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Picking and choosing.
This is probably the fourth or fifth time that I’ve posted about the start to a baseball season and how we always overreact to the beginnings of the season. Over the past few days I’ve been reminded countless times that we’re only 18 games or 20 games into a long 162-game season and that nothing’s…
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Taco Tuesday and bat day at the ballpark.
I’m betting most people don’t think in terms of risk-reward when they consider attending an out of town, minor league game on a weekend. To some extent I do. I couldn’t see an inherent benefit in driving to either Comstock Park, Michigan or Beloit Wisconsin this weekend. Neither option offered the sunshine and warm temperatures…
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Enough already..
Luckily after tomorrow’s game, the Cubs will be done with James Outman and the Dodgers for the season. The rookie outfielder has already hit 3 home runs against the Cubs this season.
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Is this going to end well?
While conducting a little research on a current Marlins rookie, I stumbled upon these pictures and now that I can post multiple photos, I thought I’d share them here.
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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,…
