Tag Archives: Mariano Rivera

It’s unanimous for Mariano Rivera

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

Outstanding, and truly deserved. Mariano Rivera stands alone in National Baseball Hall of Fame history as the only player ever voted in unanimously by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. But he’ll be far from alone on the induction day … Continue reading →

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The Hall of Fame 2019 ballot

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

It’s that time of year again. The most dominant reliever in baseball history is among those with a chance to make it to Cooperstown next summer. Mariano Rivera leads the newcomers to the ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s … Continue reading →

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Better bats

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Charles Kuffner

Technology marches on. As part of new MLB regulations, manufacturers use ink to test bats’ stability. If the dot bleeds more than a quarter inch, indicating low density, that wood isn’t major-league caliber. Thanks to that practice and more implemented … Continue reading →

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