Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1963 )

• Is This Heaven?: A Pilgrimage to the Field of Dreams

  

  The first thing I noticed as we pulled up the drive was the vast array of vehicles already lining the parking lot.  After six tedious hours of driving, my... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  I’m a guy who just wanted to see his name in the lineup everyday. To me, baseball was a passion to the point of obsession. ~Brooks Robinson Wikimedia Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: The “Hitless Wonders” Streak Begins

  

  With a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox on August 2, 1906, the Chicago White Sox launched into a 19-game winning streak, which set an American League record. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “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