Jim Griffin recently wrote his first book — a position-by-position look at the best players in Yankees history, which was published about a month ago by Lyons Press. Along the …
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Some Thoughts About MLB Official Scorers
Note the “Hit” and “Error” indicators in the sign; click to enlarge I was recently watching a ballgame on TV. At one point a batter hit a grounder that sent …
Retired Number Is Latest Mets Head-Scratcher
The Mets have a habit of making some really odd decisions — naming an agent as their general manager, refusing to create a statue for Tom Seaver until after he …
Gross: MiLB Adds Ad Patches for Triple-A Title Game
Click to enlarge Distressing news yesterday from Minor League Baseball, which announced that the two teams competing in tonight’s Triple-A Championship Game — the Columbus Clippers and the Sacramento River …
Let’s Wear Two: Braun Dons Yelich’s Jersey Under His Own
For all photos, click to enlarge As you’ve probably heard by now, Brewers outfielder and reigning National League MVP Christian Yelich fractured his kneecap on Tuesday and is out for …
Exclusive: The Untold Story of the 1969 Black Cat Game
Click to enlarge Monday is the 50th anniversary of the famous Black Cat Incident, when a black kitty jinxed the 1969 Cubs by appearing in front of their dugout during …
Bud Parks Tweaks The National League
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
The Dodgers Tried To Ditch Players Weekend Unis
By John Ekdahl As reported yesterday, the Dodgers tried to petition the league into allowing them to opt out of the Players Weekend uniform mess for one of their three …
A Hideous Catastrophe
By John Ekdahl We were dreading it, and yesterday began this year’s edition of “Players’ Weekend” in Major League Baseball. While we knew what to expect, it’s difficult to put …
Oregon Unveils 2019 ‘Nike Vapor Fusion’ Uniforms
By John Ekdahl Yesterday, Oregon rolled out their 2019 uniforms, which marks the 20th Anniversary of their unique partnership with Nike. Nike and Oregon signed a new deal two years …
Buffalo Sabres Announce ‘Golden Jersey’
By John Ekdahl The Buffalo Sabres will be wearing their “Golden Jersey” for select home games next season, celebrating 50 years of professional hockey in Buffalo. The jersey will go …
Bud Parks Tweaks The American League
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
Reds Throw It Back To The Turn of Baseball’s Century
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
Vanderbilt Shows Off Their ‘Battle Ready’ Uniforms
By John Ekdahl Vanderbilt has a new alternate uniform for the 2019 season, which they unveiled at an event on Saturday. The helmets feature 82 painted rivets, in honor of …
Antonio Brown’s Helmet Saga Keeps Him Out of Training Camp
By John Ekdahl Antonio Brown, in his first year with the Oakland Raiders, is threatening to sit out if he’s not allowed to wear his preferred helmet style this season. …