Scott Behson says that, though only 72 hours, Major League Baseball’s paternity leave sets a desperately needed example.
What the “Freak” Is Going On?
May 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Tim Lincecum is just one of many pitching aces who’s lost his fastball. Neil Cohen wonders if it matters? (Hint: yes, if you’re Lincecum)
Roy Halladay Has Nothing to Apologize For
May 22, 2013 by 3 Comments
Roy Halladay apologized for his bad performance while pitching hurt. As Steve Silver argues, the problem is he was only doing what the fans expect.
Reflections on a Streak
April 7, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Miami Heat won 27 straight games. Chris Parisi says you can hate the Streakers, but you’ve got to respect the Streak.
The San Francisco Giants Are the Rodney Dangerfield of Baseball
April 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Despite two World Series wins in three years, Neil Cohen wonders why the Giants are once again fighting for respect.
Major League Baseball and World Series Riots: The Making of a Lifelong Baseball Fan
April 1, 2013 by 2 Comments
Tom Burns was there with his father when his beloved Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, and Detroit erupted
The Data Revolution in Sports, Part 2
March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In Part 1 of his essay, Liam Day traced the history of the data revolution from the factory floor to baseball’s front offices and beyond. In Part 2, he examines the fear of data.
Why Won’t Anyone Sign Kyle Lohse?
March 3, 2013 by 5 Comments
Scott Behson says its because the battle between old-school and new school stats has been fought and the sabermetricians won.
Watching Baseball with Dad
March 2, 2013 by 2 Comments
Clyde McGrady explores the bond he shared with his father over a mutual love of baseball and their favorite team.
Baseball Writer Chooses Love of His Family Over Love of the Game
February 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Beat writers for Major League Baseball face work-life conflicts that pit dream jobs against dream families
It’s Time For Gay Pro-Athletes to Come Out of the Closet
December 30, 2012 by 4 Comments
In other historical struggles for equal rights, sports have not only played a role, but led the charge.
Shut Up and Sing: Let’s Talk Bob Costas and Make Some College Bowl Predictions
December 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Bob Costas’ recent stance in favor of gun control has drawn the ire of many. Jim Jividen examines why his remarks about performance-enhancing drugs didn’t provoke a similar response.
Retired MLB Players Deserve Fair Pensions
October 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
Douglas Gladstone makes the case for looking after old ballplayers, even if they weren’t stars.
Baseball Rarity: 6-Year Old Little Leaguer Turns Unassisted Triple Play
May 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Jamie Reidy shares a cute video about an amazing Little League occurrence: an unassisted triple play.
Root, Root, Root for The Old Guy; Jamie Moyer Pitches at 49
April 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Reidy comments on record-breaking Colorado Rockies pitcher, Jamie Moyer.
Jamie Reidy Is An Old Man
March 31, 2012 by 6 Comments
For the first time, at the age of 42, Jamie Reidy is struggling with getting older.
“You have reminded me how much I love men!”
These are comments by bobbt, Patty, and Michael Cusden on the post “What Dads Really Want For Father’s Day”.