Can the NL Cy Young Race Save Baseball? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 29, 20180 Back in 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home run race sparked the sport. Years later we’d learn why, but it did put a focus on what used to be “America’s Pastime”. Now fast forward to 2018 and the Cy Young race is keeping the sport afloat and I’ll explain
Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou Could Soon Spark The Blues Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - August 28, 2018August 28, 20180 Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou will soon play together in the Traverse City Tournament. Before that begins they were both at the 2018 NHLPA Rookie Showcase having fun. “There’s a lot of good players here whether you play against them in juniors or world juniors or preseason games so it’s nice
REMEMBERING JACOB RUPPERT Uncategorized by Harvey Frommer - August 28, 20180 Owners come and owners go. Some have been hands-on and others have tended to their own affairs and let the teams they owned function led by pros. The Jake, the man who created the New York Yankee empire was so involved that he even took a broom from time to
NHLPA Statement regarding Bruce Meyer Hockeyology by Sportsologist - August 27, 2018August 27, 20180 TORONTO (August 27, 2018) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statement today from Executive Director Don Fehr, after the announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) that Bruce Meyer would be joining their staff in the position of Senior Director – Collective Bargaining & Legal: “On behalf
The Top 20 Rock Lead Singers of All Time Music & Concerts by Russ_Cohen - August 21, 2018August 21, 20180 Freddy Mercury – Queen Roger Daltrey – The Who Mick Jagger – Rolling Stones Peter Gabriel – Genesis Robert Plant – Led Zeppelin Jon Anderson – Yes Roger Waters – Pink Floyd Paul McCartney – Wings Jim Morrison – Doors Bruce Springsteen – E Street Band Steven Tyler -
Is Gabe Kapler Going to Precipitate a Rule Change in Baseball? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 17, 20180 Earlier this season Phillies manager, Gabe Kapler used a position player to pitch. At that time people were wondering why? Then that settled down for a while until yesterday’s 24-4 drubbing at the hand of the Mets. So far this season he’s had position players pitch six innings. Four appearances and
MLB is Ramping Up Neutral Site Games Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - August 16, 2018August 16, 20180 MLB has played a lot of exhibition games in places like Puerto Rico, Japan, and Australia. They have a lot more places targeted in the future but for now Williamsport, PA will be the next game up. The Phillies and Mets will meet for a Sunday in-season game. Tickets aren’t available
Fenway Flashback Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 15, 20180 The glory days are back at the Fens as the 2018 season heads down the home stretch. There is a lot of excitement about the real possibility of another world championship for the Sox. Royal and loyal rooters, though, still have in their memory bank images of a sad long
Diagnosing and Rehabbing Sports Injuries Uncategorized by Russ_Cohen - August 11, 20180 If you’re a weekend warrior or you have a son or daughter in organized sports, chances are you’ve seen a few orthopedists over the years. I visited a place like that recently. Reconstructive Orthopedics, 16,720-square-foot location in New Medford, New Jersey. High school sports are fun, great for your kids, but
More Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the (Part II)Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 8, 2018August 8, 20180 Much terrific reaction to the first piece on this topic has now resulted in more. There is a world of fascinating sidebars, trivia items, facts and factoids about the Bronx Bombers. Enjoy another sampling. Yogi Berra, Mosts, a Partial List Most postseason games - Yogi Berra holds the record for appearing in
