Scout Spotlight: Jim Stevenson
This week’s “Scout Spotlight,” is an interview with area scout Jim Stevenson. He has been a scout since 1993 and has worked for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers and currently the Houston...
View ArticleBobby Wernes: Late Round Pick to Batting Champ
Some players command attention through prodigious power, lightning speed or a blazing fastball. Others quietly go about their business, do all the little things and play solid baseball. Certain players...
View ArticleAmerican League West Call-Up Candidates
This American League West edition of Call-Up Candidates marks the final analysis of American League prospects by Bernie Pleskoff, for prospects that could get the call to the majors in 2016. If you are...
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A Preview of The ValleyCats 15th Anniversary
The Tri-City ValleyCats 15th Anniversary season is set to begin on June 17th at home against the Connecticut Tigers. There’s a lot for fans to look forward to and we had the opportunity to speak with...
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Lamarr Rogers: Leading The ‘Cats
Lamarr Rogers is the manager of the Tri-City ValleyCats, which is the Houston Astros Class A short-season affiliate. With an Appalachian League championship already on his resume, he’s looking to lead...
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Q & A with Astros TV Analyst Geoff Blum
Television analyst Geoff Blum has witnessed a continuous pipeline of prospects, MVP candidates, and a Cy Young Award recipient while he has covered the Houston Astros. We had the opportunity to speak...
View ArticleDaz Cameron: Carrying The Family Legacy Forward
Houston Astros’ outfield prospect Daz Cameron is quiet, laid back and reserved when you speak with him. On the field, his skills speak loud and clear. Cameron was born with baseball in his blood. The...
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BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD: UNDER APPRECIATION DAY
Appreciation is the recognition of the good qualities of someone or something. Today I want to share some thoughts about people in baseball I feel do not get enough appreciation. Of course, you, the...
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THE STARS ARE COMING OUT TO PLAY
MY AMERICAN AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM Every year at this time I have the same debate with myself. The good thing is I always win. But I always lose, too. When All-Star voting comes around I am...
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THE BEST AMONG THE REST, HITTERS I LOVE(D) TO WATCH
I was very fortunate to have grown up in an era when there were only 16 major-league clubs. There were eight teams in each league. When I was eight years old I began seriously watching baseball. The...
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PLAYOFF SNAPSHOT-AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION LEADERS
It always amazes me that at the most critical time of the baseball season many sports radio outlets turn their attention almost exclusively to football. Granted, there is tremendous interest in both...
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BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD: IMPACT AL
There were so many season impacting moments and issues this year I thought I would take some time to reflect on a few that I feel impacted the season. Today’s edition of BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD will...
View ArticleCUBS PROSPECTS SHINE ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE ACTION
MESA, Ariz – Today’s contest features the Scorpions vs the Mesa Solar Sox played at Sloan Park. The Scottsdale roster consists of prospects from the following teams, Mets, Yankees, Giants, Angels,...
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OBSERVATIONS FROM THE POSTSEASON
Now that we know who was in and who was out in this postseason, it is time to dissect what did and didn’t happen. Of course, these are only my opinions. That’s why they make chocolate and vanilla ice...
View ArticleJUSTIN VERLANDER, THE MISSING PIECE AND MORE
LOS ANGELES, Calif – When the Houston Astros acquired right-hander Justin Verlander from the Detroit Tigers, it was to enhance a pitching staff that featured fellow Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel....
View ArticleTAYLOR, TURNER, KERSHAW DELIVER FOR DODGERS IN WORLD SERIES GAME 1
LOS ANGELES, Calif – With the first pitch temperature of 103 degrees, Game 1 of the World Series became the hottest on record dating as far back as 1975. Games in the 2001 Fall Classic reached 90...
View ArticleGOAT TO HERO; SPRINGER POWERS ASTROS TO A GAME 2 WIN
LOS ANGELES, Calif-What a difference a day makes. Last night in Game 1, George Springer had four strikeouts in four at-bats. Tonight, a different story. In the 11th inning, Springer smoked a two-run...
View ArticleYASIEL PUIG, MISUNDERSTOOD?
LOS ANGELES, Calif – Yasiel Puig has been under the microscope during his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, I sat down with him to talk about playing in the World Series, his teammates and...
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TALENT ON DISPLAY AND MORE ON THE WAY
If you are new to Clubhouse Corner and BERNIE’S BASEBALL WORLD, welcome. Clubhouse Corner, under the able stewardship of the talented Doug Hall is one of the finest sites on the every growing world of...
View ArticleDODGERS SURVIVE AND FORCE GAME 7
LOS ANGELES, Calif – Facing elimination in game six of the World Series, the Dodgers found a way to put quality at-bats together and were able to hang on for a 3-1 victory. Forcing a game seven at...
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