The Boys of Summer Are Back
No I'm not talking about the MLB here which they are affectionately known sometimes. I'm talking about actual boys. The boys I'm referring to are those that pl... Continue Reading
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Strikeouts in MLB on Pace for All-time High
In public health, an "epidemic" occurs when a community records a greater number of specific outcomes than what is expected in a given amount of time. If baseball is the community, and our time period is the last few seasons, then we may have ourselves a strikeout epidemic on our hands.... Continue Reading
Former Brave Dale Murphy Is Right, Baseball Is In Trouble
Dale Murphy isn't known for his hot takes on baseball. Murphy is most notably known for his play on the field. A seven-time All-Star for Atlanta was known for h... Continue Reading
Jayson Werth Won’t Stand for Nerdism
Ah, another former player who just won’t stand for these numbers taking over the game of baseball! Jayson Werth went on the Howard Eskin Podcast to rail a... Continue Reading
The Barry Bonds Number Retirement Is Justified
I'm not going to lie, I 100% spaced out and forgot that this weekend was the Barry Bonds Number retirement ceremony. Why? I don't know. Perhaps, it's because I ... Continue Reading
Caught Looking: Gary Sanchez and the 2018 Yankees
Why in God's name am I still writing about the Yankees? Sure the Red Sox are on fire and the Mets are in the dumpster where the fire initially began, but still.... Continue Reading
The Yankees Need To Stop Chasing Sox, Start Running From the AL West
The Yankees need to put last weekend behind them and fast. After coming into Fenway Park only 5.5 games behind the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox, Aaron Boone's... Continue Reading
Pirates Fans Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is; Huntington Listened
Money talks. And the fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates spoke up in a deafening roar during the first half of this season. To the tune of a 27.5 percent decline in ... Continue Reading
Hump Day Hot Takes: 8.1.2018
We've made it to August. The dog days of summer are upon us. And so are the hot takes.
Astros Trade Away Their Decency
Yup. That's a pretty sensational headin... Continue Reading
The Case for Trading Bryce Harper
With all of the hubbub surrounding the upcoming trade deadline, there are a few teams who need to make some hard decisions. The Yankees could make a move for an... Continue Reading