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

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.

Winning Time: Interview with Michael Chiklis

by Russ_Cohen - May 4, 2022May 4, 20220

While the series is ramping up the drama, and getting close to the first season finale, I do have a great interview with Michael Chiklis to whet your appetites. Side note, Solomon Hughes really nailed the skyhook and all it meant to Kareem and the game. He worked hard on the

The Best and Worst Baseball Cities Will Surprise You

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - November 2, 20210

While the World Series rolls on. Here is a report that WalletHub did on this subject https://wallethub.com/edu/best-baseball-cities/12864. I spoke to Jill Gonzalez about a few of these cities. New York was #1. That’s not a surprise, but it’s still interesting to know why? “The number of teams is something that we look at,

Justina Adorno Talks About Mayans Season 3, Veganism, and Package Deliveries

Entertainment

by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2021May 11, 20210

Justina Adorno is an actress who is very grounded. She has her beliefs and is committed to them each and every day. The first part of our conversation was about animals, and I could tell how much she cares for them. When I mentioned I had a Great Pyrenees she

I’m Suggesting A Try Before You Buy Approach to the 2020 MLB Season

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - July 18, 2020July 18, 20200

I’m happy that major league baseball is coming back so some people can get back to work and players can have their season. I hate the new rules, and I won’t rip the sport for piping in crowd noise, there aren’t a lot of great options out there. What are we

BUBS Natural Review

Reviews

by Russ_Cohen - March 13, 2020March 13, 20200

Every once in awhile, I get to review a product that intersects sports and health. And while most major sports have hit the pause button, the athletes, and folks like me, haven’t. Enter BUBS a company that makes a powdery mix that can improve your health. There is a collagen mix

MLB Should Shutdown Spring Training and Delay the Season

Baseballology

by Russ_Cohen - March 12, 20200

This one seems like an easy decision. Yes, it affects local economies and jobs, but getting sick is worse, especially for those who don’t have health insurance or adequate funds. The Coronavirus is causing havoc around the world and the belief by the experts is we’re not through the worst

Jordan Zucker Has Many Talents

Hockeyology

by Russ_Cohen - November 10, 20190

Jordan Zucker is an actress, an author, cooking show personality, she pairs foods with music while she cooks, and so much more. She loves sports and is passionate about her “Girls Guide to Sports” movement and website. “I wanted to complete the recipe trifecta of entertaining and music is such a

Full Count Book Review

by Russ_Cohen - July 9, 20190

This book was written by David Cone and Jack Curry. The endorsement by a former teammate, Andy Pettitte on the fold was interesting and what you’d expect to see said about the pitcher. He was always known as smart and he knew his craft. Cone’s candor about how he felt when