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The Cautionary Tale of Former Yankee Kevin Maas

Aug 22, 2015

Baseball History, Features, New York Yankees

Twenty five years ago, Kevin Maas, the product of a prospect starved New York Yankees team was unofficially deemed the savior for a desperate franchise, but unrealistic expectations stalled his development and ...

Thirty-Two Years Ago Today: The Pine Tar Game

Gabriel Bogart

Jul 24, 2015

American League, Baseball History, Features, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, with no electricity and, thusly, no chance in hell of having television or the Internet, you’re probably quite familiar with The Pine Tar Game by now. Here’s a little video ...

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #21: Bill Pennington

Brian Wright

Apr 27, 2015

Media, New York Yankees, Podcasts

Trying to describe Billy Martin in one word is no easy task. Belligerent, mercurial, intelligent, aggressive, confusing, and insightful would all qualify. Because of that, he can best be remembered as a complex...

Remembering Former MVP Al Rosen

Gershon Rabinowitz

Mar 15, 2015

American League Central, Baseball History, Cleveland Indians, Features

Over the course of the game's illustrious history, individual accomplishments and achievements transcended the sport and defined its future. As years past and generations pass the torch to their youth, these na...

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The Cautionary Tale of Former Yankee Kevin Maas

Thirty-Two Years Ago Today: The Pine Tar Game

‘Baseball as It Was’ Episode #21: Bill Pennington

Remembering Former MVP Al Rosen