Anyone who appreciates clever satire and a well done, succinct spoof will enjoy this trailer for “Too Much Moneyball”.
Video: Dan Johnson’s pivotal home run nails fan in the junk
September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This video serves as proof that Red Sox and Braves fans weren’t the only ones who got hit in the nuts at the ballpark last night.
TV Schedule and Pitching Matchups for “Epic” Final Day of MLB Regular Season and Potential Play-In Games
September 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
MLB has a slogan: “Always Epic”. But America’s Pastime, certainly the final days of its regular season, are certainly not always this epic. Jerod breaks down the TV schedule and pitching matchups for the final day of the regular season, plus the schedule for the play-in games that could occur tomorrow.
5 Reasons Non-Baseball Fans Should Give America’s Pastime One More Chance
July 11, 2011 By 11 Comments
Twelve long years. That’s how long it’s been since Jon Washburn has followed baseball seriously. But after taking in an Indians game with Ari Kaufman this weekend, Jon is giving America’s Pastime another chance and has five reasons why all non-baseball fans should do the same.
Beginning Baseball: Breaking Down the Twins’ Biggest Rivals
June 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
As a new baseball fan, Amanda Lawson was excited to find out who the Twins’ biggest rival was. And one day there was a comment on Twitter that made her think twice about her initial perception.
Is Moneyball money in the bank?
June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
The “Moneyball” trailer debuted this past week, and it has Evan Schwartz wondering if the movie can somehow capture the compelling, transformative quality of Billy Beane and Michael Lewis’ book.
Change is Welcome in the AL East
April 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
The MLB season is less than a week old, and storylines are already building. The top two early season stories come from the AL East, where the long struggling Baltimore Orioles are winning while the Rays and Red Sox sit in the cellar still winless.
MLB 2011 Predictions: AL West — Rangers look to be top club again
March 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
In this post, the final in our division-by-division MLB predictions, we analyze whether the Rangers can repeat, or whether the A’s, Angels, or Mariners can rise up and knock Texas down a rung.
MLB 2011 Predictions: AL East – Yankees have too much talent to be ignored
March 28, 2011 By 7 Comments
The Tampa Bay Rays won the AL East for the second time in three seasons last year, winning 96 games, one better than the New York Yankees. Will the Yankees or Red Sox reclaim the top spot in 2011?
Cliff Lee clearly does not want to pitch in New York City
December 15, 2010 By 5 Comments
A text comes in early yesterday morning from a Yankee fan-friend: “I wanted Lee but I don’t think he could have handled the pressure of pitching here…”
It’s GREAT to be a Philadelphia sports fan — even if their fans won’t admit it
December 14, 2010 By 10 Comments
The most coveted free agent of this offseason chose to return to Philadelphia mainly because he loved his three months there in 2009. That’s quite a compliment to the city, the team, and their fans.
Is it still any ‘fun’ to be a Yankee fan?
November 8, 2010 By 12 Comments
Perhaps I should ask, “is it truly a challenge anymore?” I pondered this with respect to today’s news that – on the first morning of free agency — the Yankees are moving toward obtaining baseball’s prized free agent in Cliff Lee.
My advice to the Yankees on their rotation (Update: Poll added)
October 18, 2010 By 20 Comments
It’s too late now as the game begins in ten hours, but I believe Joe Girardi and the Yanks are making a critical mistake throwing Andy Pettitte tonight against Cliff Lee.
MLB League Championship Series Previews: Giants-Phillies, Yankees-Rangers
October 14, 2010 By 14 Comments
When Joe Buck and Tim McCarver take their seats inside Citizens Bank Park’s broadcaster booth Saturday night, both probably figure to be there again 11 nights later when the World Series opens, likely with the Yankees taking on the Phillies in a 2009 rematch. Even though just once in the last 52 years — when the Yankees [...]
