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Category: Gloves

Game of Shadows

So I was looking through the membership card gallery the other day, and I was suddenly struck by something I’d never noticed before: Most of the drop shadows and block …

Okay, That’s a Wrap

New ESPN column today — here’s the link. Meanwhile: My Wednesday evening got completely derailed when Tom O’Grady posted a really interesting find in last night’s comments section: this jersey, …

Uni Watch Exclusive!: C Section

Listen up, boys and girls, for today I bring you a bona fide scoop. It begins with a note I recieved yesterday from a source who checked in with the …

Uni Watch On-Site Report: Lelands

Last Tuesday morning I drove out to Seaford, Long Island, home of the sports memorabilia auction house Lelands (I’m writing a business story about them for the Financial Times). I’ve …

Boy Wonder

Major developments in the batboy realm lately, as several readers have noted that Mets batboy Matt has recently started wearing stirrups. But Matt, whose full name is Matthew Harris, isn’t …

They Play Like a Mickey Mouse Team, So….

You probably know that the Devil Rays played a few “home” games in Orlando last week at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex, which, despite having only 9000 seats, …

Ich Bin Ein 42er

Personally, I loved yesterday’s 42-athon. In a sports world that’s become way too scripted and predictable, it was a kick to see scenes like this, this, and this. And even …

How Many Ballplayers Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?

This Jackie Robinson tribute thing is turning into quite a phenomenon. At first it looked like one player per team would be wearing No. 42, except for the Dodgers, who …

And What Was the Deal with Prince’s Aunt Jemima Headband Look?

I don’t mean to get all “I told you so,” but I mentioned that weather forecast back on Friday, did I not? Then again, my uniform-based prediction of the game’s …

If It’s Not Scottish, It’s Crap!

New ESPN column today. Check that — it’s been bumped to Monday. Meanwhile: One thing I love about Uni Watch is how an offhand comment sometimes leads to a series …