Vin Scully – A Man for All 67 Seasons

On October 2nd, 1936, an 8-year boy walked by a storefront near his home in the Bronx, NY.  Seeing the box score of that day’s World Series game posted in the window of a laundry, he felt a sort of compassion for the team that was being pummeled by the powerful Yankees. From that moment […]

Full Capacity Baseball Stadiums? 2021 Attendance Surprises!

After MLB completed a most unusual 2020 season,  played in empty stadiums, it was a relief when the 2020 World Series welcomed fans at 25% capacity.  Many wondered if we would see stadiums at full capacity anytime soon.  Throughout 2021 the pandemic marched on.  Yet in early November, we finished a post-season with many games […]

Five Success Principles: Think Like a General Manager

Do you want to pick up success principles as you enjoy baseball? One need not look far! Every season produces great stories from the on-field performers and those behind the scenes. 2021 was no exception. We can learn from players, front-office folks, and broadcasters. Think Like a General Manager Capping the amazing 2021 season, the […]

Long Baseball Careers Cut Short by Injury

I love looking back on the careers of players who are close to my age.  I like to remember what I was doing during their prime playing years.  I recall particular games which I watched or listened to. This article is the second in my recurring series on pairs of players whose careers produced similar […]