Recent content by coolhandgopher

I finished watching the HR Derby tonight (my boys were entertained by the opening round and wanted to see the conclusion) and I got to wondering, is Kyle Schwarber going to be a Hall of Famer? He’s sitting at 379 HR’s, so he has a good chance to reach 400 by the end of his age 33 season, so it’s...

During this All-Star break, if you’re looking to fill your baseball diet, I can recommend this podcast on Bert Blyleven’s career, a thorough and insightful trek in which I learned a lot about Circle Me. (the podcast is a recent discovery for me, and I am finding it really enjoyable)...

Already used two today (Tigers C Dingler and Miami’s 2B Otto Lopez)

Twins on the Grid again, and I was able to scrape some unique players with Wolfe and Gant, plus Jarvis, who pitched very briefly and poorly for the Twins some years back.

An incredible video to watch, I can only imagine the terror of being chased by a bison. I hope the old fella can bounce back. https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/07/11/tourist-seriously-injured-after-yellowstone-bison-launches-man-8-feet-in-the-air/

I’d add Ryan Kriedler’s solid play, both at the bat and in the field, allowing the shifting of the infielders to better fit their strengths/shelter their weaknesses.

I voted for the three pitchers—without them, I imagine we’d be in Royals territory and speculating what we would get for Joe Ryan at the deadline and if Buxton would waive his no-trade clause.

LeBron’s swan song appears to be shaping up like MJ’s last years-more akin to a whimper than a hurrah. I also think when we get out a few years from now, his desire/finagling to stay in the Eastern Conference (save for his one foray into the West, which excepting the COVID year was...

I was able to hit some deep cuts today to sweep the unique players for the Twins (and across the 10 win category, plus the Aussie, Shipley): Kinnunen actually holds a very obscure MLB record-most lifetime appearances without a decision-48 games without a win, loss, or a save. Powell was a 1st...

New reliever coming on board…

I imagine I have Justified ranked higher than just about anyone when it comes to best TV dramas, right behind The Wire and Mad Men and in the same ballpark with The Sopranos and The Americans. I can acknowledge it’s not as tightly constructed as the others and not as serious, but the dialogue...

I like your list, although I’d strike KG from the list and add Elgin Baylor and Oscar Robertson. If not for the injuries, Kawhi Leonard would have a great argument also. Dwayne Wade is a good comp for Kobe and the timing of Dr. J’s career (entering the NBA later) keeps him out of the top 10...

My family and I will be in Buenos Aires next Saturday, which coincides with when Argentina would play if they advance-gotta think that will be an incredible experience, so I began this evening pulling for Messi and the boys but damn if Cabo Verde reeled me in. Long story, but I watched minutes...