As Spring Explodes, The Business of Affiliated Baseball Takes Its Swings…
by There was a time not long ago when baseball below the Major League level was kind of like the “wild West.” There were a host …
Author: Jerry Milani
Mantle Game Worn ’68 Jersey Expected to Pull $3MM+ at Heritage Auction
Countless offerings among the almost 3,200 available in Heritage’s May 16-18 Spring Sports Catalog Auction could serve as its centerpiece, its highlight — that one thing that …
American Association Hires Chris Browne As Vice President-Sponsorships
The American Association of Professional Baseball has named Chris Browne as, Vice President of Sponsorships. Browne brings more than 30 years of experience in professional …
Mantle, DiMaggio Photos Among Heritage Auction Finds
Some 35 years ago, Jack Kramer asked a dear friend a favor: Would she make a scrapbook out of his mementos so he could relive …
Yankees Picked to Win East, Fall in ALDS in Strat-O-Matic Simulation
The Yankees were hard-pressed to live up to last year’s Strat-O-Matic season simulation, which had them winning the World Series. Today, the venerable sports simulation …
Tino, HoJo to be Honored at 44th Annual Thurman Munson Awards March 14
Two hard-hitting World Series champions and a Bronx basketball trailblazer enshrined in three Halls of Fame will be honored by AHRC New York City Foundation …
Strat-O-Matic Opening Day At Glen Head Headquarters A Big Hit For Fans
They began lining up at 2 a.m. At least that’s the reported time that the first guest appeared at Strat-O-Matic Headquarters on Railroad Avenue, in …
As Yankees Spring Games Set To Begin Tampa, Spirits of Baseball Legends Loom Large on Park Avenue
While current Yankees pitchers and catchers were reporting to camp in the warmth of Tampa, Florida, the spirits of baseball legends of Bronx Bombers lore …
Mantle Memorabilia Heads Heritage’s Summer Platinum Auction
A game worn Mickey Mantle jersey from 1958 is currently at a record $3.9 million (including buyer’s premium) in Heritage Auctions Summer Platinum Sports Auction, with 11 days left to go (bidding …
’62 Mets or ’23 A’s: Who is the Worst Team Ever?
When thoughts turn to the worst teams in baseball history, around these parts (and most others), the lovably laughable 1962 Mets (Choo-Choo Coleman! Marv Throneberry! Roger Craig!) …