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• This Day in Baseball: Warren Spahn Elected to HoF

  

  On January 24, 1973, Warren Spahn was elected to the Hall of Fame, making him only the sixth player elected in his first year of eligibility.  He received more... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball,” by Tim Montano

  The author of this piece states that he wrote the poem when he was in third grade.  I have to say, he was much more talented as a third grader than I was — and ... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “The Natural,” by Bucci

  

  The audio of this includes clips from the movie The Natural, and while it has been a while since I last watched the film, I’m fairly certain this song was not... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Stargell Elected to HoF

  

  On January 12, 1988, Pirates slugger Willie Stargell was the only player elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA.  Stargell helped bring two world championship... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Last Pitch

  

  This will obviously never happen, but it does open up a lot of possibilities. Will Smith on the mound?  Judy Dench?  Tom Brady? It does also raise the... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Charles Stoneham Dies

  

  Charles Stoneham, the owner of the New York Giants baseball team, passed away on January 6, 1936.  Stoneham was the last remaining owner of the trio (along... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  We boys hailed his coming with delight because he would always join us on the lawn. I remember vividly how he ran, how long were his strides, how far his... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• R.I.P. Don Larsen

  Don Larsen is perhaps best known for pitching the only post-season perfect game in Major League Baseball history, accomplishing the feat in Game 5 of the 1956... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2020 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The Yomiuri Giants Are Formed

  

  On December 26, 1934, Matsutaro Shoriki, the head of Yomiuri Newspapers in Japan, announced the formation of Japan’s first professional team, the Tokyo-based... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Carl Mays Sold to Reds

  

  Yankees submarine pitcher Carl Mays was sold to the Reds for $85,000 on December 23, 1923.  Mays had a personality that tended to clash with most people, and... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (Rap Version)

  

  This rap version of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is incredibly impressive, and I am amazed that this video hasn’t gotten more views than it has. Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Joe Tinker Traded to the Reds

  

  On December 15, 1912, the Chicago Cubs traded Joe Tinker, as well as Harry Chapman and Grover Lowdermilk, to the Cincinnati Reds for Red Corriden, Bert... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “365,” by Jack Buck

  

  This poem feels very appropriate right about now, with Christmas less than two weeks away and snow in the forecast across the country this weekend. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Nolan Ryan Joins the Rangers

  

  Free agent Nolan Ryan signed with the Texas Rangers on December 7, 1988, making him the first major leaguer to play for all four original expansion teams. Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Vegan Baseball

  

  I’m the first to admit that I am far from vegan in terms of lifestyle or diet — cheeseburgers and ice cream are each their own food groups, in my book. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Mickey Mantle: The Definitive Story

  

  I can’t help but chuckle inwardly a little bit whenever a documentary or book declares itself “definitive” or something similar (really, can any biographical... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Stealing Signs

  With the Houston Astros’ sign stealing scheme making the news these last couple weeks, I find myself reminded of one of my own experiences with stealing signs. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Depending on how he gripped the ball and how hard he threw it, Satchel Paige had pitches that included the bat-dodger, the two-hump blooper, the four-day... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pride and Perseverance

  

  This weekend I watched a short documentary produced by Major League Baseball,  Pride and Perseverance: The Story of the Negro Leagues. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Maury Wills Named MVP

  

  Dodger shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League’s Most Valuable Player on November 23, 1962.  Wills stole a record 104 bases during the season,... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS