The first inning continues to be a problem for White Sox starters this season. I don’t understand why we can’t stop giving up runs to begin the game. Perhaps we should start exploring the use of an opener. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s the concept of having a reliever start the game for […]
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Dream Leaguer, I Believe You’re Gonna Be Getting Screwed
The Minor Leagues are a hot mess. That’s no secret. Player pay is abysmal, working conditions are draconian, and far too many players with real potential are forced by financial circumstances to leave their dreams behind in favor of the more lofty monetary gains one can achieve by working construction or driving for Uber. Now […]
Say no to drugs (eventually).
It looks as though MLB is going to start testing for opioid use. Indeed, they’ve openly said as much, and the MLBPA has indicated that they’re open to the discussion, too, so I think we can safely say that it’s going to happen. On that basis, I thought I’d write a few gags* about this […]
