Archive for the 'History' Category

On Nov. 12, 1993, Bill Dickey died. The former Yankee catcher was an all-time great, a Hall of Famer, 11-time All-Star and career .313 hitter. Dickey also played on eight teams that won a World Series; only two players have more. But this week Richard looks back on the unfortunate souls not so lucky.

A look at the new book about one of the greatest managers not elected to Cooperstown – Paul Richards.

Looking back on the decisions of two managers, a GM and an umpire

Adapting the Power/Speed number to see who’s contributed most to both halves of the game. Infielders are covered this time around.

Spud, Dolph, Hal, Buddy, and the rest.

Inspired by Houston’s consideration of making former manager Phil Garner the team’s future manager, Chris looks at times when a skipper came back to his old club.

A continuing search for common ground between the Yankees and Phillies lands Bruce Markusen in the land of “The Big O.”

Oct. 31 is Halloween, the day when people everywhere dress up and head out to trick-or-treat and maybe put a scare into their neighbors. Richard looks back at the men born on this day and what might scare them.

“It’s the World Series, Mr. Scrooge!” “Bah humbug!” replied the Cubs fan.

On Oct. 18, 1988, a walk-off home run was hit in the World Series off of an All-Star reliever. But this isn’t Kirk Gibson off Dennis Eckersley, it is Mark McGwire and Jay Howell. Richard looks back at this and other memorable postseason series featuring multiple walk-offs.