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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1917 )
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Quote of the Day
They call you an extremist if you want integration now–which is the only morally defensible position. To advise moderation is like going up to a stick-up man an... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Happy Valentine’s Day
…if you have a reason to celebrate, that is. If not, never fear! Just four days to baseball, which is far more important anyways. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The St. Louis Browns,” by Skip Battin
Thanks to Steve for sharing this song with me. The St. Louis Browns are no more, but this song touches on bits of its story nicely. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
One Week
Almost there. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
The only way to prove that you are a good sport is to lose. ~Ernie Banks Bowman Baseball Read more
Posted on 10 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Twas the Night Before Spring Training,” by Lucas Brown
The author clearly had some fun writing this piece. In it, you’ll find all kinds of allusions to both history and pop culture. It was first published in the... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Hershiser’s Pay Cut
On February 7, 1987, Dodger pitcher Orel Hershiser signed for $800,000, a twenty-percent pay-cut from the year before. It was the second time since the practic... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A young ballplayer looks on his first spring training trip as a stage struck young woman regards the theater. ~Christy Mathewson ESPN. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Two Weeks…
We’re getting closer! Spring Training is almost here. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Walk-up Songs!
One of the fun parts about the game for fans is listening to the variety of walk-up songs that players choose to have played. Here’s a collection of walk-up... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Dock Ellis’s LSD No-hitter
A couple years ago, I posted about Dock Ellis’s no-hitter, thrown while high on LSD on June 12, 1970 against the Padres. Last night I found this video from No... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
A large part of the hold that organized baseball has on the American imagination derives from the concept of loyalty to the franchise rather than to individuals. Read more
Posted on 30 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2016 Spring Training Countdown
I’m sure there are several ballparks around the MLB that look similar to this right now, especially in the Northeast. Fortunately, pre-season ball is played... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Ted Williams Hitting Graph
I stumbled across this graph this morning depicting Ted Williams’s batting average in various parts of the strike zone. I wish the numbers were bigger, but if... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Braves Changes
On January 26, 1957, Joe Cairnes became president of the Braves, replacing Lou Perini. Perini would best be remembered as the man who moved the Braves from... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Texting Signals
This may be a reality sooner than we realize. cartoonstock.com Read more
Posted on 24 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I’ve always approached spring training as I have something to prove. ~Jamie Moyer Read more
Posted on 23 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“The Night Game,” by Robert Pinsky
I like the bald honesty of this piece. As much as many folks don’t like to think about it, race and ethnicity have played a role in the history of baseball. Read more
Posted on 21 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
Henry Mathewson, the younger brother of Christy Mathewson, signed with the New York Giants on January 20, 1906. The younger Mathewson did not prove to be as... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Spring Training Countdown
With the Packers’ loss this weekend, football season is over as far as I’m concerned. Nothing left to do but focus on baseball. One month to Spring Training... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2016 BASEBALL, SPORTS