Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• This Day in Baseball: Nick Maddox’s No-hitter

  

  On September 20, 1907 at Exposition Park, Pittsburgh pitcher Nick Maddox tossed a no-hitter against the Brooklyn Superbas (Dodgers) to win, 2-1. Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Roberto Clemente Day

  

  Today is Roberto Clemente Day in Major League Baseball. Roberto Clemente was the first player from Latin America inducted into the National Baseball Hall of... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Reilly Hits for the Cycle

  

  At the Bank Street Grounds on September 12, 1883, John Reilly of the Red Stockings hit for the cycle, collecting three singles, a double, a triple, and a home... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball is a lot like the ivy-covered wall of Wrigley Field–it gives off a great appearance, but when you run into it, you discover the bricks underneath. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Vida Blue,” Albert Jones

  

  Vida Blue was a left-handed pitcher who is primarily known as a vital member of the Oakland Athletics dynasty that won three consecutive World Series... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Saving Wrigley Field

  

  A couple weeks ago, the Cubs posted this documentary about the restoration and expansion of Wrigley Field. The film also includes a lot of history of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Welch’s Consecutive Strikeouts Record

  

  On August 28, 1884, New York Gothams pitcher Mickey Welch struck out the first nine Cleveland Blues hitters to come to the plate, establishing a major league... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Fastball” Documentary

  

  This documentary, “Fastball,” is fun to watch, and currently, it’s available for free through YouTube. Kevin Costner narrates, and you also get to hear from... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Back at the Ball Game”

  I like the imagery in this piece, and the wonder of a child watching a baseball game is always enjoyable to think about. I’m not sure of the author’s actual... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Vertical Catch Record

  

  In a publicity stunt arranged by the Come to Cleveland Committee on August 20, 1938, five members of the Indians (catchers Hank Helf, Frank Pytlak, and Rollie... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Tyler Gilbert Throws a No-hitter

  

  Congratulations to Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Gilbert, who threw a no-hitter in his first MLB start last night. Gilbert led the Diamondbacks to a 7-0 victory... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Waner Turns Down His 3,000th Hit

  

  On June 17, 1942, Braves right fielder Paul Waner stood on first base during the second game of a double-header against the Cincinnati Reds and gestured at the... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Frank Thomas’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech

  

  Frank Thomas spent all but 3 years of his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox. He was a five-time All-Star, and he won the AL batting title in 1997 with a .34... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• R.I.P. Jim “Mudcat” Grant

  

  James Timothy “Mudcat” Grant was born on August 13, 1935 in Lacoochee, Florida. He was one of seven children of James Sr. and Viola Grant. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Branch Rickey’s Scouting Report of Hank Aaron

  

  Here’s an interesting find from the Library of Congress. Dated May 2, 1963, Branch Rickey wrote up a scouting report of Hammerin’ Hank Aaron. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: King and Robinson Given Honorary Degrees

  

  On June 7, 1957, Howard University awarded honorary Doctor of Law degrees to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to recently-retired Dodgers infielder... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Crossing Enemy Lines,” by Kristin Bush

  Working in education myself, I find I can identify with a lot in this poem. But whether it is school or business or any other kind of official type of... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Joe Niekro’s Home Run

  

  On May 29, 1976, Joe Niekro hit the only home run of his big league career, and he hit it off his older brother, Phil. Joe Niekro had a total of 973 at-bats in... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Triple Play Art

  

  This graphic is really, really cool. Created via Tableau by Jacob Olsufka and Rody Zakovich, you can access the original, interactive version of the graphic her... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Boston’s Losing Streak Ends

  

  Boston Americans pitcher Jesse Tannehill notched a 3-0 victory over the White Sox on May 25, 1906, thus ending a 20-game losing streak for the Americans. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2021 BASEBALL, SPORTS