Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has had a rough go of it lately. First, it was that soft-ass punishment on the Houston Astros as the result of the cheating probe where they were caught red-handed. How do you punish… Read More ›
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Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens Not Voted into the Hall of Fame Is Ridiculous
Today we learned that only two men were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY: Derek Jeter (on the first ballot) and Larry Walker (huh?). I do have to ask who the hell was the one… Read More ›
2019 World Series Preview
Despite my New York Yankees being owned (again) by the Houston Astros, I find this World Series very intriguing. It’s not often you have two teams whose starting pitching are their strengths. If Houston’s triumvirate of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole,… Read More ›
2019 MLB Playoffs: League Championship Series
Disclaimer: these picks are not based on being a prisoner of the moment, rather what I was thinking BEFORE both championship series began. And yes, I know I’m late as hell — so sue me… National League St. Louis Cardinals… Read More ›
2019 MLB Playoff Preview: ALDS
Editor’s note: yeah, I know this post is late as hell. Sue me. New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Both these squads hit over 300 home runs this season, with the Twins setting the record with 307. Since quality starting… Read More ›
2019 MLB Playoff Preview: NLDS
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals This may be the most competitive series in the playoffs. Both teams are young, hungry and ready to roll. The Braves are on their way to be special, but the Cardinals are that squad… Read More ›
Hey Brian Cashman, What the Hell Are You Doing?
This year’s trade deadline came and went with the usual blockbuster deals. The Cincinnati Reds obtaining Trevor Bauer from the Cleveland Indians for Yasiel Puig. The New York Mets surprising obtaining Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays. And finally,… Read More ›