SubscribeThe next best thing to Disney World: Judaism and Baseball retreat
The next best thing to Disney World: “Judaism and Baseball” at the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center.
“Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard…” (Redux)
“Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard…” What now, for Ike Davis?
What hath Braun wrought? (updated)
I asked a few of my Jewish sports acquaintances for their takes on the Ryan Braun situation. Here are their responses. * Howard Megdal, author of The Baseball Talmud and the forthcoming Wilpon’s Folly: “If it turns out that Ryan Braun did take an illegal substance, it’s unquestionably bad for the Jews. Not Bernie Madoff [...]
JML Hot Stove League update
Putting aside the Braun boondoggle, which won’t be sorted out any earlier than mid-January, according to reports, let’s look at some other baseball news, shall we? Howard “Baseball Talmud” Megdal opines on the latest Mets financial woes. It’s kind of sad when you need a business degree to keep up with your team (Dodgers defenders, [...]
Baseball backup, Aug. 17
Sorry, but I’m not going to link to all the sites that comment on the revelation that Ralph Branca’s mother was Jewish. Too many people and sites jump all over themselves with news like this. Suffice it to say it was a bug surprise to Branca’s fans, a “how about that” moment and let’s move [...]
Baseball backup, May 18
An extra dose of news about the national pastime. * Veteran sports journalist Peter Gammons pays major props to the Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis for his efforts on and off the field. I believe catcher Jason Varitek is the Red Sox’s catcher, but when he leaves, if Youk is still there, I think he should [...]
People of the book, 2011
People of the (baseball) books.
Megdal to Pearlman re Davis: Take that!
Megdal for the defense (of Ike Davis)
On the campaign trail
“Megdal for Mets GM” update
“I’m Howard Megdal, and I approved this message.”
The author of The Baseball Talmud continues on the campaign trail.
