Yankees Can’t Jump

There are plenty of Yankees story lines this postseason.  Here’s a rundown:
A-Rod Channels Reggie Is he the new “Mr. October”?  ARod is historically known, and mocked, for his lack of hitting in October.  Except, this year, he’s hitting .407 in the playoffs.  Suddenly, he’s actually a guy you want to have at the plate in [...]

Just Ahead: Yankees Take the ALCS

This prediction, dear readers, should not be a surprise.
The ALCS will begin tomorrow, and the Yankees will take it.  Now, don’t get us wrong: we’re rooting for a freeway series–great for the city of L.A. and good for baseball.
The Angels have a lot of momentum: they have never before swept a postseason series, and to [...]

Jim Rice Lets The Rivalry Eat His Brain

The other day, Jim Rice was not his customary class act.  Speaking to a group of players before the start of the Little League World Series, he told them not to use today’s MLB players as rolemodels.  He talked about respect for the game, and he talked about attitude, and going out there every day [...]

Why All Those Stats Actually Matter….

People make fun of statheads, and sometimes it makes sense.  When we hear that this is only the fourth time since 1972 that a guy wearing number 10 got a two out double in the eighth inning off a left handed hitter in a day game in August after striking out twice in the game, [...]

Livejournal Does Baseball Via Tweener Fandom Ridiculousness

Livejournal, or as those in the know call it, LJ, has recently started posting a feature they call Writer’s Block.  A recent one pointed out to us by a dear friend, combines tween pop culture and America’s pastime:
“Imagine you manage a coven of baseball-playing vampires. The Cullen family is really strong this year and you [...]