July 31st, 2008
It’s a wonderful time of the year…for the teams still in the race. For other teams, it’s just another time to watch their young superstar or aging superstar of their favorite team get shipped out to a contender. This has the makings of being one of the biggest trading deadlines that I can […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments
June 14th, 2008
It was another great week of caption submissions on the Bud Selig picture. This week’s winner is Rob!
Rob’s caption read, “MAHONEY!?!” Obviously - it was referring to the “podium gag” from one of the Police Academy movies. So, Rob - you are this week’s winner. Make sure to check your […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 0 comments
May 27th, 2008
Major League Baseball is coming down on Little League teams that are using one of the 30 professional team nicknames. In a story released today by the Associated Press, MLB has told several teams that they are not allowed to be called the Red Sox, Cubs, Yankees or any of the other MLB team […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment
May 27th, 2008
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is not a happy guy these days in Motown, where his club is only three wins ahead of the worst record in the American League.
The Detroit Free Press posted a story in today’s paper about the Detroit Tigers’ key stats being down from the two previous seasons. Are you serious? […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment
May 23rd, 2008
Today’s New York Times is running a story about Joba Chamberlain, where Joe Girardi is talking about being his friend, not his manager, and Joba’s dad says that his son is ready to be a starter.
This is turning into a soap opera. I know Chamberlain is a very good young pitcher. I know […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 1 comment
May 20th, 2008
It’s time to restore the universe to order! At least, Hank Steinbrenner thinks the New York Yankees will go on a hot streak shortly with the return of third baseman Alex Rodriguez to the lineup. Steinbrenner’s Yankees are in last place in the American League East with a 20-24 overall record. Everyone […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments
May 20th, 2008
It doesn’t matter who the opponent is or what level. A no-hitter is a no-hitter. And a no-hitter by a cancer survivor… well, that’s just great! I have to tip my cap to Jon Lester, who seems to be compiling an impressive resume at the young age of 24. If you […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments
May 19th, 2008
Is there any sport that doesn’t require instant replay? It seems to me that just about every sport has gone forward with instant replay and it has helped in many situations. Major League Baseball will probably be the next sport to travel down that path after hearing about this next story.
During the fourth […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 3 comments
May 19th, 2008
Don’t worry Detroit Tigers fans… Dontrelle Willis is going to save the day! Wait, are we talking about the current version of Willis or the 2005 version that went 22-10? Unfortunately for Tigers fans, it is the current beat up version of Willis.
Willis did recently post his best rehabilitation stint to date, however, […]
By Tony Baldwin -- 2 comments
April 14th, 2008
Hello, everyone. I… am not Hunter Pence. In fact I am James Walker, and like most of you I am but a simple fan. As you probably heard, I’ve been brought on board here at b5 while we try to take Inside the Ballpark in a different direction. Rather than being a chronicling of one […]
By Jim Walker -- 1 comment