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
MLB Rule Changes Have Hurt Pitchers Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - April 13, 2024April 13, 20240 The one thing about baseball that makes it special is the ace. A guy like Justin Verlander is worth the price of admission and can make hitters look like they need to go back to the drawing board. The problem is, when pitching was outpacing hitting, major league baseball did
Review of the Hard Rock Betting App Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - April 5, 2024April 5, 20240 I was given a small stipend to check out this app. Folks can now use it in New Jersey, and I will include a link if you’re interested. In the meantime, here was my experience. Use it on your phone. There were too many steps on the computer. With the
Russ’s Rants – – New Look Mets Dial it Back to 2005 Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - April 4, 2024April 4, 20240 The Mets are 0-5, that’s the worst start since 2005. But then those Mets won six in a row. These Mets won’t do that. They don’t have Tom Glavine or Pedro Martinez. That’s part of the problem here. They have a rookie manager in Carlos Mendoza and a new GM.
How LED Sports and Stadium Lights Are Changing the Playing Field Baseballology by Dara Greaney - December 14, 2023December 14, 20230 In recent years, LED lighting has reached beyond the confines of residential spaces, making a significant foray into the grand arenas of sports and stadiums. This leap is a revolutionary shift redefining how we experience and perceive sports environments. As the floodlights turn towards the future, LED technology emerges as
Rob Manfred Needs to Implement a Salary Cap Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - December 12, 2023December 12, 20230 When the shock of the Shohei Ohtani contract terms came out, the Los Angeles Dodgers deferred $68 of the $70 million of his contract every season. Legally. That's how you know the sport needs a salary cap. Major League Baseball is exhibiting all the signs. Bobby Bonilla jokes aside, this one
