Micah Storms AKA Ballpark Buzz
@ballparkbuzz.bsky.social
Red Sox fan and baseball enthusiast.
Every MLB team should play on Memorial Day.
Every MLB team should play on the 4th of July.
Every MLB team should play on Labor Day.
Every MLB team should play on the 4th of July.
Every MLB team should play on Labor Day.
May 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Every MLB team should play on Memorial Day.
Every MLB team should play on the 4th of July.
Every MLB team should play on Labor Day.
Every MLB team should play on the 4th of July.
Every MLB team should play on Labor Day.
Red Sox play a complete game to win the series. That 9th inning was very important as it allowed them to shut Chapman down and keep him available for tomorrow.
With no Whitlock or Slaten tomorrow, having Chapman available gives them a chance for a sweep.
With no Whitlock or Slaten tomorrow, having Chapman available gives them a chance for a sweep.
May 20, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Red Sox play a complete game to win the series. That 9th inning was very important as it allowed them to shut Chapman down and keep him available for tomorrow.
With no Whitlock or Slaten tomorrow, having Chapman available gives them a chance for a sweep.
With no Whitlock or Slaten tomorrow, having Chapman available gives them a chance for a sweep.
Bailey Falter enters today with a 10.13 ERA. Lefties are hitting .667 with a .778 slug.
So why is Marcelo Mayer on the bench tonight? For IKF?
Unserious.
So why is Marcelo Mayer on the bench tonight? For IKF?
Unserious.
May 19, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Bailey Falter enters today with a 10.13 ERA. Lefties are hitting .667 with a .778 slug.
So why is Marcelo Mayer on the bench tonight? For IKF?
Unserious.
So why is Marcelo Mayer on the bench tonight? For IKF?
Unserious.
If the Red Sox cannot have a winning week this week against the Royals and Twins, then they may never again in 2026.
May 18, 2026 at 12:21 PM
If the Red Sox cannot have a winning week this week against the Royals and Twins, then they may never again in 2026.
Last season the Red Sox had the flair for the dramatic at home with 12 walk-off wins.
How many walk-offs will the Fenway Faithful see in 2026?
How many walk-offs will the Fenway Faithful see in 2026?
April 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Last season the Red Sox had the flair for the dramatic at home with 12 walk-off wins.
How many walk-offs will the Fenway Faithful see in 2026?
How many walk-offs will the Fenway Faithful see in 2026?
Red Sox win 3-0 on Opening Day behind a masterful pitching performance from the entire staff.
9 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 0 R, 12 K
And the kids (Anthony & Mayer) balled out in their first Opening Day:
5-6, BB, 2B, 3 R
A great start to 2026!
9 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 0 R, 12 K
And the kids (Anthony & Mayer) balled out in their first Opening Day:
5-6, BB, 2B, 3 R
A great start to 2026!
March 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Red Sox win 3-0 on Opening Day behind a masterful pitching performance from the entire staff.
9 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 0 R, 12 K
And the kids (Anthony & Mayer) balled out in their first Opening Day:
5-6, BB, 2B, 3 R
A great start to 2026!
9 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 0 R, 12 K
And the kids (Anthony & Mayer) balled out in their first Opening Day:
5-6, BB, 2B, 3 R
A great start to 2026!
The bottom of the Yankees lineup was not fooled by Logan Webb and Max Fried dominated the Giants.
A pretty noncompetitive game on Opening Night.
A pretty noncompetitive game on Opening Night.
March 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The bottom of the Yankees lineup was not fooled by Logan Webb and Max Fried dominated the Giants.
A pretty noncompetitive game on Opening Night.
A pretty noncompetitive game on Opening Night.
The Colorado Rockies have finished last in the NL West in 4 straight seasons. They have 3 straight 100+ loss seasons. They haven’t finished above 4th in their division since 2018.
Yet they have the worst farm system in the sport according to Baseball America.
Dick Monfort has some explaining.
Yet they have the worst farm system in the sport according to Baseball America.
Dick Monfort has some explaining.
February 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The Colorado Rockies have finished last in the NL West in 4 straight seasons. They have 3 straight 100+ loss seasons. They haven’t finished above 4th in their division since 2018.
Yet they have the worst farm system in the sport according to Baseball America.
Dick Monfort has some explaining.
Yet they have the worst farm system in the sport according to Baseball America.
Dick Monfort has some explaining.
The Baltimore Orioles have signed Chris Bassitt to a 1-year deal. The Orioles have had a really good off-season. The AL East is going to be an absolute GAUNTLET this year.
February 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The Baltimore Orioles have signed Chris Bassitt to a 1-year deal. The Orioles have had a really good off-season. The AL East is going to be an absolute GAUNTLET this year.
Up next: Baseball.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Up next: Baseball.
The Tigers better hope that they lose their arbitration case against Skubal. Because they are going to get absolutely crushed if they end up paying Skubal $19M when they just paid Valdez $38M.
February 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Tigers better hope that they lose their arbitration case against Skubal. Because they are going to get absolutely crushed if they end up paying Skubal $19M when they just paid Valdez $38M.
Craig Breslow joined the Red Sox in October of 2023. Here’s where the Red Sox farm system has ranked according to Baseball America:
2023: 10
2024: 13
2025: 1
2026: 15
Some big graduations have forced the Red Sox system to drop. However, Breslow has also relied heavily on trading from the farm.
2023: 10
2024: 13
2025: 1
2026: 15
Some big graduations have forced the Red Sox system to drop. However, Breslow has also relied heavily on trading from the farm.
February 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Craig Breslow joined the Red Sox in October of 2023. Here’s where the Red Sox farm system has ranked according to Baseball America:
2023: 10
2024: 13
2025: 1
2026: 15
Some big graduations have forced the Red Sox system to drop. However, Breslow has also relied heavily on trading from the farm.
2023: 10
2024: 13
2025: 1
2026: 15
Some big graduations have forced the Red Sox system to drop. However, Breslow has also relied heavily on trading from the farm.
For the first time in my lifetime I am witnessing the Cardinals go into a full rebuild. They have been one of the more consistent pillars in the sport for quite some time.
Feels weird.
Feels weird.
February 3, 2026 at 2:29 AM
For the first time in my lifetime I am witnessing the Cardinals go into a full rebuild. They have been one of the more consistent pillars in the sport for quite some time.
Feels weird.
Feels weird.
Highest OBP’s in 2025 (Min. 250 PA)
1. Aaron Judge: .457
2. Ronald Acuña Jr: .417
3. Will Smith: .404
4. George Springer: .399
5. Roman Anthony: .396
The Red Sox haven’t had a player with a .400+ OBP since Mookie and JD in 2018. Can Anthony do it in 2026?
1. Aaron Judge: .457
2. Ronald Acuña Jr: .417
3. Will Smith: .404
4. George Springer: .399
5. Roman Anthony: .396
The Red Sox haven’t had a player with a .400+ OBP since Mookie and JD in 2018. Can Anthony do it in 2026?
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Highest OBP’s in 2025 (Min. 250 PA)
1. Aaron Judge: .457
2. Ronald Acuña Jr: .417
3. Will Smith: .404
4. George Springer: .399
5. Roman Anthony: .396
The Red Sox haven’t had a player with a .400+ OBP since Mookie and JD in 2018. Can Anthony do it in 2026?
1. Aaron Judge: .457
2. Ronald Acuña Jr: .417
3. Will Smith: .404
4. George Springer: .399
5. Roman Anthony: .396
The Red Sox haven’t had a player with a .400+ OBP since Mookie and JD in 2018. Can Anthony do it in 2026?
Only Kyle Harrison remains from the Rafael Devers trade just 7 months after the deal.
February 1, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Only Kyle Harrison remains from the Rafael Devers trade just 7 months after the deal.
Wilyer Abreu vs RHP (349 PA):
.250 / .321 / .487 / 21 HR
Wilyer Abreu vs LHP (68 PA):
.230 / .290 / .377 / 1 HR
I know the Red Sox have talked about wanting to get Abreu more ABs vs LHP. However, I’m not sure how that will happen with 4 outfielders and Yoshida on the roster.
.250 / .321 / .487 / 21 HR
Wilyer Abreu vs LHP (68 PA):
.230 / .290 / .377 / 1 HR
I know the Red Sox have talked about wanting to get Abreu more ABs vs LHP. However, I’m not sure how that will happen with 4 outfielders and Yoshida on the roster.
February 1, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Wilyer Abreu vs RHP (349 PA):
.250 / .321 / .487 / 21 HR
Wilyer Abreu vs LHP (68 PA):
.230 / .290 / .377 / 1 HR
I know the Red Sox have talked about wanting to get Abreu more ABs vs LHP. However, I’m not sure how that will happen with 4 outfielders and Yoshida on the roster.
.250 / .321 / .487 / 21 HR
Wilyer Abreu vs LHP (68 PA):
.230 / .290 / .377 / 1 HR
I know the Red Sox have talked about wanting to get Abreu more ABs vs LHP. However, I’m not sure how that will happen with 4 outfielders and Yoshida on the roster.
Ceddanne Rafaela saw his K-rate drop from 26.4% in 2024 to 19.9% in 2025. He also improved his barrel rate from 7.5% in 2024 to 9.2% in 2025.
Rafaela’s wRC+ went from 81 in ‘24 to 91 in ‘25.
I’m excited to see how Rafaela grows in year 3.
Rafaela’s wRC+ went from 81 in ‘24 to 91 in ‘25.
I’m excited to see how Rafaela grows in year 3.
February 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Ceddanne Rafaela saw his K-rate drop from 26.4% in 2024 to 19.9% in 2025. He also improved his barrel rate from 7.5% in 2024 to 9.2% in 2025.
Rafaela’s wRC+ went from 81 in ‘24 to 91 in ‘25.
I’m excited to see how Rafaela grows in year 3.
Rafaela’s wRC+ went from 81 in ‘24 to 91 in ‘25.
I’m excited to see how Rafaela grows in year 3.
The Minnesota Twins should have accepted the Red Sox offer at the deadline when Payton Tolle was in trade offers for Joe Ryan.
This offseason Boston is going to laugh if Minnesota wants Tolle.
This offseason Boston is going to laugh if Minnesota wants Tolle.
August 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Minnesota Twins should have accepted the Red Sox offer at the deadline when Payton Tolle was in trade offers for Joe Ryan.
This offseason Boston is going to laugh if Minnesota wants Tolle.
This offseason Boston is going to laugh if Minnesota wants Tolle.
Getting last night’s win against Alcantara was huge. Now, the Red Sox will face Cal Quantrill (5.09 ERA) and Janson Junk, a guy who struggles to miss bats (6.2 K/9).
The Boston bats should wake up over the next 2 days.
The Boston bats should wake up over the next 2 days.
August 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Getting last night’s win against Alcantara was huge. Now, the Red Sox will face Cal Quantrill (5.09 ERA) and Janson Junk, a guy who struggles to miss bats (6.2 K/9).
The Boston bats should wake up over the next 2 days.
The Boston bats should wake up over the next 2 days.
All the great Red Sox teams have been great at Fenway Park.
2004: 55-26
2007: 51-30
2013: 53-28
2018: 57-24
While I’m not comparing this year’s team to those 4 teams, the fact that the Red Sox are 37-21 at home is a sign that they are trending in the right direction.
2004: 55-26
2007: 51-30
2013: 53-28
2018: 57-24
While I’m not comparing this year’s team to those 4 teams, the fact that the Red Sox are 37-21 at home is a sign that they are trending in the right direction.
August 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
All the great Red Sox teams have been great at Fenway Park.
2004: 55-26
2007: 51-30
2013: 53-28
2018: 57-24
While I’m not comparing this year’s team to those 4 teams, the fact that the Red Sox are 37-21 at home is a sign that they are trending in the right direction.
2004: 55-26
2007: 51-30
2013: 53-28
2018: 57-24
While I’m not comparing this year’s team to those 4 teams, the fact that the Red Sox are 37-21 at home is a sign that they are trending in the right direction.
The 9 walk-offs.
August 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The 9 walk-offs.
The Aaron Judge injury should have an impact on the Red Sox: Buy at the deadline.
The AL is wide open. Go for it.
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The AL is wide open. Go for it.
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The Impact of the Judge Injury on the Red Sox
The sport took a major blow on Saturday when the New York Yankees announced that Aaron Judge is on the IL with a flexor strain of his UCL ligament in his throwing arm.
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July 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Aaron Judge injury should have an impact on the Red Sox: Buy at the deadline.
The AL is wide open. Go for it.
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The AL is wide open. Go for it.
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After facing 2 of the NL’s top teams, the Red Sox still are in possession of the final Wild Card spot.
July 24, 2025 at 3:19 AM
After facing 2 of the NL’s top teams, the Red Sox still are in possession of the final Wild Card spot.
The Colorado Rockies have been on my brain a lot recently. How can they be this bad in year 7 of their rebuild?
It’s time for them to get creative with some outside the box thinking.
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It’s time for them to get creative with some outside the box thinking.
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Outside the Box Thinking for the Rockies
Colorado cannot act like all the other teams. Circumstances are different.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Colorado Rockies have been on my brain a lot recently. How can they be this bad in year 7 of their rebuild?
It’s time for them to get creative with some outside the box thinking.
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/outside-th...
It’s time for them to get creative with some outside the box thinking.
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/outside-th...
Since June 20th (25 games) Roman Anthony has the 6th best OBP (.434) in baseball.
I’m running out of praise for this kid. Incredible what he is doing, especially considering he is only 21 years-old.
I’m running out of praise for this kid. Incredible what he is doing, especially considering he is only 21 years-old.
July 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Since June 20th (25 games) Roman Anthony has the 6th best OBP (.434) in baseball.
I’m running out of praise for this kid. Incredible what he is doing, especially considering he is only 21 years-old.
I’m running out of praise for this kid. Incredible what he is doing, especially considering he is only 21 years-old.