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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1920 )
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“First Girls in Little League Baseball,” by J. Patrick Lewis
Having played Little League Baseball myself, I am especially supportive of letting girls play, not only baseball, but all sports in general. There are some... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: A Dubious Record
On July 31, 1897, St. Louis pitcher John Grimes hit six batters in a single, nine-inning contest, thus establishing a Major League record. After 1900, the... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
There is a power to both patience and persistence. Baseball is a game of life. It’s not perfect, but it feels like it is. That’s the magic of it. We are... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2014
Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2014! The induction ceremony for these six greats took place yesterday in Cooperstown, New York. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: Sudden Death
Here’s an interesting twist on the game: what if every game was played as if it were in extra innings right from the start? That is, what if the winner was... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Progress always involves risks. You can’t steal second base and keep your foot on first. ~Frederick B. Wilcox Minuteman Read more
Posted on 25 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: Hitting for the Tricycle
On July 24, 1931, Floyd “Babe” Herman hit for the cycle for the second time in just ten days. This was the third time in Herman’s career that he had... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Talkin’ Baseball” (Atlanta Braves Version), by Terry Cashman
I have this video queued up to start at Cashman’s tribute to the Braves, but it’s not the only song in the video. If you wish to see and hear more of the... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
In a game against the Red Sox on July 22, 1909, Detroit’s Ty Cobb stole three bases in a single inning. This feat, occurring at Huntington Grounds in Boston,... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
If you’re going to play at all, you’re out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose. ~Derek Jeter Sports World Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
On July 19, 1933, Rick and Wes Ferrell became the first set of brothers to hit home runs in the same game playing on opposing teams. Rick’s homer came off a... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Where I’m From,” by Michael Kumar
Here’s a piece written by a high school ballplayer, Michael Kumar, a little over a year ago. I can’t help but love this piece, if only because I played center... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: King Karl
On July 17, 1936, Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell achieved a 6-0 victory over the Pirates. This became the first of a 24-game winning streak for Hubbell, who... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Baseball is a team game but, at the same time, it’s a very lonely game: unlike in soccer or basketball, where players roam around, in baseball everyone has thei... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” (1908 Version), by Jack Norworth
First published in 1908, vaudeville entertainer/songwriter Jack Norworth’s “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” has become well-known as the game’s anthem. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Infographic: MLB Offensive Performance by Position, 1992-2011
Here’s a comparative look at the offensive performance of Major League ballplayers, divided by position. Created a few years ago by Craig Robinson, I think thi... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball
On July 12, 1901, Cy Young collected his 300th win as he leads the Boston Americans in a 5-3 victory over the A’s. In the game at Huntington Grounds in... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
Quote of the Day
Statistics are like bikinis. They show a lot, but never everything. ~Lou Piniella NBC Read more
Posted on 11 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
This Day in Baseball: First Round KO
After he is ejected from the game for disputing a called third strike on July 10, 1911, the Phillies’ Sherry Magee knocks out home plate umpire Bill Finneran... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS -
“Talkin’ Baseball” (Boston Red Sox Version), by Terry Cashman
The combination of babies and baseball is a curious one, but this was the best I could find for the BoSox version of “Talkin’ Baseball. Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS