The Mets Will Have to Overcome Poor Roster Construction to Win Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - April 14, 2026April 14, 20260 The minute Steven Cohen gave David Stearns full reign of the Mets, without any other general manager type in the front office, he was giving him enough rope to hang himself. The owner took a step back; he previously bagged Juan Soto, and he left the rest, including letting popular players go and seeing what Stearns could do. The
Spirit Of Thurman Munson Lives On At 46th Annual Awards Dinner Baseballology by Matthew Blittner - March 13, 2026March 13, 20260 In the 1993 hit movie, “The Sandlot,” the ghost of Babe Ruth has a message for young Benny Rodriguez: “legends never die.” Well, that was just a movie (okay, a really great movie), but in real life, the saying is true: “legends never die.” Thurman Munson was, is and forever will
Mets Outfield Is Going To Be a Concern Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - February 12, 2026February 17, 20260 The New York Mets are in spring training, and David Stearns, who isn’t a general manager, is leaving right field open to interpretation and praying that first base and the bullpen work itself out. Does that sound like the plan of a championship team? I think the Mets can win 90
101 Lessons from the Dugout: A New Baseball Book With A Fresh Twist Baseballology Reviews by Matthew Blittner - February 6, 2026February 6, 20260 Baseball. It’s America’s favorite pastime (regardless of what NFL fans have to say). There’s a certain beauty and poetry to the game that dates back to 1846. And while today’s game is overly reliant on power and suffers from an overabundance of strikeouts, there’s still something about baseball that captivates
Dennis Colleran: The Royals’ Fast Rising Prospect Baseballology by Matthew Blittner - January 31, 2026January 31, 20260 Prospects. They are the lifeblood of any professional sports organization. Some become success stories while others fade into obscurity. Judging a prospect is an inexact science. With all that being said, it’s therefore noteworthy when a prospect puts together the type of season that starts getting them serious attention. Dennis Colleran,
Tropicana Field Will Be Fun To See Again Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - January 28, 2026January 28, 20260 I've been to Tropicana Field when the team was the Devil Rays. The lighting was horrid, and Torii Hunter confirmed that a long time ago in an interview. Since Hurricane Milton, the ballpark will be updated, and I'm excited to see it. The new turf is expected to be installed any
Mets’ Avoidance of Paying Big Pitching Contracts Might Cost Them Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - December 9, 2025December 9, 20250 The New York Mets don’t want any long-term contracts for pitchers. David Stearns talks about this all the time. Steven Cohen made some early mistakes signing older pitchers to these deals, but to swear them all off means they will never get that proven pitcher in his prime, or close
The Mets Should Stay Away From Tatsuya Imai Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 17, 2025November 17, 20250 Tatsuya Imai is a talented pitcher who is leaving Japan and coming to the United States. The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres are all linked to having interest in the right-handed pitcher. At 5'11", 154 pounds, he can throw between 93-95 MPH most of the time and can dial it up
ALEX VS AROD – New Documentary Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 17, 2025October 17, 20250 Synopsis From the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of scandal, Alex Rodriguez saw his prolific baseball career marred by a high-profile suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Told through a series of intimate interviews with Rodriguez, ALEX VS AROD explores the dualities of one of the most polarizing figures in
Three Things David Stearns Glossed Over at His Press Conference Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - September 29, 2025September 29, 20250 Three Things David Stearns Glossed Over at His Press Conference David Stearns had a miserable season. It was a bad offseason, other than Juan Soto and Brooks Raley. Pete Alonso was a no-brainer, and he gets no credit because he made him prove himself, and he did, and his future with the Mets is still in
