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St. Louis Cardinals Pitchers Edition
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The Rangers’ Bad ARod Bet
It seems like a long time ago now, back when the franchise was an expansion team in Washington and then stuck in an afterthought ballpark between Dallas…
Jan 15
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First Gloves: Roy Face
There’s only so much to say about the defense played by relief pitchers, but if have a soft spot for Roy Face because you’re both not very tall, and…
Jan 14
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Postseason Underachievers
I could go two different ways with this, and eventually I might.
Jan 13
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Late Bloomers: Eddie Joost
Eddie Joost once said of himself, “I’m a highstrung sort of guy.” Others called him “prickly,” or a “pepperpot,” or a “sparkplug.” In Ira Berkow’s book…
Jan 12
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The Best Base Runner Ever
Mar 13, 2024
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Baseball Remembers: Willie Horton
May 9, 2024
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The Ohtani Unicorn Argument
Oct 21, 2025
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Personal Milk
Oct 9, 2025
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Retread Content Edition
Jan 9
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Baseball Remembers: Mark Buehrle
Why am I using a Baseball Remembers edition to write about a player who only retired ten years ago and is currently on the BBWAA ballot for the Hall of…
Jan 8
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Forgotten Treasures: 1965 Topps Bob Gibson
Like most American men my age, I collected baseball cards as a kid.
Jan 7
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Drafting First
The Chicago White Sox are officially on the clock.
Jan 6
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A Richie Zisk Twitter/First Gloves Mash Up
Yes, that title is a mouthful., but I came by it honestly.
Jan 5
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Cool Old Newspaper Headlines Edition
Jan 2
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A Mystery Late Bloomer
I decided we need to play a guessing game with this one because, well, it’s New Year’s, and I just felt like it.
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A view of baseball history from historian, author, and SABR member Paul White.
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