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Congratulations Ryan Braun and Justin Verlander
Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers and Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the MVP in their respective leagues. Braun beat out Matt Kemp (not to be confused with Shakespearean jig-dancer Will Kempe, who once Boogalooed all the way … Continue reading
Mike “King” Kelly, Nineteenth-century Baseball Star, Makes the News
He was one of the early superstars, sold to the Boston Beaneaters for a whopping ten grand. Before there were songs about Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays, there was one about the exploits of “King” Kelly. An autographed … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Cricket
Tagged Boston Beaneaters, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Mike "King" Kelly, Willie Mays
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Basil D’Oliveira (1931–2011)
The South African–born England cricketer Basil D’Oliveira has died, having battled Parkinson’s disease for several years. Aside from his capable batsmanship and usefulness as a bowler, D’Oliveira will always be known as the man who encapsulated the racism within cricket … Continue reading
It Just Got Wilder
As announced earlier, the Houston Astros, the team that entered the National League along with the New York Mets in 1962, will slide over to the American League right after the club’s fiftieth-anniversary celebration as an N.L. team. Two Wild … Continue reading
When Did the Florida Marlins Become “The Miami Marlins”?
When did this happen? The Marlins are no longer representing a giant state for the National League, only a great city. The Marlins have their eye on Albert Pujols to go along with their new identity, logo, and retractable-dome stadium. … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Yankees
Tagged Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Miami Marlins, National League, New York Yankees
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Kidnapped Wilson Ramos Rescued
With so much bad news around, it is a happy day learning that the Washington Nationals catcher has been rescued in Venezuela, where kidnappings are not uncommon. We are happy for Wilson Ramos, his family, the Nats, and certainly for … Continue reading
What the Hell Just Happened in Cape Town?
Just when you think the world of cricket couldn’t get any weirder or upside down, a Test match comes along that defies all expectations. Such an event occurred yesterday. The Australian cricket team is visiting South Africa for two Test … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Cricket, South Africa, Test Cricket
Tagged Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Literature, Michael Clarke
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Baseball Player Kidnapped
Wilson Ramos of the Washington Nationals has been kidnapped in his native Venezuela. This is not the sort of story one envisions kicking off the hot-stove league season. Our prayers go to Mr. Ramos and the Ramos family.
A Penny for the Old Guy
On this Guy Fawkes Day, I (Evander) ask the timely question of questions: Did the ringleader of the Gunpowder Plot play or watch cricket? According to our book, the earliest confirmed reference to cricket dates to 1598. This is the … Continue reading
Matty Alou
One of the greatest batters of the 1960s, and part of a trio of brothers that played in the major leagues (they collectively hold the all-time base-hits record for a family; this includes the three DiMaggio brothers), Matty Alou died … Continue reading
Right Off the Bat 