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• 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

• This Day in Baseball: Colby Jacked Series

  

  On October 20, 1910, pitcher Jack Coombs, a.k.a. “Colby Jack,” threw a six-hit complete game to defeat the Cubs, 12-5.  The Philadelphia pitcher’s performance... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability. ~Carl Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Sign for My Father, Who Stressed the Bunt,” by David Bottoms

  

  There’s no argument that the home run is popular, especially in today’s game.  Babe Ruth didn’t become a legend by bunting, after all.  That doesn’t mean the... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Some Sox-Yankees Rivalry Humor

  

  The Yankees really are a popular target.  I’m no Red Sox fan, either, but somehow, I still struggle to feel bad for the Yankees. * ‘I am a Yankees fan,’ a... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS