If money were no object, some team in baseball could potentially add nine future Hall of Famers to its roster this offseason, including what is obviously a baseball first: available sluggers who have reached the 700, 600, 500, 400 and…
There it is. 12:06 a.m. on the East Coast and Jonathan Papelbon has just struck out Seth Smith to end the 2007 World Series and the baseball season. As I have every year for as long as I can remember,…
OK, it’s been two weeks since the season ended, since the Mets’ collapse was complete. Time heals all wounds, and while they may not yet be healed, they are at least sufficiently scabbed over so as not to cause wincing…
Here comes the 7 There’s no denying that Shea Stadium is a drab, uninspiring piece of sports architecture, a run-down 43-year-old stadium that leaves little room for improvement. The bright orange seats in the field level and the layers of…
Overheard outside Shea Stadium while I waited for a friend before going inside: Mother to boy, presumably at his first game:“No, it’s not air-conditioned. It’s outside.” Woman on the phone, explaining where she was standing:“It’s between Gates C and D…
I was impressed with the sampling of various columns I read following Bonds’ milestone. Most acknowledged the record while putting it into the context of the rumors and suspicions. MLB.com’s Mike Bauman: Barry Bonds’ record may be a tribute to…
Can’t find much to argue with in the All-Star Game starters. Dan Haren has had an amazing run and been consistent all season, while Jake Peavy has been just as dominant. And as a National League fan, I’m hoping Haren’s…
The All-Star Game selection show on TBS yesterday had the feel of CBS’ annual NCAA basketball tournament selection show. TBS did its best to drag out the blasted thing, revealing the American League starters, then “breaking it down” with Cal…
In watching baseball at work, I have the privilege — or the chore — of listening to all of the various broadcasting teams around the country. The Dodgers’ Vin Scully remains the cream of the crop and the last of…