Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• “Empty Ballparks,” by Tobey Shiverick

  

  This piece seems more appropriate for the off-season, but I think it can work just as well in June.  After all, there are still those moments before and after... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Back to Good

  

  The Royals managed to break a 3-game losing streak yesterday, defeating the Rangers 4-3.  The win also broke a losing streak for me, as this was the first... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• The Switch-pitcher’s Debut

  

  It’s been nearly two years since I first wrote about Pat Venditte, who at the time was a switch-pitcher in the Yankees organization. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  On June 4, 1976, Mets outfielder Dave “Sky King” Kingman cranked three home runs to lead New York to an 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium.  With this performance,... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• When It’s Not About Baseball

  

  I made it out to the Royals game last night, as they took on the Indians in the first game of the series.  It was also T-shirt Tuesday, and in hopes of... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “The Natural”

  

  Well, movie fans, over the weekend, yours truly managed to locate a copy and finally watch The Natural, the 1984 film starring Robert Redford. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The story of the curve ball is the story of the game itself. Some would say, of life itself. ~Martin Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “How to Play Baseball,” A Goofy Cartoon

  

  I do miss Saturday morning cartoons, sometimes, so with that in mind, here is a Goofy cartoon explaining the basics of the great game of baseball. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “You Gotta Have Heart” from Damn Yankees

  

  This song made me grin a bit.  I’ve never seen the musical, but it seems I’m going to have to change that! Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  It helps if the hitter thinks you’re a little crazy. ~Nolan Ryan Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  During the 1930 season, Indians infielder Joe Sewell struck out a total of three times in 353 at-bats.  Two of those strikeouts came on May 26, 1930, facing... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Memorial Day Thoughts

  

  ….for all who have and who continue to serve.  Thank you. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Always Run on a Strikeout

  One summer, when I was playing competitive girls’ softball, I had a coach who mandated that anytime one of us struck out, no matter what, we were to drop the ba... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  No game in the world is as tidy and dramatically neat as baseball, with cause and effect, crime and punishment, motive and result, so cleanly defined. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Pittsburgh Softball Team’s Interview Video Bomb

  

  A little bit of humor to start off our Friday. Early last week, the Pitt softball team decided to video bomb their coach, Holly Aprile, during what appears to b... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Switch-hitting Fail

  

  After hitting three homers already on May 21, 1930, Babe Ruth decided to try his hand at switch-hitting.  In the ninth inning against the A’s Jack Quinn, Ruth... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “What To Do, Brew Crew?” by Stuart Shea

  

  Given how well they started the season last year, the way the Brewers’ second half of 2014 and the way this season has been going so far has, on more than one... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  No one’s gonna give a damn in July if you lost a game in March. ~Earl Weaver Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away

  

  The college baseball teams of Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana-Monroe found themselves in the midst of a rain delay on Friday, but they didn’t let the weather... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2015 BASEBALL, SPORTS