Archive for the 'Commentary' Category

What a case of Bud could cost in the near future.

On June 8, 1989, the Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in the first inning against the Phillies, sending 16 men to the plate in one inning. It was only the first inning, though, and the game proved Yogi Berra’s maxim that it ain’t over ’til it’s over.

Do we truly know what we know?

Albert Pujols, Tom Glavine and Rafael Furcal are all hurting. But Peavy’s almost back!

Why the MLB Holy Grail is unobtainable by most organizations…

We are starting to see a big enough sample that the standings are becoming more or less stable.

Who basked in the limelight and who asked for a nightlight?

In this week’s awards, we announce a different kind of all-star.

Reviewing Bill Gutman’s new book on alternate sports histories.

Not only is Lance Berkman smacking the ball, he’s also the best-fielding first baseman in the majors (according to John Dewan’s plus/minus system).