The Baltimore Oriole Who Looks Like a Cherub and Swings the Bat Like a Legend-to-Be

Jackson Holliday has the golden curls and ruddy cheeks of a cherub, but it’s his swing that makes me think of Raphael, the Old Master—such prettiness and mighty grace. Holliday has had that same sweet swing since he was a toddler, and there are videos to prove it. He’s only twenty now, and he still … Read more

Will Ferrell ‘kinda’ believes this Cal Ripken-Kevin Costner theory

One of baseball’s most infamous urban legends is getting new legs thanks to a Hollywood A-lister.  “Semi-Pro” star Will Ferrell told the “My Momma Told Me” podcast that the the infamous theory that the Orioles caused an electrical issue at Camden Yards in 1997 to preserve Cal Ripken Jr.’s consecutive game streak “kinda checks out:”  … Read more

The Cody Bellinger contract, Jordan Montgomery’s market and the MLB moves to come

With spring training in full swing, Jim Bowden answered 20 questions from subscribers on a variety of topics including his take on the Cody Bellinger deal, what he’s hearing about the remaining top free agents, and some early thoughts on the 2024 season. Note: Questions have been edited for clarity and length. This was a … Read more