The little-known legend of Spottswood Poles
“Spot is a tremendous story,” Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, told me in a recent call. “We need to bring him to life for people who undoubtedly have never heard the name.”
Part of the reason why people have probably never…
Detroit Tigers announce 2022 minor league coaches, player development staffers
The Tigers have completed their minor-league coaching staff in Year 1 under vice president of player development Ryan Garko.
What should Giants realistically expect from Joey Bart in 2022 season?
The Giants are turning it over to Joey Bart behind the plate. What should the expectations be for the young catcher?
The Phillies in … The Twilight Zone
PHILADELPHIA — When is the last time you jumped down an Internet rabbit role?
We took a deep dive recently looking for Phillies players and Phillies references in movies and TV.
Why? Why not?
A few of the most recent appearances sparked this time-wast…
Who should fill out Mets’ rotation in 2022? Breaking down internal and external options
As the New York Mets continue to build their roster for the 2022 MLB season, who should fill out the starting rotation?
Reds sign right-hander Lively to Minors deal
CINCINNATI — The Reds brought back a pitcher who began his career in the organization when right-hander Ben Lively was signed to a Minor League contract on Thursday. Lively, 29, was invited to big league camp as a non-roster player.
Cincinnati origina…
NL East players who should be better in 2022
A look at NL East newcomers, players coming off of down seasons in 2021 and some who showed last year that they can reach a higher level. By Corey Seidman
Intellectual diversity — and a deep Yankees influence — key as Mets assemble coaching staff
The New York Mets’ selection of Eric Chavez as hitting coach provided a telling window into how Billy Eppler will stamp the organization in his own image.
Former Mets acting GM Zack Scott acquitted of DUI charges
Former New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott has been cleared of drunken-driving charges stemming from his arrest last August after he attended a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house
Eric Chavez leaves Yankees to become Mets hitting coach: Sources
The Yankees announced on Dec. 21 that Chavez would serve as an assistant hitting coach for the 2022 season.