Roku Baseball Was Acceptable Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2025May 11, 20250 I wanted to see how Roku Sunday Baseball was going to do, and it was acceptable but not as good as a New York Mets broadcast. This broadcast was easy to matchup to a Mets broadcast and right out of the gate the sound was a bid muddled. It seemed
Mets Starters Going Six or More Innings is the Key Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - May 3, 2025May 3, 20250 When Clay Holmes went six innings. He was one of the few Mets starters to do it this year and that was nice to see. So far, Holmes is making a smooth transition but it’s early in the season and there will always be ups and downs. Kodai Senga pitched into
Has The Sweet Spot Changed with the Torpedo Bats? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - March 31, 2025March 31, 20250 The sweet spot has long been talked about regarding baseball bats. Since sometime in 1919, bats have all been one piece and certain measurements. That hasn’t changed but the science behind them has. I interviewed Professor Lloyd Smith, who leads WSU’s Sports Science Laboratory. “My first thought was smoke and
Russ’s Rants – – Manfred Reviewing Pete Rose Case is For Show Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - March 6, 2025March 6, 20250 Every few years there is talk about overturning the Pete Rose case. That happened while he was alive and now posthumously. Rob Manfred wants to give the appearance of being fair but in this case there’s no reason to do that. The Dowd report stands on its own. Fay Vincent
Life Lessons With Clint Hurdle Baseballology by Matthew Blittner - January 13, 2025January 13, 20250 Whoever said we could only ever talk about hockey in this column? Certainly not me. Nor did my Editor. So, today, we’re going to jump sports to the world of baseball as we learn some valuable lessons from former MLB Manager, Clint Hurdle, who is now also an Author! First, for
Mets Shopping List in Free Agency Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 29, 2024October 29, 20240 Here is my plan for David Stearns. He is the front office. Well, the biggest part of it since there is still no general manager. I don’t believe that Pete Alonso wants to return to the New York Mets. So, I won’t be upset if he doesn’t return. I won’t blame
HEADLINE: Ali The Anthem Singer Checks Devils Off Her List Baseballology Hockeyology by Matthew Blittner - October 19, 2024October 19, 20240 More than just the players on the ice perform during a hockey game. In fact, there are a whole bunch of aspects that go into a live professional sports event; more than just the players. Although, the players are the main attraction. Or, at least, they are in the eyes
Mets vs. Dodgers – – A Few Key Points Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 12, 2024October 12, 20240 The New York Mets are on a nice run and it continues in the NLCS. I’ve been getting many messages and texts from various folks talking about how it’s the Mets year. I see where that’s possible, but I must take that a series at a time. That’s how I’m
Stearns and Mendoza Have Made some Curious Decisions Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 19, 2024August 19, 20240 The decision to trade for Huascar Brazoban was a head-scratcher. The Mets had already added a lot of new arms to the bullpen and my worry was they would have a hard to knowing what to do with some of these pitchers. When Brazoban came in with a 2-1 lead
The 2024 Mets Aren’t a Cohesive Team Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - May 16, 2024May 19, 20240 Let me explain. This team has a few core players, some prospects, and a collection of players. If you watch them closely, that’s how they play on most nights. They have a rookie manager in Carlos Mendoza who is trying to paint a better picture than we all see. That’s
