New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast: Frank Viola
New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast with Brian Wright. On this week’s show Brian welcomes in Frank Viola to discuss his illustrious career. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast: Frank Viola
Author: Oliver Connolly
Oliver Connolly is the editor-in-chief of The Read-Optional and a football columnist. He’s a former recruiting advisor for Western Michigan University, a contributor to SI Draft research and a member of the Pro Football Writers of America
New Podcast: Tulowitzki Trade, Expansion
Ollie Connolly & Ed Overend discuss the blockbuster Troy Tulowitzki trade to Toronto and possible expansion in baseball. Continue reading New Podcast: Tulowitzki Trade, Expansion
New Podcast: Trade Deadline Primer
Ollie Connolly & Steven Edwards preview the trade deadline. They review the Johnny Cueto trade and look at possible destinations for each of the key players on the block. All Download Links ITunes, Stitcher, Hipcast, RSS Feed Continue reading New Podcast: Trade Deadline Primer
New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Jeff Idelson
In the latest “Baseball As It Was” podcast Brian is joined by Baseball HOF President, Jeff Idelson. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Jeff Idelson
New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Barry Svrluga
The latest BAIW Podcast as Brian welcomes in the author of “In The Grind: Baseball’s Endless Season”, Barry Svrluga. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Barry Svrluga
Anatomy of a lost season
Lead writer, Ed Overend examines the causes for team’s seasons falling off a cliff. Continue reading Anatomy of a lost season
Writer Roundtable: Under the Radar Stellar Performers
Each week our writers go round the table to give their thoughts on the biggest stories or questions in baseball. This week; Which player is having the most outstanding ‘under the radar’ season? Continue reading Writer Roundtable: Under the Radar Stellar Performers
New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Tom Verducci
Brian returns with another edition of the BAIW podcast. This time he’s joined by legendary baseball journalist Tom Verducci ahead of the All-Star Game in Cincinnati. Continue reading New “Baseball As It Was” Podcast! Tom Verducci
Daily Rundown: 8th July
Wednesday was a huge night for the return of injured stars, potential trade pieces, pennant races and r/baseball. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 8th July
CTB’s Play of the Day: 8th July
Justin Upton ranges back to the wall in left and makes an incredible leaping catch to rob Andrew McCutchen of a go-ahead homer. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 8th July
Daily Rundown: 7th July
What a night! What a night for Jon Lester, what a night for Chris Sale and what a night for Brian Dozier. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 7th July
CTB’s Play of the Day: 7th July
Jon Lester ends an 0-for-66 hitless streak with his first big league hit. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 7th July
Call to the Bullpen 