Instant replay has now been part of the game since August 28, 2008. Currently, it applies only to boundary calls, that is, whether home runs are fair or foul, whether they actually leave the field and whether or not a … Continue reading →
I attended the unveiling of the James O’Rourke statue yesterday at the Ballpark Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT. This tribute was a long time coming and well overdue. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and was a star of early … Continue reading →
Well, I hate to say, “I told you so”, but… This is especially true since its related to an injury. It was announced that Stephen Strasburg will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss all of the 2011 season. I … Continue reading →
It’s been 37 years since Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first designated hitter in MLB on April 6, 1973 kicking off the American League’s 3-year trial run of the rule. The advent of the designated hitter … Continue reading →
Interleague play has been around for 14 years now. Through 2009, the American League held the edge over the National League 1,673 to 1,534 and has won the season series 9 of those 13 years. The benefits of interleague play … Continue reading →
With the way the Mets have been performing, I have said recently that I miss the New Haven Ravens. They were a local AA team from 1994 – 2003 that played at historic Yale Field. They were affiliated with the … Continue reading →
Saturday, my son Bobby and I, stopped by the Hartford Base Ball Grounds at Colt Meadows on the way to a picnic to check out a vintage baseball game. It was a Coltsville Vintage Base Ball League playoff game between … Continue reading →
I took the opportunity to visit the Fairfield Museum and History Center special baseball exhibit, “It’s a Hit! A Hometown View of Our National Pastime” the other day. It was an interesting look into local Fairfield/Bridgeport baseball. I really enjoyed the … Continue reading →
I was listening to WFAN this afternoon and Mike Francesa once again shocked me. I wasn’t going to write this on my blog, however, there doesn’t seem to be a way to send a message directly to Mr. Francesa. It seems that … Continue reading →
This post is a little late in coming, but I just wanted to highlight the relatively new special event at the Baseball Hall of Fame. This year, the 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Classic was held at Doubleday Field, the … Continue reading →
