Why I’m Giddy: The First Ever All-Female MLB Broadcast

Well, it’s about damn time – the first ever all-female MLB broadcast is happening TONIGHT (July 20, 7p EST) during the Orioles-Rays game. This is a great news, historic, and long overdue. This actually might be the first baseball game I’ve ever watched in my life without hearing a man’s voice. I’m giddy. Here’s your #GirlPower lineup: – Melanie Newman, Play-by-Play – Alanna Rizzo, On-Field … Continue reading Why I’m Giddy: The First Ever All-Female MLB Broadcast

Ashley ZazzJuly 20, 2021July 19, 2021Leave a comment

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MLB’s Foreign Substance Crackdown is a Circus

It’s 2021 and the MLB has decided on its latest crackdown – foreign substances used by pitchers. Last night, Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago was ejected from the game for a foreign substance found on his glove – he certainly won’t be the last. New protocols just went into effect last week, stating that stating pitchers will be subjected to ejections and 10-game suspensions if … Continue reading MLB’s Foreign Substance Crackdown is a Circus

Ashley ZazzJune 28, 2021June 30, 2021Leave a comment

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My Love Letter to Derek Jeter

In honor of the 26th anniversary of Derek Jeter being drafted to the Yankees, I am repurposing this post I wrote the night he retired from baseball, including up to date commentary! When Derek Jeter was first introduced to baseball fans, I was a newly turned 7-year-old living just outside of New York City in a Jersey suburb. My dad grew up a Yankee fan, … Continue reading My Love Letter to Derek Jeter

Ashley ZazzJune 1, 2018Leave a comment

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Oh, there you are, LA

You may recall a BOTB post back in April about how badly the Dodgers were missing Justin Turner. With any team, I hate to put any highs or lows on the shoulders of just one player, but in Los Angeles, it seems this is actually the case. The day that Justin Turner returned to the lineup, the Dodgers didn’t even have a winning record. I … Continue reading Oh, there you are, LA

Ashley ZazzMay 29, 2018May 29, 2018Leave a comment

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Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Oh, hello. It’s been a while, I know that. But a girl’s gotta work and bring home the bacon. Meanwhile, baseball has been happening and it’s been good. I decided to take a break from remembering our service men and women, eating all the food and drinking all the booze to recap the biggest moments from 2018’s Memorial Day Weekend. Anthony Rizzo – Oops. Monday’s … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Ashley ZazzMay 28, 2018Leave a comment

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Weekend Vibes

A Scherzer-Kershaw matchup kicks off a full weekend of baseball. The Mets are doing well (thoughts and prayers go out to Yankee fans in this time of gloating), Mookie Betts and the Sox are KILLING (again, #thoughtsandprayers to Yanks fans) and the Marlins and Reds are kinda just going rogue. But don’t worry, the Bronx has Sir Didi. Maybe this is the weekend that the … Continue reading Weekend Vibes

Ashley ZazzApril 20, 2018April 20, 2018Leave a comment

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Baseball on Facebook: Good? Bad?

“Basebook”. Is that anything? During opening week, the Mets-Phillies game was streamed live exclusively on Facebook. It’s the first time a U.S. league has done this and it made everyone over the age of thirty scratch their heads. They’re doing this for up to 25 games this season, including today’s Brewers-Cardinals game. All of the Facebook Watch games will be afternoon games, so that those … Continue reading Baseball on Facebook: Good? Bad?

Ashley ZazzApril 11, 20182 Comments

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Justin Turner is missed in LA

It turns out Justin Turner does make a difference in Los Angeles. Well, of course he does. In the 2017 regular season he led the team in average (.322) and OBP (.415). He was the World Series Game 1 hero. Poor guy will never get over that defeat. He’s an all around likable guy that’s good for LA. But if the Dodgers don’t start hitting … Continue reading Justin Turner is missed in LA

Ashley ZazzApril 5, 2018April 4, 20181 Comment

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Week One Almost Done

It’s been less than a week and already the 2018 season has been WILD. Last night alone, 136 runs were scored throughout the league. 136! There have been multiple inside-the-park homers, players with multi-HR games, unwritten rules, and 15-inning games. As much as I hate giving into the “phenom” thing, Shohei Ohtani has been pretty fun to watch. I’ve always loved a good cold shoulder … Continue reading Week One Almost Done

Ashley ZazzApril 4, 2018April 4, 20182 Comments

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Opening Weekend Recap

Baseball is back! Officially, like not spring training which I know I should follow more closely but honestly it’s like a steamed broccoli appetizer to the savory main dish. I’m not going to lay out a long, boring, professionally written recap of all the main headlines. That’s not my style and it’ll be better on Bleacher Report anyway. BUT what I can offer is a … Continue reading Opening Weekend Recap

Ashley ZazzApril 2, 2018April 4, 2018Leave a comment

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