Not a lot going on this afternoon, so how about a little history? First, Frank Fitzpatrick at the Philly Inquirer remembers the summer of ’69: This is a remarkably rich anniversary summer. Even now, from the distance of 40 years, 1969’s seems a little unreal. There was simply too much jaw-dropping news to digest: Man […]

This morning in the recaps, I said this about Ichiro refusing MLB’s request that he participate in the Home Run Derby: The guy hits six homers a year. The only reason they’d want him in there is as a cynical ratings ploy for the Japanese market, which I’m assuming gets the All-Star broadcast. Good for […]

The hardest base to steal is first.

Turns out the greatest game of ’em all was a regular-season contest with with no greater significance beyond what happened on the field that day. Really.

One of the memorable characters from the 1970s is carving out a second career as a minor league manager.

Reviewing a new, and long overdue, book about the extraordinary Satchel Paige.

Adrian Gonzalez has done something this year that Ted Williams and Barry Bonds never did.

In a sequel to a column from last year, Chris looks at the most pathetic starting lineups ever held hitless.

On June 24, 1957, Doug Jones was born. Jones would make his major league debut in 1982 and last through the 2000 season. During that time he not only would have a good career, but also mark a sea change in pitching roles.

The village of Cooperstown was treated to a new baseball experience last weekend. Here’s a take on the Hall of Fame Classic from a writer who knows the town.