Archive - JoeBlogs

Future Hall of Famers (40 Years Later)

Forty years after my first three-cents-a-word prediction, I’m making the call again — starting with the National League.

6 hrs ago

Faster. Higher. Stronger. Together.

Why we understand the Olympics' flaws — and keep falling in love anyway

Feb 23

The Owners Are United! Really!

In the Clubhouse: baseball joy, the owners' same sad song, and one thought on every National League team.

Feb 20

One Thought on Every American League Team

This is the time of year to go through Opening Day projected lineups ... and just let the mind wander.

Feb 18

I wrote this in 2012.

Feb 16

The Math Behind a Challenge

How the ABS challenge system adds to the never-ending mathematical calculations in Major League Baseball.

Feb 13

Baseball is Back (Sort Of!)

Pitchers and catchers report, Why You Love Baseball returns — and Bob Costas joins the PosCast this week.

Feb 11

The Basketball FROGs

The players who define greatness in basketball — including a doctor who made house calls

Feb 10

The Ubiquity (and Wonder) of Hot Takes

On shortcuts, certainty and why everything doesn't have to be a fight

Feb 9

Sticking to Two Doughnuts Per Day

The happy life of Mickey Lolich, gracious losers, Big Fan giveaways, a Super Bowl pick, and a Friday in The Clubhouse

Feb 6

Six Days Until Pitchers and Catchers

Joy, chocolate footballs, billionaires, and the things we might do differently

Feb 4

Staring Out the Window

On baseball, snow, memory and waiting for spring

Feb 2

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