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

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

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

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.

Jornel Lugo Has the Makeup to Dominate His Bellator 278 Fight

Wrestleology

by Russ_Cohen - April 20, 2022April 20, 20220

Jornel Lugo is 8-0. In this business, that’s hard to do. According to Tapology, he’s ranked 94th in the world. His is a wild card bout for the Bantamweight Grand Prix in Hawaii on April 22nd. When you have the confidence that Lugo has, there’s no telling how far he

Owners Ultimatum Sends Baseball to the Edge of Obscurity

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - February 24, 2022February 24, 20220

Baseball will never die. It’s played all over the world in different forms. As an example, there is Finnish baseball and a top prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft, Brad Lambert, talked about that with me recently. “I have been to a Finnish baseball game, and we always played it in

The Mets Search Continues for a Bench Coach

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - January 8, 20220

The New York Mets have recently hired some new coaches. Eric Chavez is their new hitting coach. He was a good player, and he was hired away from the Yankees, presumably for more money. Joey Cora is now their third base coach. He was a player that wall all effort. He