Archive - JoeBlogs

The Joy Series: Hometown Announcers

An essay on the voices that help us fall in love with the game of baseball.

17 hrs ago

The Joy Series: The Triple

An essay on the most exciting — and most endangered — play in baseball.

May 4

On Walks and Walk Offs

Nick Kurtz extends his streak and the Phillies win two more in exciting fashion

May 1

April 2026

An Essay About Something? Nothing?

A sketchpad of thoughts about time, attention, talk radio, and (maybe?) what really matters.

Apr 29

An Emergency Podcast and Other Monday Musings

On coaching changes, non-sensical baseball titles, the Cleveland Cavaliers, record-breaking runs and more.

Apr 27

Hi Everybody —

Apr 24

1:38

What I Would Do With the $4 Billion Padres

And a rough weekend for ABS System challenges for batters and fielders.

Apr 20

How ABS Challenges Are Changing the Game

And incredible starts by Mike Trout and Mason Miller are making baseball more fun.

Apr 17

Enjoying Baseball's Renaissance

Viewership is up, teams are settling in with the ABS System and we might have a path forward without a lockout.

Apr 16

16-Game Standings: National League

Part 2 of our way too early predictions, plus more updates on BIG FAN.

Apr 15

16-Game Standings: American League

A way too early look at how teams have performed through the first two-plus weeks of the season.

Apr 14

A Golf Major or a Tennis Grand Slam?

Four phenomenal tennis players weigh in on which one is harder to win.

Apr 13

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