Is Baseball Facing Identity Crisis With Star Players?
With superstars on the move or on the trading block, Jim Henneman thinks MLB has an identity crisis. He has a few ideas to untangle the issue.
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Jim Henneman: How Deep Does Astros Saga Go?
Jim Henneman says it’s getting almost as hard to determine when the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal began as to guess when it will end.
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Jim Henneman: Younger But Fewer HOF Voters Bad Omen For Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens
Jim Henneman shares his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and explains why he voted for Bobby Abreu but not Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens.
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Jim Henneman: Astros Scandal Another Sign Baseball Is Victim Of Technology
After exploring the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, Jim Henneman has two main takeaways, one of which is that baseball has been overwhelmed by technological advancement.
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With HOF Window Closing, Will Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens Make Key Gains?
The 10-year window for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame expires in 2022. Jim Henneman wonders whether 2020 will be the year the duo makes key gains toward eventual election.
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Great World Series … But Same Old Reviews
Jim Henneman says the 2019 World Series was among the more intriguing in at least a decade — but was clouded by conversations about television ratings, pace of play and more. Is there a solution?
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Jim Henneman: Why Root For The Nationals? Why Not?
Ask Jim Henneman why he’s rooting for the Washington Nationals in the World Series, and he’ll tell you the same thing he told his younger brother, “Why not?”
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Mike Trout, American League MVP? Not So Fast
Jim Henneman shares his thoughts on baseball’s MVP voting and makes his picks for this year’s MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and other award winners.
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Remembering Orioles Legend Andy Etchebarren While Binge Watching Baseball
Jim Henneman shares a few memories of former Orioles catcher, and later coach, Andy Etchebarren, who passed away Oct. 5 at the age of 76.
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Jim Henneman’s First 2020 Prediction: Ryan Mountcastle Will Be With Orioles By Mid-April
Jim Henneman has his first Orioles prediction for 2020, and it has to do with when Ryan Mountcastle, the International League’s reigning MVP, will make his major-league debut.
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