Angle of Seats Turns New Yankee Stadium into a Wind Tunnel

4 games into the season and the Yankees' new $1.5 billion dream house has a fatal flaw. The 20 dingers hit in the stadium's first 4 games are by far the most ever in any new ballpark's first 4 games. Including 2 preseason games, 27 homers have been hit in 6 games at the new park. Even after a series [read more...]

Mets v. Reds Opening Day: The Running Diary

It’s chilly and rainy in Cincinnati, but the game starts on time. Snow is in the forecast, and not the kind former Jaguars WR Reggie Williams got busted for over the weekend. Jose Reyes opens the game with an infield single and a stolen base. Something we may see again before the year is out. Reds Opening Day starter Aaron Harang lost [read more...]

Opening Day Notes: Phillies vs. Braves

Another glorious season of Major League baseball has officially kicked off. Last night, the Atlanta Braves brought Derek Lowe and their revamped pitching staff into Citizens Bank Field and sent last year's World Series Champs to their 4th straight Opening Day loss. While this was only one early-season game, it offered a glimpse of some things to expect in 2009. -Derek [read more...]

Griffey left Seattle the Kid. He returns as the Man.

Junior is heading home. The future Hall of Famer decided to return to Seattle, where all the magic began. The Braves wanted him, he wanted the Braves, and Atlanta’s isn’t more than a deep fly from his Orlando home. His teen daughter even plays b-ball up in Hotlanta. But, in the end, the Kid decided to return to the house where [read more...]

Yes, Selig, the Steroid Era is 100% Your Fault*

(Warning: This article uses CAPS very liberally. Think of it as words on steroids.) Selig, thanks for the Steroid Era. You came out this week and said it wasn’t your fault. Guess what. It was, and it is. You were in charge. Why you’re still in charge, I have no idea. You’re the one responsible for the blackest eye in the [read more...]

Lessons from Game #163

Rockies vs. Padres Last Monday, the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres played game #163 of their 2007 seasons. These two equal squadrons from the National League West went mano y mano after finishing the regular season with the exact same record. And, after that 163rd game, only one thing was decided. That the 162-game season is outdated and unnecessary. It’s time for [read more...]

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