The award goes to…

We have arrived at that time of the year when we dish out our awards for the Major League baseball season. There have been lots of surprises and then again some things that we expected. It sucks that we lost another season…

The Final Out in Oakland

Today it’s a heavy heart situation for me personally. Growing up in the Northern California Bay Area in the 1980’s, it was a grand time to be a sports fan. Full disclosure, I am a San Francisco Giants fan–yes a glutton for…

Joe’s Final Call

Sometimes you just get lucky. Growing up in Eastern Connecticut listening to the Boston Red Sox on the radio was like learning to walk– everyone did it. We all know that sitting on the back porch, sipping on a lemonade in the…

The McMets

The New York Mets have had quite the ride in 2024. They have been nothing short of Amazing lately. They’re on a nine game winning streak and a strong enough push to leap the Atlanta Braves into the final wildcard spot in…

Struggle and Value

The Atlanta Braves season has not gone as planned. The injury bug was present from the start of the season.  Atlanta lost all-star pitchers Spencer Strider, Huascar Ynoa, AJ Minter, and then the biggest of blows, losing Ronald Acuna Jr.  The Braves…

Dodger Blues?

Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are. Yes, I am having a missing Meatloaf minute, but the team that should be scared is the Dodgers. How is it that the Dodgers are only a few games up…

Ceilings And Floors: Does MLB need a Salary Cap?

MLB has a competitive balance problem. The Dodgers spent over $1 billion in free agency this past winter. This spending is unconscionable to most franchises. However, because of league leading attendance and a secure broadcasting deal, the Dodgers can flex their muscles…

National League West Spotlight

The National League West is very interesting to look at. Obviously the Rockies are not going to contend. In watching the Rockies, you just get a feeling that they are so far behind most teams in the league.The Rockies need a fresh…

Dog Days

It’s the dog days of the sports summer. That’s the period between the MLB All-Star Game and the beginning of NFL preseason. This period on the calendar seems to go on forever. It’s even worse if your MLB team of choice is…

Manfred on Strike Four

I might just turn this into a weekly thing, because every week it gets worse. Rob Manfred has no clue what he is doing. The Giants and Dodgers wrapped a four game series in Los Angeles yesterday. One of MLB’s most storied…