An Early Pitching Pioneer

by Tony McClean
During that four-year stretch, which included three pennants and a Negro League World Series championship in 1925, Winters went an amazing 87-26 (.770 win pct.) for Hilldale. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder had the total package in his arsenal.
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A Time Bomb Waiting To Happen?
by Daniel Malloy
Short of banning maple -- a long shot considering the ubiquity of the wood among superstitious major leaguers -- baseball people disagree on if and how to modify the bats to make them safer.

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Union Likely To File Grievance Over Bonds
by Bill Shaikin
No final decision has been made, the source said, but the union is leaning toward filing a grievance. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak publicly in advance of a decision.

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The 'Goose' Cuts Loose
by Michael-Louis Ingram
Rich "Goose" Gossage throws some high hard ones as he gives some dap to other great players he feels should be in the Hall of Fame with him on the day of his induction.

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The First East-West All-Star Game
by Tony McClean
In celebration of this week's 79th All-Star Game in New York, we take a look back at the first ever Negro League East-West All-Star Classic in 1933. This article first appeared on BASN on July 11, 2005.

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Rollins Wins 2008 Wanamaker Award
by Bob Cooney
After posting one of the best all-around seasons in baseball history, Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins allowed himself a little time to reflect on just how special his 2007 National League MVP year was. A very little time.

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