Precious Sanders

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1953 )

• This Day in Baseball: Family Cycles

  

  On June 4, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pirates outfielder Gus Bell hit for the cycle en route to a 12-4 victory over the Phillies.  Bell’s son, Buddy, and grandson,... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Baseball 101: Eephus Pitch

  

  I had to Google this one when I heard about it this morning, because I personally have never seen one in a professional ballgame before (or, really, any... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Shakespearean Baseball Sonnet #51,” by Michael Ceraolo

  

  If Shakespeare were still alive today, I would like to think he would be a baseball fan.  This piece is a fun read, although it does, unfortunately, remind me o... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  They say some of my stars drink whiskey. But I have found that the ones who drink milkshakes don’t win many ball games. ~Casey Stengel Wikimedia Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Wet Beginnings

  

  On May 31, 1869, a downpour of rain postponed a game between the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Antioch Nine, a college team regarded as the most talented... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Review: My Brother Stealing Second, by Jim Naughton

  

  I recently re-read Jim Naughton’s My Brother Stealing Second, a  young adult novel that one would be hard pressed to find these days.  Published in 1989, My... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: New York Baseball Goes West

  

  During a meeting on May 28, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the owners of the National League unanimously agreed to allow the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodger... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  The last time the Cubs won the World Series was 1908. The last time they were in one was 1945. Hey, any team can have a bad century. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Talkin’ Baseball” (Montreal Expos Version), by Terry Cashman

  

  Just because they no longer exist in Major League Baseball, it doesn’t mean the Montreal Expos didn’t get a song of their own.  Maybe one day, Canada will pick... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Ripken’s 300th Home Run

  

  The Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., hit his 300th career home run on May 24, 1994 as the Orioles defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 13-6 at County Stadium. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Infographic: Most Dangerous Sports

  

  This infographic isn’t quite baseball-specific, but I do find it interesting to see how baseball ranks among other sports in terms of the “danger factor. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Dressing up for a Career Day

  

  Kansas City Royals The Royals have had a roller coaster of a season thus far, comprising of a few sharp ups and a lot of downs.  They had just climbed their... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Wells’s Perfect Game

  

  On Sunday, May 17, 1998 at Yankee Stadium, New York defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-0 as David Wells retired every batter he faced. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Baseball Becomes Business

  

  Wikimedia Commons Union Grounds, a ballpark located in Brooklyn, New York, hosted its first contest on May 15, 1862.  Enclosed entirely by a fence, Union Ground... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “17-5,” by Stuart Shea

  

  In case you missed it, the Chicago Cubs obliterated the St. Louis Cardinals a couple nights ago.  I didn’t watch the entirety of the game, but I did check in... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball: Almost Perfect

  

  On May 13, 1952, pitcher Ron Necciai of the Class D Appalachian League’s Bristol Twins struck out 27 batters, becoming the only pitcher to do so in a... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• “Talkin’ Baseball” (New York Yankees Version), by Terry Cashman

  

  One wouldn’t think that the Yankees version of this song would require a scavenger hunt to find, but until today, it had hidden itself among the mix of elusive... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Quote of the Day

  

  Because physical action is stressed in all spectator sports, some potential fans may be bored by the prospect of watching bodies run around on a playing surface. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• This Day in Baseball

  

  Orioles first baseman Jim Gentile hit two grand slams in a game against the Twins on May 9, 1961, becoming only the fourth player in Major League history to do... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS

• Review: Ball Four, by Jim Bouton

  

  Amazon.com On the recommendation of–well–several sources, I finally sat down and read Ball Four.  Written by former Major League pitcher Jim Bouton, Ball Four... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 BASEBALL, SPORTS