I have a few bugbears when I watch a game of Major League Baseball, I feel most of these are derived from the fact that I have never been taught how to play the game or faced something being thrown
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I have a few bugbears when I watch a game of Major League Baseball, I feel most of these are derived from the fact that I have never been taught how to play the game or faced something being thrown
Read moreWe have just started the second “half” of the MLB season. The reason for the air quotes is that the definition of half a season in MLB is determined by if a game was played before or after the All-Star
Read moreA few weeks ago we learned the dimensions of the ballpark for the upcoming London Series. The all-purpose London Olympic Stadium is going be set at the following dimensions: Home plate to the foul poles – 330 feet (100 m)
Read moreIntentional walks or base on balls have been around for a long time in baseball. Early on in baseball, the catcher could set up much further away from the plate than they can do know. They would receive four wide
Read more“Can we play you, can we play you, can we play you every week. Can we play you every week.” Those of you more familiar with British football will recognise this chant. It is one that the fans will sing
Read moreBeing a fan of MLB isn’t the easiest when you are based in the UK. With only a few games being played at times where you might expect a finish at a reasonable hour. Fans have to regularly determine if
Read moreIf you have been watching baseball for some time you will know the game is slightly different at Coors Field. At 5,200 feet (1,580 m) above sea level, Coors Field is by far the highest park in the majors. The
Read moreThe image above is some usage, speed and spin info on Trevor Bauer‘s 2018 season. Last season he added a slider which he threw 20% of the time to right handed hitters. This change along with some refinement of his
Read moreWith the 2019 MLB season about to start, a whirlwind of uncertainty surrounds the game. Firstly, the second year of cold ‘hot stove season’ with limited free agency signings happening has lead to open discussion of action by the players’
Read moreThere have been multiple reports that Major League Baseball may be changing it’s approach to the pay of minor league players. The latest statement below seems to be a change from their historic stance of doing everything they legally can
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