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
Kelly Sparks Optimism Among New-Look Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Don Kelly is among the most qualified MLB managers, having served as player, scout, coach, and player development assistant.
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Olympics Has ‘Family Affair’ Feel for US Men’s Hockey Team
Three members of 2026 Team USA hockey have family members who won four medals in previous Winter Olympic hockey tournaments.
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Team USA Hockey Counting on Hellebuyck’s Helping Hand in Rush for Gold
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, at 4-6-4 since Jan. 1, is in a hockey funk. Starting for Team USA couldn’t come at a better time.
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Sullivan Steadfast for Success in Olympic Men’s Hockey Tournament, Team USA Chasing First Gold Medal Since 1980
Mike Sullivan, Team USA head hockey coach for the 2026 Winter Games, was an assistant coach at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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Olympian O'Callahan Cheers on Olympic Spirit of Athletes in Winter Games
Jack O'Callahan was a member of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ men’s Team USA Olympic hockey squad that won the gold medal in Lake Placid in 1980.
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NHL Stars Set to Shine on Olympic Ice for the First Time Since 2014
At least one player from each NHL team will participate as a dozen countries compete in Italy. But don’t look for Russians.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium Proposal Has Backing of MLB Commissioner and Florida Governor
In their 28 seasons playing home games in St. Petersburg-based Tropicana Field, only once has the Tampa Bay Rays topped MLB’s average attendance mark.
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ChiSox Busy 2026 Off-Season Gives Hope Club May Escape American League Central Cellar
The Chicago White Sox had a busy off-season. Seven key player acquisitions should bolster the club’s roster and better its 2025 60–102 record.
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Netflix Documentary ‘Miracle: The Boys of ‘80’ Details USA Olympic Hockey Tale
After Team USA captured the gold medal in 1980 in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, 13 of the Americans would play in the NHL.
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Guardians’ Ramirez Signs 7-Year Extension, Will Remain Club’s Cornerstone Through 2032
Still in search of his first American League MVP and the first Cleveland World Series championship since 1948, Jose Ramirez is committed to accomplish both.
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Kelly Sparks Optimism Among New-Look Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Don Kelly is among the most qualified MLB managers, having served as player, scout, coach, and player development assistant.
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Olympics Has ‘Family Affair’ Feel for US Men’s Hockey Team
Three members of 2026 Team USA hockey have family members who won four medals in previous Winter Olympic hockey tournaments.
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Team USA Hockey Counting on Hellebuyck’s Helping Hand in Rush for Gold
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, at 4-6-4 since Jan. 1, is in a hockey funk. Starting for Team USA couldn’t come at a better time.
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Sullivan Steadfast for Success in Olympic Men’s Hockey Tournament, Team USA Chasing First Gold Medal Since 1980
Mike Sullivan, Team USA head hockey coach for the 2026 Winter Games, was an assistant coach at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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Olympian O'Callahan Cheers on Olympic Spirit of Athletes in Winter Games
Jack O'Callahan was a member of the ‘Miracle on Ice’ men’s Team USA Olympic hockey squad that won the gold medal in Lake Placid in 1980.
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NHL Stars Set to Shine on Olympic Ice for the First Time Since 2014
At least one player from each NHL team will participate as a dozen countries compete in Italy. But don’t look for Russians.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium Proposal Has Backing of MLB Commissioner and Florida Governor
In their 28 seasons playing home games in St. Petersburg-based Tropicana Field, only once has the Tampa Bay Rays topped MLB’s average attendance mark.
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ChiSox Busy 2026 Off-Season Gives Hope Club May Escape American League Central Cellar
The Chicago White Sox had a busy off-season. Seven key player acquisitions should bolster the club’s roster and better its 2025 60–102 record.
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Netflix Documentary ‘Miracle: The Boys of ‘80’ Details USA Olympic Hockey Tale
After Team USA captured the gold medal in 1980 in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics, 13 of the Americans would play in the NHL.
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Guardians’ Ramirez Signs 7-Year Extension, Will Remain Club’s Cornerstone Through 2032
Still in search of his first American League MVP and the first Cleveland World Series championship since 1948, Jose Ramirez is committed to accomplish both.
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