Classic Threads: Houston Astros
This is a series of posts focusing on every MLB team's uniforms. I'm going to do one division each week, with a different team from that division featured each day. For the sake of some teams that have relocate...
Classic Threads: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
This is a series of posts focusing on every MLB team's uniforms. I'm going to do one division each week, with a different team from that division featured each day. For the sake of some teams that have relocate...
Looking Ahead to Vin Scully’s Final Season
With the recent announcement of Vin Scully's impending retirement from broadcasting, news of this not only affects those tuned into his calls from Chavez Ravine, but the entire nation of baseball. It was only a...
Thoughts on the New San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks Uniforms
Nothing says holiday shopping ideas better than a baseball team releasing a new uniform set in early December. Both the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks will offer their fanbases plenty of holiday ...
The Importance of Rod Carew
With the announcement of Rod Carew's dire need of a heart transplant, it's troubling to see one of the game best hitters in a tough situation. Beyond his great skill on the diamond, notably in the batter's box,...
Griffey and the Kids of the 90’s
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With this past Saturday being Ken Griffey Jr.'s 46th birthday, and the impending first ballot induction into the Hall of Fame coming in January, it's hard to imagine him as "Juni...
Forgotten Players Who Died Before Their Time
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It goes without saying that the recent and unexpected death of Tommy Hanson has stunned the baseball community. The idea of these great athletes being mortal can come as a shoc...
The Greatest Rookie Season: Fred Lynn 1975
With this week being filled with announcements of Gold Glove winners, Rookie of the Year nods, and the MVP voting announced, it's hard to imagine one player winning all three in one season. As hard it is to bel...
Cliff Lee, Last of the Four Aces, Gets $12.5 Million Going Away Present
Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies announced, they were not going to pick up the $27.5 million 2016 option on starter Cliff Lee. As Ryan Lawrence from the Daily News wrote, it is "the least shocking news of t...
Why Matt Harvey is Not the Mets Goat
By now, Mets fans should have made their peace with Sunday night's loss to the Kansas City Royals. They've aired their grievances with Terry Collins' decision to leave Matt Harvey in, be it on WFAN or sports co...