MLB
July 22, 2024
“I Loved Every Challenge of Playing Third Base”
SC’s Jeff Kallman says freshly-minted Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré made it look as easy as he made his power hitting and his knack for fun and friendship over the years. Complete Story
July 16, 2024
“Triple Ring Ceremony” in Philly?
Three of Philadelphia’s four professional sports teams have real chances to win championships within the next 11 months. Will they come through? SC’s Anthony Brancato assesses the prospects of the Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers. Complete Story
July 15, 2024
The Baltimore Rumble
An unintended, but frightening hit Oriole batsman triggered a nasty rumble Friday night that didn’t turn into weekend war between them and the Yankees. Complete Story
July 10, 2024
Orlando Cepeda, RIP: “Winter Always Turns to Spring”
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers the first Puerto Rico-born major league player to reach the Hall of Fame, Orlando Cepeda. Complete Story
July 1, 2024
“Let Him Hear You, He’s Listening”
There was much to enjoy. but much more to contemplate when the Giants and the Cardinals played in ancient Rickwood Field two days after Willie Mays’s death. Complete Story
June 24, 2024
Willie Mays, RIP: Loss, But Gratitude
SC’s Jeff Kallman mourns, but appreciates having grown up seeing the Hall of Fame center fielder and baseball’s arguable greatest-ever all-around position player when he was still in his prime. Complete Story
June 17, 2024
Father’s Day Thoughts on the Field of Dreams Game
SC’s Jeff Kallman remembers a contradictory childhood turned to his own edifying fatherhood, bound by baseball. Complete Story
June 10, 2024
“A Miracle and a Disaster”
That’s how the author of a new, truly in-depth biography of disgraced MLB star Pete Rose sees him, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
June 3, 2024
The Angel of Doom, Retired
Calling Ángel Hernández Major League Baseball’s most controversial umpire equaled shooting fish in the proverbial barrel, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story
May 28, 2024
An ESPN Writer Gets Religion…
… on Shohei Ohtani’s long-term two-way viability as a player. Kind of. SC’s Jeff Kallan hates to say he told you so, but… Complete Story
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04.29.24 | Scherzer: Let Robby the Umpbot Rank the Umps | By Jeff Kallman |
04.22.24 | Carl Erskine, RIP: From Jackie to Jimmy | By Jeff Kallman |
04.15.24 | Gooden’s Number Retirement Gives Pause | By Jeff Kallman |
04.08.24 | The Temporarily Sacramento Athletics | By Jeff Kallman |
04.02.24 | He Said It Ain’t Shoh | By Jeff Kallman |
03.25.24 | Ohtani-Mizuhara vs. Rose | By Jeff Kallman |
03.18.24 | A Star-Spangled Show of Strength? | By Jeff Kallman |
03.11.24 | Aerus Betts | By Jeff Kallman |
03.04.24 | Mickey Mantle, as He Actually Was | By Jeff Kallman |
02.26.24 | Anthony Rendon, Only Human | By Jeff Kallman |
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