MLB – WHY PETE ROSE SHOULD NEVER BE INDUCTED INTO THE BASEBALL HOF

Calls for Pete Rose to be inducted in the HOF have come pouring in since his death in Sept. Read why I think he should never be honored in baseball's Mecca. | Oct 10, 2024, 11:47am ET

TBT – LACK OF NETTING IN BALLPARKS & THE “BASEBALL RULE LAW”

I'm throwing it back to 2015. Why won't MLB owners just extend netting all the way around ballparks? Yes, they are protected legally, but why won't they just do the right thing? | May 30, 2019, 6:05PM ET

MLB – MY TOP FIVE FAVORITE BASEBALL MOVIES OF ALL TIME

Let's talk about our favorite baseball films just a few short weeks away from a new season starting, shall we? | March 8, 2019, 4:58pm ET

MLB – THE PLAYERS I WOULD VOTE FOR ON THE 2019 HALL OF FAME BALLOT

I'm in the camp that thinks WAR should receive a big emphasis when choosing HOF candidates. I also don't think it's fair to keep players out based on PED suspicion alone. | Jan 17, 2019, 4:42pm ET

MLB – THE TOP 10 MOST INTERESTING STORIES OF SPRING 2018

With another new baseball season about to start, I take a look back at some of the most interesting stories that caught my eye in the off-season. | Mar 29, 2018, 11:51am ET

TBT – SPORTS FILM REVIEW – “The Stratton Story”

Like other baseball fans who crave the sport in the offseason, my way of filling the void is to watch movies like this one. Enjoy the throwback review & find the film. It's worth the effort. | Dec 21, 2017, 3:03pm ET

MLB – THE DAVID PRICE/DENNIS ECKERSLEY DUST-UP REVEALS LACK OF LEADERSHIP IN BOSTON

The recent incident that transpired on an airplane between a Red Sox pitcher and commentator signals to me that trouble is brewing in Boston and they may be losing fans because of it. | July 28, 2017, 2:59pm ET

I’M BACK FROM A SHORT 2017 SUMMER HIATUS

It's time for me to get back to work and talk about sports again. After a short summer break, I'll be rolling out the articles again just in time for the new College Football and NFL seasons. | July 25, 2017, 1:48pm ET

MLB – IS RETALIATION A PROBLEM?

There’s been so many incidents of player retaliation so far this 2017 season, that a debate has been sparked about whether or not baseball should get involved and do something about it. | June 7, 2017, 2:36pm ET

SPORTS FILM REVIEW – “Fastball (2016)”

If you're a hardcore baseball fan like me, you'll enjoy this fascinating documentary that poses the ultimate question: "Who really threw the fastest, ever?" (Hint: It's not Aroldis Chapman.) | May 30, 2017, 4:06pm ET

MLB – MATT HARVEY’S LATEST NO-SHOW IS THE ULTIMATE ACT OF PLAYER DISRESPECT

The Mets starting pitcher should not be forgiven easily for his latest immature stunt. Maybe it's time for him to move on to a less distracting baseball town for the sake of the team, and his own good. | May 9, 2017, 4:31pm ET

MLB – WHICH WILL COME FIRST: A FEMALE UMPIRE, MANAGER OR PLAYER?

I hypothesize if a female umpire, manager or player will break through first into MLB. But I have a feeling its going to be a woman as a player making the initial milestone in baseball. | April 19, 2017, 4:34pm ET

MLB – HEY AMERICA, THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC IS ACTUALLY FUN TO WATCH

The WBC has not turned heads in this country like it has around the world. I have some suggestions as to how MLB could improve ratings here, or is that not the point? | March 18, 2017, 1:46pm ET

MLB – MORE DIVERSITY IS NEEDED IN THE BROADCAST BOOTH

Baseball has been on a mission to find a more diverse and younger fanbase. So why doesn't management look towards diversifying the nearly 90% of all broadcasters who are middle-aged white men? | Feb 27, 2017, 5:03pm ET

MLB – IS THE PLAYERS UNION BEING SHORT-SIGHTED BY PUSHING BACK FROM PROPOSED PACE-OF-PLAY CHANGES?

By not accepting new pace of play changes as proposed by the Commissioner, the baseball players union may be hurting the long-term future of the sport. | Feb 22, 2017, 7:25pm ET

MLB – WHICH AL PITCHERS WERE THE BOSSES ON THE MOUND IN 2016?

We continue on with the series by exploring which American League pitchers dominated in 2016. | Feb 21, 2017, 2:47pm ET

MLB – WHICH NL PITCHERS WERE THE BOSSES ON THE MOUND IN 2016?

In this next column of the new off-season series, I'll explore which National League pitchers topped the stats over most others in 2016. | Feb 15, 2017, 6:47pm ET

MLB – BASEBALL TO EXPERIMENT WITH CURIOUS NEW EXTRA INNINGS RULE IN THE MINORS

MLB plans to test putting a base runner on 2B "automatically" to start extra innings. It could be fun, if we allow ourselves to be open for such a big change to our beloved sport. | Feb 9, 2017, 4:26pm ET

MLB – WHICH AL PLAYERS WERE BOSSES WITH THE BATS IN 2016?

This is the 2nd article in a new off-season series that explores who the bosses were in hitting, pitching & defense. In this column, I take a look at the best AL Hitters to me. | Feb 2, 2017, 7:37pm ET

MLB – WHICH NL PLAYERS WERE THE BOSSES WITH THE BATS IN 2016?

Many players were eligible for this list, but there were 5 National League hitters that stood out to me in 2016. | Feb 2, 2017, 6:35pm ET

MLB SHOULD TAKE A CUE FROM “NITRO ATHLETICS”

In February, the international sport of Athletics will introduce a new competition series designed to attract younger fans. Perhaps MLB should be more innovative & follow their lead. | Jan 10, 2017, 12:10pm ET

MLB – BASEBALL BANS PLAYERS DRESSED AS WOMEN FOR THEIR ROOKIE RITUAL

As a woman, it is probably expected of me to be offended by the idea that some MLB teams encouraged their players to dress like women as part of an annual rookie ritual. But I’m not. | Dec 14, 7:32pm ET

WHICH ATHLETES COULD USE A VISIT FROM THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST?

The story of “A Christmas Carol” is about transformation, redemption and reconnection. Which athletes could benefit from taking a look back before going forward? | Dec 13, 5:49pm ET

MLB – I’M SORRY TO SEE THE ALL STAR GAME-WORLD SERIES CONNECTION GO

Am I the only baseball fan in America who actually liked the idea that the winner of the All-Star Game determined home-field advantage in the World Series? | Dec 7, 3:37pm ET

SI’s CANDIDATES FOR 2016 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

LeBron James ultimately won this award. But, I didn't think he should have been crowned over two teams on opposite sides of the world from each other. | Dec 6, 5:31pm ET

MLB – EARLY 2016-17 OFFSEASON PREVIEW, PART 2

In part 2 of this column, I will review the end of season MLB Awards and then set the table for a Hall of Fame discussion. | Nov 21, 4:01pm ET

MLB – EARLY 2016-17 OFFSEASON PREVIEW, PART 1

In part 1 of this column, I will break down some interesting matters that baseball teams are facing this early offseason and define how I think each will affect the coming 2017 season. | Nov 16, 5:53pm ET

MLB – THE 2016 WORLD SERIES COULD BE THE MOST WATCHED IN HISTORY

After attending a party this past Saturday night, I have a feeling the Cubs awakened a curiosity in most baseball fans, even if they are not from Chicagoland. | Oct 26, 4:53pm ET

MLB – RELAX, THE FUTURE OF BASEBALL IS IN GOOD HANDS

Earlier this year, two high profile players publicly voiced their opinions on the state of MLB and admitted concern about its future. But, their philosophies couldn't be further apart. | Oct 17, 4:43pm ET

MLB – ALDS: WHAT HAPPENED TO BOSTON & TEXAS??

I have been in shock since both the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers were ousted so quickly from each of their American League Division Series this season. How did this happen? | Oct 10, 4:51pm ET