Peter Marzano
@petermarzano.bsky.social
Chico, CA, The Rubber Match. Formerly of NBC Chicago, WGN-TV, WCIU, HyVee produce. Mizzou alum. Cubs/Celtics/Kraken https://therubbermatch.blog/
It may not be baseball, but there's still a handful of arenas I'm eager to get to
The 3 NBA arenas highest on my current bucket list
While indoor arenas may not hold the same distinction that baseball parks do, there are still a few venues I’m quite eager to check out for the first time.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It may not be baseball, but there's still a handful of arenas I'm eager to get to
Five recent additions to this collection, up to 38 games total for the N64 -
Video game collection: Nintendo 64 games
Below is a list of the Nintendo 64 games currently owned in our collection, alongside their North American release date. Super Mario 64 (Sept. 29, 1996) Super Smash Bros. (April 26, 1999) Mario Kar…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Five recent additions to this collection, up to 38 games total for the N64 -
AFC West this time around
The most heartbreaking loss in the past 30 years for every franchise: AFC West
From the dynasty of the Kansas City Chiefs to the decades-long struggles revolving around the Las Vegas Raiders, there have been a wide range of outcomes in the AFC West in the past 30 years.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
AFC West this time around
Three of many!
3 stadiums the NHL should pursue outdoor games at
While outdoor NHL games have been a tradition in the league for nearly 20 years, there are still plenty of locations the league should seek a Winter Classic or Stadium Series game at.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Three of many!
A look at where my experiences stand at the moment
A full list of the major sporting events I have attended
As a lifelong dedicated sports fan, I’ve gotten the chance to see over 220 games live since 2002, spanning across MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAM and WNBA.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A look at where my experiences stand at the moment
Greatly saddened to hear of Carl Carlton's passing. The voice behind a couple of true soul classics and one of the more overlooked singers of his era - Rest in Peace
She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
YouTube video by Carl Carlton - Topic
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December 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Greatly saddened to hear of Carl Carlton's passing. The voice behind a couple of true soul classics and one of the more overlooked singers of his era - Rest in Peace
What was once incredibly commonplace has become a notable milestone.
The last time each MLB team had a pitcher throw for 200 innings in a season
Though once a standard feat often accomplished by multiple pitchers on the same team, increased bullpen usage and the rise of sabermetrics have made the 200-inning season much more of a rarity.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
What was once incredibly commonplace has become a notable milestone.
Hopefully can knock these out in the next few years!
The 3 MLB parks highest on my current bucket list
While I’ve attended 15 of the 30 current MLB ballparks and 17 MLB stadiums in total, some of the highest-regarded parks remain on my bucket list.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hopefully can knock these out in the next few years!
I feel like it's often lost on people that these two dudes literally did it all again in 1999
Only twice in MLB history has a batter hit a total of 63+ home runs in one stadium in back-to-back regular seasons.
In 1998 & 1999:
Mark McGwire hit 75 at Busch Stadium.
Sammy Sosa hit 68 at Wrigley Field.
In 1998 & 1999:
Mark McGwire hit 75 at Busch Stadium.
Sammy Sosa hit 68 at Wrigley Field.
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I feel like it's often lost on people that these two dudes literally did it all again in 1999
If this Cubs front office can non-tender Kyle Schwarber ahead of hitting 219 home runs in five years, then they can release a white nationalist sympathizing third baseman with a 98 OPS+.
With Ricketts at the helm, this just makes him more likely to be the guy to get extended though
With Ricketts at the helm, this just makes him more likely to be the guy to get extended though
December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If this Cubs front office can non-tender Kyle Schwarber ahead of hitting 219 home runs in five years, then they can release a white nationalist sympathizing third baseman with a 98 OPS+.
With Ricketts at the helm, this just makes him more likely to be the guy to get extended though
With Ricketts at the helm, this just makes him more likely to be the guy to get extended though
Heartbreakers in the AFC South for today in part 3:
The most heartbreaking loss in the past 30 years for every franchise: AFC South
With just one Super Bowl win in the last three decades, there has been plenty of disappointment to go around for everyone in the AFC South division.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Heartbreakers in the AFC South for today in part 3:
This is nuts
postseason intentional walks, bases empty:
2012: 0
2013: 0
2014: 0
2015: 0
2016: 0
2017: 0
2018: 0
2019: 0
2020: 0
2021: 0
2022: 0
2023: 0
2024: 0
2025: 6 (Ohtani 3, Judge 2, Raleigh 1)
2012: 0
2013: 0
2014: 0
2015: 0
2016: 0
2017: 0
2018: 0
2019: 0
2020: 0
2021: 0
2022: 0
2023: 0
2024: 0
2025: 6 (Ohtani 3, Judge 2, Raleigh 1)
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is nuts
The Cubs reach a new level of embarrassing today, signing two relievers were both negative WAR in 2025 to major league deals - this coming from one of the biggest markets in the sport that continues to sit out on every big name free agent.
Utterly pathetic. Sell the damn team
Utterly pathetic. Sell the damn team
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Cubs reach a new level of embarrassing today, signing two relievers were both negative WAR in 2025 to major league deals - this coming from one of the biggest markets in the sport that continues to sit out on every big name free agent.
Utterly pathetic. Sell the damn team
Utterly pathetic. Sell the damn team
Joe Buck is insanely overhated and a worthy winner of the Ford C. Frick Award.
Overhated as a broadcaster, Joe Buck earns deserving bid to National Baseball Hall of Fame
In over three decades as a sports broadcaster, Joe Buck has become one of the most recognizable voices in American sports – taking plenty of flack from fans along the way.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Joe Buck is insanely overhated and a worthy winner of the Ford C. Frick Award.
AFC North gets the spotlight in part two of this series!
The most heartbreaking loss in the past 30 years for every franchise: AFC North
In the second part of a series exploring the worst loss in the last three decades for every major North American professional sports team, the four AFC North teams take center stage.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
AFC North gets the spotlight in part two of this series!
The first part in a long-winded series -
A look back at some pain:
A look back at some pain:
The most heartbreaking loss in the past 30 years for every franchise: AFC East
In the first part of a lengthy series chronicling the most heartbreaking loss for all 124 franchises in the four major North American professional sports leagues, the four teams in the AFC East get…
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December 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The first part in a long-winded series -
A look back at some pain:
A look back at some pain:
We haven't seen one in over 16 years - here's some of the history -
Looking into the history of the rarest play in baseball
Completed just 15 times in modern MLB history, the unassisted triple play often happens as a result of circumstance and luck – but that doesn’t make it any less thrilling.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We haven't seen one in over 16 years - here's some of the history -
While I'm glad Kent rightfully got into the Hall of Fame, not even coming close to electing Bonds and/or Clemens is truly a joke - what sanctity are these dorks trying to protect exactly?
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
While I'm glad Kent rightfully got into the Hall of Fame, not even coming close to electing Bonds and/or Clemens is truly a joke - what sanctity are these dorks trying to protect exactly?
Yes - it's happened before
The history of multiple grand slams from a player in a single game
Though seemingly an improbable feat, a player has hit two grand slams in a game 13 times throughout MLB history.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Yes - it's happened before
Heartbreak always hurts in sports - but it often takes a few years to truly assess the pain
After brutal defeats in sports, immediate aftermath determines extent of heartbreak
While devastating defeats are always heartbreaking in the moment, the years that immediately follow truly determine how much a loss stings.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Heartbreak always hurts in sports - but it often takes a few years to truly assess the pain
Looking into the history of the 30-30 season, which is much more rare than many may think -
How many MLB teams have had a player hit for a 30-30 season?
While the 2025 season saw a record seven players accomplish the feat, it remains incredibly rare over the course of MLB history.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Looking into the history of the 30-30 season, which is much more rare than many may think -
Why not capitalize on Canadian baseball fever?
Imagining a regular season tour of Canada for the Toronto Blue Jays
After coming within inches of a World Series title, the Blue Jays could capitalize on baseball fever across Canada with a tour of the country’s major cities in the coming years.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Why not capitalize on Canadian baseball fever?
Yes, it is the worst deal in MLB history -
With buyout looming, Anthony Rendon’s deal with Angels stands alone as worst in MLB history
With Anthony Rendon expected to retire after the Angels complete a buyout of the last season in his seven-year deal, the monstrous contract stands out as perhaps the worst in league history.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Yes, it is the worst deal in MLB history -
A look into the history of the immaculate inning -
When was the last time each MLB team had a pitcher throw an immaculate inning?
A rare achievement treasured by pitchers, the immaculate inning has become much more frequent in recent seasons.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A look into the history of the immaculate inning -
A huge part of my childhood, and the music is a major reason why -
Stewart Copeland’s score for the Spyro trilogy deserves more recognition
Primarily known for his work as the drummer of The Police, Stewart Copeland composed an incredibly immersive and fitting score for the original Spyro trilogy at the turn of the century.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A huge part of my childhood, and the music is a major reason why -