The Theater of Fenway
As I look back over my 48 years as a Yankee fan — I can...
From Bronx Banter | 6 months ago | 3 reads
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Slow fade
Are we talking about this blog or the Nats? Hey yo! After the nice run that ended with a sweep of Arizona the Nats have played, as we've gone over before, like you'd expect a 75 win team to play. Competitive enough that you would be surprised at them being swept in two straight series. Not good enough that you'd really expect them to win two straight series against better teams. And there are a fair number of better teams. The dregs of the NL remain the dregs, the...
From Nationals Baseball | 6 months ago | 1 read
These kids aren't alright
This doesn't have anything to do with the Cubs series. 1 of 3 from the Cubs is what should be expected and seeing Gore look like an ace again is great. However, we are in the "stats are real now" part of the season and last time we looked at the kids whose stats said real good things about them. CJ Abrams continues to be cool but I noted his propensity for extended cold streaks was keeping him from being special. That's not the point, he's still overall good. The only one with a real issue out...
From Nationals Baseball | 6 months ago | 0 reads
Monday Quickie : Hey hey!
I'm thankful for a lot but I'm very thankful today that the Nats team is winning in strong fashion and not sneaking out close wins because if there's one thing that I hate (and as you can probably tell there are many) it's the trite re-use of the "Cardiac" nickname for any team of young players (Cardiac Kids!) or whose name slightly allows it because of a similar sound (CardiAc NAts!). That isn't happening here. I can breathe. I'm also thankful for a great weekend of Nats bas...
From Nationals Baseball | 6 months ago | 1 read
Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends, Once More
A recording of Game 5 of the 2025 World Series still sits on my DVR,...
From Bronx Banter | 7 months ago | 0 reads
Red Sox City Connect Jerseys vs the ’70s Pullovers
Don’t get me wrong: I love the new Monster-inspired Red Sox City Connect jerseys and my wallet’s about 400 bucks lighter after buying a few ... The post Red Sox City Connect Jerseys vs the ’70s Pullovers appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | 7 months ago | 2 reads
Wham a Homer, Wham Another Homer
I loved how Trent Grisham bowed his head and turned to the side when he...
From Bronx Banter | 8 months ago | 2 reads
What If We Don’t Yet Know How Good He Is?
Aaron Judge is unlike anything we’ve seen before. In recent years people have begun to...
From Bronx Banter | 8 months ago | 0 reads
Pitt Stop
Yanks in Pittsburgh this weekend. Started with a “W.” How bout another? Never mind the...
From Bronx Banter | 8 months ago | 1 read
Again, Like Clockwork: My Favorite Fenway Opening Day
There are a few things you can count on in this life: death, taxes, and me posting this same exact story every year on Fenway ... The post Again, Like Clockwork: My Favorite Fenway Opening Day appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | 8 months ago | 1 read
Baseball!
So did anything happen of note in Yankeeland during the off season? Let’s see… First...
From Bronx Banter | 9 months ago | 2 reads
The Most Absurd Red Sox Moments You Probably Forgot About
Manny takes whiz during game, Boggs drinks 100 beers on a plane, and other stuff that make the Red Sox the greatest team ever. The post The Most Absurd Red Sox Moments You Probably Forgot About appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | 10 months ago | 1 read
Alex Bregman to Wear Number 2 for Red Sox
Well, we wanted to see Red Sox ownership shake things up as we head into spring training, and they delivered. Alex Bregman will be our ... The post Alex Bregman to Wear Number 2 for Red Sox appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | 10 months ago | 1 read
The High-Priced Slugger Who Actually Slugged (and May Be Our Best-Ever FA Signing)
Watching Juan Soto have a truck filled with cash dumped all over him reminded of that time — December 13, 2000 to be precise — ... The post The High-Priced Slugger Who Actually Slugged (and May Be Our Best-Ever FA Signing) appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | 12 months ago | 1 read
That Souvenir Sign on Lansdowne…
I’m old enough to remember when the area around Fenway Park was pretty barren. There were a few nightclubs on Lansdowne. A McDonald’s and BK ... The post That Souvenir Sign on Lansdowne… appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | about 1 year ago | 1 read
Me and October Baseball: A Love Story
It’s October. Which is awesome. Because October Baseball is happening. And everyone knows that October Baseball (always capitalized) is the best baseball. And Red Sox ... The post Me and October Baseball: A Love Story appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | about 1 year ago | 1 read
Confessions of a Polluted Mindset - No Laundering Needed
My source inside the Vikings organization tell me the Vikings saved some money this week by not needing to have Sam Darnold's jersey laundered. Look, I watched a lot of Sam Darnold when he played for the Jets. I liked him coming out of college and would always tell my Giants fans friends that he would be a better quarterback than Daniel Jones. He has a strong and accurate arm when he can comfortably step into throws, When he's under pressure is when it all falls apart and the interceptions and...
From Cheesehead TV Latest Articles | about 1 year ago | 1 read
Saying Goodbye to Joe Castiglione
Joe Castiglione’s voice was a gift. It was the sound of summer pouring out of your radio. It was hot dogs and sunshine and the ... The post Saying Goodbye to Joe Castiglione appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | about 1 year ago | 1 read
Cottage Talk Special Episode: The Transfer Window Review Show With Dan Crawford From Hammyend.com
Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images In this episode, Dan Crawford from Hammyend.com , and myself have an extensive discussion on the Transfer Window for Fulham. We started by debating the decision to sell Jay Stansfield, That was followed up by us sharing our thoughts on losing Palhinha. To finish up the first half of the show, we discussed the other players who have left Fulham. The second half of the show was about the players who have joined Fulham this season. You will listen to t...
From Cottagers Confidential | over 1 year ago | 0 reads
Danny Jansen: the new Rick Aguilera?
Yesterday, Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen made baseball history, becoming the first player to play for both teams in one game. Jansen was at bat ... The post Danny Jansen: the new Rick Aguilera? appeared first on Surviving Grady .
From Surviving Grady | over 1 year ago | 1 read
These Two World Series Longshots Will Surprise You
We are a little less than a month away from the home stretch of the MLB season, and yet, there is no conspicuous World Series front-runner. This year’s parity is more apparent than in recent years, which is saying something for a league that typically presents more unpredictability than any other major North American sport. […] The post These Two World Series Longshots Will Surprise You appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | over 1 year ago | 0 reads
2024 Corvallis Regional Set
Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK The Oregon State Baseball team got off to a slow start at the Pac-12 tournament, dropping the opener to freshman Joey Volchko and a Stanford club that got hot in pool play. That was enough to put the Beavers on the back foot of tiebreaker math and led to an early flight back to Corvallis. Fortunately, the regular season resume was enough for OSU to earn the #15 overall national seed in the tournament that truly matters, and the Beavers wi...
From Building The Dam | over 1 year ago | 0 reads
ASU Baseball: Sun Devils fall short in 8-7 loss in Pac-12 tournament opener
Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Arizona State couldn’t overcome the big inning in one-run loss SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— In the final Pac-12 baseball tournament in the conference’s history, Arizona State (32-24, 17-13 Pac-12) looked to capture the opener against a Stanford (20-32, 11-19 Pac-12) a team whom they swept just two weeks ago for the first time at Sunken Diamond since 2016. Winners of 16 of their last 20 games, head coach Willie Bloomquist had the Devils trend...
From House of Sparky | over 1 year ago | 0 reads
Beaver Baseball: Last Hurrah of the Pac-12
Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images The regular season title passed over Brady Kasper’s head in the desert night on Sunday, but the Beavers have a chance to take home a title and potentially a top 8 national seed in the NCAA Tournament that would keep them in Corvallis for the first two rounds. That opportunity starts for OSU at 10:00 AM PT on Wednesday as they start pool play in the third and final iteration of the Pac-12 Baseball Tournament. The games are kicking off as we speak thi...
From Building The Dam | over 1 year ago | 0 reads
Shohei Ohtani: The Best is Yet to Come
As you’re reading Off the Bench Baseball, I surely don’t need to tell you who or what Shohei Ohtani is. Yet, for clarifications sake, let’s take a moment to be sure we’re all starting the following discussion on the same page: Coming into the 2024 season, the 29-year-old Ohtani has a Rookie of the Year […] The post Shohei Ohtani: The Best is Yet to Come appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | over 1 year ago | 2 reads