DHBB 4: Let ’em pitch! 8/26/20
Larry Dierker and I discuss his upbringing as a 17-year-old MLB pitcher, and contrast it with today’s “bullpen game” approach.
Month: August 2020
DHBB 3: The (sorry) state of the game 8/25/20
In Episode Three, we discuss the diminished role that games take today as part of the “Ballpark Experience”; the all-or-nothing Home Run Derby style of play; the games as TV shows; and the lack of […]
DHBB 2: Tatis Jr. and Baseball’s Unwritten Rules 8/23/20
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam — ignoring the manager’s “take” sign — when his team had a big lead late against Texas. A violation, or a sign of the times?
DHBB Episode 1: Managing the bullpen and buzzing the tower 8/22/20
How do you manage a struggling bullpen? What’s it like to be a starting pitcher and watch relievers give up a well-pitched game? And what about pitchers who throw at hitters? Is it ever justified? […]