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A weekly look at the world of sports hosted by someone with 25 years of experience as a sports broadcaster and college athletics administrator.
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If the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians do indeed make the World Series, the Boston Red Sox will have a harsh reminder of the front office and on-field talent that once graced Fenway Park. Some of them were practically run out of town on a rail, while others were allowed to leave as free agents. […]
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The tirade by Chris Sale this past weekend because he did not like the throwback uniforms the White Sox planned to wear is not funny. It’s not cute. It’s not someone making a stand. It is childish. It is something that if Mr. Joe on the Street did at his 9-5 job would result in […]
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A recent article in Business Insider pointed out that hitters in Major League Baseball are hitting home runs at pace that would exceed the 2000 season, which was two years after the Mark McGwire – Sammy Sosa steroid-laced farce. This subject is one of the highlights of episode #46 of the podcast hosted by Gene […]
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The death of Muhammad Ali yesterday at the age of 74 leaves a void not only in the world of sports but in the world of humanity. In episode 45 of the Sports Microscope podcast, Gene Gumbs talks a little about what Ali meant to him. Not only was Muhammad Ali arguably the greatest boxer […]
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The Minnesota Twins are off to a dreadful start, and that’s despite being well stocked with young talent. In episode 44 of the podcast, I spend some time wondering who needs to be held accountable for the sorry state of the franchise. Is it Terry Ryan and is questionable trades/signings and tendency to rush young […]
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In episode 43 of the Sports Microscope podcast, host Gene Gumbs points out that Jake Arrieta isn’t the only quality pitcher that Baltimore Oriole GM Dan Duquette let get away. Roger Clemens anyone? In 1996, Duquette declared that Clemens was in the “twilight of his career.” All Clemens did was go on to win four […]
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I want to say right up front that Chris Archer rubs me the wrong way, but there is no denying the talent that the 27-year-old possesses. He exhibited electric stuff on Sunday, striking out 12 in just five innings of work. In fact, if not for some opening-inning jitters, which saw him throw 31 pitches, […]
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When the whole mess with Adam LaRoche and the Chicago White Sox started last week, I only felt bad for one person – LaRoche’s son, Drake. That 14-year-old kid has had a hell of a lot put on him simply because his father wanted to teach the White Sox a “lesson” and walk away from […]
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Despite the fact that I’m a traditionalist, I have to admit that Bryce Harper has a point when it comes to his assertion that baseball needs to inject a little more personality into the game. This week’s edition of the Sports Microscope podcast talks about that, and the rather unhinged comments by Hall of Famer […]
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In episode 39 of the Sports Microscope Podcast, host Gene Gumbs discusses why the path to the NL West crown just got a little easier for the San Francisco Giants. With the announcement that Brett Anderson is out for 3-5 months, and the continued injury issues for Hyun-Jin Ryu (shoulder) and Brandon McCarthy (elbow), the […]
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It’s snowing here in New England, but it’s spring in my mind. Baseball spring training has begun! In podcast #38, host Gene Gumbs bounces around the Cactus and Grapefruit leagues to talk about some of the happenings.and comments made in the pre-season player press conferences, which are always entertaining. Leading the list is Washington’s Bryce […]
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They haven’t turned the hot stove off yet, but the gas (read: money) supply may be running out. With the majority of the cash being spent on pitching this off season, the market and cash for the remaining MLB free agent position players on the market may be limited. In the first podcast of 2016, […]
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It was a near certainty that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was going to deny Pete Rose the chance to be reinstated in baseball. Podcast #36 and host Gene Gumbs breaks down why this decision, while understandable, has flaws. Major League Baseball needs to clean up its house in regards to the daily gambling of fantasy […]
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The monopoly-money carousel turned a little faster this week when David Price (31 million/year) and Zack Greinke (34 million/year) signed new MLB free agent contracts. Add to that a flurry of trades, and the recent general manager meetings in Nashville have been the busiest in years. In his latest podcast, Sports Microscope host Gene Gumbs […]
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With the signing of Jordan Zimmermann, the Detroit Tigers have put themselves in position to challenge the Kansas City Royals in 2016. Podcast host Gene Gumbs ponders how the $110 million Zimmermann signed for will effect what Johnny Cueto, David Price, and Zack Greinke will command. It’s all monopoly money to us Average Joes, but […]
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David Ortiz announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2016 season, this week. In this week’s podcast, Gene Gumbs wonders if that doesn’t improve Boston’s chance of luring free agent pitcher David Price to the team. It is no secret that Price and Ortiz have had some words in the past (mostly through […]
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In episode 32 of the podcast, host Gene Gumbs asks if online fantasy sports should be considered illegal gambling? In a word – yep.If a state does not have legalized gambling (like Nevada and NJ), I believe companies like Draft Kings and Fan Duel can absolutely be viewed that way. In the wake of the […]
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In this week’s podcast, prior to lighting up the baseball hot stove, host Gene Gumbs puts a bow on the World Series and breaks down the decisions made in the dugouts and on the field in game five. In addition, the broadcast includes talk of the Fox coverage and the outlook for the two teams […]
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Many coaches in many different sports will tell you that defense wins championships. That adage was on full display in game one of the World Series this week. In podcast #30, host Gene Gumbs breaks down each of the gaffes and great plays that made a difference in the Royals’ 5-4 win in 14 innings […]
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With both of the baseball series on the brink of completion, it’s become obvious that the Kansas City Royals bullpen has been the difference in the ALCS. It may also be the thing that carries the Royals to a World Series championship. Podcast host Gene Gumbs takes a look at the numbers that have stymied […]
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