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MLB Needs to Expand its Playoffs
More teams in the playoffs would be good for MLB in more ways than one.
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Peanut Gallery Baseball
Baseball analysis. Sometimes from the field. Sometimes from the cheap seats. Sometimes from the couch.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Aug 26
- 4 min
The Peanut Gallery Reviews MLB City Connect Uniforms
Now that all seven teams have revealed their MLB City Connect uniforms, let's review these unique looks.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Aug 5
- 6 min
The Peanut Gallery Reviews the Miami Marlins Trade Deadline
A look into the Miami Marlins' moves at the trade deadline, as well as a brief glimpse into next season.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jun 4
- 6 min
Personalities of Every Baseball Position
A definitive personality guide for the baseball diamond. Position by position.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Apr 9
- 5 min
A Rant About the Marlins-Mets Game-Winning HBP
The Marlins got hosed by Ron Kulpa yesterday. I would like to elaborate on just how extreme the hosing was.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Mar 1
- 6 min
Three Possible Outcomes for the 2021 Miami Marlins
The 2021 Miami Marlins are in an interesting situation this season.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Dec 11, 2020
- 6 min
Barry Bonds's HOF Case Involves More Than PEDs
One specific aspect of Barry Bonds rarely gets brought up. I'm not sure why.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
How the Miami Marlins Could be Even Better in 2021
The Miami Marlins had a damn good season in 2020, but there's work to be done.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Aug 28, 2020
- 8 min
The Jesús Montero Ice Cream Incident, From My Eyes
I was present for the Jesús Montero ice cream debacle. It was quite an experience.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Aug 13, 2020
- 4 min
Remember His Game, Remember His Name: Brian Cole
Brian Cole could have been one of MLB's undersized greats, joining the likes of Joe Morgan and Kirby Puckett.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 31, 2020
- 4 min
Remember His Game, Remember His Name: Wally Moon
Wally Moon, the man with the greatest unibrow in MLB history, is also behind one of the game's best phrases.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 24, 2020
- 4 min
Three Possible Outcomes for the 2020 Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins will, for the first time in a while, be an intriguing team this year.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 17, 2020
- 5 min
Remember His Game, Remember His Name: Al Rosen
MLB's "Most Interesting Man in the World"
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
Remember His Game, Remember His Name: Wes Ferrell
As the hitting pitcher takes his final breath, let us all stop to remember the greatest hitting pitcher there ever was: Wes Ferrell.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 1, 2020
- 5 min
Remember His Game, Remember His Name: Luke Easter
The hulking Cleveland Indians first baseman could have had a Hall of Fame MLB career were it not for the color barrier
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jun 28, 2020
- 4 min
OTD in 2011: Javier Vazquez Began the Epic Final Act of his Career
Javier Vazquez ended his career at his absolute peak. Can any other player say that?
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jun 13, 2020
- 5 min
10 Little Things I Miss About MLB
It's the little things that matter the most. Little things that you can't find anywhere other than in Major League Baseball.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- May 28, 2020
- 7 min
Backyard Baseball MLB Comps
Imagine if Pablo, Keisha, Pete, Tony, and the rest of the Backyard kids ended up playing in the Majors when they grew up...
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Nov 13, 2019
- 2 min
A Legend On And Off The Field: Remembering Angel Herrera
I remember one of the best men I ever played for; Angel Herrera.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Nov 5, 2019
- 7 min
Realistic 2020 Free Agent Targets for the Miami Marlins
They're not ready to contend just yet, but don't be surprised if Derek Jeter has an active offseason.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Oct 17, 2019
- 15 min
The Peanut Gallery All-Stars: A Guide to 162-0
This caused quite a bit of debate, but the Peanut Gallery's own Matthew Novak and I finally came up with our best shot at going 162-0.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jun 17, 2019
- 7 min
Top 5 Baseball Movies, Based On Choreography
No one watches a baseball movie purely for the choreography...Nevertheless, it clearly doesn't hurt.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- May 29, 2019
- 4 min
Remember Home Run Chases?
Why does it seem like we don't really care about this phenomenon anymore?
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Mar 27, 2019
- 6 min
Robot Umps and the Death of Jeff Mathis
We should be prepared for the unintended ripple effects of robot umps.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jan 28, 2019
- 4 min
Why Is Larry Walker Not In The Hall of Fame?
Larry Kenneth Robert Walker mashed anywhere and everywhere.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jan 14, 2019
- 4 min
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: A Tour Through Kyler Murray's Athletic Decision
Kyler Murray faces an enormous decision as a likely two-sport 1st-round pick.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Oct 18, 2016
- 3 min
Forever Young: What Jose Fernandez Meant To Us
Jose...represented the ideas all Cuban refugees were drawn to when they left the island: the ideas of success, of freedom, of potential.
Baseball Nutshells
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Sep 24
Nutshell: Kevin Kiermaier and the Blue Jays are Right
Kevin Kiermaier's card-stealing antics got him in some trouble, deservedly so.
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- Jul 12
Nutshell: Peanut Gallery 2021 Home Run Derby Predictions
The Home Run Derby begins tonight at 8 PM ET (watch on ESPN)
Sheehan Planas-Arteaga
- May 6
Nutshell: It Appears Albert Pujols is Done
The 3X MVP and future HOF-er has slugged 667 home runs in his career