Last week I had the opportunity to go to Marlins Park for the first time. This was also one of the rare opportunities when my wife went to a game with me. My wife doesn’t… Read more »
When I turned age ten, my parents gifted me a subscription to Beckett Baseball Card Monthly for my birthday. This was big if you collected baseball cards; a Beckett magazine gave you credibility, it signaled to everyone that you weren’t… Read more »
With the advent of Instant Replay and Slow-Motion Camera technology, Major League Baseball is at a turning point. Fans, umpires, and front offices have unprecedented access to information regarding what’s happening on the field, and… Read more »
For our silver episode, Brandon Lee welcomes back founding members Matt Trueblood (now of Baseball Prospectus) and Mikey Poley (still of Banished to the Pen). The trio banter about twilight, Yasiel Puig’s growing pains, and… Read more »
I am pretty sure by now we all know what Statcast is, have most likely seen it in use, and (for those of us who have been listening to the BttP Podcasts) are aware of its… Read more »
We know the Cardinals are good. Could they be the best home team ever?
Billy’s Dad: Tell me, why Billy? What is it that makes him special? Scout #1: It’s very rare that you come upon a young man like Billy — who can run, who can field, who can throw,… Read more »
Almost three months of the MLB season have passed, and while many divisions are on course to be tense, thrilling affairs deep into the season, none can match the Webb-Albers Championship for excitement generated by so… Read more »
Complete audio of select 2015 Sonoma Stompers games can be found at Banished to the Pen.
The Cincinnati Reds seem to be one of the most intriguing teams going into the July trading season. With Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake being free agents at the end of the year and Aroldis… Read more »
I don’t care whether or not Pete Rose ever makes the Baseball Hall of Fame. Not because I think enshrinement in the Hall of Fame is an unworthy argument – to the contrary – but… Read more »
On May 19th, Red Sox rookie lefthander Eduardo Rodriguez tossed 6.1 solid innings, surrendering only one run, scattering six hits and a walk, while striking out five. Out of five starts this year, four have… Read more »
The following is an account of the phone call that resulted in the Braves-Diamondbacks trade on 6/20/15. Multiple sources (i.e. no one) helped to piece together the events. Location: Arizona GM Dave Stewart’s office…. Read more »
From the professional level, to public park leagues, to back yards, to couches and televisions, fathers (biological, chosen, or father-figures) and their children spend the summer months playing, discussing, watching, studying, and sharing the game… Read more »
OK, so this season hasn’t been excellent for the A’s. They’re among the worst teams in the league, and nothing short of a miracle would propel them back to the playoffs this year. Every trade… Read more »
I have been a St. Louis Cardinals fan since I can first remember being alive. I went crazy when Jack Buck told me to go crazy; I was glued to the TV in my college… Read more »
Julio Teheran was tagged for 6 earned runs across 6 1/3 IP on Tuesday. The Red Sox hit 4 doubles, a triple and a home run. Brock Holt completed ¾ of his cycle before Teheran’s… Read more »
Before the season, I wrote about Dee Gordon and how he might add value to the Marlins this season if certain benchmarks were met. The main items of concern I laid out was his ability… Read more »
Yesterday, the AL All-Star voting race was updated and Alcides Escobar widened his lead to nearly 3 million votes. The AL shortstop race is of particular interest because it’s a deep field featuring several players… Read more »
Athletes should not be role models. Parents say it, teachers say it, writers say it, Charles Barkley says it. There are of course, dissenting voices who can (and should) bring up people like Roberto Clemente…. Read more »
Writers Julien Assouline and Seth Rubin join host Ryan Sullivan to talk about the first-place Mets, last-place Red Sox, the 2015 draft, and All-Star voting.
Welcome back to Banished to the Pen’s preview of the 2015 season for The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. So far, we have posted previews for the Sonoma Stompers, Pittsburg Diamonds, and Vallejo Admirals…. Read more »
Advanced baseball statistical analysis offers fans the opportunity to better understand their favorite teams and players, highlight drivers of success, suss out underlying problem areas, and generally illuminate the mechanics of the game. Sometimes, though,… Read more »
Writers Ben Suissa & Scott Kushner join host Ryan Sullivan. Scott recaps his Centenary College baseball team’s season, then the group discusses fan safety, the designated hitter, signal systems, and whether the Astros are for real.
BREAKING: Carlos Correa has been promoted. Repeat, CARLOS CORREA HAS BEEN PROMOTED. He’s making his MLB debut tonight in Chicago against the White Sox and Chris Sale. This is your Game To Watch tonight. Now… Read more »
Discover the rules, regulations and members of the highly exclusive Single Position Club on this Play-Index led quest through the record books.
Welcome back to Banished to the Pen’s preview of the 2015 season for The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. So far, we have posted previews for the Sonoma Stompers and Pittsburg Diamonds. The opening… Read more »
In baseball today what all teams seem to be looking for is the “next big thing,” but I’m not necessarily talking about the next big player here. No, what teams are looking for might be… Read more »
It’s your election Czar, back again to go over the updated balloting results for the National League. St Louis fans have voted three of their Cardinals into the top spots for their respective… Read more »
We’re currently about a month and a half away from MLB’s Midsummer Classic, and Major League Baseball put out their second update of voting leaders this week. As is the case every year, the… Read more »
