Gershon Rabinowitz, Author at Baseball Essential

Jose Bautista and the Prevalence of the Bat Flip

Oct 16, 2015

American League, Features, Major League Baseball, Postseason, Toronto Blue Jays

Emotion is at the forefront of sports. Feelings of accomplishment escape from the soul, finding their way out of the body to display feelings that become publicly immortalized. These days those images are proud...

The Emergence of Rougned Odor

Gershon Rabinowitz

Oct 13, 2015

American League, American League West, Features, Major League Baseball, Postseason, Texas Rangers

As the calendar shifts to October and the winds of autumn blow with ferocity, the postseason takes center stage. Every pitch, at bat, and out has the potential to be forever remembered in the annals of the game...

Oakland A’s Prospect Michael Nolan Confirmed Dead Following Shooting

Gershon Rabinowitz

Oct 9, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Oakland Athletics

In baseball terms, when a prospect's stock begins to drop, he is referred to as a "flame out". On Thursday, that term took on a sad and callous meaning when Michael Nolan, a pitching prospect in the Oakland A's...

MLB Finalizes Division Series Start Times

Gershon Rabinowitz

Oct 8, 2015

American League, Breaking News, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, Postseason

As the Division Series commenced on Thursday, Major League Baseball announced the remaining start times for the final three games of each series in accordance with its broadcast partners. Under the current tele...

Revisiting the 1995 Division Series

Gershon Rabinowitz

Oct 7, 2015

Baseball History, Features, New York Yankees, Postseason, Seattle Mariners

The mark of a compelling narrative is its lasting impact. Rising and falling action leads to an indelible climax and its cast of characters become renown and beloved. Their triumphs and accomplishments are reme...

The Case Against the Second Wild Card

Gershon Rabinowitz

Oct 1, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

One hundred and sixty two games separate spring training from the postseason. A six month endurance test of resolve, endurance, and strength divide a field of thirty by three. Injuries, hot streaks, slumps, and...

Boston Red Sox Name Frank Wren as Senior Vice President

Gershon Rabinowitz

Sep 25, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines

One day after the Red Sox promoted Mike Hazen toÂ General Manager, the club has announced that former Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren will become their Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations. Wren had bee...

Don Orsillo: One Month Later

Gershon Rabinowitz

Sep 25, 2015

Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines

Although it feels like yesterday, Friday marks the one month anniversary of the Boston Red Sox much ballyhooed announcement of broadcaster Don Orsillo's termination. The decision was cited by Red Sox management...

Remembering Yogi Berra

Gershon Rabinowitz

Sep 24, 2015

Features, Headlines, Interviews, Media, New York Yankees, Podcasts, Radio

It ain't over 'till it's over, but this time it's over. Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra was an American institution whose impact and legacy transcended both his personal and his professional life. During his 19-...

Brewers Expected to Name David Stearns next GM

Gershon Rabinowitz

Sep 20, 2015

Breaking News, Milwaukee Brewers, National League Central

With the 2015 season winding down, teams seemingly out of contention are finalizing their plans for the following year and the Milwaukee Brewers are no exception as they prepare to name David Stearns as their n...

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