Donald Laible
Author
Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.
LATEST
Cubs Baseball Brighter for 2026 With Bregman Deal, NL Central Title in Play
The Chicago Cubs are signing Alex Bregman, the most sought-after free agent third baseman this MLB off-season. His five-year contract is valued at $175 million.
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After Carolina’s 4-Game Winning Streak, Hurricanes Top NHL Metropolitan Division
Now in their 28th NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup championship once. In 2006, Carolina defeated Edmonton in seven games.
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Skubal and Tigers Locked in Salary Dispute, Headed for Arbitration Showdown
The Tigers on Thursday announced they had avoided arbitration with seven of their players from the 2025 squad.
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Bellinger Bargaining for 2026 Contract Has Both MLB New York Teams Guessing
As free agent Cody Bellinger waits for his next and likely largest contract, the New York Yankees are rumored to be interested.
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Chiefs Complete Disappointing Season; NFL Dynasty Regrouping as Mahomes Mends
The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting out the NFL postseason for the first time since 2014.
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NHL Mammoth Making Strides in 2nd Year After Relocation From Arizona
In only their second NHL season skating in Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth are averaging 12,478 fans at home games at Delta Center.
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Beltran and Jones Lead List of Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates for 2026 Vote
There are 352 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Later this month, Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones could join the membership.
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Panthers’ Petry Caps Milestone Season With Winter Classic Debut
After his 1,000th career NHL game in November, Florida Panthers defenseman Jeff Petry is participating in the first-ever Winter Classic in the Sunshine State.
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Pirates in 2026 Looking to Shed Doormat Reputation in National League Central
The chances of the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing last in the National League Central for a third consecutive season are decreasing thanks to Ben Cherington.
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Maple Leafs’ Unexpected Woes Have Fan Base Baffled
Having last won the Stanley Cup in 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs have the longest drought in the NHL championships.
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Cubs Baseball Brighter for 2026 With Bregman Deal, NL Central Title in Play
The Chicago Cubs are signing Alex Bregman, the most sought-after free agent third baseman this MLB off-season. His five-year contract is valued at $175 million.
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After Carolina’s 4-Game Winning Streak, Hurricanes Top NHL Metropolitan Division
Now in their 28th NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup championship once. In 2006, Carolina defeated Edmonton in seven games.
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Skubal and Tigers Locked in Salary Dispute, Headed for Arbitration Showdown
The Tigers on Thursday announced they had avoided arbitration with seven of their players from the 2025 squad.
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Bellinger Bargaining for 2026 Contract Has Both MLB New York Teams Guessing
As free agent Cody Bellinger waits for his next and likely largest contract, the New York Yankees are rumored to be interested.
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Chiefs Complete Disappointing Season; NFL Dynasty Regrouping as Mahomes Mends
The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting out the NFL postseason for the first time since 2014.
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NHL Mammoth Making Strides in 2nd Year After Relocation From Arizona
In only their second NHL season skating in Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth are averaging 12,478 fans at home games at Delta Center.
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Beltran and Jones Lead List of Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates for 2026 Vote
There are 352 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Later this month, Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones could join the membership.
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Panthers’ Petry Caps Milestone Season With Winter Classic Debut
After his 1,000th career NHL game in November, Florida Panthers defenseman Jeff Petry is participating in the first-ever Winter Classic in the Sunshine State.
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Pirates in 2026 Looking to Shed Doormat Reputation in National League Central
The chances of the Pittsburgh Pirates finishing last in the National League Central for a third consecutive season are decreasing thanks to Ben Cherington.
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Maple Leafs’ Unexpected Woes Have Fan Base Baffled
Having last won the Stanley Cup in 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs have the longest drought in the NHL championships.
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