Ernie Banks, RIP It’s a sad, sad day on the north side of Chicago. Ernie Banks is gone…
The American League Announces Contingency Plan In Case Of An Airplane Disaster, January 29, 1947!
As is well known, from the earliest days of baseball to the mid-20th century, train travel had always been the normal means of transportation for teams traveling from city to city. Baseball lore is replete with stories of the escapades aboard the overnight train rides…
Happy Birthday to “Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker!
Yesterday, January 26, 1934, was the 85th birthday of Bob Uecker. Bob may very well be the funniest man to ever laced up cleats. He’s one of those guys that no matter what he says, it just cracks you up…
Another Edition of: From the Lighter Side! How Did “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Get His Famous Nickname?
“You shoeless sonofagun you!” –A fan yelling at 20-year old Greenville Spinner outfielder, Joseph Jackson, who was playing that day in his stocking feet.
And the rest, as they say, is history…
WEEKLY BLOG QUESTION: IS THE OVER-RELIANCE ON ANALYTICS HELPING OR HURTING THE GAME? (And What Would John McGraw Say About it?)
How would legendary manager John McGraw, the quintessential proponent of “small ball,” have reacted to today’s analytics? Not well, I can assure you….
Our Readers Have Spoken: Gil Hodges Belongs in the Hall of Fame!
As we get ready to close down our weekly poll question about whether or not Gil Hodges should be in the Hall of Fame, our very intelligent and well-informed readers have come to a decisive conclusion. By the over-whelming vote of 220-5, our readers have emphatically cast their votes in favor of Gil’s selection.
It’s Time for a Quiz!
It’s Time for a Quiz!
Here’s a little something to shake the winter doldrums and to get you thinking about baseball again. Especially if you’re like me and just got hit with eight inches of snow last night. Not only that, there’s still 69 more days until Opening Day!
Leo Durocher and Jackie Robinson: “How Different Things Might have Been…”
“I do not care if the guy is yellow or black, or if he has stripes like a f***in’ zebra. I’m the manager of this team, and I say he plays.” -Dodger manager Leo Durocher speaking to his Dodger team about the impending arrival of Jackie Robinson.
The Baseball World Says A Sad Good-Bye to Legendary Pitcher and Coach, Mel Stottlemyre
The moving tributes continue to come in for baseball icon Mel Stottlemyre who passed away Sunday at age 77 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Here’s a small sampling from among the many whose lives he touched in so many positive ways:
Another Edition of “From the Lighter Side!” “Ah…You can’t beat fun at the old ball park!”
“Ah…You can’t beat fun at the old ball park!”
As Harry Caray used to say! Who knows, this was before a game a Ebbets Field, and if the Dodgers were playing the Cardinals, Harry might have even been there!
Does Gil Hodges Belong In The Hall of Fame? Vote Yes or No
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Frank Chance Takes the Yankees’ Managerial Helm, January 8, 1913
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Vote In Our Weekly Blog Question! Do you think the over reliance on shifts is hurting today’s game?
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Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: “Arky” Vaughan
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The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!
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Weekly Blog Question: “Are you happy with the recent Hall of Fame selections?” Let’s hear what you have to say!
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Our Annual Tribute to Roberto Clemente! “HE’S GOT IT!!”
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A Trade of the “Babes”: Babe Dahlgren for Babe Phelps! Sub title: “The Yankees Won the Game That Day, But Nobody Cheered…”
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Weekly Blog Question: Who do you think was the greatest of all time, Ruth or Cobb…or someone else! Feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section.
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Merry Christmas!
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Follow-up To My Article On Frankie Crosetti! More Great Stuff From Frank Wanner!
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We’re Contacted by Friend of Yankee Shortstop, Frank Crosetti!
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More Fun With Baseball Nicknames! “Pickles” Dillhoefer!
Some of you will remember my post from the other day about the trade of the Phillies’ great pitcher, Grover Cleveland “Pete” Alexander to the Cubs on December 11, 1917. I called it one of the most lopsided deals in baseball history.
Another Edition of Lopsided Trades! The Phillies Trade Ace “Old Pete” Alexander For… Who??
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Time to Revisit the Dead Ball Era! The Great 1912 New York Giants
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Part II: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” Excerpts From Article By Don Jennings
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Part I: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” The Incredible Power Numbers of Babe Ruth, With Excerpts From Article by Don Jennings
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Stan Musial Named 1948 MVP!
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The Washington Senators Move to Minnesota, November 26, 1960!
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Birthday Tribute to the1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!
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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Eccentrics and Zany Characters!”: “Frenchy” Bordagaray
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Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!” Pepper Martin and his “Mudcat Band”
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Baseball’s Version of “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
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1930: The Year Offense In Baseball Went “Off the Charts!”
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The Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!
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Another Edition of: “From the Lighter Side!”
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We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey
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“Let’s Remember the 1955 World Series!” Subtitle: “Never Try To Get a Baseball Fan To Think Rationally!”
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Congratulations to the Red Sox and to the Entire Red Sox Nation!
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“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game
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