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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1918 )
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Buck O’Neil’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Opening Remarks, 2006
In 2006, the largest-ever induction class to the Baseball Hall of Fame were honored — 16 men and one woman, all of whom were influential in the success of the... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Graphic: What Baseball Team Should I Root For?
Here’s a graphic that can provide a good laugh. I only found it this morning, but it seems that it has appeared in a variety of places throughout social media. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
The great trouble with baseball today is that most of the players are in the game for the money and that’s it, not for the love of it, the excitement of it,... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: The First Pinch Hitter
The first pinch hitter in Major League history made his historic plate appearance on August 10, 1889 against the Hoosiers in Indianapolis. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Barry Bonds,” by Kanye West (feat. Lil Wayne)
Heaven knows I cannot stand Kanye West — his music isn’t nearly good enough to justify his arrogance, in my humble opinion. However, if it’s about baseball,... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Mysterious Baseball Map
I came across this map, but to be honest, I have no idea who created it nor who posted it. I’m trying to figure out what the creator intended in making this... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer. ~Tommy Lasorda Sporting Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Baseball and Classicism,” by Tom Clark
When I was growing up, my parents used to get a paper every Sunday, and I would do exactly what is described in this piece: pull out the sports section and... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Haskell Makes a Good Punching Bag
Orioles first baseman Jimmy Hart* earned himself a lifelong ban from baseball when, on August 5, 1901, he punched umpire John Haskell after Haskell called him... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
The Rule of the Umpire
Today, umpires in a baseball game play the role of neutral rule enforcement. Prior to 1882, however, the game’s umpires were known to confer with whomever... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
I don’t want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it. ~Rogers Hornsby TIME Magazine cover, 9 July Read more
Posted on 02 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
Dodgers pitcher Harry McIntire pitched 10.2 innings of no-hit baseball against the Pirates on August 1, 1906. He then gave up a single to Pirates second basema... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Pedro Martinez’s Hall of Fame Induction Speech
The video is a bit long, but I promise it is worth the time to watch it. If you need something to do on this Friday (or this weekend! Read more
Posted on 31 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Retired Numbers
An infographic from Flip Flop Fly Ball depicting retired jersey numbers around the league. Enjoy! Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted, if you aim for consistency... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Charlie Brown’s Favorite Bat
I’m dragging pretty bad on this early Monday morning, so I figured, why not start with a laugh? Few cartoons are able to treat baseball in the same manner as... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
2015 Hall of Fame Weekend
The Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting four new members into its ranks later today: Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, and Pedro Martinez. Read more
Posted on 26 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Rucker Dominates the Cardinals
On July 24, 1909, Nap Rucker of the Brooklyn Superbas struck out 16 Cardinal batters as Brooklyn defeated St. Louis, 1-0. Rucker asserted that he actually... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
The baseball mania has run its course. It has no future as a professional endeavor. ~ Cincinnati Gazette editorial, 1879 * I sure am glad they were wrong about... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Toni Stone: The First Woman to Play in the Negro Leagues
Major League Baseball has yet to see its first woman player, but the Negro Leagues were ahead of the times in this regard. Three women played professional... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS