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Don Newcombe Overcame Personal Demons To Help Others Facing Similar Issues
ALSO: BAD BUNT, BAD DECISION, BAD DEFENSE DOOM BRAVES
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Geeking Out Over Baseball Gear From An Early Age
Today, one IBWAA member details his lifelong fascination with baseball players' equipment, especially their batting gloves, and recounts his special…
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May 19
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Translating Don Carman's Clichés Into The 21st Century
Today, we look back at Phillies pitcher Don Carman and the list of clichés that he famously posted on his locker in 1990, and brainstorm what a…
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May 18
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Hit After Hit: Revisiting The Epic Offensive Display Between The Cubs and Phillies In 1979
On this day in 1979, the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia pounded baseballs in submission, and one of our writers takes you back to relive the memorable…
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May 17
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You Don't Want To Be On This List: Prospects Trending In The Wrong Direction
Today, we look at a handful of prospects that may be on their way to "down and out" after being described as "up and coming" leading into the 2022…
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May 16
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You Don't Want To Be On This List: Prospects Trending In The Wrong Direction
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Unassisted Triple Play Doesn't Happen Every Day
ALSO: A NO-HITTER IS NEVER PREDICTABLE, NOT ALWAYS LASTING
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May 14
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Hitters Say MLB Messes With Baseballs
ALSO: SEAVER STATUE MISCUE AND OTHER MAY MUSINGS
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May 13
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You Want To Do The Wave? Have Fun, But Follow The Rules
Today, we look at the origin of The Wave at sporting events, and one IBWAA member offers his thoughts on why fans should embrace The Wave in certain…
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May 12
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Time To Model Joey Gallo After This Yankees Legend
Today, we examine the career of slugger Joey Gallo, a hitter known for his power, walks, and strikeouts, and look at a former Yankee with a swing Gallo…
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May 11
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Sing Along To Some Chicago Cubs One-Hit Wonders
Today, we look back at an interesting facet of Chicago Cubs history - players that tallied just a single hit in a season.
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May 10
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Mother's Day The Baseball Way
Today, we reflect on yesterday's Mother's Day holiday and how it is intertwined with baseball in a variety of ways.
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May 9
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Willie Mays Marks 91st Birthday Today
ALSO: BRAVES TO BECOME JUGGERNAUT WHEN WALKING WOUNDED RETURN
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May 6
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