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Strat-O-Matic Opening Day At Glen Head Headquarters A Big Hit For Fans
Major Leagues

Strat-O-Matic Opening Day At Glen Head Headquarters A Big Hit For Fans

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 21, 2024

They began lining up at 2 a.m. At least that’s the reported time that the first guest appeared at Strat-O-Matic Headquarters on Railroad Avenue, in …

As Yankees Spring Games Set To Begin Tampa, Spirits of Baseball Legends Loom Large on Park Avenue
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As Yankees Spring Games Set To Begin Tampa, Spirits of Baseball Legends Loom Large on Park Avenue

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniFebruary 20, 2024

While current Yankees pitchers and catchers were reporting to camp in the warmth of Tampa, Florida, the spirits of baseball legends of Bronx Bombers lore …

Hoping for a Re-Pete
Top Story

Hoping for a Re-Pete

Shai Kushnerby Shai KushnerFebruary 17, 2024February 17, 2024

If the Mets want Pete and Pete wants the Mets, why haven’t they signed a deal?

A Dream Of Spring
New York Mets / New York Yankees

A Dream Of Spring

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

In his first press conference of the season, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a message for the media, but it was also a …

Dazzy Vance, Gotham Legend
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Dazzy Vance, Gotham Legend

Mark Healeyby Mark HealeyFebruary 9, 2024

On Feb. 9, 1933, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded their pitching ace Dazzy Vance to the St. Louis Cardinals with infielder Gordon Slade for Ownie Carroll …

WE’RE DOING THIS WRONG
New York Mets

WE’RE DOING THIS WRONG

Shai Kushnerby Shai KushnerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

…Or how I learned to stop worrying and accept the Mets offseason I must warn you now – if you read this headline and thought …

Mantle Memorabilia Heads Heritage’s Summer Platinum Auction
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Mantle Memorabilia Heads Heritage’s Summer Platinum Auction

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniAugust 11, 2023

A game worn Mickey Mantle jersey from 1958 is currently at a record $3.9 million (including buyer’s premium) in Heritage Auctions Summer Platinum Sports Auction, with 11 days left to go (bidding …

’62 Mets or ’23 A’s: Who is the Worst Team Ever?
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’62 Mets or ’23 A’s: Who is the Worst Team Ever?

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 29, 2023

When thoughts turn to the worst teams in baseball history, around these parts (and most others), the lovably laughable 1962 Mets (Choo-Choo Coleman! Marv Throneberry! Roger Craig!) …

Ruth, Terry, Orosco Among Strat-O-Matic All-Stars in New Set
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Ruth, Terry, Orosco Among Strat-O-Matic All-Stars in New Set

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 26, 2023June 26, 20231

Ninety years ago, baseball debuted its All-Star Game, a novelty that quickly became an annual tradition. Babe Ruth, naturally, launched the classic’s first home run …

‘The League’ Negro Leagues World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Monday
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‘The League’ Negro Leagues World Premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Monday

Jerry Milaniby Jerry MilaniJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia, THE …

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