The Greatest Baseball Team — Ever Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - September 6, 2018September 6, 20180 There is always the debate among baseball aficionados, experts, fans - -what was the greatest baseball team of all time? In my book Five O’Clock Lighting, there is provided for all the definitive answer, the 1927 New York Yankees, hands down. You could look it up: http://frommerbooks.com/five-o-clock-lightning-NEW.html When Yankee owner Colonel Ruppert's
Gone are The Days of the 60’s and 70’s in Major League Baseball Baseballology by David. W. Unkle - September 4, 2018September 4, 20180 When a baseball stuck to the chest protector of St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher, Yadier Molina on a pitch from reliever, Brett Cecil in 2017, there was obvious concern that the baseball was somehow doctored. The event was inexplicable by the entire Cardinals’ organization as well as Major League Baseball. Perhaps
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
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
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
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
The Mets Grabbed Headlines for the Wrong Reasons on Trade Deadline Day Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 When the Mets decided they could compete next year and that’s why weren’t trading Jacob deGrom or Zack Wheeler, they promptly went out and lost 25-4 to the Washington Nationals. The likelihood of the Mets signing Jacob deGrom to a team-friendly deal after the season he’s having is the longest of
Red Sox vs Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 31, 2018July 31, 20180 Throughout the 2018 season, the Yankees and the Red Sox have kept their eyes on the ball and the standings as baseball’s greatest rivalry plays out again. Coming up another series between the two rivals, another head to head confrontation in the “blood feud.” Way back then, as the story goes,
Things You Probably Never Knew About the Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 24, 2018July 31, 20180 The franchise is right up there as one of the most famous in sports. Probably more books and articles have been written about it than any other baseball team. Yet, there is always something new to learn about the Bronx Bombers so read on. Yankees A reference with the name "Yankees”
Losing the Superstar Ballplayer Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180 The worst part about sports is when a fan knows they’re losing a great player. Baltimore Orioles fans know that Manny Machado will be wearing a different uniform after the MLB All-Star break. Pittsburgh Pirates fans know the pain. Kansas City Royals do, so many do across a lot of different