Trevor Bauer's Sour Grapes

Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians convinced himself that his team did not compete in or win the 2017 World Series, and the Houston Astros did, because he believes that Astros pitchers cheat. He first made this bizarre claim in May 2018, and he continues to push his conspiracy theory. The more likely scenario is that he suffers from a case of sour grapes.

Baseball Is Not A Winter Sport

The Major League Baseball season is too long. The regular season begins in early April and extends, if your team is good enough, into late October, and possibly November. What ends up happening is that the most important games of the season – the playoffs and the World Series – are often played in some of the foulest weather we've seen all year.

Why Do They Still Blame Steve Bartman?

The Bartman seat at Wrigley Field.
Photo by Cubfanwooss.

Cubs fan Steve Bartman has suffered long enough. The man who was vilified by many for his part in an infamous 2003 baseball incident at Wrigley Field, deserves to be forgiven. At the time, and for years after, some people blamed Bartman's act for the Cubs losing that year's NLCS, and for their failure to advance to the World Series. Since the Cubs are now, finally, in the Fall Classic after a 71-year draught, it is the perfect time to give this guy a break.

Ten Stitches and Pouring Blood Don't Stop Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer is a starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he is not fazed by blood pouring from his finger. He was ready to pitch on October 17 against Toronto in the American League Championship Series, as expected. What was not expected was that several days before, he suffered a gruesome gash on the little finger of his pitching hand.

How To Enjoy the Playoffs If Your Team Is Not In It

What happens when your favorite Major League Baseball team is out of the playoffs? Is the season over for you? Are you forced to give up baseball, earlier than you really wanted to? Sure, you can watch football and hockey, but baseball rules – what are you going to do?