John Kruk Joins ESPN Sunday Night Baseball
The self-proclaimed Worldwide Leader in Sports has made yet another comically bad move. ESPN introduced a three-man booth for their iconic Sunday Night Baseball telecast after breaking up the longtime…Read More
ESPN Secures Rights to Show Even More Yankees and Red Sox Games
Well, that’s a relief. For a minute there I was worried I’d spend the next decade without being able to see every single Yanks-Sawx game on national TV. According to a report from Sports…Read More
All-Star Break Deep Breath Time In Majors
Just got done watching the Yankees thump the Red Sox for the third time this weekend on ESPN Sunday night, with ex-Boston manager Terry Francona working the booth. Given the Red Sox injury problems I couldn’t…Read More
Robinson Cano and Matt Kemp Named Home Run Derby Captains
Last year’s Home Run Derby champion, Robinson Cano, will have his pick of the best sluggers in the American League to form the league’s team for this year’s derby. Matt Kemp, the National…Read More
Wrong To Attack Kevin Youkilis
Trash talking Kevin Youkilis. A bad idea, Bobby V. Youkilis has more equity built up in the Red Sox clubhouse than you do. The guy is known for his commitment, attitude, hustle, and production, so going…Read More
Yankees-Red Sox Series Draws Record Views
Yankees vs. Red Sox series are always popular, even during early season action. But get later into…Read More
The Wonderful World of Fantasy Baseball
With the Super Bowl behind us and harsh winter conditions finally beginning to let up (At least for now),…Read More
Olde Man’s Tavern: The List
Ah, Christmas. Family, food, giving for some. The Olde Man? He set about a different means within the…Read More
MLB vs. NFL: Baseball will always be America’s Favorite Pastime
Football has arguably taken baseball’s place as America’s most popular sport. The NFL has become…Read More
Picks of the Pen (9/27): Departure Island
Welcome to the last September edition of Picks of the Pen. It is with a heavy heart that I announce the…Read More
The Little League World Series is Embarrassing, Breeds Vanity
Baseball is romantically described as a kids game. The diamond is at the center of childhood in its purest…Read More
Picks of the Pen (7/19): New and Improved? We Think So
Welcome to the new and improved format of Picks of the Pen! There are two noticeable changes to this…Read More
This Week in Arguments
Sure, baseball is the slowest moving sport. However, there are certain things that can liven things…Read More
Picks of the Pen (6/28)
Welcome to another edition of Picks of the Pen. This week’s 9 hand-picked links deal with Jamie…Read More
Just Keep Talking: Filling the Air in a Post-Harwell World
I was standing in the hallway outside my work study job when somebody leaned out the door and casually…Read More






