Mariano Rivera’s Hall of Fame induction speech
Posted: July 31, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, 21st Century | Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, National Baseball Hall of Fame, New York Yankees, sports, videos 2 CommentsAs many of you already are aware, The Sandman, Mariano Rivera, was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame a couple weekends ago. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his Hall of Fame induction speech. What a humble guy.
Quote of the day
Posted: July 29, 2019 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, Dizzy Dean, quotes, sports Leave a commentIt ain’t bragging if you can do it.
~Dizzy Dean
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This day in baseball: Welch wins 300
Posted: July 28, 2019 Filed under: 19th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, history, Major League Baseball, Mickey Welch, MLB, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, sports Leave a commentPitcher Mickey Welch of the New York Giants reached the 300-victory milestone on July 28, 1890, making him the third pitcher in baseball history to reach the mark. Welch defeated Pittsburgh 4-2 that day, and would go on to record seven more victories before retiring from the game.
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Stalling for time
Posted: July 27, 2019 Filed under: Pop culture | Tags: Baseball, comics, humor, sports, Steve Moore Leave a commentWhen the play is too close to call and you want a moment to think about it….
Steve Moore
This day in baseball: Double triple steal
Posted: July 25, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Cleveland Indians, League Park, Major League Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Athletics, sports 2 CommentsAt Cleveland’s League Park on July 25, 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics pulled off a rare triple steal in the first inning of a game against the Indians, then proceeded to repeat the feat in the fourth inning. The A’s pounded Cleveland 14-1 in that game.
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Quote of the day
Posted: July 24, 2019 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, Johnny Damon, Major League Baseball, MLB, quotes, sports 2 CommentsI’m gaining weight the right way: I’m drinking beer.
~Johnny Damon
CBS Sports
Dad’s job
Posted: July 23, 2019 Filed under: Pop culture | Tags: Baseball, comics, Family Circus, humor, sports Leave a commentThis one is really cute. A little tip for all the baseball dads out there.
