In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by former New York Mets left-hander and member of the 2000 National League champions, Glendon Rusch. Rusch shares stories from his ascent through the minors, the valuable experience gained in Triple-A, and, of course, his time with the Mets. Follow Glendon on Twitter @GlendonRusch. Subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple...
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As reported by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Major League Baseball is “inclined to allow local and municipal governments to take precedence” with regards to fans being allowed in MLB stadiums this season. The COVID-19 pandemic brought MLB operations to a halt in March. Since then, multiple options for how to proceed with a shortened 2020 season have been discussed. As the...
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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by Larry Fleisher and Jerry Beach, both of Forbes, to discuss the latest on negotiations between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association and the many hurdles to clear for a 2020 season to go off without a hitch. The guys also discuss Jerry’s new book, The Subway Series: Baseball’s Big Apple Battles And...
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Per their social media account, the New York Mets made their first public statements regarding the ongoing, nationwide protests on Monday. “Queens, NY is one of the most diverse areas in our country. We take pride in our diversity. It is our strength,” the statement read. “That is why we denounce all forms of racism and discrimination. We stand with our state, our city, and...
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It’s very easy to lose hope right now. Considering everything going on around us, it almost feels wrong to even think about baseball. And, yes, baseball would make these frightening times a bit more palatable. But there’s more at stake right now. Peaceful protesters standing up for the basic human rights of people of color — benefactors of centuries-old, racially-charged,...
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