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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1919 )
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This Day in Baseball: Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons Elected to HoF
On January 21, 1953, Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean and A’s outfielder Al Simmons were elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Way of Baseball, by Shawn Green
The philosophies of Stoicism and Zen Buddhism have piqued my interest lately, so when I discovered that Shawn Green had a book about his experiences with Zen... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: 1945 Hall of Fame Balloting
On January 10, 1945, it was announced that the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) did not elect any new members for the Hall of Fame that year. Th... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
When McGwire started the home run mania, attendance came back. The owners understood that the sudden spike in homers wasn’t accidental. All baseball knew it. Bu... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: The Batter’s Eye is Born
On January 6, 1914, a safety measure to help batters pick up the baseball out of the pitcher’s hand was put in place. All major league fields, owners determined... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Next Month…
Just 40 days until pitchers and catchers report! Photo by Steshka Willems on Pexels.com "... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I’ve always felt like it was important to be involved in the community, … Over the years it has evolved as we’ve met different people and experienced things.... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Kauffman Stadium Tour
As one last hurrah to 2022, I signed up to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Kauffman Stadium today. The weather was about as good as one could hope for on... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Clemens Signs on for One More Year in New York
Forty-year-old Roger Clemens agreed to a $10.1 million, one-year deal with the Yankees on December 30, 2002. At the time, Clemens indicated that 2003 would be... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
ESPN Classic Defends Harry Frazee
In December 1919, Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth for $125,000 to the Yankees, and also secured a $300,000 loan from the New York team. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Weird Baseball Fields
I stumbled upon this video this morning, and I found myself caught between laughing out loud and shaking my head in astonishment. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Expansion Team Shortlist
After years of discussion around adding two teams to the National League, in order to match the American League, on December 18, 1990, the National League... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Swing and a Hit, by Paul O’Neill
I recently finished listening to the audiobook version of former Yankee Paul O’Neill’s memoir, Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I love being out there on the mound with the ball in my hand. I can control the game. I’m out there. No clock – nothing happens until I throw that thing. Nothin... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“1927 Yankees,” by Robert L. Harrison
The 1927 New York Yankees featured the renowned Murderer’s Row, which included Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Earle Combs, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Bob Feller Enlists
On December 9, 1941, just two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller enlisted in the United States Navy, becoming the first America... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Last year, more Americans went to symphonies than went to baseball games. This may be viewed as an alarming statistic, but I think that both baseball and the... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Bob Johnson Sold to the Red Sox
On December 4, 1943, the Senators sold All-Star Bob Johnson to the Red Sox. Washinton owner Clark Griffith would later recall the deal as one of the worst he... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Reggie Jackson Signs with the Yankees
On November 29, 1976, Baltimore free-agent Reggie Jackson agreed to a five-year, $3.5 million contract to join the New York Yankees. During Mr. Read more
Posted on 29 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
DeWolf Hopper Recites “Casey at the Bat”
William DeWolf Hopper was an American actor, singer, comedian, and theatrical producer during the late-19th and into the early-20th centuries. Read more
Posted on 28 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS