Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 70
This week’s Ombudsman Report tackles emergency goalies, number 24 curses, Greentree projections, and why Chip definitely did not pitch a shutout.
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This week’s Ombudsman Report tackles emergency goalies, number 24 curses, Greentree projections, and why Chip definitely did not pitch a shutout.
Meet the Mets Francisco Lindor underwent surgery to fix the hamate injury he has been dealing with, but the Mets are optimistic he will be ready for Opening Day. Kodai Senga has suffered some unfortunate injuries the past two seasons, and he’s hoping this is the year he will stay healthy and can be a […]
Being a sports fan is all about the endurance of disappointment. Odds are that your team is not going to win the championship in a given year. They aren’t going to sign or trade for the exact player you want. That prospect that has been built up for years probably won’t pan out. But you […]
Just one more sleep until pitchers and catchers officially report to Dodgers Spring Training. Many of them are already in camp, itching to get that third World Series ring in a row. One guy who is back is our favorite Honeybun, one Evan Phillips. Phillips was non-tendered in November, six months after he underwent Tommy […]
The season is literally around the corner as the opening series against Nevada begins on Friday. Since we are so close to first pitch, there is no longer a guessing game on the starting lineup as head coach Mike Bianco revealed his projected starters on Wednesday. Going around the diamond, the Rebs will look like […]
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Good morning baseball fans! As we approach Spring Training and the beginning of the season, we’re going to be doing some questions for y’all about your thoughts about the San Francisco Giants and baseball in general! Today’s question: What is going to be the 2026 Giants’ biggest weakness? Yes, I know Spring Training has only […]
Anne Rogers writes about how Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic are focusing on staying healthy. Everything is about staying on the mound this year. “We want to be out there,” Bubic said. “Cole is as competitive as it gets as well. We want to be out there playing with our guys every fifth day. We […]
The official debut of the Chris Pollard era in Charlottesville is just about here, with Virginia hosting Wagner this weekend for a three game set at the Dish. First pitch is scheduled for Friday, February 13th at 3 pm, followed by Saturday and Sunday contests, each beginning at 1 pm. All action will be broadcasted […]
Jed Hoyer held a press conference yesterday. I didn’t see all of it, as I don’t live in Chicagoland but those who do and did view it assured me that Jed didn’t say anything that amounted to anything. Some of the players were out and about — I’ll include clips from that activity through the […]
As pitchers and catchers report and teams prepare for the start of spring training, not many teams around Major League Baseball project to have a more powerful outfield than the New York Yankees in 2026. Three-time MVP Aaron Judge will continue to anchor the lineup in right field, coming off another unbelievable season: .331/.457/.688, 53 […]
The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the White Sox will have players representing countries from around the world. Five current South Siders and one old friend will be suiting up for their teams in just a few weeks, ready to make some noise. Sam Antonacci and Kyle Teel are packing their […]
For the fourth straight season, Tink Hence has made the VEB top prospects list and he’s been a top 10 player every season. I think he was actually top 5 in the previous three years. Some of that is because Hence’s health issues have become a little more concerning, but if you took the exact […]
Four and a half months — 137 days to be exact — after the Rockies lost their 119th game in the 2025 season finale, pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training today. It’s finally time for the Rockies to start proving that they are no longer a team falling into a losing abyss, but instead […]
This past season, the Cleveland Browns had issues on the offensive side of the ball. Everywhere you looked. The run game was ranked #27, while the passing department ranked #31. What that meant was the offense couldn’t move the ball whatsoever. They ranked in the bottom third in just about every rushing and passing category. […]
1955 Chet Lemon, who would become the best defensive center fielder in White Sox history, was born in Jackson, Miss. Moving to Los Angeles at a young age, Lemon played youth baseball with Hall-of-Famers Eddie Murray and Ozzie Smith, and was drafted in the first round out of high school at age 17 by Oakland. […]
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Is it the rotation, and the combined risk of injured elbows and lack of innings? Is […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: What is the Brewers’ biggest weakness? While the Brewers led the majors in wins last season, finishing with a franchise-best 97-65 record, the team completely fell apart in the NLCS against the Dodgers, losing the series 4-0 as they were outscored 15-4, scoring exactly one […]
Spring training is officially here, and with it comes the unfortunate slew of new injury updates. Hamate bone fractures seem to be an epidemic around baseball already. Orion Kerkering has a hamstring strain that will cause him to be a little behind the other pitchers. Zack Wheeler is progressing well and has a rib in […]
Hello, friends. There are now six weeks remaining until Orioles Opening Day. We’re three days from position players being required to report, with the first spring training game now eight days away. Many position players have reported days early. Last night brought the late-breaking news that the Orioles are adding one more pitcher to the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the best prospect of baseball, and his name is Konnor Griffin. Griffin, 19, was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and he made the most of his opportunity in his rookie season in the minor leagues. Griffin made it all the way to Double-A Altoona and played […]
Spring training is an enigma of a time, statistically speaking. Up and coming prospects are competing with journeymen and aging vets to beat out roster cuts, while the core players are mostly getting their timing set and aiming to stay healthy for Opening Day. Pitchers likewise aren’t showcasing their full arsenal, or are intentionally playing […]
*The men’s hockey tourney kicked off yesterday and it was a bad start for our boy Risto. We’ve seen a bit of a debate… does this count as playoff Risto? Discuss. [ ESPN ] *In case you’re still not sure, here’s a handy guide to tell you which of your favorite NHLers are playing where in these Olympics. [ The Athletic ] *And in case you need a reason to be excited about all of this, here are three reasons to be exactly that. [ Inquirer ] *Naturally most of the hockey world is focu...
Happy Thursday one and all. The Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the NFL are now chasing the Seattle Seahawks, which is even more of a problem for the Cardinals when you consider the Seahawks are in their division and have owned the Cardinals for nearly a decade. So, how do the Cardinals get back […]
The Royals continue the never-ending away trip with stops at AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic, bringing a win and a loss (not respectively). Ben and Ross debate the team changes made after the loss in Southwest London, and there’s discussion of the performances of Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward and Joel Pereira. The mailbag brings questions […]