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This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. In this episode of …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Road Cap of The Beloit Snappers"
With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball (just) behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today, we pay attention to the four-time Belgian champions Borgerhout Squirrels. Except for Yannick Gontier, none of the …
Continue reading "Transactions in Belgian Division 1 For The 2023 Season: Borgerhout Squirrels"
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. In this episode of …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Lancaster JetHawks Home Cap"
With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball (just) behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today, we pay attention to the nine-time and current Belgian champions Hoboken Pioneers. After a successful season in which …
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A few days ago, you could read about T&A San Marino pulling out of the Serie A for the 2023 season. The reason was a disagreement about the setup of the league. According to several Italian newspapers, an end of the stalemate between San Marino and the FIBS is not in sight. According to owner/chairman …
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On October 23, 1923 Babe Ruth could be seen at the Polo Grounds in Giants gear. What was the occasion for the player who led to the expulsion of the Yankees from the Polo Grounds? The Bambino did play with the Giants in a post-season fund-raiser for the team’s first owner, John Day, who had …
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For a while, T&A San Marino threatened to withdraw from the 2023 Serie A. Last Tuesday, they made it official. The "Italian" champions will not defend their title in 2023. Next to San Marino, two other clubs have withdrawn, but for other reasons than the Italian champion. Both Titans Castelfranco and Academy Nettuno decided to …
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Several Cuban news outlets announced the Cuban Baseball Federation has received the permission of the US government to use Cuban-born MLB players during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Since Cuban baseball in general is deteriorating, partially due to many players trying to go after an MLB career, this is big news for the FCB. According …
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This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. In this episode of …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Belgium National Team Cap"
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. This episode of “Personal …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: T&A San Marino"
With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball just behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today, we pay attention to the thirteen-time Belgian champion Brasschaat Braves. Brasschaat Braves dealt with several players that …
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Today, we heard the sad news about the passing of MLB legend Tom Browning. He played with the Cincinnati Reds in an era when players didn't take themselves as seriously as players do nowadays. Browning was part of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds squad that beat the highly favored Oakland A's in the World Series. On …
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Two years ago, the top two divisions in Belgian baseball were merged, and the Division 1 was born. The intention was to play with twelve teams but eleven was the best possible thing. For 2023, a reconstruction is necessary, as three teams have decided to withdraw. As written above, two years ago, the intention was …
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With the end of the transaction period in Belgian baseball just behind us, it is time to pay attention to the several clubs in Division 1 and to the players they acquired and those who they lost. Today we pay attention to one of the two Wallonian clubs in Division 1: Mont-Saint-Guibert Phoenix BSC. The …
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them.This episode of "Personal Stories …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ball Caps: Croatia National Team Cap"
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them.This episode of "Personal Stories …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Rancho Cucamonga Quakes"
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them. This episode of “Personal …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Namur Angels"
This series is inspired by the must read book “All Caps, Stories That Justify an Outrageous Hat Collection” by Craig Colby. Craig wrote this book about the many caps he has and the stories behind it. Anyhow, this series will be about the caps I own and the stories behind them.This episode of "Personal Stories …
Continue reading "Personal Stories About Ballcaps: Dohren Wild Farmers"
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