Category: Baseball Commentary

Rob Manfred" It's not just about the money (Redleg Nation)
Posted in Baseball Commentary MLB Coronavirus MLB Editorial

Manfred continues to miss the mark – it’s not about the money

Rob Manfred continues to publicly manage a game called Who Do You Hate The Most. It’s calculated to drive a wedge between fans and players….

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Jacob deGrom Two Cy Youngs and Counting (SB Nation)
Posted in Analysis Baseball Commentary Baseball Hall Of Fame Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom’s remarkable Koufax like run puts him in line for the HOF

Jacob deGrom is putting together a run bearing a striking resemblance to the one Sandy Koufax had. Koufax is in the HOF because of it….

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Posted in Baseball Commentary MLB Editorial

MLB wins the day for baseball – but they have to know when to stop

MLB and, in particular, Rob Manfred have done baseball an excellent service in policing the cheaters. But all investigative activity needs to stop – it’s…

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A Boy's game on the streets of New York (Photo: Matt Weber)
Posted in Baseball Commentary MLB History

MLB Commentary: A Guest Columnist recalls the days of the ‘ole ballgame

MLB fans will always be passionate about the game of baseball. Michael Tirella has MLB blood in his veins. Please welcome him as a guest…

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Yankees YES ratings plummet - why? (Photo: Forbes)
Posted in Baseball Commentary Yankees Commentary

Yankees YES network ratings plummet – welcome to Major League Baseball 2020

The Yankees, despite winning 103 games last season, took an astounding 17.6% drop in the viewing of their games on YES. It’s not their fault,…

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The Heart Of The Matter (Photo: sling.com)
Posted in Analysis Baseball Commentary MLB Editorial Yankees 2019 ALCS

Yankees ALCS: How MLB Is Cheapening The Game Right Under Our Nose

The Yankees and Astros fall under the umbrella and behest of MLB. Neither team manufactures game balls. Why weren’t they told the baseballs are different……

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Noah Syndergaard when it was strike one (Photo: New York Daily News)
Posted in Analysis Baseball Commentary Brodie Van Wagenen Noah Syndergaard

Mets: Brodie Says We Are Family – Noah Whines – One Last Time

The Mets are squabbling internally again. Noah tells Daddy he likes one brother better than another. And Daddy is left to pick up the pieces….

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Aaron Boone - Decisions Looming (Photo: The Ringer)
Posted in Aaron Boone Analysis Baseball Commentary Yankees 2019

Yankees: Forget The Deadline – We’re Talking Other Big Decisions

Yes, the Yankees and Brian Cashman are feverishly working the phones to secure more pitching. But behind the scenes, other significant decisions loom… The Yankees…

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