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Pujols 3,000 Is Big, But Pujols 2,000 Is Even Bigger
At the beginning of May, Albert Pujols sits just outside of perhaps the most celebrated club in baseball history: the 3,000 hit club. Albert Pujols will become the 32nd player in major league history to achieve this plateau, and baseball …
It Moved! Early Pitching Velocity Surgers
Pitching in baseball is a complex undertaking—a subject comprised of part art, part science. There are many interconnected variables—pitching mix, velocity, sequencing, deception, movement, control, command, game plan, framing, umpiring—many of which are difficult to quantify, making it nearly impossible …
Why We Love Power Pitchers
Heat. Smoke. Velocity. Stuff. Gas. Cheese. I’m sure there are other words to describe our beloved “fireballers.” Ah-ha! I knew I’d find another one. Pitchers who throw at high speeds are treated like fine china [Insert Stephen Strasburg 2012 postseason …
RotoPope Podcast, Ep 3: Mike Francesa’s Return, NBA Playoffs, Pitch Velocity Decliners, “Hot/Not” Fantasy Trends
Foul Territory’s fantasy baseball specialist Aaron Sauceda is joined by his co-host Sean Burch as they discuss: Airport Musings, Mike Francesa’s WFAN Return, Boise/State College Debate, & Sean’s Birthday (4/25)! NBA Playoff Discussion: Jazz Paul George Implications Rockets/Warriors Sixers Winning …
This Week in Baseball – Ronald Acuna, 21 Pitch At-Bat, Portland Baseball, Jenny Cavnar, Pete Rose Gambling Debt
Moving On Up… The Atlanta Braves finally called up Ronald Acuna, one of the top prospects in baseball and he already hit his first big league home run in just his second game. At just 20 years old, Acuña is the …
Road to The Show is Challenging for Broadcasters, Too
When Jenny Cavnar sat in front of the camera this week to call the Rockies game against San Diego, she further advanced broadcast journey for women in baseball. She was gracious in acknowledging the pioneers before her but was focused …
The Avengers Infinity War of Major League Baseball
Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few months—and this would have to be huge rock without the slightest amount of light coming through and not even the faintest wifi signal—you undoubtedly know about the imminent arrival of …
Meme-O-Random: Starbucks Time
I’m not sure if the guy at Starbucks is the right person to be taking this up with… Check out more funny baseball memes in Off Base Or like our Facebook page: The Baseball Memes
Illinois’ 1-2 Punch of J.A. Happ and Curtis Granderson Lifts Toronto’s Spirits
One way I introduce myself to people is as a lifelong Illinois resident. And if you’re pronouncing the state’s name with an S or a Z sound at the end, please stop it immediately. Thank you. From a baseball perspective, …
Cubs, Indians Meet Again at Progressive Field—Get Ready
Like every other Cubs fan – and, I suspect, every Indians fan, too – the events of November 2, 2016, are forever etched into my memory. After a lifetime of waiting to see the Cubs in the World Series, they …