Today's Saturday Notebook announces our first ever Cover It Live baseball chat, a look at the 17 worst first pitches, the Brewers blundering by eliminating a popular female-centered event for a more sexist one, and more.
Today's Notebook looks at the claim that 90% of pitchers are doctoring baseballs, the bad week that umpires had in avoiding the spotlight, Brandon McCarthy's response to people wishing for pitchers to wear more body armor on the mound, and more.
Today's Saturday Notebook looks at a Florida sports reporter's near miss with a batted ball (and why I think her photo's fake), Clay Buchholz being accused of cheating, how complicated mainstream stats really are, and plenty of GIFs from the week.
Today's Saturday Notebook takes a look at Desmond Jennings' 8-unassisted double play, the Blue Jays abusing the waiver wire and if it's negatively impacting the game, the Twins revealing a little of their sabermetric side, and blackouts with MLB.
Today's B&B post looks at if players should play through the pain, who made the 5 millionth appearance in major league history, a player's life after being DFA'd, Jean Segura finding a way to swipe 1st base, Todd Frazier granting wishes, and more.
Oswaldo Arcia's takeaways from his cup of coffee, Justin Morneau's movie cameo, Jared Burton's moment with Eddie Vedder, bullpen carts, and more.
Today's B&B post has my opinions on the $15 batting practice plan, animated GIFs from around baseball, Lew Ford giving advice to a Twinkie Town author, the Marlins successfully alienating their fans, and a pronunciation guide for baseball names.
Today's B&B post looks at Brian Dozier experimenting with yet another batting stance, A.J. Burnett possibly being pranked on April Fool's Day, Josh Reddick taking the reins from Brian Wilson in having the best beard in baseball, and more.
Today's B&B post looks at the Phillies using seven-year old scouting reports to sign Delmon Young, the Nationals' turnaround from worst to first in the NL East in just 3 years, the Marlins already selling discounted 2013 tickets, and more.
Today's B&B post talks about Miguel Sano and Pelotero II, the Marlins suing season ticket holders for not upholding their 2-year commitment, Coco Crisp discussing the art of basestealing, and a writer explains why the sport of baseball is so great.
Today, I talk about a Q&A that Vance Worley did with FanGraphs about pitching and his repertoire, Mike Pelfrey losing weight despite keeping Dairy Queen in his diet, a look at some humorous & painful injuries in recent weeks, and more.
Today's B&B post takes a look at Rafael Furcal getting Tommy John surgery after rest and rehab failed, a couple GMs and a manager suffering injuries throughout spring training, the Gold Gloves are adding a sabermetric component, and more.
Today's B&B has me ranting about fans' unrealistic expectations when it comes to playing through injuries, Willie Mays' catch in color, vetoed trades and what could have been, no expanded instant replay for 2013, and more.
In today's B&B post, I offer up my opinions to the signing of Rafael Perez, and also take a look at bunting for extra-base hits in 2012, Trevor Bauer being labeled as noncompliant by a former teammate, and Mariano Rivera plans on continuing to shag.
Today's B&B post looks at Micah Owings giving up on pitching, the Rays strike out once again with finding a new home, Mark Prior's latest comeback attempt, and Hawk Harrelson and Steve Stone of the White Sox having a squabble since 2011.
Today's B&B post talks about Dirk Hayhurst's newest book, Cuban defectors finally being allowed to return to the island, the Marlins selling their team chemistry to the fans, and Trevor Bauer discusses how he throws his vast repertoire of pitches.
Today's B&B recaps Delmon Young's weight incentive clauses, the New York Mets wishing to keep their 1st round pick to sign Michael Bourn, Cuban defector Aledmys Diaz possibly being younger than he says, and A.J. Burnett being rusty this offseason.
Today's B&B mentions the 4 Twins that will be on WBC rosters this year, another article on the odd injuries baseball players have sustained off the field, Brandon McCarthy gets into a Twitter war with another person with hilarious results, and more.
Today's B&B post has me venting my frustrations over the Hall of Fame vote, MLB switching from landline bullpen phones to cell phones, an antique baseball card found that could sell for $100,000, Yogi Berra tweeting, a review of "Pelotero," and more.
Today's B&B post looks at the Target Field debt potentially being paid much earlier than anticipated, Darren Oliver's "Pay me fairly, trade me, or I'm retiring" ultimatum with the Blue Jays, Clayton Kershaw running an orphanage in Africa, & more.
Today's B&B post has the top GIFs of 2012 from all facets of the game of baseball, the new batting practice caps for all 30 MLB teams, Chipper Jones struggling with the retired life, how to pitch to success, and the top 50 baseball Twitter accounts.
Today's B&B post looks at MLB GMs being rated by sexiness, relief pitcher Sandy Rosario changing organizations 5 times in this offseason, padded caps for pitchers in 2013, and what managers really argue about with umpires.
Today's B&B looks at Ryan Dempster being picky with his new home, the rise of the average MLB salary, non-factors in where a player will sign, Rule 5 draft tidbits, and the Yankees keeping their checkbook closed on outside free agents.
Today's B&B looks at a change to the NPB posting system, the A's donating a playoff share to charity, Indians President Mark Shapiro telling his fans to stay home, some Fort Myers drama among the Twins, Red Sox, and Nationals, and more.
Today's B&B discusses Bud Selig's approval of the Marlins mega-trade (along with a shot at the organization), Giants players impersonating Hunter Pence, the A's making a curious 40-man roster addition, and MLB Network now being shown in Canada.
Today's B&B looks at the massive fallout of news after the Marlins/Blue Jays trade, some interesting 2012 recaps on FanGraphs such as Longest Plate Appearance, Scott Boras being at it again, the new Mariners scoreboard, and a man trying out PEDs.
