Cubs vs. Indians is Bringing Baseball Back Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 1, 20160 Every decade or so Major League Baseball gets a shot in the arm and that revitalizes the sport. Once upon a time it was the “Great American Home Run Chase” and now it’s the 112th edition of the World Series that’s doing it again. Detractors will say it’s the matchup,
Bill Mazeroski’s World Series Homer, October 13, 1960 Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - October 25, 2016October 25, 20160 With the Fall Classic 2016 in all the sports headlines now, a flashback to one of most dramatic moments in World Series history is in order. So come along and re-live that time - -New York Yankees versus Pittsburgh Pirates. After slipping to third place in 1959, the Yankees were back
The 112th World Series By The Numbers & 2016’s Best Baseball Cities Baseballology by Wallet Hub - October 25, 2016October 25, 20160 With the 2016 World Series kicking off today, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 112th World Series By The Numbers infographic to go along with its report on 2016's Best Baseball Cities. To determine the best places to be a fan of America’s second most followed sport, WalletHub compared the
Should Familia Be Mets Closer Moving Forward? Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - October 13, 20160 It has been a week since the Mets were eliminated by the Giants in the NL Wild Card game. For the Mets fans, it still stings. How could it not be? The Mets and Giants were involved in such a great game until Jeurys Familia threw a meatball to Conor Gillaspie,
Giants Pedigree is Undeniable Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - October 8, 2016October 8, 20160 Playing the Giants was the last thing the Mets needed to start their postseason run. The Giants won three championships in six years prior to this season. They know how to win in the postseason by getting excellent starting pitching and timely hitting. The Giants put on a clinic in their 3-0
Collins Does His Best Job Yet Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - October 5, 20161 The national media has pimped Joe Maddon and Dave Roberts for the NL Manager of the Year award. At Sportsology, we believe Terry Collins should be the NL Manager of the Year. Collins deserves it for two reasons. For one thing, he lost three of his five starters for the season due
These Mets Never Gave Up On Themselves Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - October 4, 20160 It was easy for the Mets to give up when they were 60-62 on Aug. 19. They weren’t hitting. Injuries piled up. The Mets manager was in danger of being fired according to The Record’s Bob Klapisch. Rather than feeling sorry for themselves, they went back to work and found a
Bobby Thomson’s Famous Homer Lives On Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - October 3, 2016April 24, 20180 Throughout the long history of baseball there have been poignant, exciting, dramatic moments. But very few can compare to what happened on October 3, 1951 at the old Polo Grounds in New York City. Some refer to that time as "The Miracle at Coogan's Bluff." Others, especially in Brooklyn, call
Russ’s Rants – The Mets Belief In Each Other Has Propelled Them Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 2, 2016October 2, 20160 The New York Mets have taken their fans on a very bumpy ride this season. With their 5-3 win over the Phillies they clinched a home Wild Card berth. Mets fans have seen better and they’ve seen much worse. Some thought they were done. I never said that but I
Gsellman Earns His Keep Baseballology by Leslie Monteiro - October 1, 20160 The Mets are in a position to play in the NL Wild Card game Wednesday night if they win today or if the Cardinals lose. One of the reasons the Mets are in this position is because of Robert Gsellman. Yes, it’s crazy to say, but it’s true. He received an
