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
Braves Bolstering Roster for Run at 2026 National League East Title
Finishing fourth in the National League East in 2025 and missing out on MLB’s postseason, Atlanta Braves management remains busy in strengthening their roster.
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Predators’ Stamkos Knocking on NHL History’s Door; Approaching 600th Career Goal
Now in his 18th NHL season, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is on the verge of scoring his 600th career goal.
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Buffalo Bills Bidding Farewell to Home Stadium After 53 NFL Seasons
After the Buffalo Bills final NFL regular season game on Jan. 4 with the New York Jets, the team is leaving their home stadium.
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Cardinals Retooling for Relevancy in 2026, as National League Club’s Leader Bloom Faces Challenges
The 2025 St. Louis Cardinals finished in fourth place in the National League’s Central Division, 19 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Sports Business Baron A.G. Spalding Inspires in New Biography
Baseball Hall of Famer Albert Spalding played, managed, and co-owned a team, but changed the game forever with his sporting goods manufacturing company.
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New Leadership Has Ducks Fans Thinking 7-Year Playoff Drought Might End
In the offseason, Anaheim hired head coach Joel Quenneville, who has the second-most wins in NHL history.
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Broadcaster Joe Buck Returning to Cooperstown for Baseball Hall of Fame Frick Award
Jack Buck, Joe’s father, was previously recognized as a Ford C. Frick Award winner in 1987.
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Lightning’s Coach Cooper Closing in on Career NHL Game 1,000
Coaching in his 14th season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Jon Cooper will make hockey history in eight more games behind the bench.
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Kent’s Baseball Hall of Fame Election Was Unexpected by Former Mets Teammate
The slugging second baseman’s six seasons with the San Francisco Giants secured his spot in Cooperstown.
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Pirates Fans’ Fantasy of Being Big Leaguers Coming True in Bradenton
Dozens of baseball fantasies are coming true this week for fans at Pirates Fantasy Camp in Bradenton, Florida, thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Braves Bolstering Roster for Run at 2026 National League East Title
Finishing fourth in the National League East in 2025 and missing out on MLB’s postseason, Atlanta Braves management remains busy in strengthening their roster.
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Predators’ Stamkos Knocking on NHL History’s Door; Approaching 600th Career Goal
Now in his 18th NHL season, Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos is on the verge of scoring his 600th career goal.
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Buffalo Bills Bidding Farewell to Home Stadium After 53 NFL Seasons
After the Buffalo Bills final NFL regular season game on Jan. 4 with the New York Jets, the team is leaving their home stadium.
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Cardinals Retooling for Relevancy in 2026, as National League Club’s Leader Bloom Faces Challenges
The 2025 St. Louis Cardinals finished in fourth place in the National League’s Central Division, 19 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Sports Business Baron A.G. Spalding Inspires in New Biography
Baseball Hall of Famer Albert Spalding played, managed, and co-owned a team, but changed the game forever with his sporting goods manufacturing company.
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New Leadership Has Ducks Fans Thinking 7-Year Playoff Drought Might End
In the offseason, Anaheim hired head coach Joel Quenneville, who has the second-most wins in NHL history.
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Broadcaster Joe Buck Returning to Cooperstown for Baseball Hall of Fame Frick Award
Jack Buck, Joe’s father, was previously recognized as a Ford C. Frick Award winner in 1987.
|
Lightning’s Coach Cooper Closing in on Career NHL Game 1,000
Coaching in his 14th season for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Jon Cooper will make hockey history in eight more games behind the bench.
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Kent’s Baseball Hall of Fame Election Was Unexpected by Former Mets Teammate
The slugging second baseman’s six seasons with the San Francisco Giants secured his spot in Cooperstown.
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Pirates Fans’ Fantasy of Being Big Leaguers Coming True in Bradenton
Dozens of baseball fantasies are coming true this week for fans at Pirates Fantasy Camp in Bradenton, Florida, thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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