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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1917 )
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Ken Burns’s Baseball: The Fifth Inning
Continuing on with the journey through Baseball: A Film By Ken Burns brings us to the decade of the 1930s. The United States, indeed, the world, was facing... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Rest is obviously a key in the off season. ~Jamie Moyer Read more
Posted on 13 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2017 Gold Glove Highlights
The MLB released this collection of highlights featuring the year’s Gold Glove winners at each position. It’s a bit long, but if you like awesome fielding play... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Fun Baseball History
This is, obviously, an extremely simplified version of baseball history, geared towards a rather younger crowd. Still, I got enough of a smile out of it to... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
R.I.P. Roy Halladay
It’s always gut wrenching to hear of the death of a player who left such a mark on the game. Roy Halladay was known as an impressively hard worker, and his... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Baseball really is a glorified game of throw and catch. And if you don’t have guys who throw it really well, you can’t compete for long. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Bad People,” by Mark Halliday
This poem is a bit of a deviation from what one usually finds in the world of baseball writing. It doesn’t revolve around baseball per se, but around an... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
Cal Hubbard (Wikipedia) Former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Cal Hubbard became an American League umpire on November 4, 1935. Read more
Posted on 04 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
He slides into second with a stand-up double. ~Jerry Coleman Read more
Posted on 03 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Congratulations Astros!
Congrats to the Houston Astros on their first-ever World Series title. To be honest, I had no stake in this Series and so felt mostly indifferent over who woul... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Happy Halloween!
Whether you are trick-or-treating, giving out candy, visiting haunted houses, going to a party, or just kicking back, please be safe! Also, this picture makes... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Safe?
As we all recover from last night’s World Series insanity, here’s a little comic relief from Pete and Clete. You know that one had to hurt. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Ken Burns’s Baseball: The Fourth Inning
Continuing on our journey through Baseball: A Film By Ken Burns, we have now reached the Fourth Inning of this documentary series. Subtitled “A National... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I’ll use things... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
Tigers’ left fielder Hank Greenberg was named the American League’s Most Valuable player on October 26, 1940 for the second time in his career. He hit .340... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Marge and Homer Turn A Couple Play
My journey through The Simpsons continues, and I recently concluded watching the seventeenth season. It’s crazy to think that, even as far into it as I am, I... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2017 World Series Schedule
Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros on winning their respective league pennants. For those looking to follow along, here’s how th... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
No other sporting event can compare with a good Series. The Super Bowl is a three-hour interruption in a week of drink and Rotarian parties. Read more
Posted on 23 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Ken Burns’s Baseball: The Third Inning
The Third Inning of Baseball: A Film By Ken Burns explores the game during the 1910s. This disc opens with a discussion of fan involvement, and how the setup o... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Ages of Major League Ballparks
This chart was published by Business Insider in September 2011, so you’ll want to add about six years to the ages of each ballpark listed below. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS