Archive for the 'Commentary' Category

Look him up and shake his hand. Appreciate the man.

Whose “Homer at the Bat” team would have won a theoretical softball game — Mr. Burns’ crew of sepia-toned Hall of Famers, or Mr. Smithers’ team of early 90s All-Stars?

Finding a scapegoat can be a difficult, but gratifying process.

Debunking the myths on why southpaw catchers can’t succeed in the majors.

How do we best get a handle, really, on the American Pastime?

Back in the day, the role of the commissioner was created to help clean up baseball. Baseball no longer needs cleaning up.

The latest work by Dirk Hayhurst expertly relays the rollercoaster story of his 2010 season, one which found him sink to and recover from rock bottom.

Last season, the Astros became just the second team to switch leagues. What lessons did we learn from the switch?

Labels have real power. Phrases like “million dollar arm” can be descriptive, but they can also be dangerous.

These days, it can feel as though we know every player’s story, past and present. But sometimes, a player slips through the cracks.