Monthly Archives: June 2024
Karim Garcia’s Favorite & Most Hated Ballparks to Hit In | Chapter 116
Jonathan A. Hacohen and Karim Garcia review the MLB ballparks where Garcia was most and least productive. Garcia performed best at Comiskey Field, where he had the highest batting average and hit the most home runs. His lowest stats were in Philadelphia and Houston, which was surprising!
Good Riddance to Angel Hernandez | Chapter 115
Former MLB superstar Karim Garcia and Jonathan A. Hacohen are not sad to hear the news that Angel Hernandez has retired. Did he want to leave, or did MLB help him out the door? Why did CC Sabathia think that Hernandez should not have his job, and what did Karim Garcia think of Angel Hernandez as an umpire during his playing days?
The New York Yankees Are Ready For the 2024 World Series? | Chapter 114
Former MLB slugger Karim Garcia joins Jonathan A. Hacohen to discuss the New York Yankees this week. Are Clay Holmes or Juan Soto their MVP? Is Luis Gil going to the bullpen? What should they do with Rizzo and Stanton? And how dangerous are they with Cole in their rotation?
Is the New MLB Trend Relievers Turned Starters? Is the Opener Officially Dead? | Chapter 113
Analyzing the trend of relievers transitioning into starting pitchers in baseball this season. They discuss whether Jordan Hicks and Reynaldo Lopez are legitimate starters. Additionally, they revisit the concept of the Opener, originally popularized by the Rays but actually originating from the WBC in Cuba. The discussion also dives into the potential future of the Opener in MLB.
