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The Grudge Match Between Theo Epstein and Clark the Cub
Via the South Bend Cubs. I don’t think Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein ever played professional baseball. I know general manager Jed Hoyer played at some point in college,...
View ArticleThe Unwritten Rules Should be Rewritten, or Something Like That
Once upon a time, the Neanderthal was used as a derogatory term to describe people who exhibited “caveman”-like qualities…you know, violent behavior, primitive social interaction, poor judgment, that...
View ArticleBaseball Isn’t Dying, But Might Be Growing
Given the rising salaries, the humongous TV deals, and this little fact after last night: TV RATINGS: Over 334K Chicago mrkt homes (9.6 rtg at 9p) were watching Jake Arrieta's #Cubs no-hitter on...
View ArticleDreamcast 14: It’s Never Too Soon to Talk About the Trade Deadline!
This week, after calling a truce due to conflicting sports loyalties, Rice talks with veteran baseball writer Justin McGuire (@JMcGuireMLB) about baseball (what else?) thanks to the peace offering of...
View ArticleJoe Maddon, Protecting Fielders, and the Evolution of Baseball
My thoughts are a bit scattered as I sit here during the summer (it’s officially the summer solstice!), having applied to more work and hoping that someone hires me before our family’s medical...
View ArticleThe Return of UmpShow
A funny thing happened in Tuesday’s Cubs game… You don’t need technology to know that pitch was way inside, and umpire Lance Barksdale wasn’t exactly positioned properly to call that pitch regardless....
View ArticlePutting the Fun Back In Fundamentals
It was a good baseball Friday night for the Chicago Cubs, powered by Javier Baez‘s four hits and baserunning magic: I think players like Javy are great for baseball, particularly in a time when the...
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