Oct 16, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
All he really wanted to do was teach the game. He was good at it. He knew the mechanics and could help his players understand it like never before. As they began to improve, he assumed he was doing all the right things. Games were won, statistics were accumulated. One...
Sep 16, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
He entered the field to thunderous applause. As Major League Baseball recognized the all-century team from the 1900s, Ted Williams was the grand finale. “The greatest hitter that ever lived.” Aged, unable to walk more than a few steps, and long past his...
May 16, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
The home fans loved him. He could do no wrong in their eyes. Running hard on even routine plays, he impressed them with his work ethic and skill. He got there early, stayed late, was involved in the community, and did everything the local hero should do. And they...
Jan 16, 2018 | Diamond Devotions
Red Sox/Yankees. Cubs/Cardinals. Dodgers/Giants. Rivalries in baseball are great, full of rich history and hated on all sides. Bulletin board material typically presents itself, providing the offended team with an extra level of motivation. A true rivalry is a...
Dec 1, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
Baseball has a lingo, a vernacular that only those closely associated with the game will understand. Most of the time, it’s repeated incessantly and seemingly for no reason. Here are a few phrases you might hear from the dugout (and what they mean). “Hey...
