Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1946 )

• This Day in Baseball: Ty Cobb Slugs 5 in Two Games

  

  On May 6, 1925, Ty Cobb hit his fifth home run in two games. Cobb hit three home runs on May 5th against the St. Louis Browns, going 6-for-6 that day. The next... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Pitching Game (A Good Changeup),” by Tim Eichhorn

  I like the simplicity of this piece. Simple, yet profound, especially if you’ve tried your hand at throwing a changeup and realized what an art form it truly is... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Johnny Vander Meer

  

  , c. 1948 (Baseball Digest / public domain) "... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Tigers Make a Crazy Comeback

  On Opening Day, April 25, 1901, the Tigers managed to score ten times in the bottom of the ninth to beat Milwaukee, 14-13. The game featured the largest crowd... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• IMG Academy

  

  I honestly only first heard about IMG Academy a few weeks ago, and I was definitely intrigued. For those unfamiliar like myself, IMG Academy is a preparatory... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Dazzy Vance

  , 1922 (The Sporting News Archives / public domain) Charles Arthur “Dazzy” Vance was born on March 4, 1891 in Orient, Iowa. He was the fifth child of Sarah... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Looking Backward and Forward,” by Ralph E. McMillin

  This poem by Ralph McMillin was published in the early-20th century, and you can sense the time period in the tone and language of the piece. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I’m not a big guy and hopefully kids could look at me and see that I’m not muscular and not physically imposing, that I’m just a regular guy. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Yankees Announce Acquisition of Babe Ruth

  

  While the deal had been struck days earlier, on January 5, 1920, the New York Yankees announced the purchase of Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox. Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2025 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The Boston Braves Are Born

  

  The Boston Rustlers (formerly the Doves) were purchased by New York politician James E. Gaffney and former player, now lawyer, John Montgomery Ward on December... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Green Haven in a Concrete Jungle,” by Michael Brogan

  I like the idea of having a baseball-related tradition with your dad. The Tigers did make it to the playoffs this past season; I hope these gentlemen were able... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  Life is like the baseball season, where even the best team loses at least a third of its games, and even the worst team has its days of brilliance. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2024 World Series Schedule

  The 2024 World Series teams have been decided, and the series begins in just a matter of days. I will come out and say that I will be rooting for the Dodgers... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2024 League Championship Series Schedule

  Sadly, the Royals got eliminated by the Yankees in the Division Series this past week. I am proud of their season, however. When the season began, nobody... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  When you pull it off and finally achieve it, it’s a beautiful thing. The individual goals are great, but when you win that World Series it’s special. They... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Conversation with Bob Kendrick

  

  I discovered this podcast, History That Doesn’t Suck, a couple of months ago, and I really enjoy listening to it. Professor Greg Jackson has a way of talking... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2024 Division Series Schedule

  The 2024 playoff season continues as we look forward to the Division Series, beginning tomorrow! Here is how these games are looking to line up: Saturday, Oct.... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2024 Wild Card Series Schedule

  MLB playoffs begin today! And I find myself particularly excited due to the Royals making their first post-season appearance in nine years. Here is how the... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Willie Keeler

  with the New York Highlanders, c. 1903 (public domain / Wikimedia Commons) "... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Saga Of Dandy, The Devil & Day,” by Ultramagnetic MC’s

  

  I really like how this song highlights the Negro Leagues. It shines a spotlight on the racism, segregation, and the unfairness of the major leagues getting... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2024 BASEBALL, SPORTS