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Quote of the Day
You can observe a lot by watchin’. ~Yogi Berra CBS Read more
Posted on 06 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Baseball Song,” by Matt the Electrician
I’ve never heard of this guy before this morning, but I do enjoy a good baseball tune when I come across it. I’ve posted the lyrics also, since it can be a... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
‘The Great American Novel,’ by Philip Roth
A few weeks ago, I finished Philip Roth’s The Great American Novel. It pains me that it’s taken this long to get around to writing about it, but work and schoo... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
In his first-ever Major League start, Hank Gornicki of the Cardinals threw a one-hitter to defeat Philadelphia at Shibe Park, 6-1 on May 3, 1941. Read more
Posted on 03 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
If my uniform doesn’t get dirty, I haven’t done anything in the baseball game. ~Rickey Henderson Read more
Posted on 01 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Empty Stands in Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox caused some echoes in Camden Yards yesterday as they played in front of a record-setting crowd of zero attendees. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Harper Lee is a Mets Fan
A friend of mine shared this article, from The Paris Review, about Harper Lee. With the announcement of a sequel for To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee has... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Oldies, but Goodies
On April 28, 1961, Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn threw his second no-hitter against the Giants at County Stadium. This feat made him the second-oldest... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Playing baseball is not real life. It’s a fantasy world… It’s a dream come true. ~Dale Murphy Read more
Posted on 27 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Double Play,” by Eloise Klein Healy
Here’s a poem from the book Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend. I love the description of the ball as a star or a moon, and while I don’t recall having read muc... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
The first ever American League game was played on April 24, 1901 at the Chicago Cricket Club in front of a crowd of 14,000. The game, which only lasted ninety... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
If you know how to cheat, start now. ~Baltimore manager Earl Weaver, to pitcher Ross Grimsley Earl Weaver Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“31 Seasons In The Minor Leagues,” by Magnolia Electric Co.
When I first saw the title to this song, I immediately thought of Crash Davis in Bull Durham. The melody and the lyrics are all pretty depressing, but I suppos... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Grand Slam Debut
In his first Major League at-bat on April 21, 1898, Bill Duggleby of the Philadelphia Nationals hit a grand slam against the Giants. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Lawrie Versus the Royals
In case you missed it, things certainly got interesting between the Royals and the Athletics over the weekend. It all started with a high slide into second bas... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
It ain’t nothin’ till I call it. ~Bill Klem, umpire Read more
Posted on 19 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Opening Day
This infographic was published on ESPN’s website in April 2012, celebrating the start of another MLB season. It includes some statistics and events that have... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Suspicions of Doctoring
In Brooklyn on April 16, 1928, the umpire ordered that Boston Braves pitcher Charlie Robertson lose his glove after several Robins (later the Dodgers) players... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Photographing Baseball Cities from Space
Terry Virts, an astronaut with NASA and a big baseball fan, has been orbiting the Earth in the International Space Station since November 2014. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
If a horse can’t eat it, I don’t want to play on it. ~Dick Allen, on artificial turf, 1970 Read more
Posted on 14 April 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS