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 →
Case of the Mondays: Ohtani shines, Bronx whines
A little more than a full week is in the books, and we've already had a ridiculous season. We've had three (!!!) position players pitching. We've had an Edwin Encarnacion inside-the-park-home-run. We've had plenty of #WeirdBaseball. You ready for more? So are we. Let's crack open our "Case of the Mondays." Oh, My-Tani! I'm running... 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 →
Case of the Mondays: Welcome Back, Weird Baseball
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 →
50 Things I Think About The 2018 Season
After a baseball offseason that felt more like a Siberian winter than a patented MLB Hot Stove, the regular season has -- finally -- arrived. The problems of a miserable offseason (I feel you, Mike Moustakas) can be left behind. Some free agents still remain out in the cold, but for most of the teams... Continue Reading →
Rising Studs and a Regular-Season Dynasty; The NL East Division Preview
The Washington Nationals look set to dominant the NL East once again as they get Adam Eaton back from injury, and return a dominant rotation and a lineup anchored by Bryce Harper. But could the new-look Phillies, the hopelessly-injured Mets, or even the young untested Braves make a run at the defending NL East champs?... Continue Reading →