Last Word On Baseball

After a few weeks of competition, only two teams remain. The squad of the century will be determined over nine innings. The good news is, since we are somewhat playing with time here, there are no weather-related disturbances. The skies over Cooperstown, New York are crystal clear and the teams are ready to play baseball. A sellout crowd has jammed into the Hall of Fame Field … [Read more...] about MLB National Championship and a Thrilling 9th Inning Finish

The year was 1966. The team in ninth place in the then 10-team American League Division, that year, was the Boston Red Sox). A year later, the 1967 Red Sox would turn that dismal 1966 season around, and reach the World Series, while taking on the moniker of the “Cardiac Kids.” TEACH ME HOW, VERDUGIE The Red Sox walk it off! (via @RedSox) pic.twitter.com/1BkDN3EreA — FOX … [Read more...] about The Cardiac Kids Are Back

Craig Kimbrel and Kenley Jansen have been two of the most dominant relievers of the past decade. The two relievers combined have 11-all-star appearances, two World Series titles, three Reliever of the Year awards, and over 1,400 innings pitched combined. Yet as of Friday, both pitchers are sitting on 397 career saves with 400 in their sights. Craig vs. Kenley the Race to 400 … [Read more...] about Craig Kimbrel and Kenley Jansen Are Close to Career Milestones

One of the ultimate objectives of any sport is to win a championship. Whether that’s the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup, or something else, winning championships solidifies a team in the historical record books. It also gives them the right to call themselves the best until they successfully defend their title or a new champion rises to the challenge and defeats … [Read more...] about The MLB Final Four Comes Down to Some Surprises

It’s a fool’s errand to overreact about baseball in April. Just looking at the standings right now will leave people incredulous. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers lead the West divisions, and even with the ongoing Bryan Reynolds trade rumors, the Pittsburgh Pirates are somehow good? Meanwhile, World Series contenders like the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, … [Read more...] about The Red Sox Pitching Staff Needs A Massive Boost Now

Broadcasters are saying over and over again, “This Boston Red Sox team is just like the 2013 team.” Much of the talk surrounding the comparison has come up recently. Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the horrific Boston Marathon Bombing. While it is human nature to compare things, this comparison of these two teams seems, on the surface, to be non-sensical. It may have to … [Read more...] about The 2023 Red Sox Are Not the 2013 Boston Red Sox, Version 2.0

A little over two weeks into the 2023 MLB season, it remains a bit early to have a firm idea of the best and worst teams. However, there have been enough games so far to see some broad patterns. One of these is that the AL East has been the strongest division overall. Spearheaded by the Tampa Bay Rays and their historic start, every team in the division is holding their own so … [Read more...] about AL East Strongest Division So Far

Now that we have concluded business in the MLB Sweet Sixteen, naturally, it’s time for the MLB Elite Eight. There are a lot of teams here that belong here, but perhaps some that don’t. The 15-seeded 1998 Atlanta Braves squad is attempting an amazing Cinderella run to be crowned the greatest MLB team of the last century. There are also the plucky 12-seed 2019 Houston Astros. In … [Read more...] about The MLB Elite Eight

Boston we have a problem… Granted baseball is being governed by new rules and it will take some time to get used to, for everyone. With that said, numbers do not lie when it comes to throwing out baserunners who are attempting to steal. The Boston Red Sox catchers, Reese McGuire, and Connor Wong, do not have the numbers to show that they are ready to handle the new … [Read more...] about Boston, We Have a Problem: The Red Sox Have a Catcher Dilemma