Ballparks, Beer, and a Whole Lot of Baseball
If you told me that the world would go to hell two weeks ago, I would have said you were crazy. I know that it has been a little while … Continue Reading Shutdown: The Day High School Baseball Disappeared
It’s time to revive my favorite series for Standing Room Only: Memorable Careers. In this series, Scott and I pick some of our all time favorite players. The only rule … Continue Reading Memorable Careers: Jake Westbrook
Baseball is in a weird place. It has been one of the strangest offseasons I can ever remember as a fan. While big money was spent on free agents (finally), … Continue Reading My Airing of Grievances: The Astros, Manfred, and the State of Major League Baseball
I am a little behind on my blogging over the summer. Between my overseas vacation, working on my house, starting school, and planning a wedding it seems as if there … Continue Reading PNC Park: Why SRO Loves Riverfront Ballparks
When Scott and I decided to take the leap and buy tickets for the London Series, we both had no idea how MLB was going to promote this event. In … Continue Reading London Series Hype: How MLB Marketed the Game to Europe
It hasn’t happened since 1994: a total stoppage of work in Major League Baseball that crippled the league and made fans turn away from the game. The 1994 strike devastated … Continue Reading Are We Marching Towards a Strike in Baseball?
The trucks have made their way down south. The lockers have been packed with care. For many, it feels like a strange combination of Christmas and spring all at the … Continue Reading Hope Springs Eternal
So, this title is a tad misleading (hey, we at Standing Room Only can put out clickbait too). For the past several seasons, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has made it … Continue Reading The Case Against MLB Expansion
Okay, so full disclosure, I am a closet Padres fan. While my allegiances are in Cleveland, there is something about the San Diego Padres that I have come to like … Continue Reading Why the 2019 Mets are going to be the 2015 Padres
Ah, yes. I have returned from the depths of a long fall of school to return for some Hot Stove takes. After spending the last two days grading exams, it … Continue Reading Why Adam Jones is the Answer in Cleveland
Another losing season is in the books for the Miami Marlins. In an organization that has not been back to the playoffs in 15 years, the fan base rallied around … Continue Reading Why this Offseason is Critical for the Miami Marlins
During the final week of the season, the Standing Room Only guys are giving their predictions for this year’s award winners. On Tuesday, Scott told us who he thinks deserves Manager … Continue Reading And the Cy Young Award Goes To…
During the final week of the season, the Standing Room Only guys are giving their predictions for this year’s award winners. Yesterday, Scott told us who he thinks deserves Manager … Continue Reading And the Award for Rookie of the Year Goes to…
There is one Indians pitcher who needs no introduction: Trevor Bauer. With his 69 (nice) days of giving, trolling people on Twitter, and his drone mishap from 2016, Trevor Bauer … Continue Reading Why Trevor Bauer is the Indians Secret Weapon
There is nothing that tempts us more than baseball and beer. With Scott driving through Ohio a few weeks ago on his way back home from California, we decided to … Continue Reading Throwbacks: Our take on the Ohio Vintage Baseball Festival
You guys still here? Yes, we are back! After a little time off, the Standing Room Only guys are back! Life has come in full force. After an exciting ballpark … Continue Reading The Standing Room Only Guys Are Back
