Written by Greg Jones The startling elimination of top seeds in the division round and the ascension of two wildcards to the World Series have spurred much discussion on the playoff system that was put in last year. I have a suggested new format. So do you. But let’s start out by looking at the goals of a playoff system and the perceived shortcomings in the current system. In my opinion,...
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Written by ZP Scott There’s an enigmatic cloud that lingers over baseball every October. For a New York Mets fan like myself, this month brings an odd collection of feelings: resignation, nostalgia, and sometimes, a pinch of envy. The Mets, as any dedicated follower will attest, possess a unique ability to ignite passion in the hearts of their fans. However, when the orange and blue are notably...
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This Fan Shot was written by former MMO writer Satish Ram. As a once famed British professional wrestler used to take delight in saying, I am afraid I have some bad news to dole out to some of the fanbase—and that might be a common theme throughout this piece. The World Baseball Classic is the singular best thing for the game of baseball right now. I want to run that by you all again: there is...
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MMO Fan Shot by Julio Rivera Although there is much debate as to when Major League Baseball teams permanently switched from a 4-man to 5-man rotation, the man that is perhaps most largely credited for initially employing a standard that has lasted for over 50 years is none other than former Dodgers standout and Mets Hall of Fame Manager, Gil Hodges. In the final months of the magical 1969...
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Fanshot by Marc Epstein (Mystere2417) “When Willie stepped on the field, it was like going to see Michael Jordan, Muhammad [Ali].” That is the quote from the opening montage of the feature-length documentary “Say Hey, Willie Mays!” that stays with you as you become immersed in the life and career of the 91-year-old living baseball legend. The film, now streaming on HBO Max, will be of interest...
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