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Interview: Marly Youmans, Author of ‘Glimmerglass: A Novel,’ Poet and Writing Instructor, Part 1 of 2
'Anything that deepens your life is of use to a writer. Anything that makes you a bigger person on the inside is of use. Anything that helps you understand other people is of use. And anything that causes you to grieve, love, be sheltering, be upset, and feel joy is of use.'
Read More »Bert Blyleven & Roberto Alomar Make 2011 MLB Hall of Fame
After a 14-year wait, the durable hurler Bert Blyleven finally gets voted into Cooperstown and is joined by gifted second baseman Roberto Alomar.
Read More »Andre “The Hawk” Dawson Glides Into Cooperstown
At long last, Andre Dawson gets inducted to MLB's Hall of Fame, as part of the Class of 2010.
Read More »Sox Fall Out of First Place, Add LaRoche, Drop Kotsay
The Sox offensive slump continues but a new bat is in town. Plus, Smoltz struggles to find his way.
Read More »Book Review: Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero by David Maraniss
A Pulitzer Prize winner tells the story of a baseball immortal...
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