MLB essays
The Yankees are going to break the all-time wins record. Or are they?
They’re off to an amazing start... but more than half the season remains, and it’s not as easy as it looks.
There is new pressure on MLB’s antitrust exemption
This time, from a bipartisan group of senators.
June 28 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
Another look at some old favorites.
June 22 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
It’s old friend time again!
MLB should consider adopting a mercy rule
The proliferation of position players pitching in blowouts has brought up this idea.
A week after StubHub updated their app, significant problems continue and could last ‘a few weeks’
Fans have experienced vanishing listings, not receiving tickets, tickets sold multiple times and more.
June 14 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
We saw one of our old friends this past weekend.
StubHub has revamped its app, and it’s awful
The new app is unusable for buying tickets at Wrigley Field
A visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame
It’s something every baseball fan should do at least once.
June 7 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
Once again, it’s time to peek in at some old Cubs favorites.
May 27 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
Another look in on some of your old Cubs favorites.
The pitch clock is still slicing huge amounts of time off minor league games
I cannot wait for this to come to MLB next year.
It was hard to find a place to watch the Cubs in Wrigleyville on Friday night
If you stream it, they won’t come, unless you do a better job explaining where games are to fans.
May 12 update: Former Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber
A month into the season, how are these guys doing?
The Reds’ 3-21 start puts them in rare company
Only two other teams since 1900 have started a season this poorly.
A few thoughts about all the hit batters so far in 2022, and the Cubs and Brewers
There are a lot of HBP in Cubs/Brewers games. Does it mean anything? Here’s a look at the data.
Terrible umpiring was on full display on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball
And former Cub Kyle Schwarber speaks for all of us
As predicted, the intentional walk and sacrifice bunt are disappearing from baseball
The universal DH is the cause.
Here’s how MLB’s 2023 schedule plan could lead to disaster
They haven’t considered lousy April weather in many northern cities.
The pitch clock is being enforced in the minor leagues — and it’s working
Games are already moving much, much faster. This is a good thing.
MLB has ruined their smartphone app
They’ve taken many good features and made them worse, and have taken away display options.
MLB’s streaming deals are a nightmare for fans
Please, we are begging you. Just let us watch games easily!
RSNs are messing with scoreboxes again
Why do they do this? (I know, "Because they can.")
2022 Major League Baseball predictions
In which I go out on the usual limb to pick this year’s order of finish and playoff results.
A brief look at the Cubs’ NL Central rivals
How does the rest of the division stack up?
Here are a few more details about the uniform patches coming soon
The Cubs, and all other MLB teams, are looking at this as a major revenue source.
Even more thoughts about the new MLB/MLBPA collective bargaining agreement
There’s a lot to digest here.
Here’s why the ghost runner in the 12th inning and later is a good idea
Yes, I really said that. It’s true, and this article will explain.
Here are two more experimental rules that will be tried in the Atlantic League
MLB and the Atlantic League have had a partnership since 2019.
Here are even more MLB rule changes for 2022 and 2023
Some of these should actually make baseball more fun.
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The @cubs Scouting Report on Ernie Banks, who was playing for the Monarchs. His mgr. was Buck O’Neil. Interesting that the previous Pro Experience, response was “No, has been with the Monarchs!” @fergieajenkins @MLB @Royals @Sut_ESPN @JPosnanski @MLB_PLAYERS @Buster_ESPN RT pic.twitter.com/iUEbKR16Zg
— Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) November 23, 2020