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• 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

• 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