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Cubs’ DeJesus a Perfect Fit for Yankees; Would Help Fill Outfield Void

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Trades, Yankees, tagged , on May 28, 2012 | 5 Comments »

Overlooked in the Yankees’ weekend sweep of the Athletics was the not so subtle implication by Joe Girardi that left fielder Brett Gardner could wind up missing at least six more weeks of the season. Gardner’s return will largely depend on how he feels after swinging the bat this afternoon in Tampa, but regardless of […]

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Yanks Versus Cubs a Study in Contrast Since 1908

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged on June 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

In the early days of the National League, the Chicago franchise was the class of the new circuit. Then called the White Stockings, the team won the championship in six of the league’s first 11 seasons. Led by Hall of Famers like Cap Anson, King Kelly, John Clarkson and Al Spalding (as well as a lesser known contributor […]

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The Greatest Save in Baseball History: Monday’s Heroics Were a Defining Moment in Patriotism and the American Pastime

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Culture, MLB, tagged , , , on May 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a wave of patriotic fervor that swept across the United States. One of the most vivid images of this spontaneous reaction took place at Citizens Bank Ballpark, where fans started to chant “U-S-A” during the tenth inning of the Mets and Phillies’ Sunday night game. Over the last […]

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Let’s Play Two: Ernie Banks Performance in Doubleheaders

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, tagged , on January 31, 2011 | 4 Comments »

January 31 is a red letter day in baseball history. Not only is it the birthdate of three Hall Famers, but the three figures (Ernie Banks, Jackie Robinson and Nolan Ryan) are among the most legendary in the game. Cooperstown Trifectas: Birthdates Shared by Three Hall of Famers January 31 Nolan Ryan Jackie Robinson Ernie […]

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Cubs Legend Santo Passes Away; Legacy Is Overcoming Diabetes, not Being Overlooked by the Hall of Fame

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, MLB, tagged , , on December 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »

The baseball world, but particularly Chicago, lost another giant figure today when Ron Santo succumbed to bladder cancer at the age of 70. After spending his entire 15-year career in the windy city (14 seasons on the North side and one on the South side), Santo added to his legend in Chicago when he joined […]

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