Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1958 )

• “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

• This Day in Baseball: The Modern Orioles Are Born

  

  On November 17, 1953, the St. Louis Browns officially became the Baltimore Baseball Club, Inc., changing the team’s name to the Orioles.  After 52 years in St. Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Cubs in Five,” The Mountain Goats

  

  The Chicago Cubs went so long between World Series championships that, even after finally winning one, the pop culture references to their dry spell continue... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Kenesaw Mountain Landis is Hired

  

  U.S. District Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis accepted the offer to become baseball’s first commissioner on November 12, 1920.  The decision to hire a commissione... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball at the Met

  

  Yesterday I happened across a tidbit stating that one of the largest baseball card collections resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball,” by Whit Howland

  I came across this piece last night, and I love the sensory details it provides, even in such a concise poem.  The author is right — sometimes all it takes are ... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Batter Up,” by Brand New

  

  Here’s a song that isn’t really about baseball, though it has some baseball allusions in it.  I see this as a song about taking chances, though I have found som... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Mr. Cub is MVP Again

  

  Ernie Banks won his second consecutive MVP award on November 4, 1959.  Mr. Cub finished the season with a .304 batting average and 143 RBIs, including 45 home... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Hardball

  

  I have had Hardball on my list of movies to watch for awhile.  Finally I made a point to get my hands on a copy of the DVD, which I popped into the player to... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Congrats to Washington

  

  Congratulations to the Washington Nationals on winning their first World Series championship in franchise history! That certainly made for a thrilling Game 7. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: MVP Jeter

  

  On October 26, 2000, Derek Jeter was named World Series MVP, making him the first player to win both All-Star Game MVP and World Series MVP in the same... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Out of the Game,” by Michael Ceraolo

  Here’s another great poem by Michael Ceraolo.  According to the author, this is just one part of what will be a larger collection of work, forthcoming! Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Jackie Robinson Passes

  

  Jackie Robinson passed away at the age of 53 on October 24, 1972 as a result of a heart attack.  Robinson’s death came nine days after his appearance at the... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS