What’s in a Name?
Not long ago, during one of my son’s club games, I noticed that the back of the opposing starter’s jersey […]
Recollections
One of the joys of being a baseball fan is how long the memories of our favorite highlights – and the stunning lowlights – stay with us. Whether they took place last season or several decades earlier, “Recollections” dives into the endless well of memorable moments that make up this game’s great history.
A Call for Smaller Ball
For those who don’t live in the New York tri-state area or otherwise haven’t been paying attention to the Yankees, […]
The Need for (Less) Speed
A quick run-through of recent Major League Baseball news reveals the degree to which the sport relies on the wow […]
(Rein)stating the Obvious
On Christmas mornings in the Ott household in the early 1980s, it was a common occurrence for me to unwrap […]
Too Hot to Handle
With the month of April (already!) drawing to a close and the noise of small sample sizes fading into the […]
When Spring Bloomed in the Spa City
With the cold weather still lingering in many parts of the country, winter-weary baseball fans can take comfort in knowing […]
The Boys of Winter
There’s a wonderful old commercial for Starting Lineup sports figures that features an unseen singer waxing about his childhood dream of […]
The Hall Calls
On January 21, members of the BBWAA will reveal the results of the 2025 Hall of Fame balloting. Because we […]
The Rebuttal
In his recent article about Carlos González, my colleague Roger highlighted Car-Go’s 2010 numbers as an example of a Hall-of-Fame-type […]
Remembering Rickey
Sometimes, when thinking back to my childhood in the early 1980s, I try to remember how a young baseball fan […]
Spittin’ Images
A recent look through a Today in Baseball History database revealed this tidbit for December 17: The AL votes […]
A Review of the Classics
While the baseball world waits to see if Ichiro Suzuki becomes just the second player to earn unanimous induction to […]
MVP to HOF?
With the Hall of Fame ballot available for assigned voters to muse over, I’m reminded of the thought I had […]
Sizzle to Fizzle
We’re all guilty of overestimating the capabilities of young players, particularly after they deliver a strong rookie season. After all, […]
A Hairy Situation
With the 2024 World Series in the books and its immediate highs and lows receding into the past, it’s time […]
Blue Beginnings
In the fall of 2020, I started watching baseball with my then-6-year-old son for the first extended period of time. […]
Bluff and Bluster
“No way,” I insisted. “The Mets are not beating the Dodgers.” It was October 1988. I was huddled on […]
An Engine Called Al
A few days ago, the Mets sent the orange-and-blue-clad fans of the greater New York area into a frenzy by […]
The Final Triumph
By the simple laws of math, a postseason baseball game matters more than one from the regular season. After all, […]
The Rich Get Richer
A few days ago, I felt a twinge of surprise upon learning that Rich Hill had just thrown 1.1 scoreless innings for the Red Sox to mark his entry into his 20th big league season.
Dawn of the Deadline
With another flurry of deadline deals having come and gone, I got to thinking – no, not about whether Jazz […]
