Category Archives: Major League Baseball

How would you solve this Major League Baseball dilemma?

For any who have questions about MLB’s service time rules and procedures, there is an excellent post by Michael Valancius on SB Nation’s DRaysBay. It very thoroughly details in real value Tampa Bay’s current situation with top prospect Wil Myers, and their decision … Continue reading

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Reducing the already questionable nature of MLB brawls

Every so often, a batter is hit by a pitch and rushes the mound. Or, a runner gets tangled with an infielder and a confrontation ensues. Once the scuffle has begun, there are obviously more players from the non-batting team … Continue reading

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There is hope for the Marlins and other weak pro teams

Earlier this off-season, Dan Farnsworth wrote an excellent piece for Fangraphs breaking down the effects of team spending on the rebuilding process. This is particularly noteworthy in an era when, thanks in part to the analytics movement, teams are increasingly … Continue reading

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Are uniforms necessary for MLB managers and coaches?

At non-professional baseball levels, managers (and their coaching staffs) wear caps, slacks, golf shirts and team windbreakers. It looks great for all who do. Head over to Major League Baseball and the same people are wearing the uniforms their players … Continue reading

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3 Reasons Local Governments Should Stop Buying New Stadiums

The Marlin’s trade this week of Jose Reyes, Mark Buerhle, and Josh Johnson was further evidence that local governments should not waste their money investing in new stadiums for sports franchises. The Marlins, already one of Major League Baseball’s least … Continue reading

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Holliday should be suspended for taking out Scutaro

In Game 2 of the NLCS, the Cardinals’ Matt Holliday slid into Giants 2B Marco Scutaro attempting to disrupt a double play. Scutaro was injured on the play and later left the game X-rays were negative, but Scutaro is still … Continue reading

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How your friends and family can enjoy the MLB playoffs & World Series

As Major League Baseball enters the most energized part of the season, you may have a spouse, friend or co-worker who would enjoy watching with you, if only they had a better understanding of the game. We know the dilemma … Continue reading

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Saving Major League Baseball

ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowherd was right on target in his assessment of Major League Baseball’s continuing fall from the hearts of Americans. He recently made several points to help re-ignite the sport, two of which I endorse wholeheartedly: Shorten the … Continue reading

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Protecting pitchers is long overdue

Except for stopping a slap shot in hockey, there is no potentially life-threatening situation in any team sport that compares to a  baseball moving at high speed directly toward the head of a pitcher standing a mere 60 feet away. … Continue reading

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Binding arbitration for all pro sports leagues and their unions

With the continuing failure of the NFL and the referees’ union to reach an agreement, we’re about to see substitute officials work regular season games. Of course, when such disagreements are between any league and its players’ union, the regular … Continue reading

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