Author Archives: Mike

The Miami Marlins just reeled in Jose Reyes, baseball’s best base stealer. Reyes signed a six year deal worth $106 million – with a club option for a 7th year that could net the new fish $120 million.  The 28-year … Continue reading →

Center fielder Bernie Williams patrolled the hallowed grounds of Yankee Stadium from 1991 to 2006 – and he’s now on the 2012 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. I’m not a sports writer, but if I were I would … Continue reading →

It’s been more than a century since the Chicago Cubs last won a World Series (1908 to be exact), but they may have an inside track for the 2014 All-Star game. After all, 2014 will mark the 100th birthday of … Continue reading →

Four Major League Baseball teams will have new identities in 2012. The Florida Marlins will now be known as the Miami Marlins and will be sporting new uniforms, hats and logos as they open their new park near Little Havana. … Continue reading →

I’ve been in a funk since the World Series ended. Baseball is missing from my life. I know I’m not alone in feeling depressed. Rogers Hornsby, the Hall of Famer infielder from the St. Louis Cardinals said it best: “People … Continue reading →

The New York Mets have been in their lavish new $800 million ballpark only 3 years, but already they are making changes. The Mets are moving in the fences at Citi Field,  shaving about 13 feet from the left field … Continue reading →

The Texas Rangers were one strike away from their first World Series championship ever in the 9th inning, but the Cardinals came back to tie the score. The same thing happened in the 10th. And then in the 11th inning, … Continue reading →

The baseball world is buzzing over Tony La Russa’s phone hangup. I think it’s a phony story. You’ve probably heard it by now – Tony La Russa, the St. Louis skipper and baseball’s 3rd most successful manager ever with 2,691 … Continue reading →

The St. Louis Cardinals play host to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, for Game 1 of the World Series. Busch Stadium is a terrific park packed with passionate fans who are very knowledgeable about baseball. And no wonder – the … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the Texas Rangers for capturing the American League pennant, behind MVP Nelson Cruz. The Texas right fielder set a new record for the most home runs  (6) in a postseason series, surpassing Reggie Jackson’s 5 homers in 1977 … Continue reading →