Author: sabrskeptic

Apparently, the Chicago Cubs were cursed.  Something about a goat.  And, no, we're not talking about Michael Jordan here.  An actual billy goat. Something about a black cat.  Something about a Gatorade cooler.  Something about a fan in the stands during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins.… Continue reading The Chicago Cubs, The Boston Red Sox and The Curse of PEDs.

Talk to The Intelligentsia and they'll tell you that the Yankees, Dodgers, Nationals, Astros and Indians are all going to make the playoffs.  They'll tell you about talent and pitching and offense and defense and - I don't care.  Talent does not necessarily equal success in sports. All five of those teams will miss the… Continue reading Talent Does Not Necessarily Equal Success in Sports

Baseball is different than the other sports.  As mental skills coach Bob Tewksbury pointed out, there's a lot of down time in baseball.  All that time standing out there in the field.  All that time in the dugout waiting for your at bat.  That's a lot of time to think. That's why it's important to… Continue reading The Psychological Game of Baseball

(Eight Major League Baseball fans were recently selected to participate in a group therapy session.  Here is what unfolded):   Dr. Michael Berkowitz, PHD: Okay everyone.  Welcome to MLB fan group therapy.  You have all been kicked off of Twitter for your tweets regarding your favorite teams. Overreacting Yankees fan, you were kicked off Twitter for… Continue reading MLB Fan Group Therapy

Take one look at Yoenis Cespedes's eyes.  No fear there. New York was mired in fear.  The Mets had been mediocre for years and years and years.  The Yankees ran roughshod over them and over the city.  The malaise in the heart of New York Mets fans was deep. Then, Cespedes changed everything.  When he… Continue reading Yoenis Cespedes and the Limits of Statistics (part two)