Carl Erskine is one of the last stars left from a golden age of baseball. He offered insights into what it was like to face some of the greats, and how the game has changed.
Category: Baseball
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Carl Erskine Will Receive Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Award
Carl Erskine was a champion with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but what came after that is what will be honored with an award from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Eric Bach, an Openly Gay Baseball Broadcaster, Wishes There Were More
Eric Bach is an openly gay broadcaster for the Fredericksburg Nationals. He has major league aspirations, but his path has been much lonelier than he would prefer.
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Will Aaron Judge be Limited to DH for Yankees?
Even after he returns, Aaron Judge could have his mobility limited by his toe injury all season. That would be quite a blow for a Yankee captain who takes pride in his defense and his athleticism.
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Mets Open Second Half Looking to Rally Before Trading Deadline
The Mets are facing an 18-game stretch that could make or break the club. “The better we play, the longer we stay together,” Francisco Lindor said.
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Elias Diaz Is the Hero as NL Ends All-Star Game Losing Streak
The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
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The Immaculate Grid Is the Hottest Thing in Baseball
Immaculate Grid has become a daily obsession for fans, journalists and even some ex-players. Being purchased by Baseball Reference should only help it grow.
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My Unlikely Writing Teacher: Pedro Martinez
Looking to a maestro on the mound to improve your writing game.
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MLB All-Star Game: Stars Trade Tips Ahead of Game
The days of being overly competitive are over, as stars from across Major League Baseball gather for a fun weekend and share the tips and tricks that make them great.
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Glow of Baseball’s All-Star Game Can’t Obscure Athletics’ Departure
Major League Baseball’s midsummer celebration comes on the heels of an announced agreement to build a stadium for the Athletics that would relocate the franchise to Las Vegas from Oakland.
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LSU Teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Go 1-2 in MLB Draft
After winning the College World Series, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews of Louisiana State were the first two players off the board Sunday in Seattle.
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Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman and Jonah Heim Lead New Generation of Catchers
Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman, Jonah Heim, Will Smith and Gabriel Moreno lead a generation of catchers as good with their bats as they are with their gloves.