Daily Rundown: 6th July
What a terrific 4th of July weekend. Whilst everyone was stuffing themselves full of food and craft beer there was some sensational baseball being played. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 6th July
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
CTB’s Play of the Day: 6th July
During the Indians road trip to the Pirates pitchers Trevor Bauer and Danny Salazar imitated their teammates’ swings. Fun ensues! Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 6th July
New Call to the Bullpen Podcast! Answering Midseason Questions
Ollie & Steven discuss the dramas in LA, the Phillies hiring of Andy MacPhail, answer some of the biggest midseason questions and play “Pringle’s around the diamond.” Continue reading New Call to the Bullpen Podcast! Answering Midseason Questions
Daily Rundown: 3rd July
A great night of baseball as stud pitchers returned and Rick Porcello WAS NOT on the mound!! Continue reading Daily Rundown: 3rd July
CTB’s Play of the Day: 3rd July
Jose Fernandez launches a solo home run to center field in his 2015 debut, cutting the lead to one in the bottom of the 5th. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 3rd July
CTB’s Play of the Day: 2nd July
After a four error game, the Marlins make a comeback in the 9th with a walk-off three-run home run by Justin Bour. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 2nd July
Daily Rundown: 2nd July
A no-hitter was broken up with one out remaining and the Sox of Boston were to put the sword by Toronto on Canada day. A fun Wednesday. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 2nd July
Daily Rundown: July 1st
Chris Sale tied a big league record with his eighth straight double-digit strikeout start, the Nationals moved three and a half games ahead of the Mets and the Giants blew a chance to close in on the Dodgers. Continue reading Daily Rundown: July 1st
CTB’s Play of the Day: 1st July
Francisco Lindor stretches out to knock down a one-hop smash, then gathers himself and fires to first to rob Evan Longoria of a hit. Continue reading CTB’s Play of the Day: 1st July
Writer Roundtable: Trades We Want To See
Each week our writers go round the table to give their thoughts on the biggest stories or questions in baseball. This week; What one trade would you like to see before the deadline? Continue reading Writer Roundtable: Trades We Want To See
Announcement: Baseball As It Was Joins the Call to the Bullpen Podcast Network
We’re delighted to announce the first podcast joining the new Call to the Bullpen Podcast Network, “Baseball As It Was.” Continue reading Announcement: Baseball As It Was Joins the Call to the Bullpen Podcast Network
Daily Rundown: 30th June
The night a future Yankee bludgeoned the Yankees and Josh Donaldson did Josh Donaldson things. Continue reading Daily Rundown: 30th June
Call to the Bullpen 