by Bill Scott | Jun 9, 2015
Are you a fan of Instant Replay in Major League Baseball? Is baseball’s version serving its purpose? Must they do better, or do away with Replay entirely? In this week’s version of “The Sports Directors”, I’m joined by two of my...
by Bill Scott | Jun 3, 2015
What side do you come down on regarding Major League Baseball’s use of the Designated Hitter? It’s an age-old argument that will likely go on for some time. In our first installment of the “Sports Directors”, I discuss the merits of the D.H....
by Bill Scott | Jan 24, 2015
Ernie Banks, known world-wide as Mr. Cub, became the Chicago Cubs’ first African-American player on Sept. 17, 1953. He went on to become a two-time National League Most Valuable Player and 14-time all-star. Mr. Cub passed away on Friday at the age of 83. Banks,...
by Bill Scott | Aug 7, 2014
According to the New York Times, Milwaukee Brewers owner MarkAttanasio , Boston owner Tom Werner and Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg are the three owners that have been interviewed by a search committee, tasked with finding Major League Baseball’s next...
by Bill Scott | Apr 8, 2014
Hank Aaron is 80-years-old. Forty years ago today (April 8, 1974), the baseball great clubbed his 715th career home run to break Babe Ruth’s record. Ruth was getting hate mail during his chase for Ruth’s record, so it was difficult for him to enjoy the...
by Bill Scott | Jul 17, 2013
Last night’s Major League Baseball all-star game, which saw the American League beat the National League 3-0, was rather dull. At least until the 8th inning when Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was ushered out of the bullpen. Baseball fans, especially those at...
by Bill Scott | Jun 6, 2013
Ryan Braun avoided a suspension once, now Major League Baseball is after Braun and a number of other players a second time, trying to show their association with Tony Bosch and the Miami Biogenesis clinic that he ran. Did Braun use PED’s? If so, will he escape...
by Bill Scott | Jun 6, 2013
Major League Baseball’s Amateur Draft gets underway this evening, but the Milwaukee Brewers attempt to restock the cupboard will have to wait awhile. The Brewers, by signing free agent pitcher Kyle Lohse before the start of the season, had to cough up their...
by Bill Scott | Apr 11, 2013
Appleton, Wis. native and veteran Major League Baseball umpire Gerry Davis worked his 4,000th career game on Wednesday night in Anaheim, CA. Davis hit the milestone while umping at 1st base. He is the 21st umpire to reach the milestone. Davis first worked a big...
by Bill Scott | Oct 24, 2012
Appleton’s Gerry Davis will be the umpire Crew Chief for the World Series and will work the plate in tonight’s World Series Game 1 between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants in San Francisco. This will be the fifth World Series for Davis, a...
