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Farewell to a Mustache Forever Linked to the Mets

[Photographs by Joshua Bright for The New York Times]Keith Hernandez had his mustache shaved for the first timein 25 years on a small stage set up outside CitiField on Thursday as 300 baseball fans...

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Longtime baseball manager never gave up, never gave in

From inquisitr.comBy Paul Freeman For The Daily News &San Jose Mercury NewsOctober 2, 2012 Even in this age of ultra-rich celebrity athletes, sports still can inspire us with rare, truly heroic...

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A Veteran Returns to the Mound: The Bullpen Car

Dodger Bullpen Car [Flickr.com]October 11, 2012By Dave CaldwellNew York TimesBULLPEN cars last roamed ballparks nearly 20 years ago, whisking relief pitchers to the mound during games. Christopher Hill...

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Why You Should Root, Root, Root For The Home Team

                                                                          Nick Wass/AP Baltimore Orioles Nate McLouth (from left), J.J. Hardy, Robert Andino and Manny Machado high-five teammates after...

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Ybor Exhibit Chronicles Tampa's Passion for Baseball

                                                         [Joseph Brown III/Staff]Among the exhibits will be this glove and signed baseball from Al Lopez.October 16, 2012www.tbo.comYBOR CITY --Tampa's...

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Babe Ruth's Lincoln - Bought by Baseball and Car-loving Texan

Lonnie Shelton, a baseball fan and car collector, poses for photos with the 1948 Lincoln Continental he recently bought in Amarillo, Texas. The car belonged to baseball great Babe Ruth. (Photo: Roberto...

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Eddie Mayo - 1945 World Series MVP

Eddie in 1945 with the Tigers - photo courtesy of Wikipedia Credit Mary McGrathA famous athlete becomes my stepfather. By Mary McGrathOctober 20, 2012studiocity.patch.comBaseball is in full bloom right...

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Bob Uecker Is Still On the Active Roster

Mark Yost, Wall Street JournalMarch 31, 2011Maryvale, Arizona'Who's chuckin' today?"That's all the pregame preparation Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcaster Bob Uecker put in before the start of a recent...

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Even in Autumn of Life, You Can Be a Ball Boy for the Giants

The Giants Are Partial to Senior Citizens Who Shag Fouls; Mr. Zarzana's Blooper                                    Jim Carlton / The Wall Street JournalBalldudes Daryl Gault (left) and George Zarzana...

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When Marichal and Spahn Dueled for a Game and a Half

                                          Associated PressA homer by the Giants’ Willie Mays, right, in the 16th inning gave Juan Marichal a 1-0 complete-game victory over the Milwaukee Braves and...

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When Marvin Miller Almost Hired Richard Nixon

by Matt WelchHit & Run Blog at reason.comNov. 27, 2012Marvin Miller, a labor economist, liberal Democrat, and former top United Steelworkers Union negotiator who revolutionized the economics of...

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Fascination With a New Yankee's Jewish Roots

 Some Boston Red Sox fans were surprised when they learned of Kevin Youkilis’s religion.by Richard SandomirNew York TimesDecember 12, 2012It has been a game of sorts over the years — marveling when...

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Baseball scouts benefit from Beverly Hills fundraiser

 Hall of Fame Pitcher Ferguson Jenkins will be honored at the Scouts Foundation Fundraiser hosted by Dennis Gilbert [Photo: Jim McKnight, AP]By Bob Nightengale, USA Today SportsHe lives next...

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Scouts Dinner Thrills Star-Studded Audience

Actor Harrison Ford with Commissioner Bud Selig before Saturday's Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation dinner.[mlb.com]By Quinn Roberts / MLB.comLOS ANGELES -- The stars came out Saturday night at...

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Black Baseball Pioneers Aided King's Message

Civil Rights Roundtable - 08/18/12Don Newcombe, Frank Robinson and Hank Aaron lead discussion on race and sports at the Civil Rights Movement Roundtable DiscussionSee Video HereBy Richard Justice /...

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Former Major Leaguer Don Buford Keeps the Dreams Alive

Don Buford is the new director of MLB's Urban Youth Academy. (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)Bill Dwyre, L.A. TimesJanuary 22, 2013The 75-year-old Buford, who played football and baseball at Dorsey...

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Former Mets pitcher Darling's love for baseball fulfilled in many ways

Former Mets pitcher and current SNY sportscaster Ron Darling spoke at the Rider University baseball team's First Pitch Dinner.                                              [Donte Carty/Rider...

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The oldest baseball you have ever seen

By Rob Neyeron Feb 5, 12:09pVia Slate, the story (and image) of a really old baseball. I mean, really, really old ..."During the War Between the States, the game was played on the battlefields and even...

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Reversing Course on Reports About a Classic

                                                                          RKO/PhtofestGary Cooper portrayed the left-handed slugger Lou Gehrig in “The Pride of the Yankees." February 8, 2013By Richard...

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Michael Jordan at 50: Remembering his forgettable baseball career

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday, and few will spend much time looking back on his baseball career.                                                            AP PhotoBy Steve Politi The Star-Ledger,...

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