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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• 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

• 2019 World Series Schedule

  

  Congratulations to the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on winning their respective pennants and advancing to the World Series!  Here is how this... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Marcie, Peppermint Patty, and Baseball Caps

  

  In addition to the “Charlie Brown’s All Stars!” episode featured on the DVD, the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Charlie Brown’s All Stars! also includes an... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Charlie Brown’s All Stars!

  

  In my usual library browsings, I came across the DVD for Charlie Brown’s All Stars!  Given the number of Peanuts strips that revolve around baseball, of course ... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: A Series of Shutouts

  

  The 1905 World Series was the only World Series in history in which every game ended as a shutout.  Game 5 of the Series, played on October 14th, featured... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball (day/night Doubleheader),” by Bruce Harris

  I enjoy the juxtaposition of old vs. new baseball in this piece.  I do think that baseball today has more redeeming qualities that it often gets credit for,... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Dinneen’s Complete Season

  

  On October 10, 1904, 41-game winner Jack Chesbro of the Highlanders let loose a wild pitch in the ninth inning of the final game of the season. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: One Hundred-loss Matchup

  

  For the second time in major league history, two one hundred-loss teams faced one another on October 6, 1923.  The 52-100 Beaneaters beat the 50-102 Phillies,... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The Rookie Puts on a Hitting Clinic

  

  On September 30, 1893, the last day of the season, rookie Duff Cooley of the St. Louis Browns collected six hits to help destroy the Boston Beaneaters, 16-4. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball,” by John W. Knight

  I haven’t been able to confirm whether the man who wrote this poem is the same John W. Knight as this guy, but it seems like it might be a strong possibility,... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Burkett Hits .400 … Again

  

  September 26, 1896 marked the season finale for the Cleveland Spiders, which they played against the Louisville Colonels at Eclipse Park.  Cleveland outfielder... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• In Elysian Fields, by Tom Evans

  

  In Elysian Fields, released by Tom Evans this summer, proves itself a fascinating read.  The events of this novel take place in the late-1950s, and the feel of... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Cy Young’s Final Win

  

  Cy Young pitched and recorded his 511th and final career victory on September 22, 1911, when he defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Young kept the Pirates... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The biggest thrill a ballplayer can have is when your son takes after you. That happened when my Bobby was in his championship Little League game. He really... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Digging up a Ploy

  

  On September 17, 1900, Reds shortstop Tommy Corcoran left his position and began digging around the third base coaching box with his spikes at Philadelphia Park. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2013 Boston Red Sox Poem

  

  After the Boston Red Sox won the 2013 World Series, Dick Flavin, known as the poet laureate for the Red Sox, released this poem written in their honor.  I love... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS