1969 New York Mets – Art Shamsky Remembers
by (Editor’s Note- This story was originally published in the Summer 2008 issue of Gotham Baseball Magazine – MH) Living in New York City offers me …
UNBREAKABLE: Jack Chesbro
“He was either steady or wild as a hawk; with no middle ground. He always had some trick up his sleeve, feeding the visitors on …
Battle of the Boroughs to Kick Off 2010 NY-Penn League Season
by The 2010 NY-Penn League season will kick off like many of the previous ones, but with a twist. On Friday June 18, 2010 at 7:00pm …
Backman Where He Oughta Be
After years of exile, former Met named skipper of the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones There have been few things in Wally Backman’s life that have come …
The Chase is On
“This contract’s not going to change how I perform … It’s not going to change how I prepare. It’s not going to change how hard …
New York Yankees Minor League Winter League Report
With the New York Yankees battling it out for a spot in the World Series their minor leaguers are taking the field in a much …
East Islip Baseball: A Family Affair
by On a dark and dreary late April day with sprinkles of rain splashing on the baseball field at Smithtown East High School, Sal Ciampi sits …
Going Nine: The Power Of Two
(This story was originally published in Gotham Baseball Magazine) Eddie Lucas was a baseball fan, born into a baseball loving family. Just hours after watching …
1996: The One That Started It All
(The story was originally published in Gotham Baseball Magazine) Was it really 10 years ago? That question has been asked by many a Yankee fan …
Preserving The Past
On the field in the new Yankee Stadium this year, several of the team’s 102 victories have come in dramatic fashion. For the folks behind …