Celebrate Mom today and cherish the day. — Joe Boesch ..read more

Paul Skenes bio information from MILB.com: Selected in the first round (No. 1 overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of Louisiana State University… signed with the Pirates on July 18, 2023 and received a $9.2 million signing bonus… spent his first two college seasons (2021-22) at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and pitched two summers with the U.S. collegiate national team before coming to Baton Rouge and winning a College World Series championship with LSU in the spring of 2023… was the only NCAA Division I player to reach double figures in wins ..read more

Here’s some more new baseball cards release dates. From Bowman to Topps, the cards are ready and waiting to be purchased. Set your calendar and get ready for some cards. 2024 Topps Heritage Mini Baseball Release Date: May 1, 2024 2024 Bowman Baseball Release Date: May 8, 2024 2024 Bowman Mega Box Baseball Release Date: May 29, 2024 2024 Donruss Baseball Release Date: June 12, 2024 2024 Topps Series 2 Baseball Release Date: June 12, 2024 — Joe Boesch ..read more

If you’re interested in joining the New York Mets they have a job opening to be their official mascot: Mr. Met. The official posting is on LinkedIn with the following Summary of the job: We are seeking a high-energy, enthusiastic individual to represent our brand as our Mascot. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for entertainment and a knack for engaging and interacting with fans of all ages. The Mascot will attend various events, both on and off-site, to promote our brand and create a fun and dynamic environment. Sounds fun! Until then, see you at the park! — Joe Boesch ..read more

HOME RUN KING THE REMARKABLE RECORD OF HANK AARON BY DAN SCHLOSSBERG SPORTS PUBLISHING / FOREWORD BY DUSTY BAKER In the fifty years that have passed since Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and supplanted Babe Ruth as baseball’s home run king, his legend and legacy have only grown. Humble and modest to a fault, he always insisted that he didn’t want people to forget Babe Ruth but only to remember Henry Aaron. Though he never had the benefit of playing in the media spotlight of New York or Los Angeles, he remains the career leader in total bases, runs batted in, and All-Star selections; shares ..read more

I think when you’re stressing, or worried about your performance, worrying about this and worrying about that, that’s when things start to get tough and you’re not enjoying it anymore and it becomes a job. Although it is our job to play, still you have to understand that it’s a game and you have to enjoy it. — Mookie Betts — Joe Boesch ..read more

Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business. — Tommy Henrich — Joe Boesch ..read more

Here’s a look at the upcoming baseball card release dates for 2024. Some real nice products that were just released or upcoming. The full product releases are over at Beckett which does a good job releasing products news. Also would like to give a shout out to BCW Supplies for accepting me into their affiliate program. Baseball card release dates: 2024 Topps Sterling Baseball Release Date: April 3, 2024 2024 Topps Heritage Baseball Release Date: April 10, 2024 2024 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Release Date: April 27, 2024 2024 Onyx Vintage Baseball Release Date: April, 2024 2024 Bowman Basebal ..read more

Due to the solar eclipse happening on Monday, the Yankees have decided to push the start of the game to 6:05 p.m. against the Miami Marlins. Originally slated to start at 2:05 p.m., the solar eclipse is set to take place around 2:11 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. in New York. The eclipse can be viewed at 80-85% around 3.25 p.m., according to several different news outlets. The Yankees will let fans into the stadium at 3:00 p.m. and the first 15,000 will receive solar eclipse glasses. New York is getting quite the jolt, with a 4.5 earthquake taking place last Friday and literally sending shockwaves there ..read more

Mark your calendars for April 14th as the Mets will be retiring Dwight “Dr. K” Gooden’s number 16. Back in the 80’s, Gooden took the Mets by storm with his blazing pitching and tenacity for the game. Well deserved. Congratulations Doc. Here’s an inspirational quote from Doc himself: “You got the ball in your hands and you’re in command, and if you get your good pitch where you wants it, nobody’s gonna hit you.” Until then, see you at the park! — Joe Boesch ..read more