Mets spoiled the reunion with a sweep of the hapless 2023 A’s. I don’t know if the…
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Like father like son..
It’s great when children follow in their parents’ footsteps. It’s even better when they share common positive traits. As is often the case with broadcasters, most fans seem to favor the older generation for whatever reason. Whether by design or by listening for years, the kids often sound like their Dads or granddads. The Brennaman’s…
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A glorious week for baseball
As of this moment, I think we’re at the high point for the day weatherwise. It’s 52 degrees, mostly grey and wet, but that’s not all bad. It is only April 16th-so we’re not out of the woods in Chicago. In fact. this isn’t horrible baseball weather for April. Like tens of thousands of baseball…
I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark. 