Charlie Gibson: From Baseball Diamond to Cemetery Superintendent
Charlie Griffin Gibson’s journey from a small Georgia town to the majors and later to municipal leadership reveals a life shaped by war, sport, and public service.
Jun 29, 2026
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Carl Yowell and the Forgotten Legends of Virginia Baseball
Carl Yowell, a Madison‑born right‑hander, pitched briefly for the Cleveland Indians before becoming part of one of baseball’s most extraordinary games, while a handful of Virginia natives helped shape the sport’s early landscape.
Jun 27, 2026
Ohtani’s Dominance Fuels MVP Talk as Cy Young Race Tightens
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA and league‑leading on‑base percentage have put him in the MVP conversation, while Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sánchez battle for the Cy Young. Recent cycles by Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Bryce Harper, plus an Oakland comeback, round out a dramatic week.
Jun 23, 2026
Ohtani Leads Cy Young Race as Pitchers Shine and Athletics Pull Off Miracle
Shohei Ohtani’s 1.47 ERA, historic cycles by Crow‑Armstrong and Harper, and the Athletics’ comeback over the Angels highlight a competitive race for awards and playoff positioning.
Jun 23, 2026
The First All-Star Game: A New Book Illuminates Baseball’s 1933 Turning Point
Randall Sullivan’s latest work delves into the 1933 All-Star Game, weaving together the stories of baseball legends, political figures, and cultural icons to reveal how a single exhibition game reflected a nation at a crossroads.
Jun 14, 2026
Savannah Bananas Revive a Century‑Old Baseball Diamond at Neyland Stadium
On May 23, the Savannah Bananas will play at Neyland Stadium, reviving the historic Shields‑Watkins Field that was built by students a hundred years ago.
May 19, 2026
The 1912 Tigers Scandal: When a Star’s Suspension Turned a Game into a Disaster
The 1912 Detroit Tigers episode remains one of baseball’s most bizarre episodes, revealing the vulnerabilities of a sport in flux.
May 18, 2026