We're Gonna Need a Bigger Shovel
Ramblings of a cranky sports fan
Greatest sport ever despite its current problems.
“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 […]
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 […]
Since there is no sports at present (although NASCAR is starting up in a couple of weeks) I thought I would write about baseball and why it is the best sport ever. First and foremost almost everyone played some form of baseball growing up. Unlike many other sports, you don’t need freakish size and/or athletic […]
So the waiting for the return of sports begins. Actually WWE never left. The health of the wrestlers is unimportant to them and their wrestlers are classed as independent contractors. Now on to real sports. I think that NASCAR will be back the soonest. Their largest revenue comes from the TV networks and they […]
I, like you, am starving for sports. My fantasy baseball team is waiting for the season to start and no one knows when that will be. I can’t watch Netflix for hours on end because that will burn out the few brain cells that still work (not to mention some of the trash featured on […]
If you are like me you are starving for sports, any sports (other than NASCAR replays of course). Strat-O-Matic is going to simulate the 2020 season starting on the original opening day (March 27?). The results will be shown on their Facebook page and Twitter feed. Any guesses on how long before we start betting […]
Well, it has been quite a week. Here in North America we had baseball, NBA basketball, golf, March Madness, NASCAR and Indycar all shut down indefinitely. Our lives are now sadly lacking the main sources of entertainment. Yes, we could read a book or binge watch Netflix, but we can’t bet on those activities (can […]