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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1915 )
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This Day in Baseball: World Series Rookie Dominance
On October 16, 1909, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tigers, 8-0, to win the World Series, four games to three. Rookie pitcher Babe Adams hurled... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
That’s the way baseball go. ~Ron Washington braves.com Read more
Posted on 15 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Trick Plays in Baseball
Here’s a nice collection of trick plays to bring a smile to your face. Some of these plays are downright genius in their conception and flawless in their... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: First World Series Sweep
The Boston Braves completed the first World Series sweep in baseball history on October 13, 1914. The Braves defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-1, to win... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Joke: Who Beats Whom
Of course, this year’s Red Sox don’t quite work with this joke. Perhaps I should have replaced them with the Royals. * A couple recently got a divorce and... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
The only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more. ~Pete Rose Read more
Posted on 11 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
On October 9, 1894, Jack Manning of the Philadelphia Quakers (Phillies) became the first player in franchise history to hit three home runs in a single game. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Socializing Versus Baseball
Every now and then, I’ll go out and do things with other people, whether it be for a work function or just hanging out with friends or colleagues in general. Read more
Posted on 08 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Mean Runs Per Game Through the History of Baseball
I posted another graphic several weeks ago that included the same information that can be found in this one. I do think that this chart is easier to read than... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
It doesn’t matter if we were down 3-0. You’ve just got to keep the faith. The game is not over until the last out. ~David Ortiz google. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Life,” by Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant
This piece was written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant. In 1965, Grant became the first black pitcher to win 20 games in a season... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: POTUS’s First World Series
At Griffith Stadium on October 4, 1924, Calvin Coolidge became the first United States President to attend a World Series opener. Read more
Posted on 04 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Last Play from Every World Series 1980-2016
In honor of postseason baseball, here is a video compilation showing the last play of every World Series from 1980 until the making of the video in 2016. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
You never know what’s going to happen… And that’s the fun of it!! That’s what baseball’s all about!! ~Keiichi Read more
Posted on 02 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Post-season Baseball Begins
From CBS Sports, here is the 2018 MLB post-season bracket: Wild card games are slotted to take place as follows: DATE TIME MATCHUP TV SCORE/RECAP Tue., Oct. 2... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Calvin & Hobbes: Baseball Rules Are Confusing
Poor Calvin. It’s hard to enjoy being a part of something when you have no understanding of what’s going on. Bill Read more
Posted on 30 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Sole Victory
Chicago Colts (Cubs) pitcher Dave Wright won the only game of his major league career on September 28, 1897 (out of two total pitching appearances). Read more
Posted on 28 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. ~Yogi Berra Read more
Posted on 27 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The Interpretation of Baseball,” by Carole Oles
This piece was published in the June 1988 issue of Poetry. I like the ephemeral feel of this piece. The use of the words “dream” and “memory” are so indicativ... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Playing Catch
I’d argue that maybe the kid was doing too good of a job keeping his eye on the ball. Read more
Posted on 24 September 2018 BASEBALL, SPORTS