Why Billy Heywood Is the Greatest Fictional Baseball Manager of All Time
George Knox managed the California Angels in Angles in the Outfield. Lou Brown managed the Cleveland Indians in Major League. Jimmy Dugan, at times, managed the Rockford Peaches in A League of Their Own. None of these managers come close …
Theo Epstein Delivers Master Class In Business of Baseball
If you’re curious about what makes a great baseball executive, take a look at the press conferences conducted by Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein. You won’t find too many public speakers who are more eloquent or effective at …
Houston Astros Are the Next Sports Dynasty
As the New England Patriots dynasty nears its end, American sports fans must look for a new one. With today’s rapid changes in technology and availability of insightful data, the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros seem to be the …
MLB Embracing Next Competitive Advantage: Mental Skills
“If you can’t quantify it, people tend to disregard it.” —Terry Francona As sabermetrics continue to act as the foundation for most MLB front offices, many people are wondering what the next competitive advantage will be. Nutrition? Sleep? Injury prevention? …
Does a Baseball Manager Actually Make a Difference?
If a baseball manager is unable to show up for a game, does it really hinder team performance? Manager impact has always been mysterious. Managers come off as old, older and often accompanied by a short fuse. We’ve seen coaches …
Why We Love Power Pitchers
Heat. Smoke. Velocity. Stuff. Gas. Cheese. I’m sure there are other words to describe our beloved “fireballers.” Ah-ha! I knew I’d find another one. Pitchers who throw at high speeds are treated like fine china [Insert Stephen Strasburg 2012 postseason …
