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Bob Wicker warming up before a game in 1903.
Bridging the Two-Way Gap

Bridging the Two-Way Gap: Bob Wicker

Bob Wicker is not a baseball name that should stand out to anyone. He spent a few seasons in affiliated ball as a capable pitcher who never exactly overwhelmed. He missed out on the Chicago Cubs late 1900s run of glory by one season and only spent 6 years in the major leagues, with only […]

Posted on September 27, 2019December 6, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Henry Kimbro legging out a grounder for the Baltimore Elite Giants.
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Hitting is What a Hitter Does

The last few years of the Negro major leagues are a subject often ignored by everyone but the most ardent baseball fans. By the time 1950 rolled around the Negro American League was playing the last season of major league baseball from a Negro League. This was all thanks to what happened on April 15, […]

Posted on September 26, 2019September 23, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comments(2)
Freddy Galvis celebrates with teammates during a LVBP Game.
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MLB’s Imperialist March

October is fast approaching and for most people that means fall weather, Halloween shenanigans, and the end of baseball season. That last part isn’t true for everyone though, for a large chunk of baseball fans October’s arrival is fantastic news. Yes, the Major League Baseball playoffs mean that season is coming to an end but […]

Posted on September 25, 2019September 23, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)
Artwork representing baseball uniforms.
Top Threads Tournament

Top Threads Tournament: CPBL Semifinals

If you’re anything like me, and if you’re reading this site then you’re at least a little like me, then you love a good uniform. A while back I had the idea of doing a tournament-style series of posts to determine who has the best uniforms in all of professional baseball. The format I settled […]

Posted on September 24, 2019December 6, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(1)
Russian teams shake hands after a game.
This Week in Baseball

This Week in Baseball: 09-23-2019

John Rogers – The Moscow Times: Baseball becoming a global game is essential to the future of the sport. Countries like China, Russia, India, and others becoming more interested in the sport of baseball is a great thing for the sport. The amateur level is where the game will truly grow and that’s why Russia […]

Posted on September 23, 2019December 6, 2019 Author Bill Thompson Comment(0)

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