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 same time. The players have awoken from their long winter slumber to return to their teams with the hope everlasting that this year they will... Continue Reading →
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 a top priority to expand the game of baseball. He has done a fantastic job with the RBI program, creating more opportunities for youth to... Continue Reading →
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 since my days in high school. Maybe it was watching MLB Network and all the highlights from Beautiful Petco Park (which Scott and I visited... Continue Reading →
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 is time to return to baseball. It has been an interesting off season to date in baseball. Patrick Corbin is in DC, Edwin Encarnacion is... Continue Reading →
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 the prospect of Derek Jeter bringing winning baseball back to South Beach and wiping away the stain of a corrupt ownership group. Boy, how things... Continue Reading →
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 of the Year. Yesterday, I told you that Ronald Acuna Jr. and Shohei Ohtani should be the Rookies of the Year. Today, let's look at the tight race... Continue Reading →
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