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
Phillies’ Harper, Schwarber Home Runs Lead March to National League East Flag
The slugging prowess of Harper and Schwarber is reminiscent of the 1961 MLB duo Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.
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Opt Out or Stay Put—Mets’ Pete Alonso’s Plans for 2026 Remains Fluid
Since his MLB 2019 rookie season, Pete Alonso has slugged 254 home runs. Whether he remains a New York Met in 2026 is unclear.
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Cubs’ Winnings Motivating Justin Turner for One More Championship Chase
Over 17 MLB seasons, Justin Turner has played for seven teams and is a two-time all-star. But, is there a 2026 season in his plans?
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Guardians’ Wild Card Hopes Rest With José Ramírez’s Bat and Base Stealing
For the Cleveland Guardians to remain in the American League Wild Card hunt, Ramírez needs to be putting on MVP-like performances through September.
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Priester’s Impressive Pitching Is Leading Brewers With Baseball’s Best Record
The Milwaukee Brewers are taking their 12-game winning streak to Cincinnati on Friday. Quinn Priester’s pitching is a major contributor to the team’s success.
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Cooperstown’s Baseball Museum a Must Visit Annually for Hall of Famer Jenkins
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1991, Canadian-born Ferguson Jenkins relishes his annual summer visits to Cooperstown, N.Y.
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Jets’ New Coach Aims to Break the Team’s 14-Season Playoff Drought
Aaron Glenn, who played eight seasons as a Jets cornerback, is off to a good start with a victory over Green Bay in the preseason opener.
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Garrett Crochet Is Key to Red Sox’s Return to October Baseball
The Boston Red Sox became a legitimate contender for the American League pennant in 2025 when they traded for pitching star Garrett Crochet last December.
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Hard to Believe? For the Miami Marlins, the Wild Card Is Within Reach
The Marlins have won 10 of their last 15 games. Leading their offense is outfielder Kyle Stowers with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs.
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Denny McLain’s 31-Win Season Remains Unreachable to Modern MLB Pitching
The Tiger pitcher won the Cy Young and American League MVP awards after that memorable 1968 season, and at 81, he still enjoys chatting about it.
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Phillies’ Harper, Schwarber Home Runs Lead March to National League East Flag
The slugging prowess of Harper and Schwarber is reminiscent of the 1961 MLB duo Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.
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Opt Out or Stay Put—Mets’ Pete Alonso’s Plans for 2026 Remains Fluid
Since his MLB 2019 rookie season, Pete Alonso has slugged 254 home runs. Whether he remains a New York Met in 2026 is unclear.
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Cubs’ Winnings Motivating Justin Turner for One More Championship Chase
Over 17 MLB seasons, Justin Turner has played for seven teams and is a two-time all-star. But, is there a 2026 season in his plans?
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Guardians’ Wild Card Hopes Rest With José Ramírez’s Bat and Base Stealing
For the Cleveland Guardians to remain in the American League Wild Card hunt, Ramírez needs to be putting on MVP-like performances through September.
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Priester’s Impressive Pitching Is Leading Brewers With Baseball’s Best Record
The Milwaukee Brewers are taking their 12-game winning streak to Cincinnati on Friday. Quinn Priester’s pitching is a major contributor to the team’s success.
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Cooperstown’s Baseball Museum a Must Visit Annually for Hall of Famer Jenkins
Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 1991, Canadian-born Ferguson Jenkins relishes his annual summer visits to Cooperstown, N.Y.
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Jets’ New Coach Aims to Break the Team’s 14-Season Playoff Drought
Aaron Glenn, who played eight seasons as a Jets cornerback, is off to a good start with a victory over Green Bay in the preseason opener.
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Garrett Crochet Is Key to Red Sox’s Return to October Baseball
The Boston Red Sox became a legitimate contender for the American League pennant in 2025 when they traded for pitching star Garrett Crochet last December.
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Hard to Believe? For the Miami Marlins, the Wild Card Is Within Reach
The Marlins have won 10 of their last 15 games. Leading their offense is outfielder Kyle Stowers with 25 home runs and 71 RBIs.
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Denny McLain’s 31-Win Season Remains Unreachable to Modern MLB Pitching
The Tiger pitcher won the Cy Young and American League MVP awards after that memorable 1968 season, and at 81, he still enjoys chatting about it.
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