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Three Strikes – How I Fell in Love with Baseball

April 8, 2021 Guest Contributor Baseball, Guest writer

Strike 1 ‘Nothing Rhymes with Orange’ My journey with baseball began back in 2014. I was idling away the days in the lead up to starting my first term of university, it was mid-September and unusually hot outside. Having burnt

Episode 216 – 2021 NL Central Preview

March 13, 2021 GavGavinGavlaar Podcast

In the third instalment of our 2021 round-up we turn to baseball’s least predictable division – the NL Central. Once again we have an expert cast to guide the way, including: – Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun Times on

Episode 206 – Tony Barnette Joins the Show

December 27, 2020 GavGavinGavlaar Podcast

Former Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs and Yakult Swallows pitcher Tony Barnette joins John in this fascinating podcast. Their wide ranging chat covers his career in pro baseball including the process of signing in Japan, transitioning to the bullpen, playing with

Chicago Cubs 2020: Reasons for optimism

February 23, 2020 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, Opinion, Previews

What happened in 2019? Another frustrating year on the Northside of Chicago with the Cubs finishing third in the division. This is the same division as the Reds and Pirates, so third-place was a low bar to clear. They had

Five things to look out for at Chicago Cubs spring training

February 15, 2020 Padraig Whelan Baseball, Pinch Hitting, Team Contributors

In spring training of 2016, David Ross quite literally rolled into town. On a mobility scooter no less – fully embracing the ‘Grandpa Rossy’ persona he had cultivated which made him such a popular figure among teammates and fans alike.

How baseball became an unlikely coping mechanism

January 29, 2020 Bat Flips Admin Baseball, Pinch Hitting

James from Farm Boy Brews joins to make his Bat Flips and Nerds debut, detailing how baseball got him through tough times. Two years ago, I was going through a really rough patch. After struggling alone with my mental health

My Baseball Journey – Stephen Jones

January 28, 2020 Bat Flips Admin Baseball, Pinch Hitting

Stephen Jones from No Cryin In Baseball makes his Bat Flips and Nerds debut, where he talks about his journey into baseball. It’s not the usual story when it comes to Yankees merch. I became interested in baseball around 2006

10 things you need to know about the St Louis Cardinals

December 17, 2019 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, London Series, MLB UK, Opinion

With fewer than 180 days until the London Series 2020 between the St Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, we continue our build-up to this historic clash. Hopefully, you have already read our article on the Cubs, if not you

10 things you need to know about the Chicago Cubs

November 27, 2019 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, London Series, Opinion

Legacy. It’s a strange word. In the build-up to the 2012 Olympics, it became a byword for legitimising £9 billion of expenditure. But what is the legacy of London 2012? Do we have more kids participating in athletics? I doubt

Why Baseball title droughts are unique

July 4, 2019 Bat Flips Admin Baseball, Pinch Hitting

Kristofer McCormack makes his debut on Bat Flips and Nerds. He is the founder and writer of The Madrid Story and has written for Fansided, These Footy Times and Managing Madrid. Very recently, I found a video of the winning