0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/26/2016
The MLB regular-season schedule is a grind, and there’s a reason why they call it the “dog days of August.” For some reason, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto and Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve aren’t paying much attention to that as they each chase history with torrid runs through the second half. Basically, […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/24/2016
Is it possible for a pitcher to take home a Cy Young award despite missing nearly half a season? Judging from what Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw did before he landed on the disabled list and how the rest of his competition has performed since, it sure is. The southpaw hasn’t pitched since losing […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/22/2016
Since baseball is a game of failure, it’s imperative for players to remain confident when they’re not successful. It’s even more imperative for those playing in large media markets to not be fazed by the fans and reporters who monitor their every move. Understandably so, playing in a big city isn’t for everybody, but New […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/19/2016
When baseball season is over and we have nothing to look forward to except a long, cold winter, who doesn’t love watching a team get the Hot Stove going with a huge splash via trade or free agency? Nobody, that’s who. Even if it negatively impacts your favorite team, it’s at least entertaining to hop […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/16/2016
For a team that entered the 2016 MLB All-Star break with a 51-36 record, it can be viewed as disappointing to go 15-15 since returning to action like the Baltimore Orioles have. However, manager Buck Showalter and his coaching staff should actually be viewing it as progress based on how they got there. One of […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/12/2016
While there is no excitement of actual baseball being played, there’s a different kind of excitement that keeps fans engaged during the dead of winter: the Hot Stove. Every team is on the verge of getting a clean slate upon reporting to Spring Training, and who knows, maybe the moves made in the offseason is […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/9/2016
It’s been one helluva week for veteran sluggers at the end of their respective MLB careers. Just a few months ago, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira said he wanted to play in the big leagues for another five years. After struggling to a .200/.288/.343 triple slash through 280 at-bats, the 36-year-old has decided […]
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Baseball sure is a fickle game, isn’t it? Through his first 16 starts of the 2016 season, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was creating a whole new meaning to the word “ace”. In just 121 innings of work, the southpaw posted an 11-2 record with a 1.79 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 145 strikeouts and […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/5/2016
With about two months of play to go, the National League and American League playoff races are just starting to get interesting. However, the batting races appear to be all but finished thanks to the raking Daniel Murphy and Jose Altuve have done all season (although, we all know there’s still plenty of time for […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 8/2/2016
Whether you’re a fan of the New York Yankees or not, a couple things are universally known about the organization: they’ve won a lot of World Series titles and normally do whatever it takes to win. The Bronx Bombers could have an impact on the Fall Classic again come October, but not because they’re participating in […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 7/28/2016
Sometimes, the best trades are the ones you don’t make. That couldn’t ring more true for what we’re about to talk about. The trade deadline is literally right around the corner and things are starting to get interesting. With new rumors surfacing every 20 seconds, it’s easy to get lost on social media in order […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 7/25/2016
The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s swing got a whole lot more powerful and a whole lot sweeter over this past weekend. Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. graciously accepted the opportunity to forever be immortalized as baseball greats, which they both rightfully deserve. After watching their induction speeches (which I highly recommend and can […]
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If you’re a fan of baseball, why should you sit down and read a textbook about baseball and the law? Well, because Baseball and the Law: Cases and Materials is more than just a textbook — it’s a baseball reference book. This is a terrific 1000-page book that contains almost 700 notes about the game. It […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 7/20/2016
There are less than two weeks before MLB’s non-waiver trade deadline passes in 2016, but we can’t help looking back at some of last winter’s most notable deals as we wait for more to happen. It’s common for fans and analysts to crown a “winner” and “loser” for any kind of swap between two or […]
0 comments by Matt Musico on 7/18/2016
Following last-place finishes in three of the last four years prior to 2016, the Boston Red Sox decided it was time for a change in ideology with regard to baseball operations. Nearly a full calendar year in his new position, Dave Dombrowski has made his impact felt with numerous moves, which is exactly what the […]
