I'll let veteran sportswriter Rick Reilly take it from here: I used to love baseball, but I stopped watching when games got slower than sloth races. Last year, the … [Read more...] about Pitch-clocks, pizza boxes, and infielders playing where they are supposed to be playing. Welcome to the 2023 baseball season!
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“That’s September baseball when you’re in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization right now.”
I've been watching baseball for half a century and have never seen anything like this. It happened in the Mets-Pirates game last night. I watched the entire game and … [Read more...] about “That’s September baseball when you’re in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization right now.”
Vin Scully on how he fell in love with broadcasting
Watch this 2013 interview with Mets announcer Gary Cohen. "God has been so good to me." Cohen, in my opinion, is now the best baseball announcer alive. … [Read more...] about Vin Scully on how he fell in love with broadcasting
Vin Scully, RIP
Scully was a native New Yorker and grew-up at New York Giants (baseball) fan: Scully was silent for more than 1 minute and 47 seconds at the end of this "call." … [Read more...] about Vin Scully, RIP
Facing Nolan
This documentary is a must see for any baseball fan: … [Read more...] about Facing Nolan
AMAZING! (1969 edition)
Here's Curt Gowdy: People I recognize in this video: Joe Garagiola, Lindsey Nelson, Joe DiMaggio, and Pearl Bailey. Do you recognize anyone else? … [Read more...] about AMAZING! (1969 edition)
Mets retire Keith Hernandez’s number
Number 17 goes up in the rafters alongside the numbers of Jackie Robinson (42), Casey Stengel (37), Gil Hodges (14), Tom Seaver (41), Jerry Koosman (36), and Mike … [Read more...] about Mets retire Keith Hernandez’s number
The enchantment of baseball
My Mets open-up tonight against the Nationals. I love opening day. Hope springs eternal! Here is a taste of Jacob Lupfer's piece at Religion News Service: From … [Read more...] about The enchantment of baseball
Joe Biden told Pope Francis a story about Satchel Paige
Check out Carmen M. Nanko-Fernández's great piece at Commonweal on the importance of story-telling. Here is a taste: Lost in threads of contested interpretations on … [Read more...] about Joe Biden told Pope Francis a story about Satchel Paige
Introducing the Cleveland Guardians
The Indians have changed their name. Here is Tom Hanks: Why Tom Hanks? … [Read more...] about Introducing the Cleveland Guardians
I’ve been watching baseball for nearly half a century and I’ve never seen such a bad play
I don't know what happened to Pittsburgh Pirates's first baseman Will Craig's brain on this play. THERE WERE TWO OUTS! JUST STEP ON FIRST BASE!! Watch: Did … [Read more...] about I’ve been watching baseball for nearly half a century and I’ve never seen such a bad play
When Hank Aaron was chasing Babe Ruth’s home run record he received 29 tons of mail
Sandy Tolan, currently a professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, was one of Aaron's correspondents. He … [Read more...] about When Hank Aaron was chasing Babe Ruth’s home run record he received 29 tons of mail
Tom Seaver was on the Red Sox bench during the 1986 Mets World Series win
During the 1986 season Seaver was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Boston Red Sox, but he had a knee injury and could not pitch in the World Series against the … [Read more...] about Tom Seaver was on the Red Sox bench during the 1986 Mets World Series win
NPR on Tom Seaver
Morning Edition covers the death of Tom Seaver. Great call from Ralph Kiner on his near perfect game. I was so upset Seaver didn't get his no-hitter with the … [Read more...] about NPR on Tom Seaver
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RIP Tom Seaver
I don't have much more to say right now. He was my favorite baseball player of all time. Although we all knew the day was coming, it still stings. … [Read more...] about RIP Tom Seaver
Springsteen’s Coronavirus Playlist
Bruce recently played these 17 songs on E-Street Radio. He also misses baseball. … [Read more...] about Springsteen’s Coronavirus Playlist
“The Mets are the World Champions!”
50 years ago today: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmjuuQQX3Z4&w=560&h=315] … [Read more...] about “The Mets are the World Champions!”
Should the Red Sox Boycott Their White House Visit?
Over at The Atlantic, Jemele Hill wonders why the Red Sox players who will soon visit the White House are not supporting their black and brown teammates who refuse to … [Read more...] about Should the Red Sox Boycott Their White House Visit?
Mets Magic Was Born 50 Years Ago
Baseball season is here. Today Jacob deGrom, the reigning National League Cy Young Award-winner, scattered five hits and struck-out twelve Washington Nationals in the … [Read more...] about Mets Magic Was Born 50 Years Ago