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Scott Orgera: sportswriter, datacaster and baseball reporter

Scott Orgera is a New York sportswriter, datacaster and stringer who has covered MLB and the NFL for more than 25 years for the Associated Press, Forbes, MLB.com and Sports Press Service. His work has also appeared in Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, FanGraphs, The Hardball Times and many major newspapers. He is a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA), and he wrote about 1,500 computing and technology articles for Lifewire over 13 years. This portfolio collects 417 of his published articles, clippings and credits.

Updated October 2026

Yankees Top Prospect Jasson Dominguez Hasn’t Had A Pro At-Bat, But His Baseball Cards Are Skyrocketing
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Yankees Top Prospect Jasson Dominguez Hasn’t Had A Pro At-Bat, But His Baseball Cards Are Skyrocketing

Jasson Dominguez has rocketed toward the top of baseball’s prospect rankings since signing as an international free agent in July 2019, a deal that featured a $5.1 million bonus courtesy of his favorite childhood team. The cardboard versions of the Yankees’ prized phenom have also catapulted up the sales charts at a record pace, causing a frenzied run on the handful of trading card sets that have featured the 18-year-old in the neophyte stage of his career.
Prospectus Feature: Ellen Adair on Baseball, Pace of Play, and Empathy (Part 1)
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Prospectus Feature: Ellen Adair on Baseball, Pace of Play, and Empathy (Part 1)

It’s not uncommon to see stars of stage and screen out at the ballpark rooting for their hometown teams or showing support for their favorite sluggers on social media. While Hollywood and hardball have always intertwined, it’s not every day you find a SAG member that wields a scorebook and possesses an intricate knowledge of sabermetrics.<br><br>Ellen Adair is that rare breed, an accomplished actor who’s appeared in some of TV’s biggest shows like Billions, Homeland, and The Sinner, yet can cite advan
On Opening Day, Yankees Fans Return To Struggling Area Businesses Including Historic Yankee Tavern
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On Opening Day, Yankees Fans Return To Struggling Area Businesses Including Historic Yankee Tavern

As was the case in many neighborhoods throughout New York City, the businesses around Yankee Stadium suffered devastating financial losses over the past year due to pandemic-related restrictions. What makes most of these storefronts, saloons and street vendors different, however, is their heavy dependence on the baseball fans that flood the area each time the Yankees play a home game.
Rays' 2-way player McKay to have season-ending surgery
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Rays' 2-way player McKay to have season-ending surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays two-way rookie Brendan McKay will have season-ending surgery on his left throwing shoulder Wednesday.<br><br>The 24-year-old McKay tested positive for the coronavirus in early July and missed most of the club’s preseason camp. He was cleared to resume activities July 31 and reported to the club’s alternate site, but then experienced stiffness in his pitching shoulder and was shut down last week.
Players React To Astros’ Sign-Stealing Sanctions, AJ Hinch, Alex Cora And Carlos Beltran
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Players React To Astros’ Sign-Stealing Sanctions, AJ Hinch, Alex Cora And Carlos Beltran

January tends to be baseball’s slowest month. The Winter Meetings are over, the holidays have passed us by, and players and club personnel are quietly gearing up for spring training.<br><br>Sure, there are still free agents to be signed and potential trades to be made, but for the most part it’s a time where headline stories are few and far between. Not this year, thanks to a series of shocking events that commenced on a Monday so manic it would have rendered Susanna Hoffs speechless.
Yankee Killer: Astros’ Jose Altuve Continues To Hurt New York In Big Spots
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Yankee Killer: Astros’ Jose Altuve Continues To Hurt New York In Big Spots

Many fans were still settling into their seats on a picture-perfect Tuesday afternoon when Jose Altuve crushed Yankees right-hander Luis Severino’s third pitch of the game into the Houston bullpen. It was Altuve’s first home run in the ALCS and fourth this October, adding to an already-impressive playoff ledger and quickly quieting the crowd en route to a 4-1 victory that gave his club a two-games-to-one series lead.
Yankees Counting On Postseason Stalwart Masahiro Tanaka To Down Astros In Crucial ALCS Game 4
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Yankees Counting On Postseason Stalwart Masahiro Tanaka To Down Astros In Crucial ALCS Game 4

Former Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to ALCS Game 3 Tuesday, receiving a warm ovation on the same field where he had some special moments a decade ago.<br><br>A constant force on the October stage over an 18-year career, the crafty southpaw was a tried-and-true stopper that seemed to hurl a gem each time New York desperately needed a playoff victory. With the brim of his cap pulled down low and his glove shielding everything but a steely-eyed stare, Petti
Yankees’ Gleyber Torres Plates Five In ALCS Opener: A Look At Other Memorable October Moments From Players Under 25
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Yankees’ Gleyber Torres Plates Five In ALCS Opener: A Look At Other Memorable October Moments From Players Under 25

With Cy Young Award favorites Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole on deck, getting off to a good start in the ALCS was crucial for the Yankees if they hope to reach their first World Series in a decade. They did just that on Saturday night by taking a pivotal Game 1 on the road behind another masterful performance from Masahiro Tanaka and the bullpen, collectively blanking the Astros 7-0.
Twins Counting On All-Star Jake Odorizzi To Stave Off Yankees And Elimination In ALDS Game 3
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Twins Counting On All-Star Jake Odorizzi To Stave Off Yankees And Elimination In ALDS Game 3

The Twins were brimming with positivity heading into Saturday evening’s tilt at Yankee Stadium. Sure, they had dropped the ALDS opener less than 24 hours earlier but were a confident group, fresh off 101 wins and their first division title since 2010.<br><br>Minnesota had won upwards of a hundred games just once before, back in 1965 with a roster that featured Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and AL batting champion Tony Oliva along with Jim Kaat and Mudcat Grant atop the rotation.<br><br>Juiced ball or not,
Yesterday Is Gone: Twins And Yankees Not Focused On Past History Heading Into ALDS Showdown
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Yesterday Is Gone: Twins And Yankees Not Focused On Past History Heading Into ALDS Showdown

When it comes to baseball’s postseason, reminiscing on previous October matchups is a time-honored tradition. After all, these tense games played on the biggest of stages are a key part of the sport’s rich history, and ignoring the past can often prove perilous when trying to predict the future.<br><br>In the case of this year’s ALDS showdown between the Twins and Yankees, however, that’s exactly what we should do. All of us. Forget what happened between these two teams prior to this moment. Throw it
MLB Playoff Push: Key Matchups On Tap For Regular Season’s Final Week
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MLB Playoff Push: Key Matchups On Tap For Regular Season’s Final Week

There’s a lot at stake entering the final week of the MLB regular season, with several postseason spots still up for grabs and home field advantage in October yet to be decided in some cases. Adding to the intrigue are head-to-head matchups among teams still battling it out for a wild-card berth or preferable positioning, as well as playoff contenders hoping for encouraging performances from players returning from injury.
See Ya, CC: Looking Back At CC Sabathia’s Most Memorable Yankee Stadium Starts
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See Ya, CC: Looking Back At CC Sabathia’s Most Memorable Yankee Stadium Starts

CC Sabathia made what could be his final start at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night, receiving a rousing ovation from fans, teammates and even those in the opposing dugout after exiting in the third inning. The 39-year-old has decided to retire, and his next and final scheduled turn in the regular season will be on the road.<br><br>Sabathia signed with New York in December of 2008, agreeing to a seven-year, $161 million deal that contained an opt-out after the 2011 season. Rather than leave the Big Apple
The Mets Continue To Own Nationals Closer Sean Doolittle, But He Isn’t Sure Why
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The Mets Continue To Own Nationals Closer Sean Doolittle, But He Isn’t Sure Why

It may be early August, but Friday’s matchup between the Nationals and Mets felt like a playoff game. From the frenzied fans chanting and waving t-shirts in unison to the heightened emotions on the diamond and in the dugouts, Citi Field was electric.<br><br>The energy was infectious, starting with newly acquired Marcus Stroman hurling a first-pitch strike to Trea Turner and ending almost three-and-a-half hours later with a raucous celebration in the outfield grass, one made possible by a four-run nint
New York Mets Speeding Toward A Playoff Spot While Starter Steven Matz Learns To Slow Down
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New York Mets Speeding Toward A Playoff Spot While Starter Steven Matz Learns To Slow Down

The Mets are on quite a tear since the All-Star break, steamrolling opponents and putting themselves in serious contention for a playoff berth in what was considered to be a lost season just a few short weeks ago. New York (59-56) is a major league-best 19-6 in the second half and enters Thursday's action only a half-game back of the NL's second wild-card spot, not bad for a club that was 11 games under .500 as recently as July 12.
New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil And Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu Could Bring Batting Crowns To Big Apple
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New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil And Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu Could Bring Batting Crowns To Big Apple

There’s still plenty of baseball left to be played and the leaderboards may look a lot different at the end of September, but as of today both batting champions could end up representing New York teams. Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu, who already captured a batting title with Colorado in 2016, sits atop the AL with a .332 average while Mets’ jack-of-all-trades Jeff McNeil is hitting .331 and trails reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich by two points.
Hook 'Em: After Retiring, Troy Tulowitzki Joins Texas Longhorns Coaching Staff
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Hook 'Em: After Retiring, Troy Tulowitzki Joins Texas Longhorns Coaching Staff

Throughout his 20s, Troy Tulowitzki was one of the game’s elite players. A slick-fielding shortstop who hit for average and also had plenty of pop, the California native was on a Hall of Fame trajectory before nagging injuries derailed what still amounted to an impressive career. The 34-year-old announced his retirement last week, hanging up the spikes after playing in parts of 13 seasons.<br><br>Viewed by many as a five-tool player with sky-high potential, the man known as “Tulo” was drafted seventh
How The San Diego Padres Can Win The MLB Trade Deadline
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How The San Diego Padres Can Win The MLB Trade Deadline

The Padres have a future as bright as the Gaslamp Quarter, with a farm system so deep that promoting phenoms Fernando Tatis Jr. and Chris Paddack barely made a dent in the system's overall ranking. Projected to be a legitimate contender in 2020 or shortly thereafter, the big league team is ahead of schedule and has played well enough in spurts this year to sit within striking distance of a wild-card berth as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.
Meet Chris Lentine, The Last Man To Fill In For Yankees Radio Voice John Sterling 30 Years Ago
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Meet Chris Lentine, The Last Man To Fill In For Yankees Radio Voice John Sterling 30 Years Ago

When the Yankees fly to Florida following Wednesday night’s series finale against the crosstown Mets, a familiar face will be absent from the team charter. Longtime radio play-by-play man John Sterling is taking a break from his duties, something the veteran broadcaster hasn’t done in almost thirty years.<br><br>Sterling has called over five thousand consecutive regular and postseason games for New York, a stretch that will come to an end on his 81st birthday as the club opens a four-game set against
Q&A: Manager Liam Carroll On MLB's Red Sox-Yankees London Series And The Future Of British Baseball
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Q&A: Manager Liam Carroll On MLB's Red Sox-Yankees London Series And The Future Of British Baseball

When manager Liam Carroll first brought his Great Britain squad to Brooklyn for the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in late 2016, he knew gaining entry into the springtime tournament would be an uphill battle. Although Team GB had talented players that included shortstop Jazz Chisholm (#1 prospect in the Diamondbacks system coming into 2019) as well as now-Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman on the coaching staff, they’d be facing some stiff competition.
DJ LeMahieu, Charlie Morton And 3 Others Who Have Succeeded With New MLB Clubs In 2019
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DJ LeMahieu, Charlie Morton And 3 Others Who Have Succeeded With New MLB Clubs In 2019

Moving to a new home is almost always a stressful experience, uprooting your life and all of your possessions not really anyone’s idea of a good time. Imagine doing that and then being expected to succeed against world-class athletes right out of the gate. This describes the situation for many big leaguers who are traded or sign with a new team during the offseason, a transition that doesn’t always start out smoothly.
Steinbrenner would consider boosting payroll to pursue title
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Steinbrenner would consider boosting payroll to pursue title

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, Hal Steinbrenner, principal owner, managing general partner and co-chairman of the New York Yankees, talks with reporters at the annual MLB baseball general managers' meetings in Orlando, Fla. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner would consider boosting payroll above the third luxury tax level in an effort to help New York win its first World Series in a decade, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)<br><br>FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 15,
eBay Announces Baseball Card Hall of Fame; Inaugural Class Includes Mariano Rivera, Pete Rose
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eBay Announces Baseball Card Hall of Fame; Inaugural Class Includes Mariano Rivera, Pete Rose

In the mid-1990s, when it was still known as AuctionWeb, eBay served as a virtual swap meet for enterprising individuals looking to buy and sell a wide variety of items. The site eventually grew into something much bigger than its founders envisioned, facilitating transactions on a grand scale and currently serving 180 million active buyers worldwide.<br><br>eBay also became a go-to source for collectibles, with more than $500 million worth of Beanie Babies sold in 1997. While that stuffed animal craz
Mets' First-Round Pick Brett Baty Sees Himself As Part Christian Yelich, Part Joey Votto
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Mets' First-Round Pick Brett Baty Sees Himself As Part Christian Yelich, Part Joey Votto

The New York Mets selected Lake Travis High School standout Brett Baty with the 12th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, a player many analysts pegged as the best prep bat available. When asked if there were any big leaguers he modeled himself after or compares himself to, the Texas native pulled out the big guns by naming the reigning National League Most Valuable Player and a former NL MVP.
Is There Hope Around The Corner For Chris Sale, Mookie Betts And The Boston Red Sox?
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Is There Hope Around The Corner For Chris Sale, Mookie Betts And The Boston Red Sox?

The headache wasn’t supposed to last this long, and a bacon cheeseburger with a Pedialyte chaser can’t remedy this brand of hangover. Coming off what was arguably the best season in franchise history featuring 108 regular season wins and their fourth World Series title in 15 years, the Red Sox took a conservative approach to spring training with the understanding that it might take the pitchers in particular a little longer to hit their stride come April. They didn’t expect things to be this bad
Mets Icon Ed Kranepool Goes To Bat For Former Skipper Gil Hodges' Cooperstown Case
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Mets Icon Ed Kranepool Goes To Bat For Former Skipper Gil Hodges' Cooperstown Case

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 New York Mets, a worst-to-first club that shocked baseball by defeating the dangerous Baltimore Orioles in just five games to capture the franchise’s first World Series title. The man at the helm was already a legendary New York sports figure from his playing days with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but the late Gil Hodges further cemented that status by guiding the Amazins to the promised land in their eighth season in the league.<br><br>A master tactician with
Simulating The 2019 MLB Season With Strat-O-Matic: Arenado, Verlander Win MVPs; deGrom Tosses No-No
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Simulating The 2019 MLB Season With Strat-O-Matic: Arenado, Verlander Win MVPs; deGrom Tosses No-No

The deck was shuffled quite a bit this winter, and the big league landscape looks much different than it did when Chris Sale punched out Manny Machado for the final out of the World Series back in October. With a lot of new faces in new places as well as old stalwarts returning to familiar stomping grounds, speculation on who will end up on top this season varies greatly depending on who you ask.
Harper And Machado Sweepstakes: A Look Back At 10 Long-Term Free Agent Contracts
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Harper And Machado Sweepstakes: A Look Back At 10 Long-Term Free Agent Contracts

With Bryce Harper and Manny Machado reportedly seeking deals in the eight to ten-year range, much of the discussion around baseball in recent weeks has centered around how long is too long when it comes to free agent contracts. Although things have picked up a bit of late, the market as a whole continues to move at a snail's pace while the world waits to see where these two megastars will sign.
Addition Of Bryce Harper Moves Phillies Toward Top Of NL East In Preseason Projections
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Addition Of Bryce Harper Moves Phillies Toward Top Of NL East In Preseason Projections

Bryce Harper agreed to a 13-year, $330 million deal with Philadelphia on Thursday, putting an end to one of the most high-profile free agent courtships in recent memory and sending shockwaves throughout the National League East. The addition of the former MVP on what becomes the largest contract in MLB history caused a seismic shift in the division's power structure, instantly vaulting the team towards the head of the pack in the eyes of many prognosticators, pundits and press box wags.
Prospectus Feature: Anything But Routine
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Prospectus Feature: Anything But Routine

Everything changes over time, even baseball. It’s no surprise that the role of the starting pitcher has morphed during the past two dozen years. From stricter pitch counts and heavier reliance on bullpens for strikeout purposes to dramatic changes in strategy like bullpen games, openers, and piggyback starts, starters must be more flexible and adaptable than ever. Considering the intense physical and mental exertion that goes into a game for a starting pitcher, some hurlers have famously fastidious pre-game routines that help them align mind and body for the arduous task ahead.
A Look Back At Bryce Harper's Past Performances In His Most Likely Landing Spots
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A Look Back At Bryce Harper's Past Performances In His Most Likely Landing Spots

With Manny Machado now in Padres camp with his record-breaking 10-year, $300 million contract in tow, the baseball world impatiently waits for the other shoe to drop. Bryce Harper’s most likely suitors remain the Phillies, Giants and Padres, and although a return to the nation’s capital seems far-fetched, Nationals owner Mark Lerner did tell NBC Sports Washington on Friday that the "door's cracked a little bit" for a potential reunion.
Nationals Preview: Washington Moving On Without Bryce Harper As Spring Training Begins
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Nationals Preview: Washington Moving On Without Bryce Harper As Spring Training Begins

A generational talent like Bryce Harper is one that any franchise would hate to see walk away, especially at the ripe young age of 26. The Nationals were no exception, reportedly offering their first overall pick in the 2010 draft a 10-year, $300 million offer late last season. Harper rejected the proposal and opted for free agency, where he remains unsigned in what has been a historically tepid offseason.
Transaction Analysis: Bullpen Remains A Priority In The Bronx
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Transaction Analysis: Bullpen Remains A Priority In The Bronx

The Yankees added another marquee arm to an already stacked bullpen, bringing coveted free agent Adam Ottavino into the fold. A New York City native and childhood Yankees fan who once told a Triple-A coach that he’d “strike Babe Ruth out every time” (h/t Mike Petriello and MLB.com’s Statcast Podcast), the right-hander matched a career-high with 75 appearances last season, fanning a whopping 112 batters in 77 2/3 innings.
Red Sox 2011 Draft Class On Full Display In '18 World Series
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Red Sox 2011 Draft Class On Full Display In '18 World Series

Raised in the Boston suburb of Brookline, former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein's dream since a young age was to work for his hometown team. He not only lived out that fantasy, but throughout New England will forever be known as the man responsible for constructing a club that ended the franchise's 86-year championship drought, a once seemingly endless stretch of futility that spanned several generations of Bostonians.
Rays Preview: Tampa Bay Eyeing October As Spring Training Begins
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Rays Preview: Tampa Bay Eyeing October As Spring Training Begins

Kevin Cash's club had their work cut out for them entering the 2018 season, attempting to compete in a powerhouse-laden American League with baseball's lowest payroll and a roster seemingly void of enough impact players to hang with the big boys over a six-month stretch. The face of the franchise in Evan Longoria had been shipped out west, and no one was quite sure what to expect from a group that had won a respectable 80 games the year prior but whose clubhouse was now occupied by a large conti
The 10 Best Apple CarPlay Apps
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The 10 Best Apple CarPlay Apps

Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone's most widely used features and places them on your car's built-in dashboard screen, making it easier to utilize the smartphone's functionality while maintaining your focus on driving. Available by default in some automobiles and installable as an aftermarket unit in others, CarPlay can be controlled by your voice or its touchscreen display as well as via the buttons, dials and knobs in your car or truck.

Frequently asked questions about Scott Orgera

Who is Scott Orgera?

Scott Orgera is a New York sportswriter, datacaster and stringer who has covered MLB and the NFL for more than 25 years. He writes for the Associated Press, Forbes, MLB.com and Sports Press Service, and he is a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Which outlets has Scott Orgera written for?

The Associated Press, Forbes, MLB.com, Sports Press Service, Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, FanGraphs, The Hardball Times and Lifewire (formerly About.com). His AP stories have run in many major newspapers.

What major events has Scott Orgera covered?

He has worked thousands of games and events, including a Super Bowl, several World Series, MLB All-Star Games and the NFL Draft. He covered multiple sports for STATS for 25 seasons.

What books has Scott Orgera worked on?

He is co-author of "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground" and of the children's book "Mikey and the Magic Medicine." He contributed to the 2019 and 2020 Baseball Prospectus Annuals and was an associate editor of Baseball Prospectus's 2019 Futures Guide.

Is Scott Orgera a BBWAA member?

Yes. Scott Orgera is a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America and manages the social media accounts for its New York Chapter.

What did Scott Orgera write for Lifewire?

He wrote about computing and technology for Lifewire (formerly About.com) for 13 years and published about 1,500 articles.

What is Hardball Rules?

Hardball Rules is a cross-platform baseball trivia app created by Scott Orgera.

How do I contact Scott Orgera?

Email scottorgera@gmail.com, or reach him on X/Twitter at @ScottOrgeraNYC or on LinkedIn.