Musings of a Sports Fanatic: October 11
October 11, 2024
Tim talks Phillies disappointment plus a look at all of the MLB playoff series. Tims Time Machine goes back to the days when you had to win something to make the playoffs and argues it was just as exciting. But money rules the day despite the current…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Oct 4
October 5, 2024
Tim looks into the first round of the MLB playoffs while also looking ahead to the Divisional Round series. Thoughts on the expanded playoff format as well. Just when you think the Pirates can’t go lower, they do. Tim rants on that topic while…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Sept 26
September 27, 2024
Tim leads off discussing another Rob Manfred dropped ball in the Mets/Braves/Royals/Hurricane Helene scheduling fiasco. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 2017 and 2023 when scheduling changes WERE made at the end of those seasons. A quick NBA thought,…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: So Lucky Edition
September 18, 2024
Tim leads off with the great Sidney Crosby’s contract extension and all that it means for Pittsburgh and all that it says about Crosby. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 1984 when Sid’s equally unselfish predecessor, Mario Lemieux, was drafted. Then it…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Baseball Only Edition
September 14, 2024
Tim looks at each division as the season winds down. Possible playoff matchups, disappointments, and, of course, a Pirates rant. Plus a new World Series prediction(this is subject to change).
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Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Sept 5
September 6, 2024
If Tim were baseball commissioner position players would not be allowed to pitch. It is embarrassing to the game. Thus, Derek Shelton would lose one of his grand strategies. Tim has Shelton out as Pirates manager then lays out a roster of minor…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Aug 29
August 30, 2024
Tim has had enough of the Pittsburgh Pirates and lets it all out this week. Also MLB pennant races, some NBA and golf, Penn State extends the contract of its AD, and in the random “off topic topic” a great book review for all older Steelers fans.…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: August 23
August 23, 2024
Tim looks at whether the Phillies and Orioles still have “it” heading down the stretch. Then Tim looks at some pennant races and a group of five fantastic hitters in the American League. Only one is the MVP. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to look at the…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: August 15
August 15, 2024
Tim talks Aaron Judge and 300 HR. How many might he end up with? A trip in the Time Machine to 1953 when Ralph Kiner hit his 300th HR. Judge broke Kiner’s record for fastest to 300. Lots of baseball talk, a shout out to Dick Vitale, Connect to Column…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: August 8
August 9, 2024
Tim revisits his thoughts on Joel Embiid after his words and play during the Olympics. What’s up with the division leaders in MLB? Tim talks tightening races and who should be worried. The White Sox are going to end up being historically bad, so Tim…
