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Quote of the Day
This is pretty much a postseason atmosphere, and we’re getting it right in the middle of Spring Training. It’s a great team over there, and it almost makes me... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The 1899 Phillies Wore Green for St. Patrick’s Day
I haven’t done the research to determine just how far back the tradition of baseball teams wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day truly goes, but some believe that... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: The Cincinnati Red Stockings Go Pro
On March 15, 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the baseball’s first professional team when the National Association of Base Ball Players (NABBP) agreed... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Spring Training,” by Frank Messina
This haiku was first published in Full Count: The Book of Mets Poetry. One of the fun things about haiku is that a writer can cram a lot of imagery into three... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The 2023 World Baseball Classic Has Begun
Insomnia has struck tonight, but the plus side of it is that I was able to listen to the last 3.5 innings of the first official game of the World Baseball... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: O’Neill Killed at Iwo Jima
During World War II, Philadelphia Athletics catcher Harry O’Neill was killed by a sniper at Iwo Jima on March 6, 1945. O’Neill had only appeared in one game... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Ted Williams Breaks Collarbone
On the first day of spring training, March 1, 1954, Ted Williams broke his collarbone running after a line drive. Williams would be out for six weeks, and in... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
MLB’s 2023 Rule Changes
There’s been a lot of talk about the new rules going into effect for Major League Baseball’s 2023 season. With Opening Day just over a month away, it seems... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: George Wright Signs with Red Caps
Shortstop George Wright signed with the Boston Red Caps on February 22, 1880 — his second stint with the team, having previously played with the Red Caps in... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Moneyball (the Movie)
I re-watched Moneyball this weekend, the movie based on the book by Michael Lewis with the same title. Moneyball tells the story of Billy Beane and Peter Brand... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Yankees Acquire Babe Dahlgren
On February 17, 1937, the New York Yankees purchased the contract of Babe Dahlgren from the Boston Red Sox. Dahlgren would go on to replace Lou Gehrig in the... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Three Rivers Stadium Imploded
On February 11, 2001 at 8:03 a.m., Three Rivers Stadium was imploded using 4,800 pounds of dynamite in 2,500 spots placed throughout the former home of the... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Preacher Roe Fights a Basketball Ref
While coaching a high school basketball team on February 9, 1946, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Preacher Roe got into a fight with the referee that resulted in... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Spring Training 2023 Reporting Dates
MLB pitchers and catchers report for spring training next week, and position players join them the week after. Here are reporting dates for teams around the... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Birth of the Cy Young Award
On February 4, 1956, Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick introduced the Cy Young Memorial Award in memory of the Hall of Fame pitcher, who died the previous year. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
You Can Almost Taste It
MLB posted a graphic on their social media recently listing game times for Opening Day, which serves as a lovely reminder that pitchers and catchers report in... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: The First Hall of Fame Class is Selected
On January 29, 1936, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and a special Veterans Committee selected Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
M.C. Hammer
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Posted on 22 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons Elected to HoF
On January 21, 1953, Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean and A’s outfielder Al Simmons were elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers’ Association of... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Way of Baseball, by Shawn Green
The philosophies of Stoicism and Zen Buddhism have piqued my interest lately, so when I discovered that Shawn Green had a book about his experiences with Zen... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2023 BASEBALL, SPORTS