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Bits and Bytes and Bats and Balls

Snippets from long ago

1d ago

Bits and Bytes and Bats and Balls

1d ago

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A Conversation with Roger Angell

Conducted by Dick Johnson in 1988

Jan 6

A Conversation with Roger Angell

Jan 6

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The Fringe of the Game

Dedicated to Rickey Henderson (1958–2024)

Dec 23, 2024

The Fringe of the Game

Dec 23, 2024

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Getting the Short (Season) Shrift

A guest column by Jamie Selko

Dec 16, 2024

Getting the Short (Season) Shrift

Dec 16, 2024

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The Fields of Play

A paean to the ballpark

Dec 9, 2024

The Fields of Play

Dec 9, 2024

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The Baseball Life

It’s about love and work

Dec 2, 2024

The Baseball Life

Dec 2, 2024

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First Baseball Games, the World Over

Guest column by Bruce Allardice

Nov 25, 2024

First Baseball Games, the World Over

Nov 25, 2024

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That Dastardly Dime Novel

Not baseball, but nearly so

Nov 18, 2024

That Dastardly Dime Novel

Nov 18, 2024

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The Dream of Baseball

Reflecting upon a lucky life

Nov 11, 2024

The Dream of Baseball

Nov 11, 2024

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Fans Are Players, Too

The outcome of the game depends upon you. Remember that.

Nov 4, 2024

Fans Are Players, Too

Nov 4, 2024

John Thorn

John Thorn

John Thorn is the Official Historian for Major League Baseball. His most recent book is Baseball in the Garden of Eden, published by Simon & Schuster.

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