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20th Century

This day in baseball: Mantle sets switch-hitting record

On August 12, 1964, Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle set a major league record hitting home runs from both sides of the plate for the tenth time in his career. The feat assisted rookie pitcher Mel Stottlemyre in winning his major league debut. 

19th Century

Quote of the day

Baseball is for every boy a good, wholesome sport. It brings him out of the close confinement of the schoolroom. It takes the stoop from his shoulders and puts hard, honest muscle all over his frame. It rests his eyes, strengthens his lungs, and teaches him self-reliance and courage. Every mother ought to rejoice when…

21st Century

Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame induction speech

I remember watching Carlos Beltrán during his early Major League years with the Royals, and he was exciting to watch from day one. He had quite the career, and I am glad to see him inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Pop culture

Happy National Coloring Book Day!

August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day — one of those random, unofficial fun holidays that someone somewhere decided might be fun to celebrate. What’s fun about coloring is that it is not just an activity for kids anymore. Many adults now get involved with coloring, not only for the fun of it, but also…

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I see great things in baseball. It’s our game—the American game. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us all.

~Walt Whitman

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