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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1917 )
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Quote of the Day
I always enjoyed playing ball, and it didn’t matter to me whether I played with white kids or black. I never understood why an issue was made of who I played... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: 1957 NL Pennant
Thanks to Hank Aaron’s 11th inning home run, the Milwaukee Braves defeated the Cardinals 4-2 to clinch the 1957 National League pennant. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Double Bass Hit
A little music baseball humor for our Friday. I’m not sure whether swinging that giant instrument would make it easier or harder to make contact with a 100... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A baseball swing is a very finely tuned instrument. It is repetition, and more repetition, then a little more after that. ~Reggie Jackson Desert Read more
Posted on 21 September 2017 -
This Day in Baseball
Jim ‘Nixey’ Callahan threw the White Sox’s first no-hitter in franchise history on September 20, 1902, defeating the Tigers, 2-0. Read more
Posted on 20 September 2017 -
“Philadelphia Fillies,” by Del Reeves
In this 1970s song, Del Reeves manages to turn a list of Major League Baseball team names into a song about girls. I took a moment to look up the word... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Pride of the Yankees
I was a teenager when I first watched this movie and came across a copy while browsing around the library this weekend. Feeling like I was overdue to re-watch... Read more
Posted on 18 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I never smile when I have a bat in my hands. That’s when you’ve got to be serious. ~Hank Aaron Read more
Posted on 17 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Doubleheader Streak
On September 15, 1928, the Boston Braves played their ninth consecutive doubleheader. During the streak, which began on September 4th, the Braves lost five in ... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: MLB Ticket Prices by Day of the Week
I had considered treating myself to the Royals-Twins game this past Saturday — at least, up until I checked to see the price of tickets for that night’s game. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Now there’s three things you can do in a baseball game: You can win or you can lose or it can rain. ~Casey Stengel bostonbaseball. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“We’re Human Beings,” by Jill McDonough
It’s easy to forget, sometimes, that the players we watch from the stands or from the comfort of our own homes are just as much flesh and blood and bone as we... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
In the first game of a double-header on September 10, 1919, Cleveland right-hander Ray Caldwell no-hit the New York Yankees, 3-0. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Archived Innings is Live!
And it is running under its own domain: archivedinnings.com If you get the chance, you should stop in and check out the new header. It’s nothing super fancy,... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
May the 4th Be with You…
Happy Star Wars Day! Geeks and nerds across the nation and in MLB stadiums everywhere will be dressing up like their favorite characters today. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
On Deck: Archived Innings
As you know, I have been considering the possibility of changing the name of this blog. After reaching out to family, friends, and readers for ideas and... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Baseball has so much history and tradition. You can respect it, or you can exploit it for profit, but it’s still being made all over the place, all the time. Read more
Posted on 01 May 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Pro Sport Salary Structures
Here’s an infographic from FansEdge.com (created, I believe, in 2012) that displays the salary structures of athletes of the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL pro sports... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Double Play Trouble
April 28, 1934 turned out to be a rough day for Tigers outfielder Leon Allen “Goose” Goslin. On this day, the future Hall of Famer ground into four... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Happy National Babe Ruth Day
Apparently, this is a thing! It’s fascinating, sometimes, the things we learn first thing in the morning. Not only do we celebrate the Sultan of Swat, today, i... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2017 BASEBALL, SPORTS