Astros Soar with History-Making No-hitter in Game Four
Last night the Houston Astros tied the World Series at two games apiece with a history-making no-hitter. It was the first time in World Series history that a pitching staff pitched a combined no-hitter. Christian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero and Ryan Pressly shut down the hard-hitting Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 without a hit in a … Continue reading Astros Soar with History-Making No-hitter in Game Four →
Holy Cow He Did It! See Ya!
Last night Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the 2022 season and tied Roger Maris for the American League single-season home run record. The momentous blast over the leftfield wall in Toronto occurred in the top of the seventh inning against Blue Jay lefty Tim Mayza. The home run propelled the Yankees to … Continue reading Holy Cow He Did It! See Ya! →
In Praise of Albert Pujols
On Friday night Albert Pujols hit the 699th and 700th home runs of his illustrious career. Only three other major leaguers have hit 700 or more home runs. Babe Ruth was the first, finishing his career in 1935 with 714 home runs. That number remained the gold standard for 39 years until Hank Aaron surpassed … Continue reading In Praise of Albert Pujols →
Judge Joins the Elite Yet Controversial 60 Home Run Club
Last night Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees became only the sixth major leaguer to hit or surpass 60 home runs in a single season. Only Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Barry Bonds have accomplished that incredible feat. Babe Ruth had 60 home runs in 1927 with the Yankees. Roger … Continue reading Judge Joins the Elite Yet Controversial 60 Home Run Club →
Mickey and Bobby: An Unlikely Pairing
This incredible photo was taken on September 18, 1965, at Mickey Mantle Day in Yankee Stadium. The Mick is with New York Senator Bobby Kennedy who had come to the Stadium to take part in the event honoring the Yankee legend. The photo was signed by Mantle and given to my friend who had worked … Continue reading Mickey and Bobby: An Unlikely Pairing →
The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three in The Same Outfield!
By guest blogger Gary Livacari On this day 59 years ago something unique occurred in baseball history. The three Alou brothers: Felipe, Matty, and Jesus, all played together in the same outfield for the Giants. Three brothers in the same outfield had never happened before. In the game, played on September 15, 1963, at Forbes … Continue reading The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three in The Same Outfield! →
The 49ers of Major League Baseball
A lot has been made of Aaron Judge’s remarkable season. He recently blew past the 50-home run mark and all eyes are upon him as he heads towards 60. But what about all those sluggers who made it all the way to 49 home runs and never got to that milestone number 50. A review … Continue reading The 49ers of Major League Baseball →
Baseball and All Its Charms
August is a great month for baseball. The winter sports have totally petered out. Football is grinding through a sweltering preseason just hoping no major stars will get injured. And with baseball heating up and embracing the steamy, sunny days and warm, sultry nights, I was ready. First there were softball playoffs. I’m in two … Continue reading Baseball and All Its Charms →
Mickey Mantle’s Last Day
A Tribute to #7 I will never forget this day 27 years ago when Mickey Mantle passed away at the age of 63. Growing up in New Jersey in the late fifties and early sixties Mantle was more than a star, more than an icon, he was a constant—a force of nature binding together the … Continue reading Mickey Mantle’s Last Day →
Vin Scully, A Class Act All the Way
Vin Scully passed away yesterday at the age of 94. He was born in the Bronx in 1927 the same year Babe Ruth hit his record-shattering 60 home runs but later his family moved to Manhattan, and he became a New York Giants fan. With baseball in his blood, Scully played the outfield for Fordham … Continue reading Vin Scully, A Class Act All the Way →
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