May 16, 2012
Baseball: The College Years
During high school graduation season, it’s all hopes and dreams for the fresh-faced graduates. But if there’s one universal fact, it’s that very few of them will actually achieve those goals. Baseball is no different, says SC’s Joshua Duffy. Complete Story
May 14, 2012
Grow Up, Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper has gotten a lot of attention lately. Laser throws from the outfield, getting thrown at by Cole Hamels, stealing home, and now hitting himself in the face. SC’s Andrew Jones has a few words of wisdom for the rookie phenom/idiot. Complete Story
May 1, 2012
Baseball’s Defiant April?
SC’s Jeff Kallman always likes when things in baseball aren’t the way they’re “supposed” to be. Unfortunately, however, a) some things may yet be; and, b) this is, only, on the threshold of May… Complete Story
April 24, 2012
MLB’s Desire For Cuban Players Overshadowed
MLB has an insatiable appetite for this young crop of uninformed and naïve Latino talent. And it will not be satisfied until it has thoroughly strip-mined every last iota of talent, as cheaply as it possibly can. Complete Story
April 18, 2012
Revisiting Baseball’s Offseason Moves
Say what you will about small sample sizes, the first two weeks of the Major League Baseball season have given us an early measuring stick on the big offseason moves this past winter. SC’s Joshua Duffy breaks down the early hits and misses. Complete Story
April 10, 2012
The Decline of Left-Handed Batters
MLB was once dominated by left-handed hitters. In recent years, the dominance has shifted to Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, and other righties. SC’s Brad Oremland examines possible explanations. Complete Story
March 29, 2012
Goodbye Mr. Chip?
He thought about it and changed his mind in 2010. This time, Chipper Jones says he sees the end of his line, announcing he’ll retire at season’s end. SC’s Jeff Kallman says the end of Chipper’s line will be a no-questions-asked Cooperstown plaque. Complete Story
March 22, 2012
Great Players, Great Managers?
Don Mattingly and Robin Ventura were great players. Can they be great managers, too? Some say no, some say yes, some say it’s rare enough. SC’s Jeff Kallman looks at great players who did become great managers, more or less. Complete Story
March 19, 2012
Investigation Casts Cloud Over Marlins
How Miami elected officials allowed for approval of a potential $645 million public project without public input, during the height of the Great Recession, where real estate and unemployment problems surged in Florida, is stunning. Complete Story
February 23, 2012
Five Aces, Five Falls, One Coach Who Learned the Hard Way
If the Washington Nationals are being very smart by keeping Stephen Strasburg and Jordan Zimmerman on an innings leash (without limiting their starts), there’s a good reason, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
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