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Quote of the Day
Every year the World Series should go seven games for the dramatics of it. ~Dan Quisenberry Read more
Posted on 02 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Star Fielder,” by Janet Kamnikar
This poem from Spitball Magazine is called “Star Fielder,” and I love the double meaning that this poem brings to that phrase. In baseball, a star fielder is... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Happy Halloween!
While I will actually be dressing as Professor McGonagall to give out candy tonight, there was one year a while back when I dressed up as a sandlot... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
On October 30, 1929, Cardinals coach Gabby Street became the team’s new manager, as Bill McKechnie left to manage the Boston Braves. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
If the World Series runs until election day, the networks will run the first one-half inning and project the winner. ~Lindsey Nelson Read more
Posted on 27 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: AL East Logo History
I stumbled across this graphic in my random internet wanderings depicting a history of the logos and uniforms for the teams in the American League East. Read more
Posted on 26 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Mound Visit
I sometimes wonder if this actually happens. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2016 World Series Schedule
Wow! While most years I feel pretty neutral about the World Series (unless, of course, the Royals are in it), this year, I must confess, I will be rooting for... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A World Series trophy is a wonderful thing to behold. ~Willie Stargell Read more
Posted on 22 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Schilling’s Shutout
On October 21, 1993, Curt Schilling became the first Phillies pitcher to throw a shutout in a World Series game. Schilling shut down the Blue Jays, 2-0,... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A ball player’s got to be kept hungry to become a big-leaguer. That’s why no boy from a rich family ever made the big leagues. Read more
Posted on 18 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Pitcher,” by Robert Francis
I love how this piece highlights the seeming contradictions that one finds in the job of the pitcher, and how everything a pitcher strives to do seems to go... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: First NL DH
Dan Driessen of the Reds became the first National League player to be used as a designated hitter during the first game of the 1976 World Series. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
A Chicago Man in Hell
This joke got a bit of a chuckle out of me. As a general rule, I don’t go out of my way to dis on another team, because I know how much I hate it when others... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
It’s a funny kind of month, October. For the really keen… fan it’s when you discover that your wife left you in May. ~Denis Norden The Jewish Read more
Posted on 13 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: MLB 2015 Injuries
Here is a fascinating infographic, presented to us by Forbes. It depicts the cost of placing players on the disabled list — or, at least, the total cost of... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: World Series Slams
The first World Series grand slam came on October 10, 1920 when Elmer Smith of the Indians belted a bases-loaded homer against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Why? Why should the bond between a people and their baseball team be so intense? Fenway Park is a part of it, offering a physical continuum to the bond, not onl... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Turning Two
It feels like only yesterday that I wrote my 500th post on this blog. It seems quite surreal that I now find myself sitting down to work on this one, post... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Baseball Fans Guide to Ball Park Franks
There are so many inappropriate things that I could say about this graphic, but in the interest of keeping this blog rated PG, I’ll opt to refrain and allow my... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS