MLB essays
A few more thoughts about the Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas
Some words that needed to be written.
A’s president Dave Kaval talks about the team’s proposed move to Las Vegas...
... and he appears to be disconnected from reality.
The Oakland Athletics have new Las Vegas stadium renderings...
... and I have thoughts (that echo the thoughts of others).
Nike’s MLB uniform fiasco continues with mismatched colors
What an utter embarrassment.
A comparison between baseballs used in MLB and NPB
Japanese pitchers sometimes need adjustment time when they come to MLB. The size of the baseball could have something to do with it.
An update on the A’s and White Sox stadium situations
You won’t believe some of this. (Yeah, actually, you probably will.)
More on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad MLB/Nike/Fanatics uniforms
The fallout from players checking out the 2024 uniforms continues.
An update on MLB no-hitter streaks
Who’s got the longest active streak of not being no-hit?
A few thoughts about how MLB free agent rumors are reported
They aren’t always what they appear to be.
A few more thoughts about the proposed Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas
Did you expect this to be smooth? It’s not.
A few more thoughts about the Cubs’ offseason inactivity thus far
There’s still lots of time. And, I’ve got some thoughts from Josh to add to mine.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a Dodger. What’s next for the Cubs?
Will the free agent logjam break now?
Nike is changing MLB uniforms for 2024
Can’t say I like some of these modifications.
Bally Sports Networks will carry 11 MLB teams’ games in 2024. After that? Possibly, Amazon.
The league and the beleaguered RSN carrier have come to a deal. And there’s word about a potential new investor.
The latest on changes in MLB’s RSN ecosystem
The Pirates have taken part-ownership of a new Pittsburgh channel.
MLB announces ‘Spring Breakout’ showcase
MLB has introduced an event to showcase the next generation of baseball talent.
A few thoughts about the Shohei Ohtani contract
In the end, this is likely not good for baseball.
A few more thoughts about the Shohei Ohtani frenzy, and baseball journalism in general
There are lessons to be learned from what happened last week.
The dumb, ridiculous, silly Shohei Ohtani Friday free agent frenzy
The Japanese star still hasn’t signed, and several national writers looked really bad chasing a story.
A trip to the Fall Stars Game
Not much was done by Cubs prospects, but there were a lot of home runs.
Fox isn’t showing the pitch clock during the World Series. Fix it, Fox!
It’s been great for baseball. Why won’t Fox show it?
A Cubs fan’s guide to the World Series
Arizona vs. Texas — just like we all drew it up, right?
Tuesday night’s game was the Phillies’ first-ever Game 7
How does that compare to the Cubs and other teams?
Cubs ownership and management is pretty good — consider these 6 other cautionary tales
You can criticize Cubs leadership at times... but it could be a whole lot worse.
A Cubs fan’s guide to the League Championship Series
There are some new faces and old faces in these games
The 2023 postseason hasn’t produced many compelling games... so far
There have been a lot of blowouts... but the games are faster than previous years.
No, the Division Series structure doesn’t have to be changed
Just because the higher seeds lost a game? Sorry, nope.
A Cubs fan’s guide to the Division Series
Who are you cheering for as playoff baseball continues?
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9 to 1 baby#cubs #cardinals #london pic.twitter.com/2nnqt5EYHG
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A friend of mine named Wyatt Kalb recorded this from the back of the booth when the @Cubs won it all in Game 7. Never before seen footage. Ha pic.twitter.com/f6gyFanz9d
— Joe Buck (@Buck) June 3, 2023