Micah Storms AKA Ballpark Buzz
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Red Sox fan and baseball enthusiast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That’s a really gutsy win by the Red Sox. For a while it felt like, “Here we go again” but this team grinded this win out. They needed to avoid a sweep and got the job done.
Bregman and Crochet are difference makers.
Bregman and Crochet are difference makers.
July 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
That’s a really gutsy win by the Red Sox. For a while it felt like, “Here we go again” but this team grinded this win out. They needed to avoid a sweep and got the job done.
Bregman and Crochet are difference makers.
Bregman and Crochet are difference makers.
Nobody has fewer RBI than Connor Wong’s 1 RBI (Min 100 ABs).
There hasn’t been a player with an RBI total of less than 2 since 2016 (Min 100 ABs), when the Orioles Caleb Joseph did not drive in a run.
Wong is 0-30 with RISP. Never seen anything like this.
There hasn’t been a player with an RBI total of less than 2 since 2016 (Min 100 ABs), when the Orioles Caleb Joseph did not drive in a run.
Wong is 0-30 with RISP. Never seen anything like this.
July 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Nobody has fewer RBI than Connor Wong’s 1 RBI (Min 100 ABs).
There hasn’t been a player with an RBI total of less than 2 since 2016 (Min 100 ABs), when the Orioles Caleb Joseph did not drive in a run.
Wong is 0-30 with RISP. Never seen anything like this.
There hasn’t been a player with an RBI total of less than 2 since 2016 (Min 100 ABs), when the Orioles Caleb Joseph did not drive in a run.
Wong is 0-30 with RISP. Never seen anything like this.
Carlos Narváez is currently +3,500 to win the AL Rookie of the Year award according to FanDuel (6th best odds).
Narváez ranks 2nd in fWAR (2.8) among AL rookies. I feel like the Boston backstop is not getting the respect he deserves based on the first half he put together.
Narváez ranks 2nd in fWAR (2.8) among AL rookies. I feel like the Boston backstop is not getting the respect he deserves based on the first half he put together.
July 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Carlos Narváez is currently +3,500 to win the AL Rookie of the Year award according to FanDuel (6th best odds).
Narváez ranks 2nd in fWAR (2.8) among AL rookies. I feel like the Boston backstop is not getting the respect he deserves based on the first half he put together.
Narváez ranks 2nd in fWAR (2.8) among AL rookies. I feel like the Boston backstop is not getting the respect he deserves based on the first half he put together.
Some takeaways from the Red Sox first half
Garrett Crochet
The youth movement
Carlos Narváez
A chance for a big run
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/first-half...
Garrett Crochet
The youth movement
Carlos Narváez
A chance for a big run
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/first-half...
July 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Some takeaways from the Red Sox first half
Garrett Crochet
The youth movement
Carlos Narváez
A chance for a big run
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/first-half...
Garrett Crochet
The youth movement
Carlos Narváez
A chance for a big run
ballparkbuzz.substack.com/p/first-half...
A great comeback win for the Red Sox. Wins like that make you start believing in this team.
July 11, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A great comeback win for the Red Sox. Wins like that make you start believing in this team.
In this important 10 game stretch before the break, the Red Sox have set themselves up perfectly. A season high 4 games above .500 and playing their best baseball of the season.
Big series starting tomorrow vs Tampa Bay.
Big series starting tomorrow vs Tampa Bay.
July 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
In this important 10 game stretch before the break, the Red Sox have set themselves up perfectly. A season high 4 games above .500 and playing their best baseball of the season.
Big series starting tomorrow vs Tampa Bay.
Big series starting tomorrow vs Tampa Bay.
Since June 1st, Brayan Bello has thrown the 4th most innings in baseball. That is who I always thought Bello could be. Bello is just another example that it takes time for guys to really find their identity. We as fans want instant results and when they aren’t there, we panic.
Patience.
Patience.
July 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Since June 1st, Brayan Bello has thrown the 4th most innings in baseball. That is who I always thought Bello could be. Bello is just another example that it takes time for guys to really find their identity. We as fans want instant results and when they aren’t there, we panic.
Patience.
Patience.
One of the best outings of Brayan Bello’s career.
CG, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 ER, 10 K
CG, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 ER, 10 K
July 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
One of the best outings of Brayan Bello’s career.
CG, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 ER, 10 K
CG, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 ER, 10 K
Going into Washington and earning a sweep is exactly what this team needed to do. Now, they head home to play the worst team in the sport with an opportunity to really build some momentum.
July 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Going into Washington and earning a sweep is exactly what this team needed to do. Now, they head home to play the worst team in the sport with an opportunity to really build some momentum.
An ideal start to this important 10-game stretch leading up to the All-Star break.
Must continue to take advantage of subpar competition.
Must continue to take advantage of subpar competition.
July 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
An ideal start to this important 10-game stretch leading up to the All-Star break.
Must continue to take advantage of subpar competition.
Must continue to take advantage of subpar competition.
There will be other important stretches for the Red Sox this season. But if the Red Sox do not capitalize on the next 10 games, they will certainly be selling at the deadline.
3 @ Washington
3 vs Colorado
4 vs Tampa Bay
7-3 is a must heading into the break, which would put the Red Sox 50-48.
3 @ Washington
3 vs Colorado
4 vs Tampa Bay
7-3 is a must heading into the break, which would put the Red Sox 50-48.
July 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
There will be other important stretches for the Red Sox this season. But if the Red Sox do not capitalize on the next 10 games, they will certainly be selling at the deadline.
3 @ Washington
3 vs Colorado
4 vs Tampa Bay
7-3 is a must heading into the break, which would put the Red Sox 50-48.
3 @ Washington
3 vs Colorado
4 vs Tampa Bay
7-3 is a must heading into the break, which would put the Red Sox 50-48.
A disappointing loss. The Red Sox did not play winning baseball in the final 3 innings but I really think Alex Cora botched this game.
July 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
A disappointing loss. The Red Sox did not play winning baseball in the final 3 innings but I really think Alex Cora botched this game.
That was a really good win by the Red Sox. I think if Cora could have drawn it up, it would have been that. Bello hands the ball off to Chapman and the rest of the pen is ready for tonight.
July 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
That was a really good win by the Red Sox. I think if Cora could have drawn it up, it would have been that. Bello hands the ball off to Chapman and the rest of the pen is ready for tonight.
Today feels like an important day for the Boston Red Sox. An opportunity for 2 wins against a beatable Reds team with 6 straight games coming up against the Nationals and Rockies.
If there ever was a time for the Sox to get back in the mix, it’s right now.
If there ever was a time for the Sox to get back in the mix, it’s right now.
July 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today feels like an important day for the Boston Red Sox. An opportunity for 2 wins against a beatable Reds team with 6 straight games coming up against the Nationals and Rockies.
If there ever was a time for the Sox to get back in the mix, it’s right now.
If there ever was a time for the Sox to get back in the mix, it’s right now.