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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1919 )
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Quote of the Day
You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, well, there’ll be other days. I didn’t... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Getting the Countdown Started
84 days until pitchers and catchers report…. Photo by Rachel Xiao on Pexels.com "... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Jackie Jensen Named MVP
On November 20, 1958, outfielder Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox was named American League Most Valuable Player. Jensen managed to beat out Bob Turley, Rock... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Bottom of the 9th
I came across this movie, Bottom of the 9th, during my last trip to the library and decided I’d go ahead and check it out. This flick stars Joe Manganiello as... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Learn to control your emotions or they will control you. ~Edgar Martinez Edgar Martinez, 1997 (Wikimedia Commons/Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: O’Doul Falls to Japanese All-Stars
On November 13, 1951, Lefty O’Doul’s team of American All-Stars lost, 3-1, to a Japanese Pacific League All-Star squad. It was the first time an American... Read more
Posted on 13 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: DiMaggio Named AL MVP
On November 11, 1941, the American League Most Valuable Player Award went to Joe DiMaggio, who hit 30 home runs, 125 RBIs, and collected 348 total bases. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Science of Hitting, by Ted Williams
Ted Williams’s The Science of Hitting has been on my radar for a few years now, though admittedly, since it has been so long since I last played ball, I wasn’t... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Walter Johnson Loses Congressional Bid
On November 5, 1940, Election Day in America that year, former pitcher Walter Johnson lost to William D. Byron, the Democrat incumbent, in a bid to represent... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Ty Cobb Released
The Detroit Tigers released player-manager Ty Cobb on November 2, 1926. At first, Cobb announced his retirement at the end of 22 years with the Tigers, but... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Bo Jackson’s HS Base-stealing Prowess
A few days ago, a friend shared this tweet with me. The tweet pretty much speaks for itself, but if you take a moment to read through the bio in the photo,... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2022 MLB World Series Schedule
I confess that was rooting for neither the Phillies nor the Astros throughout the playoffs, but congratulations to both teams on their World Series berths! Read more
Posted on 26 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Durocher Named Manager for the Year
On October 23, 1951, Associated Press named New York Giants skipper Leo Durocher as the Manager of the Year. Under Durocher’s leadership, the Giants rallied fro... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2022 League Championship Series Schedule
In spite of a couple delays in the Division Series games, the winners of each series have been determined, and tonight kicks off the American League and Nationa... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Kansas-Nebraska Exhibition Game
The Kansas Jayhawks hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers in an exhibition game at Hoglund Ballpark last night. Admission to the game was free and open to the... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Updated Division Series Schedule
Due to inclement weather, Game 2 of the Yankees-Guardians series was postponed from yesterday to today. Aside from that, the remain games of the Division... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Randy Johnson, Photographer
In case you missed it, Twitter blew up a bit yesterday with the news that former pitcher Randy Johnson now makes a living as a professional photographer. learne... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2022 MLB Division Series
The Wild Card round is now over, and it is on to the American League and National League Division Series. Congrats to the Phillies, Padres, Mariners, and... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Earnshaw Leads the A’s to World Series Win
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher George Earnshaw defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-1, on October 8, 1930 to secure a World Series victory for Philadelphia.... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2022 MLB Wild Card Schedule
(dcJohn/Flickr/Wikimedia Commons) "... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2022 BASEBALL, SPORTS