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 of the Year. Today, let's look at the tough race for Rookie of the Year. And the Award for Rookie of the Year in the American... Continue Reading →
And the Award for Manager of the Year Goes To….
With just one week left to go in the regular season, most teams are either gearing up for a magical run in October, or planning how to spend their newfound free time. Before Standing Room Only turns our full focus onto the 2018 MLB Postseason, we wanted to offer our winners for the major awards... Continue Reading →
Dodger Stadium: Los Angeles Dodgers
Our home base in Glendale, California was only a few miles from Dodger Stadium; we decided to save this gem for the last stop on our ballpark tour! But First...Dodger Stadium...? Well, the stadium tour. And beer, naturally. We got lucky in the afternoon--we stopped by the team store just as the last stadium tour... Continue Reading →
Petco Park: San Diego Padres
Our first major league ballpark and our longest drive came on Monday as we beat the rush out of Los Angeles and drove down the coast to San Diego! But First...Beer (and other things) After stopping by the team store and grabbing some pancakes, we went exploring in San Diego. History... Continue Reading →
Case of the Mondays: Pitching is for Pandas (And Big Sexy)
While you were watching LeBron James take over the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers, baseball was happening. Ready to get caught up? Here are your Case of the Mondays for April 30th! One step forward, two steps D-Back. Death, taxes, and an Arizona Diamondbacks series win. The D-Backs have won all nine series they've played... Continue Reading →
Early Season Jitters? Measure Each Team’s Panic Rating
Baseball fandom knows two speeds. Either your team is a lock to win the World Series, or they're on track for the #1 pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. That idea is more true than ever during the first week of the season. After just 5 games and 3% of the entire regular season, fans... Continue Reading →