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
Stearns Needs To Level With Mets Fans Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 15, 2023October 15, 20230 I hope at some point that David Stearns tells Mets fans that the team is re-tooling. Maybe they can make the playoffs, but probably not based on a host of issues. The Mets are going to have to make a decision on Pete Alonso at some point. When Scott Boras
The 2023 NSCC Has a Massive Footprint Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 28, 2023July 28, 20230 The 2023 NSCC is happening right now in Chicago. I was there on Thursday, and the crowd was robust, and dealers were talking about good sales. Trust me, if it was slow, they would be the first to tell you. This show is easily the biggest they've ever had and
The Mets Need an Ace Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 10, 2023July 10, 20230 The Mets have no ace on the staff. Their plans to have Max Scherzer fill that role with the departure of Jacob deGrom didn’t happen. Justin Verlander isn’t what he used to be. Both are still effective to a degree, but the rest of the league doesn’t fear them, and
The Mets Are Getting Very Little for Their Money Spent Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - May 8, 2023June 5, 20230 Let’s look at the current situation. The Mets are 17-18 a game below .500 and the Braves are seven games ahead of them and Miami. The Braves historically catch the Mets, but the Mets won’t catch the Braves. Not this year. I did worry about the age in the starting rotation
PIX11 ANNOUNCES 2023 METS REGULAR SEASON BROADCAST SCHEDULE Baseballology by Sportsologist - April 12, 2023April 12, 20230 NEW YORK April 12, 2023 – PIX11, the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets, today announced its 2023 regular season schedule, featuring 28 games against such formidable opponents as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. PIX11’s and SNY’s Emmy Award-winning Mets broadcasts kick-off on Saturday,
Khalil Lee Surprisingly In Syracuse Mets Opening Day Lineup Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - March 31, 2023March 31, 20230 In February 2021, the Mets acquired outfielder Khalil Lee from the Kansas City Royals. The outfielder played in 102 games for Syracuse last season. He hit .274 with 14 home runs and 37 RBI. During that season, domestic violence charges were filed against him. Syracuse.com was all over it. Major League Baseball has
Russ’s Rants – People Who Want To Fix Baseball Shouldn’t Watch Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - February 27, 2023February 27, 20230 For the sports radio hosts that say their kids can’t pay attention to things for long periods of time, then that’s on you. Be a better parent.
Russ’s Rants – Mets Must Limit Damage in Possible Correa Deal Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - December 28, 2022December 28, 20220 The Mets can’t sign Correa to a long-term deal. Not anymore.
