MLB

Building Baseball Back Better  

June 29, 2022

Major League Baseball now has the world of sports to itself for at least the next 6 weeks.  There are few things that baseball definitively does better than any other big sport. But one thing that they have evolved with the times on is the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.  Despite the sport’s shrinking…


Baseball’s Big Chance

June 16, 2022

Say It Ain’t So… The Orioles may bounce on Baltimore?  Chalk that one up to something I didn’t have on my franchise relocation Bingo card here in 2022.  One thing is for certain,  if they do leave it will take less than 12 months before the Rays franchise and its ownership begins their light jog…


The Need for Number Two

April 5, 2022

Bill Self joined a very exclusive group when his Kansas Jayhawks erased a 16 point deficit to knock off North Carolina for its first title in 14 years.  Self added a second title to his resume joining Jay Wright and Rick Pitino as the only other active coaches that have more than one championship.  Winning…


DeSantis Dimes, Fantastic Final Fours & Throwback Must Haves

March 30, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at how the Bills, Erie County & State of New York have given the Khan Family the perfect blueprint to get a new stadium in Jacksonville. We discussed this year’s blue blooded Final Four in Hoops and explored what the perfect Final Four would be in all major sports. We wrapped by discussing the Bucs decision to bring back the creamsicle uniforms and what five throwbacks we need to see every year in the NFL


Baseball is Back, Mike White’s White Board & Quarterback Chaos

March 11, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the return of Major League Baseball and why the lockout was the best thing that could’ve happened to the sport. We laid out the 2 year plan that needs to be in place for Mike White as Gators Basketball Coach. We wrapped by looking at the QB Chaos that is taking place in the NFL and why the Panthers should pass on the proposed DeShaun Watson rumored deal.


Bills’ Big Bucks, Rodgers Remodel & Baseball’s Bundle

March 7, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the state of New York closing in on a deal that will give the Bills and City of Buffalo $850 million towards a new stadium. NY Gov Hochul is driving the ship on this one. Shad Khan and Lenny Curry now need to lead on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to get a new Jags Stadium deal. The Broncos are rumored to be offering multiple 1’s and a 2nd for Aaron Rodgers . The Packers don’t even need to think about this. We wrapped by looking at why MLB and the Players Union are making massive strides for the game even though they are still a ways part on money.


The End of Tanking

February 28, 2022

The NBA has the lottery.  Check that, they not only have the lottery but have had the lottery for almost 40 years.   The NFL, MLB and the NHL have all decided that is too unfair to its worst teams so they don’t have one.   Instead, they have organizations who just bail on seasons and decide…


Base-Bail, FIFA Failure and Winning Time Wishlist

February 28, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the looming deadline for the MLB lockout and why “Five” simple moves at the end of this and can bring new and fans back before the season even starts. We explored FIFA’s slacktavism when it comes to Russia and why three countries can change that. We wrapped by looking at the new mini-series Winning Time and what sports figure could and should be next when it comes to TV and film.


Bucs in Luck, Stafford’s Syllabus & Baseball’s Brawl

February 17, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the Bucs potential pursuit of Russell Wilson and why they need to go all in. Matt Stafford’s career arc should be a strong example to all veterans in the NFL. Don’t Wait. We wrapped by examining the latest lockout back and forth with MLB and the Players Union and why the sport has started the necessary steps to build itself for the future.


Minority Misfire, Steroid Stoppage & Olympic Outage

February 9, 2022

In “The Bar” we discuss the NFL’s Minority Head Coaching Misfires and how the Draft is the solution. We looked at Baseball’s decision to stop steroid testing and why it’s not a huge deal at this time. We also talked about American’s lack of interest in the Winter Olympics and why Team USA doesn’t matter to Americans anymore.