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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1917 )
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Quote of the Day
The only thing now lacking to forever establish base-ball as our national sport is a more liberal encouragement of the amateur element. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: No Interest in Cobb
On March 17, 1907, the day after Ty Cobb had quarreled with a black grounds keeper and with teammate Charlie Schmidt, Tigers owner Frank Navin makes an all-out... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Casey At the Bat,” by Walt Disney (1946)
Here’s a fun cartoon version of the poem, “Casey At the Bat” by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. The narration of this video doesn’t recite the poem exactly, but the... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
First Law of Baseball
When I was playing, breaking this rule was a sure-fire way to earn yourself some laps at the next team practice. baseballforum. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it. ~Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax (vox. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Charlie Grant
On March 11, 1901, John McGraw, manager of the American League’s Orioles, attempted to surreptitiously integrate the major leagues when he signed Charlie Grant. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Evolution of Major League Baseball Logos
This GIF by Yahoo Sports’ Eric Orvieto shows the evolution of MLB logos. It’s fascinating to see, all in one go, how logos have changed over time, and how... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“For The Thrill (Hit It Where They Ain’t),” by Canteen Slim
I’m not really sure who this Slim gentleman is, just that he wrote and performed this fun little tune. It’s quite an impressive piece, and it evokes a wonderfu... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
What is both surprising and delightful is that spectators are allowed, and even expected, to join in the vocal part of the game…. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The Seventh Inning,” by Donald Hall
This piece is quite different from most baseball poetry that I’ve seen. I love how it is broken up into nine stanzas, as if they were innings. And there’s a... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Ueberroth Elected
On March 3, 1984, Peter Ueberroth was elected the MLB’s sixth commissioner, replacing Bowie Kuhn. Ueberroth was also the president of the 1984 Olympic... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Periodic Table of Hall of Famers
This is a neat idea: a periodic table cataloging the game’s Hall of Fame members. You can click the image below for a larger version. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Here comes another season, and nobody knows what’s going to happen. Nobody can say for sure. We can study and study and make plans for our team and for the... Read more
Posted on 29 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Invention of Baseball According to ‘The Ridiculous 6’
I have not seen the full movie, The Ridiculous 6. From what I have read in reviews, it sounds terrible — another addition to the library of dumb movies. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Yankee Pinstripes
On February 27, 1912, the New York Yankees announced they would begin wearing pinstripes on their uniforms (notably, this was two years before Babe Ruth even... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Beer Prices at MLB Stadiums
Not that this comes as a surprise to most of us, but beer at the ballpark can cost a pretty penny. Here’s an infographic from July 2015 by Vinepair depicting... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Mickey Mantle was a very good golfer, but we weren’t allowed to play golf during the season; only at spring training. ~Yogi Berra Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Onion and the 2009 Royals
Contrary to the performances of the last two years, the Kansas City Royals of previous years weren’t really worthy of attention — unless you are a fan of the... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Happy Baseball!
Only a couple teams have yet to report for Spring Training. I think it’s safe to say that baseball has returned! Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
On February 17, 1943, Joe DiMaggio enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces without notifying the Yankees. Reportedly, DiMaggio requested that he receive... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS