Category Archives: Cheating
Rocky Mountain Hijinx
Q: Are the Rockies cheating? Does it matter? Should they stop? A: Don’t know, not really and, if applicable, yes. The rumors took root nationally in July, when Giants broadcaster Jon Miller asserted that whispers around the league said the … Continue reading
Filed under Cheating, Humidor, Tim Lincecum
Baseball Imbroglio in Colorado?
We’ve already seen the fine line between acceptable and unacceptable cheating in baseball this year, when Phillies bench coach Mick Billmeyer pulled out some binoculars to home in on the signs being put down by Rockies catcher Miguel Olivo. Billmeyer … Continue reading
Filed under Cheating, Colorado Rockies
Rose Bat Corked? Evidence a Quarter-Century Later Suggests As Much
A participant at one of my recent book readings asked why people make such a big deal about pitchers cheating (scuffing, spitballs, etc.), while hitters (corked bats) slide under the radar, relatively speaking. Are there, he asked, that many more … Continue reading
Filed under Bat corking, Cheating, Pete Rose
Lilly Moving Up in the World. Literally.
When Alex Rodriguez ran across the pitcher’s mound at the Oakland Coliseum last month, the majority opinion from the viewing public included the sentiment, “I didn’t realize that was considered problematic.” This also holds true for the issue brought to … Continue reading
Filed under Casey Blake, Cheating, Pitcher's Rubber, Ted Lilly
Kendrick Bunts, Cleveland Complains, Angels Win
Last week, Anaheim’s Howie Kendrick stirred up some emotions with a two-out, ninth inning bunt that scored Torii Hunter from third base with the game’s winning run. It came on the first pitch thrown by Indians reliever Chris Perez, who … Continue reading
