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• 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

• 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