NLDS Game 2: Jordan Zimmermann’s Shaky Start Serves as a Bad Omen for Nationals
The St. Louis Cardinals got to Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann and they got to him early. In an MLB playoff season that was leaning in favor of the away team, the Cardinals did everything in their power to reverse that trend. Zimmermann just never looked right on Monday night—kind of like the ads for Cougartown […]
Home Teams Not Taking Care of Business Early in MLB Playoffs
Sometimes a stat just jumps out at us here at Baseball Jerks. We call it a ‘Jerk-Stat.’ A Jerk-Stat is a stat that echoes the futility we see sometimes see on the field. Today’s Jerk-Stat: Home teams are just 2-6 during the playoffs entering Monday’s Divisional Series games. Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com tweeted: Of 10 […]
Josh Hamilton Looking for Next Team to Stress Out
This morning, MLB Trade Rumors continued the speculation with a short piece on where Josh Hamilton might end up. Texas Rangers? Boston Red Sox? Chicago Cubs? It’s slightly surprising that anyone cares anymore. Hamilton finished the 2012 season with a slash-line of .285/.354/.577, 43 home runs and 128 RBI, but who in their right mind […]