Category: Fandom

Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes

*This article first appeared in the IBWAA Here’s the Pitch Newsletter. In the lead-up to the 2024 World Series, much was made about the sign Gerrit Cole made and brought with him to the 2001 fall classic. Although he was born and raised in Southern California (but considerably closer to Angel Stadium than Dodger Stadium),…

By Dan Freedman December 20, 2024 0

Passing the Torch

Passing the Torch

This article first appeared in the IBWAA Here’s The Pitch newsletter on April 11, 2024 I have written many times in this space about my family connection to baseball. My grandfather, the stalwart Max, lived in Boston and was a Royal Rooter. My father, Saul, grew up in Beantown, sneaking into Fenway (but no hot…

By Dan Freedman April 12, 2024 0