More Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the (Part II)Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - August 8, 2018August 8, 20180 Much terrific reaction to the first piece on this topic has now resulted in more. There is a world of fascinating sidebars, trivia items, facts and factoids about the Bronx Bombers. Enjoy another sampling. Yogi Berra, Mosts, a Partial List Most postseason games - Yogi Berra holds the record for appearing in
The Mets Grabbed Headlines for the Wrong Reasons on Trade Deadline Day Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 When the Mets decided they could compete next year and that’s why weren’t trading Jacob deGrom or Zack Wheeler, they promptly went out and lost 25-4 to the Washington Nationals. The likelihood of the Mets signing Jacob deGrom to a team-friendly deal after the season he’s having is the longest of
Red Sox vs Yankees Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 31, 2018July 31, 20180 Throughout the 2018 season, the Yankees and the Red Sox have kept their eyes on the ball and the standings as baseball’s greatest rivalry plays out again. Coming up another series between the two rivals, another head to head confrontation in the “blood feud.” Way back then, as the story goes,
The NFL May Drop in Boxing-Like Proportions in The Coming Decades Footballology by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 2018July 21, 20180 The NFL is the #1 sport in the United States. No other sport is close. eSports isn’t a sport, so let’s leave that out. Millennials think baseball is boring and Nascar is dropping, so that leave the NBA, NHL, and Soccer. Everybody will agree that boxing isn’t in the same
Losing the Superstar Ballplayer Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180 The worst part about sports is when a fan knows they’re losing a great player. Baltimore Orioles fans know that Manny Machado will be wearing a different uniform after the MLB All-Star break. Pittsburgh Pirates fans know the pain. Kansas City Royals do, so many do across a lot of different
13 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Jackie Robinson Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 12, 2018July 31, 20180 With hype and hullabaloo in the air over the 2018 All Star Game and all of its sidebars, my thoughts somehow turn to Jackie Robinson, a six-time all star and my all-star of all stars. Much is known about him, but there are quite a few things that are not.
Q&A with the Legendary Lois Youngen Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 11, 20180 Bio: 18-year-old catcher Lois Youngen joined the league as a veteran receiver and showed a great deal of ability. She was a catcher and outfielder for the Fort Wayne Daisies and South Bend Blue Sox from 1951 through 1954. After playing ball, she attended college, received her Ph. D., and
Baseball Slugger David Ortiz Named TOPPS NOW® Lead Scout & Topps Spokesperson Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - June 15, 20180 David Ortiz’s vast baseball knowledge, discerning eyes, and flair for the moment made him the perfect candidate for a new role at The Topps Company. Topps, the exclusive trading card partner of Major League Baseball, is excited to announce Ortiz as a spokesperson and TOPPS NOW® lead scout. In this role,
FENWAY PARK FLASHBACK Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - June 13, 20180 The joy and passion and full houses and winning ways now on parade at Fenway Park all are a sharp contrast to the way things once were at the little ballpark in most of the 1960s. There are still those around who recall that time, some with mixed emotions. Sam Mele: I
The Mets Conundrum – – They Need a New Hitting Coach Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - June 11, 2018July 11, 20180 I never thought I’d have to write this article. The Mets should fire Pat Roessler. I’ll pause and wait for a second. Now that you’re composed you can see this is the right decision. The job of a hitting coach is to connect with the entire team and make hitters better.
