January 24, 2012
A Writer Apologizes to the Kid, Gary Carter
Jeff Pearlman offers a somewhat unnecessary, but very admirable mea culpa to stricken Hall of Famer Gary Carter. SC’s Jeff Kallman can only admire and concur with what whispers out from between Pearlman’s words. Complete Story
January 19, 2012
In-Debted MLB Owners Welcome Back Bud
Although MLB’s owners overwhelmingly just extended Bud Selig’s contract as commissioner, they will feel the pinch when it comes to a notable change in the new CBA and its revised Debt Service Rules, says SC’s Diane M. Grassi. Complete Story
January 6, 2012
From Cy-VP to Sayonara?
Is there a next-season jinx attached to pitchers who win Cy Young Awards and MVPs for the same season and can Justin Verlander escape it? SC’s Jeff Kallman examines the precedents from the only eight previous pitchers to do it. Complete Story
December 31, 2011
2011: Dickens Flummoxed
SC’s Jeff Kallman has a loving look back at a 2011, which put more than a little truth into Charles Dickens’s observation, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Complete Story
December 21, 2011
Braun, With Brains
As regards the Ryan Braun hoopla, there remains a presumption of innocence in law, in regulation, and in plain fact, if not necessarily in the court of public opinion. And public opinion’s consistency is only slightly more reliable than the consistency of the average public office holder. Complete Story
December 18, 2011
Forward to the Past
Subject to umpire approval, the new MLB labor agreement requires the expanded use of instant replay. In voting, it is hoped that whatever objections the men in blue might have, they are overcome by even stronger objections to their ever-increasing number of officiating blunders. Complete Story
December 11, 2011
Veterans Committee Should Be Ashamed
An argument could be waged that on numbers alone Ron Santo may not have transcended “great” into the “legendary” status. However, when looking beyond the hard and fast data, it becomes clear that his exclusion from the Hall should be viewed as indictment to the voters. Complete Story
December 9, 2011
Not All Marlins Excited About Reyes
The addition of Jose Reyes adds star power to the Marlins lineup, but also will cause a shuffle in positions. Current shortstop Hanley Ramirez is not so thrilled about his potential move to third base. So unhappy that, rumors are, he’s requesting a trade, says SC’s Megan Brown. Complete Story
November 29, 2011
MLB’s HGH Test More Smoke and Mirrors
Most shocking to those who have followed and have lived through the steroid era in MLB has been the MLBPA’s seemingly caving in to HGH testing. Its accuracy and protocol is still being challenged amongst the science community. Complete Story
November 6, 2011
The Best Worst Game in World Series History
The Cardinals overcame heavy odds in winning the 2011 World Series. While Game 7 was the clincher, Game 6 has been called “epic.” Few, though, have used another classification that is just as apt: the worst baseball game in recent memory. Complete Story
More MLB Commentary
| 11.05.11 | La Russa, Out on Top | By Jeff Kallman |
| 11.01.11 | The Agony of a Defeat | By Ross Lancaster |
| 10.31.11 | Maybe We Get Our Goats at Last | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.30.11 | From the Brink to Valhalla | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.29.11 | Let’s Get Surreal | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.25.11 | MLB Files Lawsuit on Manner of Exposed Finances | By Diane M. Grassi |
| 10.22.11 | Sox One Rally Beer Short of a Six-Pack | By Bob Ekstrom |
| 10.21.11 | Fall Not-So-Classic | By Louie Centanni |
| 10.18.11 | Running of the Bulls | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.17.11 | Hold Those Tigers | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.15.11 | A Study In Defeat | By Bill Hazell |
| 10.09.11 | The Mighty Have Fallen | By Jeff Kallman |
| 10.07.11 | Francona Leaves the Ship His Crew Sank | By Jeff Kallman |
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