Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1953 )

• Quote of the Day

  

  The great thing about baseball is, I’ve heard a hundred statements beginning, ‘The great thing about baseball is.’ ~Jon Sindell JonSindell. Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Snowball Single

  

  There is still no snow in sight from where I’m standing, but it is cold enough that I find myself wishing I could do this again. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Life’s a Pitch,” by Robert Heemstra

  

  Here’s a bit of senryū verse that I thought I’d share, mostly because I love the title.  The play on words is amusing, and this also gave me the opportunity to... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: The Physics That Propel a Baseball Pitch

  

  Baseball is full of physics lessons, and I find that I enjoy learning them.  Here’s a good graphic on how a baseball makes its way from the mound to home plate. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Remember these two things: Play hard and have fun. ~Tony Gwynn Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente was named the National League MVP on November 16, 1966.  During the season, Clemente hit .317 with 29 home runs and... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Knock It Out of the Park,” by Sam & Dave

  

  I like the upbeat tempo and rhythm of this song.  The lyrics make it seem like more of an angsty, crushing-after-a-girl theme meets bad baseball metaphor tune,... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time. ~Lou Brock Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball in Heaven

  

  I read this joke once when I was in high school, I believe in a book I had checked out from the library, but had since forgotten about it until I came across... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Working from Home

  

  This one is definitely a groan-worthy joke, but nevertheless still good for a chuckle.  The fact that we call it “home plate” never fails to leave the... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 2016 Gold Glove Winners

  

  Congrats to these players, and congrats to the Giants on having three winners! Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Wives of ballplayers, when they teach their children their prayers, should instruct them how to say: “God bless Mommy, God bless Daddy, God bless Babe Ruth. Bab... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Multiple MVP Catchers

  

  On November 6, 1972, Johnny Bench won the National League Most Valuable Player award for the second time in three years.  This makes him only the fourth backsto... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Cubs Win the World Series!

  

  Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs on their World Series victory!  108 years is a long time to wait for a championship. And congrats to Ben Zobrist on being... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• 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