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Jonathon Niese’s Shoulder Injury: Part 2
In Episode #2 of “The Fix,” Angel Borrelli and I follow up on Jonathon Niese’s shoulder issue, and Angel — a scientist and expert on human body movement — goes into detail on how shoulder injuries can occur and how pitchers can avoid them. Listen below:
Jonathon Niese’s Shoulder Injury Explained – Part 1
New York Mets Pitcher Jonathon Niese has struggled with shoulder and elbow issues during 2014 spring training. He also suffered a partially torn rotator cuff in 2013. What are the causes of his injuries, and how can they be fixed? I spoke with sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli, a scientist who works specifically with baseball pitchers. [...]
Ron Swoboda on Outfield Play
Before Endy Chavez, Mets fans remembered “The Catch” made by Ron Swoboda in the 1969 World Series. Listen to Ron describe how he made himself into an MLB outfielder who would make one of the most legendary catches in New York baseball history.
What Do Baseball Scouts Look For?
Cleveland Indians scout Tyrone Brooks talks about what he looks for in an amateur baseball player and how you can attract and impress a pro scout. Tyrone formerly held several front office positions in the Atlanta Braves organization — including Director of Baseball Operations and Director of Baseball Administration — before joining the Cleveland Indians [...]
Mental Game of Baseball
Why A-Rod is Suddenly a Postseason Hero
For years, the knock on Alex Rodriguez was that he never performed to his capabilities in the playoffs. In October and November of 2009, he put that to rest. What changed?
Baseball Book Reviews
The Ripken Way
Cal Ripken, Jr., and his brother Billy teach baseball fundamentals in a style they call “The Ripken Way”. This is the book behind the style. [Read More...]
Baseball Equipment Reviews
How To Break In Your Baseball Glove
For much of North America — particularly in the colder climates — the baseball season is right around the corner. That means it’s time to pull your baseball glove out of the closet and get it ready for the upcoming season — or buy a new one and start breaking it in. There are at [...]