By Casey Boguslaw Two days before his 29th birthday, King Félix pitched the 2015 home opener for the Seattle Mariners against the Los Angeles Angels. He pitched seven innings of two hit, one run baseball. He struck out ten, leading … Continue reading Why Felix is King
Paul ‘Sully’ Sullivan is one of the smartest, funniest and best baseball podcasters on the planet. Every single day he puts out a new podcast for baseball fans chock full of fresh takes, quick wit and plenty of rants. Ollie Connolly sat down with him to explore the beginnings and where it’s heading Continue reading Q&A with Sully Baseball
By Darren Helley Big hitters drive in the runs; Baserunners are the runs. A vital aspect of the game that has lacked statistical depth is baserunning. A lost art that can be as valuable to scoring runs as the batter at … Continue reading Getting To Know Stats: Baserunning
Dan Syzmborksi, ESPN.com Insider, returns to the programme to talk (and to try and not overreact) to the start of the season. All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast Continue reading New Podcast! Episode 41: Dan Szymborski
By Edward Overend Baseball season started on Sunday but it didn’t herald the end of the moves made by one of the biggest stories of the offseason. Whilst most eyes turned to MLB’s opening game at Wrigley Field, AJ Preller … Continue reading Just who is AJ Preller?
By Edward Overend Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox had a hugely succesful 2014 season. After the Cuban-born slugger signed his six-year $68m contract last offseason, many doubters wondered if he could provide enough value to justify the deal. His … Continue reading Why Jose Abreu will win MVP
The new baseball season is back. And whilst it is only a few days old, and impossible to predict how a team’s year will go just from their first few games, one team who are predicted to have a long and ultimately fruitless campaign are the Texas Rangers.
Continue reading What has happened to the Texas Rangers?
Adam Brown takes a look at the odds for the 2015 season and hands out some gambling advice Continue reading 2015 Gambling Preview
By Call to the Bullpen It’s here ladies and gentleman! Opening Night is upon us. We asked some of our staff at Call to the Bullpen to put their 2015 predictions down in black and white so that we can … Continue reading Call to the Bullpen 2015 staff predictions
By Casey Boguslaw On the eve of the new season here’s my pick for each division, award and World Series champion. AL MVP: Jose Abreu I already wrote that I expect a baseball renaissance in Chicago and let’s start with … Continue reading Casey Boguslaw’s 2015 Picks
Edward Overend kicks off his weekly conversation with baseball writers previewing the season, giving bold predictions, looking at how baseball is covered in the media and much more. Continue reading The Conversation: Previewing the season, bold predictions, baseball media and more
By Darren Helley Defense wins championships; the simple yet essential and fundamental philosophy of allowing a few runs as possible to secure that precious win. Most fans immediately run to pitching statistics to get a feel for the defensive capabilities … Continue reading Getting to know stats: Fielding and Defense
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