Dynasties are like sand castles. They need to be built by an expert hand, crafted over time to make sure that every detail fits together precisely. Once completed, beachcombers stare aghast at the brilliance, fortitude, and glory of the structure. Then, the tide rolls in, the sandcastle is washed away, and the process begins anew.... Continue Reading →
Pressure? What pressure? Four teams—the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Colorado Rockies—came into the final day of the season facing must-win games. Win, and you win your division; lose, and you face the unappealing prospect of a one-game wildcard. By the end of the third inning, the Dodgers were up 9-0 on... Continue Reading →
Brett's Thoughts: In many ways, this ballpark speaks to the idea of baseball. It is one of the first parks you think of when you imagine a classic game of baseball. This stadium is as true reflection of the neighborhood and its fan base. They come to the ballpark early and always stay late. This 104... Continue Reading →
Remember late March, when all the "expert" baseball analysts were talking about how almost every division had a clear winner? The Nationals were going to run away with the NL East; don't even bother trying to catch the Dodgers; the Twins over the Indians? Forget about it -- Cleveland would waltz to the AL Central... Continue Reading →
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 →
A new baseball season means a new season of Standing Room Only's "Case of the Mondays," a weekly blog post to catch you up on all the storylines and action from the weekend in Major League Baseball. 1. Weird Baseball, 1.0 Opening Day 2018 was delayed by a day in Detroit due to inclement weather,... Continue Reading →
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