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Ducks On the Pond; Goose Eggs On the Scoreboard

February 22, 2026 by Frank Jackson

Cubs hurler Larry Cheney tossed a 14-hit shutout against the Giants in 1913. Theoretically, a pitcher could give up three hits every inning and maintain a shutout.  A 27-hit shutout is conceivable but virtually impossible.  Of course, in an era when a complete game is a rarity, musing about complete game shutouts is an exercise in nostalgia. If the... Read more of this article

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Frank Lane’s Cardinal Sin

December 13, 2025 by Frank Jackson

Some years ago, I had the opportunity to obtain an autograph of Wally Moon. Unfortunately, I had nothing in the way of a card or picture worthy of an autograph. So, I hied myself to a local card shop to see what I could find. The price for a 1957 Wally Moon card wasn’t as high as I thought it would be, but there was something odd about it. The uniform... Read more of this article

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Cobb Duels Sisler for King of The Hill

November 2, 2025 by Frank Jackson

Given George Sisler’s 15-year career and lifetime .340 batting average, it is a bit surprising that he had but two American League batting championships – and he had to hit more than .400 (.407 in 1920 and .420 in 1922) to obtain them.  The competition was stiff in those days, and one of Sisler’s regular competitors was Ty Cobb.  Their careers... Read more of this article

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A Legendary Southpaw South of the Border

September 7, 2025 by Frank Jackson

If you ever visit the Baseball Hall of Fame or spend any time reading about it, sooner or later you will probably hear the inductees referred to as immortals. It is, of course, an exaggeration. On the other hand, that bronze plaque in the hall might qualify as immortal, as it will surely be there long after the player so honored is designated for permanent... Read more of this article

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Retro Computer Baseball Game Review – Computer Statis Pro Baseball

August 12, 2025 by Derek Bain

This is the second entry in a series focusing on computer baseball simulations to supplement the chapter “Play Retro Baseball Video Games In Your Browser” from my Hardball Retroactive book along with the corresponding post at Baseball Analytics. The series focuses on baseball simulations – games in which the primary emphasis is on managerial... Read more of this article

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When Walk-Up Music Walked Tall

July 12, 2025 by Frank Jackson

White Sox owner Charles Comiskey The seeds were planted on the South Side of Chicago in 1913, when the White Sox installed a public address system. Only three years old at the time, Comiskey Park was renowned as “The Baseball Palace of the World.” The park was originally dubbed White Sox Park, so it might be that Charles Comiskey wanted to make... Read more of this article

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Computer Baseball Sims – Conducting a Solo Draft

May 1, 2025 by Derek Bain

I recently posted a number of tutorial videos on my HardballRetro YouTube channel offering a step-by-step walkthrough for conducting a draft using various computer baseball simulations. You can view the playlist here or click on the individual links to access the videos. I usually break them into two parts: the first video discusses how to create a... Read more of this article

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Promise Unfulfilled…But Why?

April 27, 2025 by Frank Jackson

Some seamheads check the TRANSACTIONS web sites on a regular basis. Me, I check Baseball Almanac, not for transactions, but for obituaries. When a Hall of Famer (e.g, Rickey Henderson) dies, it makes the news. Lesser players receive less airtime or column space. Sometimes much less. Yet Baseball Almanac dutifully records the death of anyone who ever... Read more of this article

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Minor League Ball; Major League Brawl

March 1, 2025 by Frank Jackson

Two-team MLB markets have built-in rivalries. Even before inter-league play, the Yankees were, in a sense, competing against the Mets, and before 1958, against the Dodgers and the Giants, though the Yanks never played them in a regular season game. The same had been true for the Cubs and the White Sox since 1901, as well as other cities (Philadelphia,... Read more of this article

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Tommy Lasorda: Magnifique Moundsman Of Montreal

January 18, 2025 by Frank Jackson

There is not much one can say or write about Tommy Lasorda that hasn’t already been said or written…raconteur, comedian, linguini lover, show biz schmoozer, coach, manager, goodwill ambassador for baseball…and the game’s greatest bullshit artist, though I don’t believe Sabermetrics has advanced to the point where any statistics can be adduced... Read more of this article

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