Dugout Dirt is a column with regular musings about baseball, baseball books, and baseball movies.
Dugout Dirt is a column with regular musings about baseball, baseball books, and baseball movies.
Danielle SolzmanBaseball Hall of Famers Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, and Juan Marichal reflect on their lives and playing careers in a trio of memoirs. Originally published February 19, 2014 at Fansided…
Danielle SolzmanAn oral history book, written by Ira Berkow, was released to mark the 100th anniversary of the Friendly Confines, Wrigley Field. Originally published February 5, 2014 at Fansided Radio: This…
Danielle SolzmanErnie Banks: Mr. Cub and the Summer of ’69, an unauthorized biography by Phil Rogers, was published by Triumph Books in 2011. Originally published January 31, 2014 at Fansided Radio:…
Danielle SolzmanOriginally published July 3, 2013 at Fansided Radio: Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is enjoying a breakout season. Entering this season, nobody suspected Davis as the person standing in…
Danielle SolzmanFacing Ted Williams, edited by Dave Heller is a book in which Golden Age ballplayers recall the times facing the Splendid Splinter. Originally published June 19, 2013 at Fansided Radio:…
Danielle SolzmanInside the Baseball Hall of Fame features photos of the many artifacts in the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s possession. These include items that are not on public display. Originally…
Danielle SolzmanOriginally published April 17, 2013: Without Branch Rickey signing Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball, many players would never have been able to play in…
Danielle SolzmanThe Definitive Biography of the Hebrew Hammer
Danielle SolzmanOriginally published February 27, 2013: When one thinks of elite power pitchers with the Los Angeles Dodgers, one usually thinks of Sandy Koufax. However, there is another pitcher arguing for…
