Jim Neidlinger: No Regrets
May 20, 2012 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
The Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have had a string of legendary pitchers during their existence, earning accolades, World Series victories, and Hall of Fame enshrinements. Many young hurlers have imagined themselves being part of that group upon signing with the Dodgers’ organization, but few have accomplished such lofty goals. During the summer of 1990, Jim Neidlinger […]
‘Roids, Aging, and The Pride of the Goldpanners
September 13, 2010 by Bobby Aguilera · 2 Comments
The original habitat for this post can be found here. It has been twenty years since this photo was taken, yet I saw it for the first time yesterday. Â Why is this photo not more celebrated? Anybody know where I can get a fake ID? Perhaps, I’m exaggerating the comedic value of a photograph, as […]
Let’s Re-Elect Dizzy!
August 3, 2010 by Gabriel Schechter · 1 Comment
Here we go, folks–sing along with me. . . . As anyone knows who pays close attention To America’s favorite game, The announcers and writers do not have a “wing” In the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. Despite all the protests of well-meaning fans And colleagues of mikemen and scribes, The announcers and writers do not […]
Baseball’s Craftsmen
June 2, 2010 by Sam Miller · Leave a Comment
George F. Will’s “Men at Work” is a classic. Twenty years after the book stood at No. 1 on the NYT Bestseller list for 19 straight weeks, it’s back as a re-release. This week, for those of us who were too young to appreciate it the first time around, let me shed light on what […]
