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1. The Browns' spring training 1946: St. Louis's American leaguers hopes rested on revived pitching, junior, Dick Siebert, and Ducky

Author

Godin, Roger A.

Subjects
Baseball players -- Training, Baseball teams -- Personalities, History, Sports and fitness, Sports, sporting goods and toys industry, American League, St. Louis Browns -- Personalities
Abstract

The St. Louis Browns' American League (AL) Championship in 1944 was followed by a 1945 campaign best remembered for one-armed Pete Gray and a late season pennant rush which seemed [...]

Published
2016

2. Casey Motter, Braves' longtime PA announcer, dies at 53

Author

Bieler, Des

Subjects
Motter, Casey, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Broadcasters -- Biography, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Atlanta Braves -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Des Bieler Casey Motter, the public address announcer for the Atlanta Braves since 2007, has died, the team announced Thursday. According to the Athletic, Motter died in his sleep [...]

Published
2022

3. Louder than words: the Twins' A.J. Pierzynski has made himself an All-Star catcher; along the way, he has made enemies with his on-field actions. (Baseball)

Author

Souhan, Jim

Subjects
Minnesota Twins -- Personalities, Catchers (Baseball) -- Training, Catchers (Baseball) -- Achievements and awards, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Abstract

If A.J. Pierzynski wore his emotions on his sleeve, at least they could be laundered. Instead, they're smeared across his face like a milk mustache. Aggravated opponents would like to […]

Published
2003

4. Sweet swing of success: a combination of ability, preparation and adjustments helps Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols manhandle big-league pitching. (Baseball)

Author

Crossman, Matt

Subjects
St. Louis Cardinals -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Evaluation, Baseball players -- Training, Batting (Baseball) -- Methods, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Abstract

Albert Pujols is the best young hitter in baseball because he has great hands. Pujols constantly changes his stance, but he never messes with his hands, at least not since […]

Published
2003

5. In focus: Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki's mental preparation is as big a part of his game as his blazing speed and powerful throwing arm. (Baseball)

Author

Lefton, Brad

Subjects
Seattle Mariners -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Competitions, Baseball players -- Training, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Abstract

Tigers first baseman Carlos Pena had a hunch about Ichiro Suzuki. Pena didn't think the Mariners right fielder was as tense on the field as his often-steely face might otherwise […]

Published
2003

6. Baseball without metaphor

Author

Grann, David

Subjects
San Francisco Giants -- Personalities, Baseball fans -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Behavior -- Interviews, Sports -- Records, Baseball players -- Behavior -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Interviews, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball (Professional) -- Fans, Home runs (Baseball) -- Records, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Behavior, Personalities
Abstract

One night last fall Barry Bonds, the demon of America's pastime, caught a glimpse of his own redemption. The player who had been called a ''prima donna,'' a ''phony,'' ''overrated,'' [...]

Published
2002

7. Are you ready for Jimmy Rollins?

Author

Schwarz, Alan

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest, Regional focus/area studies, Philadelphia Phillies -- Personalities
Abstract

The Philadelphia Phillies became a team in contention for post season play after acquiring Jimmy Rollins as the new shortstop in the year 2001. Rollins, an All-Star Game rookie in 2001, prides himself on being loud behind the plate and having a style of his own.

Published
2002

8. Caught looking: when I was asked to step down as the manager of the Houston Astros last year, I bade a bittersweet farewell to a team I had loved for more than three decades. Among the many lessons I learned: how to motivate millionaires, how to lose in the playoffs, and how to wear a Hawaiian shirt

Author

Dierker, Larry

Subjects
Houston Astros -- Management, Baseball managers -- Behavior, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Coaching (Athletics) -- Personal narratives, Baseball (Professional) -- Personal narratives
Abstract

"Have you ever seen anyone with a Hawaiian shirt on who wasn't having a good time?" --Larry Dierker, 1996 Aloha. I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT I NEVER ASKED […]

Published
2002

9. God save the Yankees

Author

Smith, Chris

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Appreciation, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Labor relations
Published
1998

10. Hickory smoke

Author

Cohen, Rich

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, Men's clothing -- Innovations
Published
1994

11. The father and the son

Author

Marantz, Steve

Subjects
Montreal Expos -- Personalities, Fathers and sons -- Case studies, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Published
1993

12. 1993 annual baseball roundup

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, African American baseball players -- Portrayals, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, General interest, Portrayals, Personalities
Abstract

SINCE the 1992 season ended with the Toronto Blue Jays' victory in the World Series, Major League Baseball has experienced some significant changes--the addition of new franchises, efforts to speed [...]

Published
1993

13. The Jays that Pat built

Author

Gildea, William

Subjects
Toronto Blue Jays -- Personalities, Baseball managers -- Behavior, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Published
1993

14. The Atlanta advantage

Author

Eisenbath, Mike

Subjects
Atlanta Braves -- Personalities, New York Yankees -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Evaluation
Published
1992

15. Willie's new world: a crosstown move from the Yankees to the Mets presents all sorts of challenges for a rookie manager

Author

Gatto, Tom

Subjects
New York Mets -- Personalities, New York Mets -- Management, Baseball teams -- Management, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball managers -- Management, Baseball players -- Training, Baseball managing -- Management, Company business management
Abstract

Willie Randolph makes a point of running from diamond to diamond to watch his players work out in spring training. That's the first-year Mets manager's style. It's also an appropriate […]

Published
2005

16. Growing their own: the draft and the farm system are fertile areas for the revenue-strapped Twins, who find players--and a way to win--by emphasizing patience, stability and flexibility

Author

McNeal, Stan

Subjects
Minnesota Twins -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Behavior
Abstract

At first glance, nothing appeared out of the ordinary about the Twins' 9-1 victory over the White Sox two Saturdays ago. No. 1 starter Brad Radke allowed one run in […]

Published
2004

17. Slow and steady: so what if Jamie Moyer's changeup observes most highway speed limits? The Mariners lefty knows how to pitch, and, at age 40 he never has been better

Author

McNeal, Stan

Subjects
Seattle Mariners -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Evaluation, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Competitions, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Training
Abstract

Jamie Moyer, baseball's newest ageless wonder, stares in for the sign. He has fallen behind in the count 3-0 to Milton Bradley, one of the league's top hitters. Moyer looks […]

Published
2003

18. Well-adjusted: Yankees rookie Hideki Matsui might never be the slugger in the majors that he was in Japan, but a change in hitting approach could help him live up to Godzilla-size expectations. (Baseball)

Author

Davidoff, Ken

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Batting (Baseball) -- Methods, Baseball players -- Evaluation, Baseball players -- Competitions
Abstract

In the early days of the Grapefruit League schedule, an unidentified flying object crossed Hideki Matsui's path. It traveled at the velocity of a fastball, yet it veered away from […]

Published
2003

19. Rocket tales: as Roger Clemens nears victory No. 300, those who have shared his past weave a story about his strong work ethic and fierce competitiveness. (Baseball)

Author

Tuttle, Dennis

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Achievements and awards, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Evaluation, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Abstract

Training ground By Charlie Maiorana, Clemens' coach at Spring Woods High in Houston I always thought Roger would be a success. I can't say I thought he'd win six Cy […]

Published
2003

20. Former Senators pitcher Dean Stone, unlikely winner in 1954 All-Star Game, dies at age 88

Author

Sheinin, Dave

Subjects
Stone, Dean, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, Washington Senators -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Dave Sheinin Dean Stone, a former pitcher for the Washington Senators best known for earning the win in the 1954 MLB All-Star Game despite not retiring a batter, died [...]

Published
2018

22. It's impossible to ignore steriod use

Author

Chass, Murray

Subjects
Drugs and athletes -- Statistics, Baseball players -- Evaluation, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Published
2002

26. Yankees' Clemens fined $50,000

Author

Chass, Murray

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, World series (Baseball) -- 2000 AD, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Discipline
Published
2000

27. Memory of mother drives Yankees' Vizcaino

Author

Curry, Jack

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, World series (Baseball) -- 2000 AD, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Biography, Vizcaino, Jose -- Biography
Published
2000

28. No agony for Pettittes this October

Author

Curry, Jack

Subjects
New York Mets -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball coaches -- Biography
Published
2000

29. Bordick expected to start

Author

Kepner, Tyler

Subjects
New York Mets -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Published
2000

34. Indians trade Sexson to beef up pitching

Subjects
Cleveland Indians -- Personalities, Milwaukee Brewers -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Contracts
Published
2000

35. Jones plans to redeem a lost year

Author

Kepner, Tyler

Subjects
New York Mets -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Published
2000

36. Leiter uses fame while he can

Author

Vecsey, George

Subjects
New York Mets -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Pitchers (Baseball) -- Behavior
Published
2000

37. Johnson asked to keep waiting

Author

Olney, Buster

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Outfielders (Baseball) -- Evaluation
Published
2000

40. The last Pittsburgh innocent

Author

Pierce, Charles P.

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball (Professional) -- Personalities, Fashion and beauty, General interest, Pittsburgh Pirates -- Personalities
Abstract

Jim Leyland is considered as the best manager in baseball, with 776 wins to his credit in the 10 years he had been serving as Pittsburgh Pirates team manager. Leyland believes that his team will do well in the seasons ahead, despite losing some of its best talents, including Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonilla, to other teams.

Published
1996

41. Who is 'The Freeze'? Meet the former college track star racing Braves fans between innings

Author

Roth, Dan

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, Runners (Sports) -- Interviews, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry, Atlanta Braves -- Personalities
Abstract

Byline: Dan Roth He appeared out of nowhere, breezing past an unsuspecting, prematurely celebrating fan Friday between innings as the Atlanta Braves hosted the New York Mets at SunTrust Park. [...]

Published
2017

42. Inside: The Week In Sports

Subjects
Baseball teams -- Personalities, Football players -- Injuries, Football players -- Planning, Company business planning
Published
2008

43. American League rosters

Subjects
Baseball players -- Employment, Baseball teams -- Personalities
Published
1990

44. Stories of Baseball

Subjects
Baseball -- United States, Baseball -- Forecasts and trends, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball players -- Evaluation, Baseball players -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Baseball -- Records, Baseball -- 2007 AD, Market trend/market analysis
Published
2007

45. Metsomania Remembered

Author

Skinner, David

Subjects
Baseball players -- Achievements and awards, Baseball players -- Evaluation, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Appreciation, News, opinion and commentary, New York Mets -- Personalities, New York Mets -- Appreciation
Abstract

It will be spring soon and, more to the point, baseball season. This knowledge brings me some joy and not a little anxiety, due to the birth of my son [...]

Published
2007

47. Jack Nicholson's Diary

Author

Reilly, Rick

Subjects
Los Angeles Lakers -- Management, Los Angeles Lakers -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Management, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Company business management
Published
2004

49. Blood Brothers

Author

Rushin, Steve

Subjects
New York Yankees -- Personalities, Baseball teams -- Personalities, Multiple myeloma
Published
2004

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