Ramblings of a cranky sports fan
“Worst” MLB managers can be judged in a few different ways — by their win-loss records, inability to manage talent, poor decision-making under pressure, or even off-field behavior. Here are some managers commonly discussed as among the worst in MLB history, depending on the criteria: Maury Wills (Seattle Mariners, 1980–1981) Record: 26–56 (.317) Why he’s […]
The greatest managers in Major League Baseball (MLB) are those who have not only won championships but also demonstrated leadership, strategic insight, and longevity in their careers. Here are some of the most celebrated managers in MLB history: 1. Connie Mack 2. Joe McCarthy 3. Casey Stengel 4. Sparky Anderson 5. Tony La Russa 6. Bobby Cox 7. Walter Alston 8. Jim Leyland […]
What are the funniest names of MLB players (via ChatGPT)? Baseball has had its fair share of players with amusing or memorable names. Here are a few that stand out: Coco Crisp – Former outfielder known for his time with the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox.Rusty Kuntz – A former outfielder and coach, best […]
Photo by Ayo Ogunseinde on Unsplash “Determining the greatest Major League Baseball (MLB) player is a matter of personal opinion and can be subjective. However, some of the players who are frequently mentioned as among the greatest include Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Derek […]
Photo by fabio on Unsplash Hello readers. It was time to consult the know-all and tell-all oracle of the ages, ChatGPT, for ways to improve the game. “There are a few ways that Major League Baseball (MLB) could potentially improve the game in order to attract more fans and increase revenue. Some potential ideas include: Shortening […]
Well it’s been quite awhile since my last post. You wouldn’t know it from all the spambot messages I am deleting. Bring them on boys, I will never let ONE on my blog! Baseball wrapped the 2022 season with another disappointing winner (Houston). As a long time baseball fan. I always like the underdog, and […]
I hope everyone is well and has survived COVID ok. Here in Nova Scotia Canada all restrictions will be dropped on March 21st. I plan on burning all my masks on the 22nd! In the baseball world the lockout drags on and MLB is claiming there needs to be an agreement by February 28th to […]
After a lot of thought, I have come to the conclusion that WAR is not the best way to measure performance. Case in point, Albert Pujols. I will admit I never got over him leaving St. Louis, but his WAR numbers for the Angels are just wrong. In 2017 he drove in over 100 runs […]
Howdy blogsters. I am back in business. My Twitter handle is @lmacleodnet so give me a follow! I thought we would all be immunized by now and we could get back to a normal life. Not yet. However there were some notable accomplishments in the last few months. MLB and the NFL both managed […]
Well who would have thought that MLB would make it all the way through the World Series with only minor issues? Either they were very careful or very lucky! I really liked the novel elements of the 2020 season, especially the universal DH (FINALLY), the seven inning doubleheader games and the base runner on second […]