Dusty Baker

The Jackie Robinson of Gay Rights

In one of the more light-hearted moments in 42, a nearly-naked Ralph Branca (played by Hamish Linklater) confronts an equally near-naked Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) on the question on why he doesn't shower with the rest of the team. After a minute or so of hemming and hawing, Branca blurts ou ... More >>

Trouble With the Curve: Still Too Old After All These Years

Eastwood’s return is a decidedly slow-pitch affair

Crazy Yankee Chick: Is This Really Happening? Seems Like Opening Day Was Yesterday...

​That was the first entry I wrote this year.. It goes without saying that, of course, the Yanks have won nothing yet. But it's so surreal now to think about times when baseball isn't even on. Regardless of who wins this series, there's only 1 more week of baseball left til the long winter is ... More >>

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Selling the Mets' New Manager Short? Not a Good Bet.

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