A new day a new scandal. Before we can even sit back and fully consume the results of the Mets firing a manager that hasn’t even managed a single game, and the Red Sox firing a manager before his official … Continue reading
It Just Keeps On Going
He Gone
Well, that was fast. The BoSox aren’t waiting for Manfred to drop the hammer. They’ve given Cora the ax. The announcement — like US foreign policy — came on Twitter: Statement from the Boston #RedSox and Alex Cora: pic.twitter.com/qXsUhSobSy … Continue reading
Final BeltránManagerial Record: 0-0
In a move that I doubt surprises anybody, multiple sources are reporting Carlos Beltran is out as Mets manager before ever actually managing a game. The reason, of course, is his central roll in the Astros’ use of cameras, the … Continue reading
Since MLB Won’t Do It, We Will
Henceforth and forevermore, the Houston Astros shall be dubbed the Houston Asterisks. This is the way. Bonus Chris Cornell because I feel like it.
Astros Cheating Penalties Are In
MLB has reportedly concluded their investigation into the Houston Astros for their involved sign stealing scheme. General Manage Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch have been suspended for one year The Astros have forfeited their first and second draft picks … Continue reading
Arbitration Deadline Passed
Friday was the last day for arbitration-eligible players and teams to agree to contracts or to instead file for arbitration. Passan of ESPN has reported all 30 teams would take a file-and-trial approach for any players not coming to an … Continue reading
The Year in Review: Music of Fan Interference
It started pretty early here in Fan Interference. A random post regarding a celebration of National One Hit Wonder Day. That post generated a LOT of positive response and we were off to the races from there. Soon music started … Continue reading
Domingo German Suspended 81 Games
Okay, he never got charged, but… Domingo German of the Yankees was suspended 81 games for violating the MLB domestic violence policy. It’s a record length for someone who wasn’t charged. It’ll cost him all of spring training and 63 … Continue reading
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em…
Ex-Astros reliever Will Harris is off the free agent market. When we last saw him, he was giving up a go-ahead home run to Howie Kendrick and the Nationals in game 7 of the World Series. That won’t happen to … Continue reading
Interesting Signing By the ChiSox
The White Sox have signed Luis Robert to a six year deal for $50M, plus two club option years at $20M each, or $2M buyout each year. You’ve never heard of him, you say? That’s because he’s never played in … Continue reading
Happy New Year From Happy
BBHOF Tracker Up
Once again, Ryan Thibodeaux is tracking and posting every HoF ballot as it’s made public. Just go to http://www.bbhoftracker.com to see it. So far 19.7% of the available votes are in. Of those, 100% have selected Derek Jeter. Curt Schilling … Continue reading
Feesh Sign Corey Dickerson to Two Year Deal
I confess to feeling a bit like tiptoeing through a graveyard here, so quiet have things been lately, but since I’m not taking anything back to my laboratory I figgered I’d let you know the Feesh have signed free agent, … Continue reading
NBPA Smarter Than MLBPA, NBA Smarter Than MLB
This week it was reported that the National Basketball Players Association has been working on unionizing G League players, and that a vote on unionizing could happen within a year. For those who may not know, the G League is … Continue reading
Feesh Sign Matt Kelp to Doomed Minor League Deal
Somebody please wake me when the orfseason is over?
