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Tributes to Hank Aaron
By many accounts, it took Aaron several years to come to terms with his place in baseball history and the hatred that had been a part of his accomplishments. Much later, he gained more of a sense of joy, rather than relief, at what he had done.
Read moreClass And Grace Personified: Home Run King Hank Aaron Dead At 86
We forget sometimes that our heroes will not live forever. Hank Aaron has passed away, but his actions and words and comportment truly helped change the world. I love Hank Aaron, as much as you can love a man you’ve never met. I love his humility. I love his honor. I love his dignity. I love his effort. I love
Read moreOff to See The Big Dodger In The Sky: Lasorda Dead At 93
“… he was one of the great slobbering dirt-kickers in baseball history.”
Read moreCleveland Indians Name Change: Important Social Achievement or Another Useless Action?
It’s easy to soothe someone’s feelings, say by renaming something. It’s an easy fix and one of many fairly useless things on the list of possible actions to be taken by our politicians in order for them to be able to come to you and say, “See? We now call this thing a different name. Isn’t that great? How about a campaign contribution?”
Read moreA Covid World Series Title: A Very Different Feeling
“… none of it was “normal.” The fact that Dodgers fans could even be bothered by paying attention to things like masks and tests speaks to the enormity of the impact of the pandemic.”
Read moreWorld Series 2020: The Numbers Lied
“I was dominating.” Blake Snell’s words after his team lost Game 6 and the World Series after numbers crunchers pulled him from the game, which sparked the game-winning rally by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Read moreWhat Just Happened?
Game 4 of the World Series was great for eight-and-a-half innings and then it turned into a Little League game.
Read moreWorld Series Preview: Dodgers V. Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a team of destiny, propelled by the winds of the baseball spirits to finally claim a title after 32 years without.
The Tampa Rays are a team of destiny, propelled by the pitching and timely-hitting formula that has allowed previous penny-pitching clubs like the Minnesota Twins and Florida Marlins to claim titles.
Read moreOh, What A Game 7 It Was
In some way, everyone failed at the plate when they had the chance to succeed, with only the occasional, glorious instance of success. At least, that’s how it felt. The negatives are heartbreaking. The successes are cause for jubilation.
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