Total bases

A few days ago, I listened to a podcast show. In the show, a guest asked a question about total bases. The discussion was very interesting. After listening to the show, I just thought about some questions.

First inning struggle?

I was watching a baseball game on TV. An elite pitcher was on the mound, however, it seems that he had some problems in the first inning. I chatted with some friends at the same time, then a friend asked if that pitcher’s performance wasn't so good in the first inning.

New era?

Just a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno agreed to a deal to sell the Angels to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. With both sides entering an agreement, that means the franchise will go on a new chapter.

2026 Topps chrome blaster

Topps chrome has been a must for a lot of collectors. For me, I usually buy some each year. This year, things don’t change. But there was one thing. I didn’t buy it once this product was released.

Miss time again?

In late August, I read news about Giancarlo Stanton. Well, it’s not a surprise. Again, Stanton sustained an injury. This time, he might not come back in 2026.

Harper

A couple of weeks ago, I read a post on X. It was about Bryce Harper's performance between the Nationals and the Phillies. That’s a very interesting post.

Willing to send an ace?

Before the 2026 trade deadline, a key player that truly attracts the attention of the world of baseball is Tarik Skubal. Are the Tigers going to trade him? If so, which team will be his next destination? There were many discussions about Skubal’s future.

Murakami vs. Matsui

A few days ago, I watched some highlights on the MLB website. Randomly, I saw highlights which showed Murakami’s home runs. So far this season, Murakami has blasted 30+ home runs and it’s his first year in the majors.

Beyond expectation

I already purchased 4 boxes of the 2025 Topps Holiday mega box. Well, the results were fine. I found 2 hits and got 3 chrome cards. It was fun to open those boxes and I did find something interesting.

Zack Greinke

Just a few days ago, I read a book about a pitcher’s journey in the majors. That player will soon become a Hall of Famer when he is first eligible. In the book, Zack Greinke, who was a teammate of that pitcher, was mentioned. Well, it seems that Greinke hasn’t officially announced his retirement. However, the last time he pitched in the majors was in 2023.

After being traded

A few days ago, we reviewed some pitchers’ performances after being traded to a new team. This time, let’s shift our focus on position players. Several position players were sent to a new team and let’s see if they have done a great job in a new uniform.

Complete games?

A few weeks ago, I watched a game on TV. An analyst mentioned a player’s performance, and he indicated the pitcher has thrown some complete games so far in his career.

Good August?

August just came to an end. The final month of the 2026 regular season is coming. This might be a very interesting month because a lot of teams are fighting hard for a spot in the postseason. We can see which players will make a huge impact to help their teams clinch a berth in the playoffs. Nonetheless, before that, several players had done a good job in August.