Fan Interference MajorLeagueJoey

Joey investigates the many ways that Major League Baseball can improve the perception of the game. Currently, the game is viewed as boring, especially by general sports fans. But that doesn't mean the game can't be salvaged! 

Joey considers what it means to have a Cinderella story. Underdogs are some of the most fun things in all of sports. Yet, Rob Manfred wants to force under dogs to spend more money because it might improve the competitive balance of the league. Is there any truth to that? Does payroll have anything to do with building a winning franchise? A Yankees fan and a Rays fan might have different answers to that question. That, and more, is covered on this episode of Fan Interference.

Joey takes a look the sticky stuff causing so many issues around the league. He explores the physics behind the Magnus effect, explains how high spin rates correlate with better pitcher performance, and details a few pitchers who are getting particularly affected by MLB's efforts to ban the substance. That, and more, is covered on this episode of Fan Interference.

Joey takes a look at the bullpen to determine how we might see that area of the game develop over time. Is the bullpen's usage antiquated? Are closers misappropriated? Is the "save" even useful as a stat? That, and more, is covered on this episode of Fan Interference.