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Here you will find baseball stories about players, fields, coaches, history, the present, and the experience of baseball.
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It has been about 18 months since I returned to live here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. In those 18 months, I have been introduced to a ton of great baseball here in Southeastern Virginia, the Richmond area, and Coastal North Carolina. I have attended amateur and collegiate baseball games in Elizabeth City, NC and Richmond,…
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The Norfolk State University Spartans baseball team finished their 2025 regular season on Saturday, May 17th with Senior Day at Marty Miller Field, Norfolk. I was lucky enough to attend several games this season at Marty Miller Field and cheer on the Spartans as they played competitive baseball in the Northeast Conference. The Spartans have…
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A few months back, after the 2025 Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced, I began to ponder why Dwight Gooden was not a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. I wrote an appreciative fan, stat packed blog about why Gooden should be in the Hall of Fame and was really happy how…
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My 2024 “Used To Be On The Red Sox” Roster of Players Who Are Playing in this year’s MLB Playoffs For Other Teams
In Major League Baseball, players move on to other teams all the time. It is the business of baseball. Some are traded. Some leave via free agency. Some are traded for a bag of baseballs. Some are traded for a bunch of prospects who cannot throw or hit baseballs. Some are generational talents and are…
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A Monday Afternoon Trip To The Big A, Anaheim Angels Stadium
Last week, I was on the west coast for business (ABF Freight) in the city of the Angels – Anaheim, California. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, as they are officially known as, play in Anaheim at what locals and many baseball fans call “The Big A.” It’s funny, there must be a sign or…
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When Runners Are Left On Base, They Tend Not to Score
The Boston Red Sox were officially aka mathematically eliminated from the 2024 MLB Playoffs this week. A loss to the rival Toronto Blue Jays on September 25th sealed their fate. In that fateful game, the BoSox left 8 runners on base. In fact, in the series they averaged leaving 8 runners on base, despite winning…
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Wednesday Trip To Portsmouth’s Olde Towne For Truckers, Tides, and Virginia History
Wednesday afternoon, Rachel and I decided to take the short drive from our home in Virginia Beach over to Portsmouth, VA’s Olde Towne District. Olde Towne features a number of historic landmarks, including churches, lighthouse boats, and museums. And it also features some exciting business growth, with new businesses and opportunities popping on just about…
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Rhode Island High School Baseball Stars On Display in SWB RailRiders vs Buffalo Bisons Game
Ok, so by now you have probably realized that I am from Rhode Island, follow Rhode Island baseball, and will always have a special place in my heart for anything Rhode Island. I have written about Rhode Island baseball for more than 2 decades and will remain interested in the baseball journeys of Rhode Island…
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Bubble Gum – The Big League Valentine’s Day Gift For A Baseball Fan
Nothing says I love you on Valentine’s Day, Opening Day, Christmas Day, heck any day like a pack of Big League Chew® Bubble Gum and…
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A Saturday Afternoon Visit To Frisco Rough Riders Baseball Field
Last Saturday was a work day for me (ABF Freight) in Dallas. So, after work, I took the short drive north from the Dallas Terminal…
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A Friday Afternoon Visit To Arlington’s Texas Rangers Baseball Fields Past and Present
Last week, I was back in Dallas, Texas for work (ABF Freight) and decided to check out some more baseball experiences. According to a Google…
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Where Would The Ted Williams Famous 502 Foot Home Run Ball Land In Your Ballpark?
Slow news day for baseball with a travel day planned for tomorrow, so I decided to do a little research. Have you ever seen this…
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A Thursday Evening Baseball Trip To Dwyer Stadium For Muckdogs vs. Pilots
On the final day of my business trip to Buffalo (for ABF Freight), I decided to take a leisurely drive from my hotel in Amherst (NY) out to Batavia (NY). Batavia is like a Hollywood movie set filming “Main Street USA.” The tree lined town roads, the ice cream shoppes, the car mechanic shops, the…
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A Tuesday Trip to Sal Maglie Baseball Stadium, Home of the Niagara Falls Americans
When you think of Niagara Falls, what comes to mind? The mist, the waterfalls, the majestic natural beauty? If you have had the pleasure of visiting Niagara Falls, NY, and witnessed the awesomeness of nature that is the Falls, you should consider yourself lucky indeed. I know because I’ve seen them in person and they…
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Baseball Book Review – Odd Man Out, by Matt McCarthy
On the morning of April 9, 2016 I was in the crowd at Wilson Park, North Kingstown, RI for Wickford Little League Opening Day. I was in the crowd for several reasons – primarily as a parent of two players participating in the league and as the communications officer for Wickford Little League covering the…
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The Baseball Spirits of Mel Ott and Lou Gehrig Alive in Western New York
On my recent business trip to Buffalo for ABF Freight, I had some personal time to explore some of Western New York’s baseball experiences. I had the good fortune of finding not one but two incredible baseball complexes, each one special in their own right. First, here is a photo gallery of Amherst, NY’s Mel…
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The Search For Wonderboy – A Monday Afternoon Visit to The Rockpile
A few months ago, on a business trip to Indianapolis for ABF Freight, I visited a “retired” baseball field used in a movie. The field was Bush Stadium, the movie – “Eight Men Out.” At the time of my visit, Bush Stadium had long been retired and was now a beautiful apartment complex known as…
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Sunday Visit To Buffalo’s Sahlen Field, Home of the Buffalo Bisons
Last week, my business travel for ABF Freight took me to the city of Buffalo, NY. Two relatively short flights (Norfolk to Philadelphia, Philly to Buffalo) got me to Buffalo just after noon time on Sunday, so I had some time to check out some Buffalo area baseball experiences before checking into my hotel. I…
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