Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1958 )

• Origins of the Seventh Inning Stretch

  

  I occasionally go on binges of television shows that I never watched when they were actually airing on television (for one example, see my posts here about... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The grand stand may be all very well for the thin-skinned ones who must mingle personal comfort with their amusement; the true baseball fan sits on the... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball 101: The Closer

  

  A couple days ago, a baseball neophyte friend of mine asked me, “In baseball, what is a closer?”  And as I explained the concept, it occurred to me that I... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: No DH for PCL

  

  While the American League is known for its use of the designated hitter, they weren’t the first ones to ever have an interest in utilizing it. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Carlton Fisk’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech

  

  Known in baseball as “Pudge,” Carlton Fisk played for both the Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971–1980) and Chicago White Sox (1981–1993). Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  You play the game to win the game and not worry about what’s on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year. ~Paul O’Neill Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The “Cubs” in Print

  

  The nickname “Cubs” in reference to the Chicago team first appeared in print on March 27, 1902.  The Chicago Daily News printed a headline that day reading,... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Railroads and Baseball,” by Dudley Laufman

  

  I have never seen nor heard anything like the story about Ted Williams in this poem, but I do like the idea behind it. As the author comments, it makes for a... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Sandy’s fastball was so fast, some batters would start to swing as he was on his way to the mound. ~Jim Murray, on Sandy Koufax Jim Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Ruth’s 1933 Contract

  

  Babe Ruth signed his 1933 contract with the Yankees on March 24th of that year.  In the face of the Great Depression, Ruth found himself forced to take quite a... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Keep the Trademark up

  

  Poor Charlie Brown.  You can’t say Lucy didn’t follow instructions.  This is definitely a good lesson in elaboration and clarity. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  On my tombstone, just write “The sorest loser who ever lived.” ~Earl Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Baseball Ballet,” Terry Cashman

  

  I never thought of comparing baseball and ballet, but Terry Cashman makes the metaphor work with this song.  The tune is even a bit sing-songy to make it seem... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn’t changed. ~Bill Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “MLB Begins,” by Robert Heemstra

  

  This piece is a few years old, but I came across it this morning, and I would say the timing is still appropriate.  The weather might still be iffy in spots, bu... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• A Couple More Jokes

  

  In case you need a chuckle on this fine morning, here are a couple baseball jokes I came across to get you going! The second one strikes me as an actual,... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Braves Looking to Move

  

  Lou Perini announced on March 13, 1953 that he would be seeking permission from the National League to move his franchise from Boston to Milwaukee. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Baseball is not a sport you can achieve individually. ~Curt Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Backwards Bases

  

  On June 23, 1963, Mets outfielder Jimmy Piersall faced Phillies pitcher Dallas Green to lead off the top of the fifth. Piersall swung on Green’s offering and... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Look, It’s Baseball,” by Guided by Voices

  

  This is a short little tune, but it has a nice feel-good vibe to it.  It’s part nostalgia and part present-day joy, all packed into less than two minutes of... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2019 BASEBALL, SPORTS