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

Johnny Damon Cares About Baseball and Your Health

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by Russ_Cohen - February 17, 2025February 17, 20250

Johnny Damon was a terrific ballplayer. He was memorable for his play on the field and his hair off the field. He also cares about health and is now an owner of a sports drink company called A-GAME. “There are a lot of ingredients in our product that work for you.

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

Blittner’s Blue Line: Changing Sports

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by Matthew Blittner - August 5, 2024August 5, 20240

Get ready to be a little weird and wacky. With most people off enjoying their summers the hockey world has mostly slowed to a standstill, except for a few pieces of news now and again. So, how can we keep you entertained? Well, we’re going to be taking a page out

Blittner’s Blue Line: Yes Or No To The Olympics?

Hockeyology

by Matthew Blittner - July 30, 2024July 30, 20240

Should they stay or should they go? No, I’m not talking about the song written by The Clash. Rather, I’m talking about whether the four major sports leagues in North America should send their players to The Olympics or not. Why are we talking about this? Well, The Summer Olympics are

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

Mozy Wearable Thermal Wrap Review

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by Russ Cohen - March 15, 2024March 15, 20240

Have you ever been to an outdoor event in the cold? A mid-season NFL game, a chilly hockey game or an early season night baseball game. If you have, then I have the ultimate wrap that keeps you warm without using any batteries. the lower-body thermal wrap is designed to keep