#baserunning

Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images In just about any sport you can name, offense is king. If you’re the one who scores the goals, the points, the runs, the whatever they call it in polo – the biscuits, maybe? – you’re going to get the plaudits. Who’s the greatest defenseman in the history of hockey? It’s Bobby Orr, of course, because he was the first great offensive defenseman. This pattern very much holds…

What is a Balk, Exactly? The Intent Behind the Rule Unpacking the Official Baseball Balk Rule Balk vs. Illegal Pitch: A Critical Distinction Disastrous Balks That Changed Baseball History The Pitcher’s Burden: How to Avoid a Balk Baseball Balk Rule: A Shocking & Disastrous Mistake The baseball balk rule is arguably one of the most confusing and controversial regulations in all of sports. For…

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images I honestly have no idea how many tag plays take place over the course of the average baseball game, but whatever that number may be, it felt like Game 3 of the World Series quadrupled it at the very least. We saw seven players thrown out on the bases. We saw challenges on plays at all four bases. We saw baserunning blunders, huge throws, and perfect relays. We saw…

Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images It’s not hard to remember who had the biggest hits of the postseason, nor is it hard to remember which superstar sluggers came up short. But what about the components of offense that don’t take place at the plate? This past October had no shortage of riveting plays on the basepaths, so I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the most skillful baserunning,…

John Jones-Imagn Images NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe’s go-ahead grand slam in the third inning will be what Yankees fans remember most from Game 4 of the World Series. It was the highest-leverage swing of his young career, the most pivotal play in the most important game this organization has played in at least 15 years. It was the main reason why in the ninth inning, once the game was well out of…

Minnesota Twins Recap vs Detroit Tigers-September 28th, 2021 I know it's very late but I'd be honored to hear your #TwinsTakes on this #MNTwins recap from last night's game, #TwinsTakers!!!

The Minnesota Twins start their final series at home against their American League Central Division rival, the Detroit Tigers! The Minnesota Twins have just 6 games remaining in the 2021 season with 3 at home & 3 on the road. They’ll end their home schedule against American League Central opponent, the Detroit Tigers then head to Kansas City to take on the Royals to finish up the season. It’s…