At almost 42 years of age, Bartolo Colon is still crushing it in the majors. He boasts a 6-1 record and a 3.30 ERA (.64 points lower than his career average). But Bartolo’s continued pitching prowess is not the only reason to love him. As Bartolo walks through the world, he gives you the impression… Continue reading 8 Times Bartolo Colon Was The Man

5. There’s a reason the professionals use gloves and not nachos  Rarely a week goes by that a fan doesn’t get so excited at the prospect of catching a foul ball that they do something crazy. But for every fan who secures a ball in their cup of beer, there are 10 who fail tremendously.… Continue reading Bottom of the Barrel: The Week in MLB Fails

Last night, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley had the scare of a lifetime. In the second inning, the 22 year old rookie tossed a curveball over the plate. Carlos Gomez sent the flying back towards Bradley at 115 mph where it struck him above the jaw. Embed from Getty Images Bradley was immediately taken to… Continue reading Archie Bradley Fine But Majorly Swollen After Scary Shot

America may love an underdog story, but they will turn on the underdog just as quickly.  The past two seasons have seen the Cinderella-esque Kansas City Royals come within inches of winning it all. But it appears there is only a short window before all that glory goes to a team’s head and you’ve got… Continue reading Is Yordano Ventura Baseball’s Latest Villain?

In news no one ever thought they would hear, Bartolo Colon made an actual unassisted pickoff in today’s game against the Braves.  A.J. Pierzynski was halfway between 1st and 2nd bases when Colon came running towards him.  Pierzynski seems to have frozen in sheer terror as the 41 year-old, 285-pound pitcher lumbered towards him.  … Continue reading Bartolo Colon Humiliates A.J. Pierzynski

For every incredible diving grab or mile-long homer, there seems to be an equally impressive folly.  Let’s countdown the worst of the worst this week. 5. Ryan Zimmerman is a giant ballhog  Sometimes even the professionals make the mistakes that even little leaguers consider a big no-no. Racing across the field to take your own teammate… Continue reading Bottom of the Barrel: The Week in MLB Fails

Kris Bryant has yet to find a league that he can’t conquer. Today, he starts the biggest challenge of his career as the Cubs are set to call up the highly anticipated third baseman from Triple-A Iowa. There was loads of chatter when the power hitting phenom began the 2015 season down in the minor… Continue reading Welcome to the Show, Kris Bryant

The vibe in San Francisco is just a little bit different than anywhere else. Things that could get you thrown a side eye in other cities can laud you a hero in San Francisco. There’s no arguing the fact that with Madison Bumgarner on the mound, there was no other way the 2014 World Series… Continue reading Madison Bumgarner and the Horse He Rode In On

When my grandfather turned 80, he went from mildly crabby to a full-fledged curmudgeon.  He was always happy to tell you what he thought of you or fall asleep in the middle of a story he found particularly uninteresting.  Unlike getting old enough to not give a crap, it seems that an induction into the Hall… Continue reading Bert Blyleven Takes A Cheap Shot At Detroit