Archive for the 'Managing' Category

Yes, that’s right, the annual Rule 5 draft goes way-y back. And it’s remarkable who some of its alumni have been.

I come not to praise the 2008 Cubs, but to bury them.

Just how good would this offense be? Just good enough to establish the all-time National League record for team OPS+, that’s all.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, or so they say, and apparently that includes the talent-squanderings …

On Oct. 4, 1944, Tony LaRussa was born. Like many great skippers, if LaRussa the manager had been stuck with lots of LaRussa players, many wins likely would not have come.

A look at the Hall of Fame prospects for the most notable current skippers.

Think swingmen are just a bunch of journeymen? Think again, my friend. This week’s crew includes six ERA champions, three Cy Young Award winners and a Hall of Famer.

THT’s (self-proclaimed) manager expert looks at history’s managerial removals most similar to Ned Yost’s unexpected departure last week.

TUCK! toons goodness Saturdays and Wednesdays!!

Only six teams have wrapped up a division title earlier than the Angels did this year. Here’s how they prepared for the postseason.