Jerry Tapp

The Tampa Bay Rays lead the majors in most home runs and most stolen bases. The Rays have 101 home runs and 72 steals in their first 55 games. Their 101 home runs are 12 more than the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, who each are second in this stat with 89 home runs. […] Tampa Bay Rays on pace for greatest power-speed season in MLB history - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

The Milwaukee Bucks fell short of their team goals for 2022-23 with their early exit in the playoffs, but individually, there were some outstanding seasons by Bucks players. One was the season by Brook Lopez. At 34 years of age and finishing his 15th NBA season, Lopez put up some career numbers, and in the […] Brook Lopez had a season for the ages with the Bucks in 2022-23 - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

Through their first 50 games of the 2023 season, the Kansas City Royals are 15-35, the second-fewest wins in MLB (the Oakland A’s are 10-40). The Royals also have the most games where they were scoreless with eight. The Kansas City Royals are no stranger to games where they do not score a run. Last […] Scoreless in Kansas City: Most games shutout for each MLB team in 2023 - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

The Milwaukee Bucks’ season is over, and the team is currently on the hunt for a new coach, but more basketball is still being played. If you have been spending any time watching the NBA playoffs this year, especially the Miami-Boston Eastern Conference Finals, you have heard the announcers talk ad nauseam about the fact […] Milwaukee Bucks: Who is the franchise’s best undrafted free agent ever? - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

The signing of Wisconsin-native Owen Miller was a relatively under-the-radar signing by the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason … other than the fact that the 26-year-old was born in Mequon, Wisconsin, just outside Milwaukee. After two seasons in Cleveland, Miller was sent to the Brewers in a deal to help to shore up their infield and […] For Milwaukee Brewers, it’s (Owen) Miller Time in May - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

With five straight First-Team All-NBA selections, a pair of league MVPs, and a championship ring, the last thing Giannis Antetokounmpo needs is for a writer to tell him that he needs to work on his game. The reality, however, is that there are a few aspects of his game where Antetokounmpo needs to improve. Here’s […] 3 Key stats Giannis Antetokounmpo needs to improve next season - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

A year ago at this time, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was still a little under the radar as the set-up man for lefty closer Josh Hader. Well, as much under the radar as a pitcher can be who was Rookie of the Year (2020) and an All-Star (2022) in his first five years […] Milwaukee Brewers: Is it too early to sing praise of Devin Williams? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is about one-quarter completed and for three teams, the Oakland A’s, Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox, and their fans, the season has not started out the way they hoped. In fact, for these three American League teams, a continuation of their current play could mean a disastrous […] Are the A’s, Royals and White Sox headed for record-setting MLB futility? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

For the seventh straight year, Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was selected as a member of the post-season All-NBA team. He was chosen as a first-team member, the fifth consecutive year he has appeared on the first team; he was a second-team selection in both 2017 and 2018. Here are eight stats you may not know […] 8 stats you may not know about Bucks players on the All-NBA teams - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a real rollercoaster ride in the early stages of their 2023 season. The good news is that the team is in first place in the National League Central with a 21-17 record, a half-game ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They are one of five teams that have won 20 games […] Milwaukee Brewers’ catchers only Top 5 position for team in OPS stat - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - MLB News, Rumors, Prospects, and more

The 2022-23 NBA All-Defensive team includes a pair of Milwaukee Bucks: Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez. For Holiday, it was his third appearance on the team as a member of the Bucks, while Lopez was chosen as a Bucks representative for the second time. Both Lopez and Holiday were chosen to be on the first […] 8 stats you may not know about Bucks on the NBA’s All-Defensive teams - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

New York Yankees righthander Gerrit Cole is off to another great season with a 5-0 record and ERA of 2.09. With 12 more strikeouts, he will join an elite strikeout club: Cole will become the 87th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 or more career strikeouts. Cole, who has six Top 10 finishes in […] New York Yankees ace on verge of joining elite strikeout club - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

In their 55-year history, the Milwaukee Bucks have had 16 head coaches, starting with Larry Costello through the recent firing of Mike Budenholzer. Their longevity has ranged from Don Nelson’s franchise-best 884 games at the helm to Joe Prunty’s 37 games at the end of the 2018 campaign. Who will be the next Bucks’ head […] 7 Stats you may not know about the Bucks’ previous head coaching hires - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More

Vida Blue, a three-time World Champion with the Oakland A’s and the MVP and Cy Young Award winner in the American League in 1971, passed away on May 6 at the age of 73. Blue was a six-time All-Star and pitched a no-hitter in 1970. He compiled a 209-161 record from 1969-1986 playing for Oakland, […] 20 stats you may not know about the late Vida Blue - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

After a 271-120 record in five seasons as head coach in Milwaukee, Mike Budenholzer has been fired as Bucks’ coach. Coach Bud led the Bucks to an NBA title in 2021 and had the team in the playoffs in each of his five seasons. Here are four stats you may not know about Budenholzer’s career […] 4 stats you may not know about former Bucks’ coach Mike Budenholzer - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More