Baseball is Back with the Signing of Bryce Harper

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - February 28, 20190

Baseball has been slagging a bit. Even this season has started off without a bang thanks to Manny Machado (Padres) and Bryce Harper, waiting to sign. Harper finally signed and it’s a record haul, $13 years, $330 million dollars (people in Philadelphia will now remember where they were when this

The Rivalry Continues Red Sox Mockingly Sing Yankee Theme Song

Baseballology

by Harvey Frommer - November 4, 2018November 4, 20180

Feeling it after winning another world championship, champagne-soaked Boston players let it all hang out as some sang along off-key the Yankee theme song “New York, New York” that blasted forth from a boombox. It was just the latest salvo in the great rivalry – Yankees versus Red Sox. The first game

The Phillies Should Stay Away from Harper and Machado

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 31, 20180

Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are both unrestricted free agents. Teams with a lot of money should think twice before hiring either of these players. One team, the Philadelphia Phillies, should stay far, far away. Manny Machado doesn’t hustle. Saying he doesn’t hustle is an understatement. Phillies fans used to get

Can the Brewers Win Despite Craig Counsell?

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - October 18, 2018October 18, 20180

Craig Counsell has done more than a few puzzling moves in this NLCS. At the age of 48, the young manager of the Milwaukee Brewers attempted to re-invent the game yesterday with a dumb move. Start Wade Miley, have him pitch to one batter and then switch and the Dodgers

Gone are The Days of the 60’s and 70’s in Major League Baseball

Baseballology

by David. W. Unkle - September 4, 2018September 4, 20180

When a baseball stuck to the chest protector of St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher, Yadier Molina on a pitch from reliever, Brett Cecil in 2017, there was obvious concern that the baseball was somehow doctored. The event was inexplicable by the entire Cardinals’ organization as well as Major League Baseball. Perhaps

Can the NL Cy Young Race Save Baseball?

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - August 29, 20180

Back in 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home run race sparked the sport. Years later we’d learn why, but it did put a focus on what used to be “America’s Pastime”. Now fast forward to 2018 and the Cy Young race is keeping the sport afloat and I’ll explain

MLB is Ramping Up Neutral Site Games

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by Russ_Cohen - August 16, 2018August 16, 20180

MLB has played a lot of exhibition games in places like Puerto Rico, Japan, and Australia. They have a lot more places targeted in the future but for now Williamsport, PA will be the next game up. The Phillies and Mets will meet for a Sunday in-season game. Tickets aren’t available

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

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Rivalry Bobblehead Unveiled

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2018May 11, 20180

Limited Edition bobblehead commemorating the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets rivalry is now available for purchase exclusively from the National Bobblehead HOF. MILWAUKEE, Wi., May 11, 2018 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed bobblehead commemorating the NL East rivalry between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. The

The Bullpen Cart is Back

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 11, 20180

Is this a good thing? The Arizona Diamondbacks are doing it. They’re the first and they will be the model for the rest of major league baseball to see if it catches on. In a leisurely April game this should be fine. It may speed up the game initially. Although I