The Boys of Spring

By Tom Wilk - Lifestyle - February 15, 2011

As WWII raged overseas, Jersey towns played host to baseball’s training camps. more

All the Tools

By David Caldwell - Lifestyle - August 16, 2010

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci brings intelligence and an instinct for the game to his coverage of baseball. more

Take Her Out to the Ballgame

By Ken Schlager - Lifestyle - August 16, 2010

Montclair-based writer Emma Span releases her memoir—90% of the Game is Half Mental—about her brief stint covering the Yankees and Mets for the Village Voice. more

The Jeter of 2030

By Eric Levin - Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog - July 28, 2010

Who knows? He may be wearing this mini-uniform right now...

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Trading Secrets

By Brett Savage - Lifestyle - June 15, 2010

The history of baseball card collecting isn't as innocent as the game the cards are derived from. For a fascinating read, pick up Mint Condition: How Baseball Cards Became An American Obsession. more

Bat Man

By Bob Seligman - Lifestyle - March 15, 2010

A Chatham resident tries to revolutionize the way bats are created and manufactured to ensure optimal safety. more

Oh, What a Relief!

By David Caldwell - Lifestyle - February 8, 2010

How a rookie from New Jersey blossomed into one of baseball’s best pitchers. more

Yankees vs. Phillies

Lifestyle - October 26, 2009

It's batter-up for the Turnpike Series! Join the fun with your comments here. more

The Mule Who Could Run Like A Deer

By Ken Schlager - Lifestyle - September 14, 2009

80 years ago, a young outfielder from New Jersey helped Philadelphia win the World Series. more

Play Ball! (Ugandan Style)

By Paul Post - Lifestyle - July 13, 2009

Kawanguzi Ashraq is an 11-year-old shortstop, so it’s no surprise that Derek Jeter is his favorite baseball player. What is unusual is that Ashraq, who lives in Uganda, plays baseball at all. more

Touching All The Bases

By Brett Savage - Jersey Shore - May 5, 2009

Lakewood’s minor league BlueClaws have become a major hit. more

The Day the Surf and the Music Died

By Jen A. Miller - Southern Scene - April 2, 2009

A minor league baseball team and a beloved music festival are South Jersey’s latest recession casualties.

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Heavy Medalists

By Allen St. John - Best Of Jersey - March 18, 2009

N.J.’s Olympic and Paralympic stars are winners in every way. more

Two Rivers Away

By Ken Schlager - From the Editors - July 23, 2008

Time is running out. There are just 20-something regular season games remaining at Yankee Stadium. Yes, the big ball yard is two rivers away from New Jersey, but the Yanks always have had deep roots in the Garden State.

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