» “Come On, Buy the Angels”
2026/09/03 13:13 from Bardball
by James Finn Garner With apologies to Jimi Hendrix Angels came off a World Series win When I bought the team from Walt Disney And the Angels since that World Series win Have sucked thoroughly and miserably I don’t know a thing, meddle like a king, Can’t even say, “Watch us tomorrow….” And I say, … Continue reading "“Come On, Buy the Angels”"
» Seattle’s Nightmare Season and Batting Stalemates
2026/09/02 19:57 from JoeBlogs
Plus, we got Ken Burns on The Joy of Baseball!
» And the winner is …
2026/09/02 16:49 from BaseballParks.com
Drumroll please … There were five new ballparks in 2026, but only one could be our Ballpark of the Year. The selection committee (Joe Mock, Doug Greenwald and Graham Knight) voted, and the winner is ONT Field, home of the Cal League’s Ontario Tower Buzzers. Read the announcement article that first appeared in USA TODAY ... Read More
» Nickname Hall of Fame #15
2026/09/02 10:29 from Bardball
by Jim Siergey Al Hrabosky was called “The Mad Hungarian” due to his imposing demeanor and intensity while on the mound. He played 13 seasons for the Cards, Braves and Royals.
» Writing in Paradise
2026/09/01 18:16 from JoeBlogs
On Novak Djokovic, magic and a fun new Brilliant Reader challenge.
» Milestone for Max
2026/09/01 10:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Ain’t Nothin’ So Fine as Homers One to Nine
2026/09/01 04:28 from Bardball
by Dr. Rajesh C. Oza On Aug. 31, the Cubs smacked nine homers to rout the Brewers. I was floating on Cloud Nine. Nine. What a beautiful number. Maybe that’s why I’ve always been so euphoric about baseball: nine innings, nine players on offense, nine players on defense, ninety feet between the bases. Even home … Continue reading "Ain’t Nothin’ So Fine as Homers One to Nine"
» If God Invented Baseball
2026/08/31 10:15 from Bardball
by E. Ethelbert Miller If God invented baseball There would be no stealing no balks, no wild pitches or intentional walks. There would be no pitch-outs, foul balls or errors. There would be no one-hand catches or bean balls. There would be no curves or sliders, no rundowns, or warning tracks. If God invented baseball … Continue reading "If God Invented Baseball"
» One Impossible Card Trick
2026/08/30 15:05 from JoeBlogs
And the improbable return of our ground rule double debate.
» 2026 Belgian Divison One: Championship Tournament, Day 2.
2026/08/29 16:22 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
On the second day of the Championship tournament two games were played: Borgerhout Squirrels vs Brasschaat Braves and Merchtem Cats vs Hoboken Pioneers. Borgerhout Squirrels 4 – 0 Brasschaat Braves Even though the score may tell a different story, the Braves didn’t stand a chance against the Squirrels. They were outhit 12 – 3, partially...
» Happy Duane Kuiper Day!
2026/08/29 15:16 from JoeBlogs
Forty-nine years ago today …
» Can Small Market Teams Still Compete in Baseball?
2026/08/28 14:56 from JoeBlogs
And why is there such a difference between regular-season records and postseason success?
» 99.8%
2026/08/28 10:10 from Bardball
by Dr. Rajesh C. Oza Baseball is replete with statistical wonders. The Giants had been perfectly winning: 2,208 – 0 when leading by six Or more runs entering the ninth inning. Now this horrible team is 2,208 – 1, After the Reds rallied with home run sticks And stole from Oracle Park a day in … Continue reading "99.8%"
» If Your Birthday is August 28th...
2026/08/28 10:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday
2026/08/28 04:00 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
Yes!!!! It is that time of the week again. Friday. Time to celebrate the upcoming weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend)!!!!
» The Frontier League (NAPB) Will Expand in 2027
2026/08/27 22:29 from Indy Ball Island
For the last few months, I had been hearing rumors and rumblings about the Frontier League expanding. Some indy team names were thrown around as possibly looking to jump to a different league. For the first time, from an official media source, Indy Ball Island has learned that two teams are planning on leaving the … Continue reading The Frontier League (NAPB) Will Expand in 2027 →
» Cubs vs. D’backs, in Ubbi Dubbi
2026/08/27 19:12 from Bardball
by James Finn Garner “He took his foot off the rubber!” Screamed Pete with no sign of blubber. Arizona’d been blanking the Cubbies Wearing their nerves down to the nubbies. The umps later said they had flubbed, But Chicago still had been drubbed. Now they go play the Cream City club Praying for some W’s … Continue reading "Cubs vs. D’backs, in Ubbi Dubbi"
» Nothing beats a big box of Topps
2026/08/27 16:34 from The Ball Caps Blog
The nearby Costco has been carrying Topps’ “super box” sets of baseball cards for the past few months, and I treated myself to one for my birthday. Tempted as I was to open the 12 Series 2 packs of cards plus the three “Flagship Collection” packs at once, I decided to spread the joy over […]
» In My Day …
2026/08/27 15:05 from JoeBlogs
The preorder campaign for FIFTY SEASONS has begun!
» Charley Lupica
2026/08/27 13:53 from Bardball
by Michael Ceraolo I know fan isn’t short for fanatic, but you couldn’t prove it by me I was still euphoric over our Series win in ’48 when, early in the next season, I got talking to some Yankee fans who dared me to flagpole-sit I built a small platform around the flagpole atop my … Continue reading "Charley Lupica"
» My 5 Ballparks That Got Away
2026/08/27 11:07 from The Ballpark Guide Blog
Every baseball road tripper has a list of ballparks that got away. To explain, these are parks that you’ve visited but feel you owe a return visit. I don’t mean your favorite ballparks — yes, we all have parks to which we’d happily return again and again. But there are other parks that you need […] The post My 5 Ballparks That Got Away first appeared on The Ballpark Guide .
» Celebrating Throwsday
2026/08/26 17:03 from Ethan Bryan
I have played catch with Thor.* We had a Marvelous time, even though throwing while dressed for battle on a chilly January day was somewhat challenging. I mean no offense whatsoever to Thor or Norse mythology with this audacious proposal. Thursday – Thor’s day – has had a good run of 14 or 15 centuries or […]
» FIFTY SEASONS Preorders Are Here!
2026/08/26 14:12 from JoeBlogs
Because this one’s so personal, I’m back at Rainy Day to inscribe anything you want
» Springfield Cardinals Will Be No More
2026/08/26 10:26 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
In a press meeting, the Springfield Cardinals (AA affiliate of the St. Louis namesake) announced there won’t be any team with that name anymore after operating under that moniker for twenty-one years. But no worries, there will still be AA baseball in Springfield. Yes even a St. Louis Cardinals affiliation. The Springfield team announced it...
» Back in the Schwing of Things
2026/08/26 10:26 from Bardball
by Michael X. Ferraro Kyle Schwarber was in a slight schwump. He’d schrug at the catcher and ump. But then Schwarbs was re-born After schtalking some corn Now the schwugger is back to the thump. Emerging from the cornfield in Dyersville, Iowa, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola and the Phillies were able to just be the … Continue reading "Back in the Schwing of Things"
» The Last Browns Diary
2026/08/25 14:31 from JoeBlogs
I’ll write about other teams and come back when they clean up this dumpster fire
» Sent to the Briny Deep
2026/08/25 10:39 from Bardball
by James Finn Garner Such shellings they’ve seen in defeat Seattle’s been ground like mincemeat. Not such a scale of maritime fail Since Rome sank Carthage’s fleet. Even Carthage wouldn’t have lost 22-0 and 19-2 in a single week!
» Wayback: Yankee History on August 25th
2026/08/25 10:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Mets vs White Sox Series Recap
2026/08/24 19:43 from Bardball
by Jordan Simpson (@jrsimpsonmusic on X) Mets lose 2 of 3… But Ain’t Nobody gonna complain about what Carson Benge and Nolan McLean continue to do
» Juan Tamariz and The Seven Veils of Mystery
2026/08/24 16:05 from JoeBlogs
On finding magic in the every day.
» Cards prospects Rainiel Rodriguez, Jesús Báez go back-to-back TWICE ... and that's not all
2026/08/24 02:16 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
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» Twins' top prospect Walker Jenkins logs 2-HR game ... for second time this week!
2026/08/24 02:16 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
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» These 10 farm systems have the best infield prospects
2026/08/24 02:16 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
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» 2026 Belgian Division One: Match of The Day, Championship Tournament
2026/08/22 19:22 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the champsionship tournament of the Belgian Division One, there were two games today. One was a blowout, the other was a very close affair. Of course we pay attention to the latter. Merchtem Cats 1 – 0 Deurne Spartans In a pitching duel, Deurne Spartans completely relied on Denny Anderson Gerdel Nieto. Rightfully so...
» The Baseball Garden
2026/08/22 16:50 from JoeBlogs
Introducing a new series about the people who enriched baseball.
» Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday
2026/08/22 05:00 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
Yessss!!!! It is that time of the week again. The final Friday of the week. Time to celebrate the upcoming weekend with another episode of “Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday” with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Enjoy (your weekend)!!!
» One potential prospect callup for each team
2026/08/21 19:33 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
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» Kevin McGonigle’s WAR Season
2026/08/21 16:52 from JoeBlogs
Where the Tigers rookie ranks among the greats and why bWAR might be the best measure of his accomplishments.
» If Your Birthday is August 21st...
2026/08/21 10:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» Joe is in LA!
2026/08/20 17:38 from JoeBlogs
Emergency poscast because Joe is in LA!
» The Baseball Movie Countdown, 2-1
2026/08/20 16:39 from JoeBlogs
We’ve been counting down the 75 best — and worst — baseball movies ever made and we made to to the end!
» Wayback: 1966 Yankees Scorecard
2026/08/19 19:23 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos
» The Baseball Movie Countdown, 5-3
2026/08/19 17:53 from JoeBlogs
We are counting down the 75 best — and worst — baseball movies ever made. Now, we’re in the heart of the lineup.
» Moneyball: The Movie
2026/08/19 13:35 from JoeBlogs
Republished from 2011
» Watch and Learn
2026/08/18 17:25 from JoeBlogs
A funny little story about George H.W. Bush, Ted Williams and defending our favorites.
» The Baseball Movie Countdown, 10-6
2026/08/17 15:51 from JoeBlogs
We are counting down the 75 best — and worst — baseball movies ever made, some more factually correct than others.
» The Man Who Changed Baseball
2026/08/16 21:49 from JoeBlogs
RIP Tommy John, who should not have died outside the Baseball Hall of Fame
» Who will win our Ballpark of the Year?
2026/08/16 19:16 from BaseballParks.com
For the last two and a half decades, we’ve presented an award to that year’s best new ballpark. Winners have included Pittsburgh’s PNC Park, the Padres’ Petco Park, the Salt River Fields spring training facility and Las Vegas Ballpark. This year there are five stadiums in the running, all in the Minors. We’ve now visited ... Read More
» Monster trucks put on a show in Newark
2026/08/15 21:16 from The Ball Caps Blog
Are monster truck competitions a sport? With one of my sons and one of his, I went to the MonsterJam event Saturday afternoon at the Prudential Center, home of the NHL New Jersey Devils hockey team. My answer to the question I posed is yes, and I decided to post about it here (not on […]
» 2026 Belgian Divison One: Playoff Landscape Set
2026/08/15 19:34 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the final round of the regular season, two teams extended their season with at least two games, as the Brussels Kangaroos shoved aside the Borgerhout Squirrels, and the Merchtem Cats beat the Namur Angels twice to advance to the championship tournament. The Brussels Kangaroos dominated the game as they walked away to a 6-0...