This week Richard received his copy of Chris Jaffe’s Evaluating Baseball’s Managers. In honor of the work, he attempts to assemble the “All-Manager Team.”

The best of the rest from 1901 to 1989, outfielders and pitchers.

A blast from the past made some news, showing us that some things—and some people—don’t really change.

If MVPs were handed out like the old-timey award that banned repeat winners.

The past two years have seen the NHL stage the Winter Classic at two of baseball’s most famous parks. But on Jan. 16, 1884, a legendary baseball figure helped stage a baseball game unlike any you have ever seen, but one fans of the NHL could appreciate.

It’s only natural that the latest Hall of Fame election brings a reaction from Cooperstown in this week’s Confidential.

As the first week of 2010 begins, Richard rolls back the clock to look at what stories might be news around this same time a century ago.

The best of the rest from 1901 to 1989, catchers and infielders.

When second best is more than good enough.

A review of the game we’ve all grown to love.