From Babe to . . . Bryce? Baseball’s Next Hero
The time is ripe for baseball to find its new hero. Here’s why it should be Bryce Harper.
Who The F*#k is Frank Tanana?
For a guy who pitched 21 seasons and ranged from dominant to solid, he remains something of an unknown in baseball history. So who the f*#k is Frank Tanana?
The Great Phall: the Decline of the Philadelphia Phillies
We take a look at the moment a single tendon snapped and took a franchise down with it.
Let It Be: Armando Galarraga and History
Why MLB should leave Armando Galarraga’s near perfect game as is— for reasons more important than baseball.
Ian Kinsler vs. Dustin Pedroia: Two Careers Worth Comparison
Comparing the careers of two second basemen who deserve a closer look.
My Favorite Player: Mark Lemke
It’s easy to love a star. But here’s why the Lemmer was my favorite player as a kid.
One Time, One Pitcher: Who Throws for Your Life?
Everything’s on the line. You’ve got One Game, One Series, One Season, and only one pitcher to use. Who is your choice?
All Leather, No Wood: the Mark Belanger Story
Who was this oft-overlooked defensive star, and why isn’t he more known than he is?
Forbidden Loves: Right Player, Wrong Uniform.
“How can you not be Romantic About Baseball?” – Brad Pitt, Moneyball Ah yes, Valentines Day. Love is in the air, flowers are being distributed, and bad movies are being paraded everywhere. Most importantly, though, pitchers and catchers have reported to camp, ready to begin the epic journey towards baseball’s ultimate prize, the World Series. […]