» Blind In The Superfly!
2025/01/14 23:02 from The Tainted Glove Network
It's Snowy Outside as Episode 101 keeps the fire going with lots of classic music talk! Setlist: 1. Start Off with Snowblind by Black Sabbath 2. Curtis Mayfield's genius 3. Concert of the Week: Tattoo the Earth from 2000 4. New Music For The Week: Blind Pilot 5. Artist Of The Week: Mudhoney 6. Goldfinger's Debut Album 7. Song Of The Week: Rev It Up- Jerry Harrison 8. Songs That Stick In Our Head Thank you for always listening and supporting as we talk amazing tunes! The post Blind In The Superfly! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Feeling Lost and Found at the Same Time
2025/01/14 18:07 from JoeBlogs
Fifteen years ago, I wrote one of my favorite-ever stories—my love letter to the greatest announcer of them all, the poet laureate of baseball, Vin Scully.

» Hall of Fame Ballot: The Five Percenters
2025/01/14 14:13 from JoeBlogs
These are the players hoping to stay on the ballot for another year.

» Wayback: Wrigley 2015
2025/01/14 11:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» D-Backs, Phoenix look to state for Chase Field renovations funding
2025/01/12 18:22 from Ballpark Digest
With the decision made to stay in downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Diamondbacks and state officials are seeking funding options for Chase Field renovations–with a local sales-tax rebate next on the agenda. Though we’ve not seen any specifics, the team and the office of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs have reportedly approached lawmakers about a potential return […] The post D-Backs, Phoenix look to state for Chase Field renovations funding first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Inside ‘Shawshank Redemption’: Full Breakdown, Trivia & Critics’ Takes
2025/01/11 20:51 from The Tainted Glove Network
Get ready for a cinematic deep dive as the At The Show Podcast kicks off Season 5 with a true modern classic—The Shawshank Redemption (1994). In this episode, we explore the film’s fascinating development, break down its most iconic scenes (plus plenty of behind-the-scenes trivia!), and look at how critics initially reacted to what’s now […] The post Inside ‘Shawshank Redemption’: Full Breakdown, Trivia & Critics’ Takes appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Vive Monfils!
2025/01/11 15:31 from JoeBlogs
Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player to ever win on the ATP Tour

» Question...
2025/01/10 18:53 from JoeBlogs
What are my go-to baseball stats?

» If Your Birthday is January 10th...
2025/01/10 11:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» What’s been up the last few months
2025/01/09 19:37 from The Baseball Continuum
I’ll admit, I have been neglectful over the last few months in sharing some of my work. So here’s a bit of a catch-up. I, of course, wrote plenty of Rochester Red Wings articles for Pickin’ Splinters and the Nats … Continue reading →

» Breaking Down the Ballot, Part I
2025/01/09 17:29 from JoeBlogs
Let's start putting the Queen Amidala Hall of Fame Gambit to work.

» The Queen Amidala Hall of Fame Gambit
2025/01/08 18:07 from JoeBlogs
What can "The Phantom Menace" teach us about Baseball Hall of Fame voting? Read on.

» And NEW!
2025/01/08 14:20 from The Tainted Glove Network
Happy New Year from Drafty Pod! The first episode of the new year goes back to something that's always been a blast to draft, WRESTLING! Dougie Fresh & Joey P of Chicago Sports Bums fame return as well as our old buddy Shankster. We'll be drafting and discussing wrestlers that never won a world/heavyweight championship at any major company (we're keeping it restricted to WWF/E, WCW, NWA and AEW World Championships). The post And NEW! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Balancing Act: Former Red Sox Minor Leaguer Discusses Baseball & Fatherhood
2025/01/07 19:10 from chelsearoemer
The stomping of heavy feet in the stands is accompanied by an eruption of cheers, as the crowd celebrates witnessing an exhilarating win...

» Wayback: The Kingdome
2025/01/07 11:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Rays tell St. Pete they are behind Tropicana Field repairs
2025/01/06 21:46 from Ballpark Digest
The Tampa Bay Rays have formally informed the city of St. Petersburg that they are backing a $55.7-million plan for Tropicana Field repairs, after massive damage caused by Hurricane Milton, in time for the 2026 MLB season. The October 9 hurricane caused plenty of physical damage to the Tampa Bay region. At Tropicana Field, it tore […] The post Rays tell St. Pete they are behind Tropicana Field repairs first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Browns Diary, Week 18: Here’s the Story
2025/01/06 15:10 from JoeBlogs
Baltimore 35, Cleveland 10… and that’s a wrap.

» My Visit to Gil Hodges’ Hometown of Petersburg, Indiana (and a side trip to Princeton, Indiana)
2025/01/06 14:53 from The Hardball Voyager
I am really excited to share the story of my day trip on January 3, 2025 to visit Gil Hodges’ hometown of Petersburg, Indiana.   Let me first explain for those that might not know.  Gil Hodges was born in Princeton, Indiana but Petersburg was his hometown.   Petersburg is in southwest Indiana, about a 30-minute drive … Continue reading "My Visit to Gil Hodges’ Hometown of Petersburg, Indiana (and a side trip to Princeton, Indiana)"

» Bring Da Ruckus!
2025/01/04 18:41 from The Tainted Glove Network
Like a breath of fresh air is Episode 100 into a new year three. We start the episode talking some classic albums of 2024 like Kerry King to Nick Cave. Then we roll into talking about new artist to THE HOOKUP, Destroy Boys. Then we slide into our main attraction with Wu-Tang Clan. Sharing some information on the classic East Coast group from album Information to some hidden facts. Then we tap into some heavy with Mudvayne. We also talk Depeche Mode, A Question of Time for HOOKUP's song of the week. Then for concert of the week we rock Filter on New Years Eve 2024! Thanks for grooving with the HOOKUP in 2025! The post Bring Da Ruckus! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» The Hall, and Second Chances
2025/01/03 14:00 from JoeBlogs
Timing is everything when it comes to the ballot, which is why these four players deserve a second look.

» If Your Birthday is January 3rd...
2025/01/03 12:56 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» At The Show Presents V.H.S (Viewing Hollywood Stories)#20: Rodney’s Caught Up In Casablanca!
2025/01/03 12:55 from The Tainted Glove Network
Thank you for joining us on our last peek into the vault for 2024! We finish up with a great conversation with my man Adam on Casablanca. Was a great experience to catch that classic on the big screen. I then take a look back at some of Rodney Dangerfield's role's from the amazing Easy Money to Back To School. Thank you for always renting a classic V.H.S! The post At The Show Presents V.H.S (Viewing Hollywood Stories)#20: Rodney’s Caught Up In Casablanca! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» My Take on Ebbets Field Flannels Caps
2025/01/03 12:29 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
When I first was introduced to Ebbets Field Flannels, I was totally in awe. They created the kind of throwback merchandise that I like. Since EFF always claimed to create “authentic” throwback caps and jerseys, I’d like to give my take on the authenticity of the stuff they create. A few years ago, I was … Continue reading "My Take on Ebbets Field Flannels Caps"

» Where They Stand Now: NL East
2025/01/02 14:02 from JoeBlogs
Wrapping up our division-by-division look at how the MLB offseason has gone so far.

» Baseball Hall of Fame 2025 Ballot
2024/12/31 22:34 from Comments From Coach Mike
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?” ~ Billy Beane

» New Year’s Eve
2024/12/31 14:10 from JoeBlogs
A few words, and an unfortunate detour, before heading off to London.

» Random Images: Rewinding 2024
2024/12/31 13:57 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Browns Diary, Week 17: Missing Baker
2024/12/30 17:01 from JoeBlogs
Miami 20, Cleveland 3

» JoeBlogs Best of 2024
2024/12/30 13:54 from JoeBlogs
Our 10 most popular posts of the year … plus a quick word about Jimmy Carter.

» HOF continues to lag behind
2024/12/30 01:51 from The Negro Leagues Up Close
Editor’s note: Earlier this month, the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball Era Committee elected Dick Allen and Dave Parker to enter the Hall. While both Allen and Parker definitely deserve their induction into the hallowed confines of Cooperstown, … Continue reading →

» Belgian Transactions for 2025: Borgerhout Squirrels
2024/12/29 17:57 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
It’s that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. This time, we pay attention to Borgerhout Squirrels, that kept the core of the flagship team together. According to manager Yannick Gontier, only one player has hung up his cleats: Lowie Helsen. He didn’t play many games in … Continue reading "Belgian Transactions for 2025: Borgerhout Squirrels"

» Nosferatu (2024) Review: A Sinister Homage to the 1922 Classic
2024/12/28 23:56 from The Tainted Glove Network
Join as we delve into Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (2024)—an atmospheric remake that pays chilling tribute to F.W. Murnau’s 1922 masterpiece. From Bill Skarsgård’s spine-tingling performance as Count Orlok to Lily-Rose Depp’s haunting portrayal of the film’s leading lady, this new take on the silent classic is brimming with unsettling shadows, iconic set pieces, and a […] The post Nosferatu (2024) Review: A Sinister Homage to the 1922 Classic appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» National recognition for Jackie Robinson Ballpark proceeds
2024/12/28 22:00 from Ballpark Digest
Efforts to declare Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site continue, as the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill moving the process forward to President Joe Biden for his signature. If signed by Biden, the Daytona (Fl.) ballpark would be named a National Commemorative Site, with the Secretary of the Interior launching a feasibility study […] The post National recognition for Jackie Robinson Ballpark proceeds first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Some Familiar Faces To End The Year!
2024/12/28 01:20 from The Tainted Glove Network
A great musical evening is a call to order on the dawn of a New Year on Episode 99. We got some new segments to share with you including New Artist Dogs In A Pile. We put the main focus on the band The Faces. We go in depth on what made them a classic band worth listening to. Albums, The Players and more go into this in depth on the band. We also talk Spotify Wrapped and a brand new Elton John documentary. So much more talk including a classic track from Sonic Youth! Let's rock into the new year! The post Some Familiar Faces To End The Year! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» The Year In Pictures
2024/12/27 23:09 from BaseballParks.com
There was only one new pro ballpark in the country in 2024, but there were lots of fascinating stories about baseball stadiums this year! That’s why we always produce a feature called The Ballpark Year In Pictures … and this year is no exception. Check out our 2024 pictorial essay to see the stadium stories ... Read More

» Dave Kaval departs A’s to pursue new business opportunities
2024/12/27 20:33 from Ballpark Digest
Dave Kaval, the Athletics president who spearheaded new-ballpark efforts in Las Vegas and at Oakland’s Howard Terminal during the past eight years, is leaving the team to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team will be December 31. Sandy Dean, a longtime business partner with the John Fisher family, will […] The post Dave Kaval departs A’s to pursue new business opportunities first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» The day they traded Gorman Thomas
2024/12/27 19:53 from The Ball Caps Blog
For 23 years, I worked for The Associated Press in five bureaus across the country and at headquarters in New York. I joined the wire service in Milwaukee in 1981, as the Brewers were gaining momentum that would carry them to the memorable 1982 World Series. The Brewers lost that series to the St. Louis […]

» Where They Stand Now: NL Central
2024/12/27 18:42 from JoeBlogs
Our division-by-division look at how the MLB offseason has gone so far.

» If Your Birthday is December 27th...
2024/12/27 11:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Where They Stand Now: NL West
2024/12/26 17:14 from JoeBlogs
Hope everybody had a great Christmas and a great first night of Hanukkah—which is to say I hope that everybody found exactly what they wanted under the Christmas tree… and I hope that the socks you definitely got while lighting the Menorah are warm and fuzzy.

» Kickin' It Old School
2024/12/24 16:31 from JoeBlogs
Rounding up the baseball news, plus an ode to Luis Arráez.

» Belgian Transactions For 2025: Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert
2024/12/24 12:58 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
It’s that time of the year again to pay attention to the transaction in the Belgian Division 1. This time we pay attention to Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert, that lost a lot of players. Phoenix lost many players. Andrew Cromwell (US import), Geoffrey Haesaert , and Tristan Smetz hang up their cleats. Clement Noblet is halting baseball … Continue reading "Belgian Transactions For 2025: Phoenix Mont-Saint-Guibert"

» At The Show Presents V.H.S (Viewing Hollywood Stories)#19: Leftover Krampus’s Other Holiday Extras!
2024/12/24 01:28 from The Tainted Glove Network
V.H.S is back with some Extras that were laying around in the closet. We talk the classic Krampus along with some other possible Christmas soon to be classics. We also dig into some great films like Long Kiss Goodnight! Thank you for joining us on another slice of movie amazingness through the Holidays! The post At The Show Presents V.H.S (Viewing Hollywood Stories)#19: Leftover Krampus’s Other Holiday Extras! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Browns Diary, Week 16: 'Tis the Season
2024/12/23 15:39 from JoeBlogs
Cincinnati 24, Cleveland 6

» Hall of Fame still failing
2024/12/23 08:05 from The Negro Leagues Up Close
The Classic Baseball Era Committee Isn’t Working for the Negro Leagues Editor’s note: The following is a commentary by Adam Darowski, a Negro Leagues researcher and baseball historian, about the results of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball … Continue reading →

» Rockin’ Around The Drafty Tree
2024/12/22 13:47 from The Tainted Glove Network
The holidays are rapidly approaching so it's time for the annual Christmas Drafty Pod! The last 2 years we did movies, this year we're going the music route and will be drafting and discussing our favorite Christmas tunes! Joining me will be Sadistic Penguin and All-Sports Scene contributor Roxy as well as All-Sports Scene's Celeste Spaghetti! Turkey Fonseca of Chicago Sports Bums fame will also be joining in on the fun! Don't miss this one! The post Rockin’ Around The Drafty Tree appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Being Rickey
2024/12/22 00:42 from JoeBlogs
RIP, Rickey Henderson, 1958-2024

» Rest In Peace, Rickey
2024/12/21 22:05 from Comments From Coach Mike
“Don’t worry, Rickey, you’re still the best.” ~ Rickey Henderson, overheard by a teammate after Henderson struck out in a game in Seatle.

» Gremlins Deep Dive: Origin, Breakdown, Critic Reviews & Crazy Fan Theory
2024/12/21 17:17 from The Tainted Glove Network
It’s Christmas time, and The At The Show Podcast crew is diving into the 1984 classic Gremlins!

» Sosa, Steroids and Speculation
2024/12/20 17:22 from JoeBlogs
Plus a few other thoughts as we head into a huge weekend of college football.