On this episode of Call to the Bullpen, Corey and Pat talk about the most important happenings in baseball over the last week, including the Rangers signing Yu Darvish and the chances that they will also get Prince Fielder as well.
Call To The Bullpen: Rangers Get Yu Darvish…Prince Fielder Next?
January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Is Yu Darvish Worth the Money?
January 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Yu Darvish signed a 6 year, $60 million dollar deal to join the Rangers. The 25-year old pitcher has been pegged as the best pitcher in Japanese baseball, and he has the stats to prove this claim. But he is worth such an exorbitant amount without ever throwing a major league pitch?
Top MLB Pitchers Born in Ohio
December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
In the long and rich history of Major League Baseball, the state of Ohio has produced an abundance of stars who have gone on to represent the sport in tremendous fashion. Here are five of the top current MLB pitchers who were born in the great Buckeye state.
Baseball Hot Stove Report: Pujols Gone, Prince Fielder and Yu Darvish Next
December 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Albert Pujols is heading to Anaheim, and Prince Fielder and Yu Darvish are the next dominoes to fall in baseball’s Hot Stove. Kurt analyzes what has already happened, and what to expect next.
Cardinals’ World Series title caps off magical month of baseball
October 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
AJ analyzes an incredible past 30 days of baseball, and explains where the excitement places historically. He also takes the media to task for its irresponsible agenda.
In Appreciation of the Ron Washington Managerial Doctrine
October 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
When I first moved to Dallas, it seemed like Ron Washington was managing for his job on a near daily basis. As things stand in the sports world right now, there may be no coach outside of Bill Belichick and Mike Tomlin with more job security. Why? It’s all about earned – not blind – faith that Washington has in his players.
Well played clever Rangers fan…well played
October 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
For the thousands upon thousands of Rangers fans whose Cliff Lee t-shirts and jerseys were only relevant for half a season, there is no better way to salvage a perfectly usable article of clothing.
World Series Game 5 Preview and Prediction: Texas Rangers v St. Louis Cardinals Series Hinges on Left Arm of C.J. Wilson
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jerod presents this World Series Game 5 preview, which centers on the erratic left arm of C.J. Wilson, with absolutely no certainty that anything he says (except for one thing at the end) will come true or even seem reasonable once the 54th out of the night is recorded.
Flipping Channels Between the World Series and LA Galaxy’s Champions League Run
October 21, 2011 By 2 Comments
Excitement for sports fans ran deep Thursday night as two thrilling events were unfolding at the same time.
MLB Trivia Challenge Podcast Episode 14 sponsored by Generational Equity
October 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
In Episode 14, Jerod takes a stab at Ari’s most challenging slate of questions yet, and then they discuss what has made the 2011 MLB playoffs so memorable before previewing the World Series matchup between Texas and St. Louis.
Podcast: World Series Preview and Picks, and a Look Back at the “Epic” 2011 MLB Playoffs
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Among many topics, Ari and Jerod discuss: several reasons why the 2011 playoffs are one of the most exciting ever; examples of the few recent playoff years that compare to this year; overall analysis of how Texas and St. Louis stack up; plus they provide their official picks for who will win.
World Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals v Texas Rangers Position-by-Position Analysis, Prediction, and Poll
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brewers fan Chris Callaway is setting aside his bias and spite to analyze the rival Cardinals and Texas Rangers in the 2011 World Series. Callaway goes position-by-position with his analysis and then offers his prediction.
2011 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals v Texas Rangers TV Schedule and Pitching Probables
October 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
Though MLB is surely disappointed that its ratings cows – the Yanks, Red Sox, and Phillies – didn’t sniff this year’s World Series, you’ll find zero disappointment here. Texas-St. Louis has a chance to be a fascinating World Series matchup. Quickly, here is the TV schedule and pitching probables to whet your appetite.
Jim Leyland stinkpalmed Ron Washington before Game 5
October 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
While many people will credit a fluky bounce of the ball at third base for turning the tide of Game 5, the secret to the Tigers victory actually came much earlier, during the pregame. That is when Tigers skipper Jim Leyland executed his own form of hit-and-run on Rangers manager Ron Washington, as documented by AP photographer Paul Sancya.
Texas Rangers v Detroit Tigers ALCS Preview: Analysis, Prediction, TV Schedule, Pitching Matchups
October 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Both of the teams in this year’s ALCS, the Rangers and the Tigers, are easy to get behind. One team advances, the other will have to spend the winter waiting for their next chance. The MLB postseason is down to its final four and these two teams could be matching up for a classic.
