I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark.

It’s not a matter of what happened in Tokyo staying in Tokyo or the specifics of either game played between the Cubs and Dodgers mattering to me. And unless the Cubs lose a key player to a significant injury, I won’t be upset if they lose a second game tomorrow. I’m still bothered that MLB…

Believe it or not, I’m not complaining because my school failed to make the BigDance. They are completely undeserving. A 19-14 record stinks and I have no idea what their record in quad one games was. But does anyone else think something is fishy when UNC makes the field as a Dayton play-in team and…

Despite spending two decades with a band of gypsies, I swear I don’t possess any supernatural powers, nor do I believe in conventional baseball jinxes. Talking about an in-progress no-hitter isn’t why the guy falls short. I do believe that some guys are doomed though. A couple baseball loving friends have to deal with my…

In less than 8 hours the field of 68 will be set and fans of 8 schools will be making plans for Dayton. For those teams, it’s a one and done. Since the tournament expanded to the first four, I don’t know anyone that’s made the trip to Dayton. As is the case every March,…

If you are lucky enough to go to spring training and spend a little time around a team’s complex before the ML game, you’re bound to see a few former players in town as instructors. Most of the guys suited up for that team at some point in their playing career, but it’s not a…

This afternoon two broadcasters saved my life, hum to last night a DJ saved my life. Thankfully, the Cubs interrupted a default national radio show that covered everything but baseball. Today’s broadcast was the first of the season for Pat Hughes and Ron Coomer working together. As they pointed out several times, they’re working out…

Blame Cub fans all you want for cramming into Wrigley Field despite the team’s record at any given point, but you can’t hate on fans wanting to see the team play. Yesterday afternoon at Sloan Park in Mesa, 16,161 fans showed up to see the Cubs defeat the Mariners. With no derision in their voices,…

While it’s 55 degrees and sunny in Greater Chicago today, I’d prefer being transported to a Cactus League game or two. We’re only 9 days away from the Dodgers-Cubs battle in Tokyo and I’m ready for baseball. Including the Brewers, baseball fans in Chicago have access to three ML teams on the radio. Yet, all…

Now that every baseball fan has access to Baseball Reference, one can find comps for every player that’s suited up. I’m of the belief that the eye test and context can provide equally compelling comps. The numbers guys love BR because the stats line up. They exclude circumstances, expectations, and organizational development and resources allocated…

For the first time in years, a local beat reporter, Mike McGraw, has explained the crux of the Rule Five draft and what happens to a draftee. I haven’t researched the Cubs recent history with taking players in the Rule Five. However, corner infielder, Gage Workman, has opened eyes at Cubs camp. A draftee must…