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2.7K1Hall of FameThe Roy Halladay Hall of Fame Quandary
With the upcoming BBWAA vote for the Hall of Fame approaching at the end of January, it’s worth a look back in...
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3.3K1Hall of FameFred McGriff and the Hall of Fame
The upcoming BBWAA vote for the Hall of Fame at the end of January means there are new contenders for Cooperstown immortality....
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14.4K1AL EastMariano Rivera: A Hall of Fame Biography
The upcoming BBWAA vote for the Hall of Fame at the end of January means there are new contenders for Cooperstown immortality....
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5.5KArchivesWhat’s the Best Division in Baseball Right Now?
ESPN staff writer Jesse Rogers recently asked, “Do [the] Cubs have enough to keep up in baseball’s toughest division?” As the title...
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3.8KReviewsWorking in Baseball: One Man’s Journey to a Dream
Like many before me, I dreamed of working in baseball. This year, I am proud to say that dream has come true....
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3.6KHarry Potter WeekThe Horcrux: How the Mariners Make the Playoffs
What would you do to prevent your own death? Lord Voldemort, you may recall, split his soul into 7 pieces (if you...
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2.6KAll Star GameRoster of the Month, Harry Potter style
It’s Harry Potter Week here at Off the Bench Baseball. This is the only place you’ll find that celebrates the unlikely crossover...
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2.2KHarry Potter Week
What if Baseball Bats Were Replaced by Wizarding Wands?
It’s Harry Potter week here at Off The Bench, which basically means that I have taken some editorial liberty from my fellow...
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9.4KHarry Potter Week
Sorting MLB Teams into Hogwarts Houses
Yes, I know how nerdy and pointless this article is, and I don’t care. Author J.K. Rowling sold more than a half...
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4.8KBold PredictionsCould Hitters Who Strike Out Less Go Up in Value?
Since signing his seven-year/$161 million contract three years ago, Chris Davis has hit .202. That’s not a misprint. Benched for the final series...