Who’s on first at the Game at the Corners? The Rabbi.
For decades, ballplayers have gathered at the Brighton school fields for a Sunday Pick Up game: “The Game at the Corners.” Over the last two years, we have humbly and light
[ Read More ]East falls just short. And views from the press box
Yesterday in the City Tournament final against Franklin, East was aiming for its fourth consecutive title. But it was not to be as a stirring 7th inning comeback fell just short. The Eagles
[ Read More ]The umpires are back. No complaining!
For those new to Talker, one of our staple features over the last two years is reporting on the most important person at a baseball, softball or kickball game: the umpire. (I am a certified USSSA
[ Read More ]No longer undefeated, East bounces back nicely
When we last covered East baseball, the Eagles were undefeated after having won the East Tournament. In baseball — as in life — all good things come to an end. On April 24th, East
[ Read More ]48 years ago when Rochester saw its first “Designated Pinch Hitter”
On April 25th, 1969, at the Silver Stadium home opener, Rochestarians saw history. That day, Wing’s manager Cal Ripken gave the umpire a lineup card in which the 9th place hitter was not
[ Read More ]Eagles (8-0) win East Tournament; pizza for all
As we’ve been following the East Eagles all season, the story lines have been similar: the players who are undefeated, the fans who cheer in the drizzle and the wind and this lousy April
[ Read More ]East beats Lyons to stay unbeaten; Crandall retrieves balls and sweeps home plate
Think about this philosophical question. Could a baseball game be played without a baseball? Of course not. With that in mind, some of the unsung heroes of any baseball game are the ball boys
[ Read More ]Bundled up loyalists at Cobb’s Hill watch East stay undefeated.
Yesterday was one of those April afternoons when we realize anew why high school baseball can be a chilly affair. At Cobb’s Hill, the sky was dank and the wind whirling. Nonetheless, about
[ Read More ]Excitement grows on Culver Road as East wins third straight. Bishop Kearney is next.
This spring, watching East baseball is becoming the happening thing. Last week, scores of fans braved the light hail to watch East beat the School of the Arts. Today, many more came to watch
[ Read More ]Pruitt breaks new ground with “The Pennant Races in Rhyming Couplets.” Keeps eyes on the Talker baseball prediction prize.
As you may know, recently in Make Predictions. Win cash., Talker offered a $100 cash prize to the Talker who could most accurately predict the results of the 2017 baseball season. The premise is
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