NTSB Blog Posts

The Early Season Dominance of the Tampa Bay Rays

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At 34-15, the Tampa Bay Rays currently own Major League Baseball's best records and sit atop the American League East, 5.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees.  Their record reflects not just talent, but a system that is firing on all cylinders.  Their start is the type that feels less like a hot streak and more like a statement.

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Posted on May 23, 2026

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MLB Pitching Power Rankings

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2026 has become a showcase for elite pitching, and this list breaks down the ten arms doing the most damage.  From Skenes to Miller, these are the guys turning every start (and relief appearance) into must-watch baseball.

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Posted on May 16, 2026

 

The Seattle Mariners Are Retiring Randy Johnson's Number 51 Tonight

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At 6'10", with a fastball that felt like it came from the sky and a slider that disappeared into a hitter's shoelaces, Randy Johnson was baseball's most terrifying pitcher.  Hitters didn't step in against him--they braced for impact.  As the Seattle Mariners prepare to celebrate the career of the franchise's greatest pitcher, let's take a look at the accomplishments of one of the most intimidating pitchers in the game's history.

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Posted on May 2, 2026

 

MLB's All-April Team

 

Some players start slow.  If you want to know who set the tone for the 2026 season in the campaign's first month, start with this list.  The NTSB MLB All-April team is here.  Take a look at who turned April into their personal showcase.

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Posted on April 28, 2026

 

The 2026 Cincinnati Reds: A Franchise Stuck In Neutral, A Fan Base Stuck In Limbo

 

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a respectable 9–7 start, but the franchise remains stuck in the same cycle of low spending and lower expectations. Three decades of irrelevance still hang over a team that refuses to invest in winning.

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Posted on April 13, 2026​

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The South Point High School Class of 1986: We Blinked--and Forty Years Passed: A Look Into the (cough, cough) Distant Past

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May 31, 2026, will mark 40 years since the South Point High School Class of 1986 walked across the state to receive our diplomas.  How did we get from planning our graduation and college years to planning for retirement so quickly?

Posted on April 8, 2026​
 

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The 10 Trends Defining the 2026 MLB Season (So Far)

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Baseball seasons don't reveal themselves all at once.  They unfold in layers.  A couple of weeks into the 2026 season, we're already seeing some interesting patterns take shape across Major League Baseball.  Here are 10 trends shaping the season so far and what they tell us about where the sport is headed.

Posted on April 5, 2026

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Five Legends and a Standard of Greatness: NTSB's All-Time NBA Team

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When you stack peak efficiency, playoff impact, and all‑time production, five names rise above the rest. This lineup blends the NBA’s greatest scorer, its smartest playmaker, and its most dominant interior force into one unstoppable unit.  NTSB's Starting Five would overwhelm every era's numbers.

 

March 15, 2026

 

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The Ace Ascends: Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh's Franchise Arm

He’s not just the best pitching prospect in baseball — he’s the kind of arm that reshapes expectations. Paul Skenes is rewriting Pittsburgh’s future, one 100-mph fastball at a time.

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Posted on March 9, 2026

 

The Game's Gentle Giant:  Why Baseball Loves Aaron Judge

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Few players change a game the moment they step into the box, but Aaron Judge does it nightly. Here’s why his first decade already reads like a legend in progress.

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Posted on March 7, 2026

 

The Legend of Wilt Chamberlain: Records, Reverence, and the Rise of a Giant

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Long before analytics and highlight reels, Wilt Chamberlain created moments so massive they still echo through the decades. This page is a tribute to the player who dominated the game like no other.

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Posted on February 23, 2026

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The NTSB All-Time Team vs. the 1984 Detroit Tigers

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The 1984 Detroit Tigers started the year 35-5 en route to their World Series Championship.  But, a Copilot simulation of a 4-game series between the North Texas Sports Blog All-Time Team and the '84 Tigers showed they were no match for the greatest roster ever built.

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Posted on February 20, 2026

 

Nolan Ryan: The Fastball That Redefined Fear

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Every era has its legends, but Nolan Ryan stands alone.  He turned intimidation into an art form and his fastball felt mythic.  You can't measure him by his numbers alone--you also have to consider the fear he inspired and the awe he created.  His story is a reminder that his approach to pitching didn't go out of style.  Rather, today's pitchers just aren't built for the workload he shouldered.

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Posted on January 25, 2026

 

The Reggie Effect: Power, Personality, and Pure Baseball Drama

 

Reggie Jackson was the first player who made me fall in love with baseball, and this tribute is my way of honoring the swagger, power, and early fandom that shaped my love for the game. His legacy lives at the heart of this tribute page, and serves as a reminder as to why he still feels larger than life all these years later.

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Posted on January 23, 2026

 

The Coach Who Rebuilt The Bills

 

The Buffalo Bills fired their longtime coach, Sean McDermott, this morning after a turnover-filled 33-30 playoff loss to the Denver Broncos.  He is back on the market, and he won't be there long.  This article takes a look at his accomplishments in Buffalo and where he might land next.

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Posted on January 19, 2026

 

My Thoughts on PEDs

 

Baseball’s steroid era was thrilling, messy, and impossible to ignore — and its impact still echoes through every record book and Hall of Fame ballot. From the magic of ’98 to the murky truth behind the numbers, my essay cuts through nostalgia and presents a brutal look at what really happened. This post represents my attempt to put baseball's steroid era in its proper perspective.

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Posted on January 17, 2026

 

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