Yankees by the Numbers (Part One)
By Harvey Frommer With so many of us biding the time until the 2018 season kicks off, here for your perusal some Bronx Bomber numerology to pass the time. Part trivia, part history, all Yankees, enjoy. Zero The 1927 Yankees made no changes to their roster all season long. The team began with 10 […]
Book Review: A Hero All His Life
Mickey Mantle was, to many, a hero. He was the type of person men wanted to be and women dreamed they could be with. Obviously, those feelings were all contrived from what Mantle did on the baseball field, and some other interactions he would have in public. As most are now aware, Mantle’s private life […]
The Awards: Who Won them the Most?
It’s offseason time, which means it’s also awards season, where we get to see who will win the AL and NL Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP Awards. But who has won each award the most in baseball history? Let’s explore the facts, shall we? Obviously, a player can only win the Rookie […]
A Guide to Owning a Piece of MLB History
The baseball memorabilia industry is a billion dollar global market that offers fans a way to collect their memories through the purchase of autographed baseballs, jerseys, bats, photos, and more. Fans can not only own a piece of history that makes for an emotionally valuable family heirloom, it also allows fans to connect with childhood […]
In the Dugout with Mickey Mantle
Written by Lisa Porter Today’s baseball is a world of agents, corporate sponsorship, and athletes on strictly designed diets that include odd green liquids and bottles of protein powder. But the unique relationship that America has with baseball remains rooted in the glory days of the New York Yankees and its stars. Shining brightly among the dazzling panoply […]
An Interview with Babe Ruth (Sort of)
Hey baseball fans! I’m back with another blog. The Greatest Pitchers You’ve Never Heard of Part 2 can wait, because I have just received answers to the questions I sent via email to baseball great Babe Ruth! I know what you’re thinking: How in the world could you get in touch with the Sultan of Swat? […]
Before the Monster Seats…
Celebrating 100 Years of Fenway Park From One Fan’s Perspective: A Retrospective Look Editor’s note: This was a college paper written by the author (aka “Pete’s Rose”…aka my wife) during either her junior or senior year in college (either 1996 or 1997). It was transcribed by our 2nd oldest daughter, Alicia Rose, who is now […]
The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America’s Childhood, A Book Review
A mention of Mickey Mantle seems to start more arguments about where his rightful place is on the all-time list of greatest baseball players. The Mick has a following unlike almost any player, which is evidenced by fans’ willingness not only to pay top dollar for his baseball memorabilia, but for aspects of his life […]
October 1964: A Book Review
Ironically the time period with the least amount of time spent on it in David Halberstam’s book October 1964 would be October 1964. Don’t let this come as a deterrent to reading Halberstam’s work, because even if you aren’t interested in baseball, but enjoy learning about how different people act in life, this is certainly […]
Rod Carew on Gripping Your Bat: Taking Hold of Success
For decades upon decades, from Ty Cobb to Mickey Mantle to Tony Gywnn to Miguel Cabrera; Major League Baseball’s finest hitters have taken hold of a bat in the fashion that suited them. And, in doing so, they all held tight to successful careers with an assortment of batting titles, All-Star selections, and even Hall […]
The Start of A New Era in Atlanta, Without Chipper Jones?
Thanks to our friends (and fellow members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, aka the BBA) at The Hall of Very Good, we bring you the latest 24 hours old news on the Chipper Jones (Braves 3B) injury and career status…Chipper Jones…Career Over? Tuesday night, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tweaked his left knee fielding […]
The Close of A New Season At New Stadiums
By Reed Terry For sports enthusiasts visiting New York in October, it is definitely the best time to attend a Mets or Yankees game, especially because both these teams have moved out into brand new, high tech stadiums. As the Major League Baseball season gets ready for the post-season, the Yankkees will kick off their […]
Schmidt’s long road back ends with victory, tentative hope for future
In a Dodgers season full of compelling stories, add one more that is perhaps the most unlikely: The return of Jason Schmidt. Image by Getty Images via Daylife The veteran right-hander signed a three-year $47 million contract before the 2007 season and, before the other night, had given the Dodgers just six starts in return. […]
