I’m told that some of you people actually follow non-baseball news. Not sure why you’d do that, but I guess it takes all kinds. Anyway, for those that care, among the names on President Obama’s short list to fill Justice Souter’s seat on the Supreme Court is Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the United States Court […]

Selena Roberts’ allegations about A-Rod tipping pitches to the opposition hinge on the observations of his Ranger teammates. Interesting to note, however, that two of Alex Rodriguez’s teammates with the Rangers are calling the allegations “ridiculous” and “b.s.“: Michael Young played just the other side of second from Alex Rodriguez, so he’d probably notice any […]

Sorry it’s been so slow today. Lots of workin’ for The Man. Anyway: Ballpark Digest loves my hometown’s new ballpark. And I mean really, really loves it: With this stunning new facility, the Clippers have come close: Combining a strong sense of place with the latest in ballpark features and an outstanding site, the creators […]

I’ve been happy writing for the NBC blog, but I’m reaching the point where my own principles are at risk of being sacrificed. It was 16 years ago that I vowed to one day track, hunt down, and, well, if not kill, seriously bother the person responsible for cancelling “Quantum Leap.” I should be using […]

Marlins 6, Cubs 2: One wonders if the Cubs did much due diligence on Aaron Heilman prior to bringing him onboard. I mean, I watch a lot of baseball, so I certainly knew from Mets games of the past couple of years that he was not to be trusted in tight spots like extra innings, […]

What makes a win-friendly starting pitcher.

Minor league write Matt Hagen unveils his ongoing Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects.

On May 1, 1947 the Indians moved permanently into Cleveland Municipal Stadium, also known as “The Mistake by the Lake.” This would be the first of almost 50 years the team spent the venue.

Sixteen possible pick-ups for fantasy leaguers.

In our best Hunter Thompson style….