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
Baseball Hall of Fame Ready to Welcome ‘The Wampum Walloper’
On Dec. 8, 2024, Dick Allen, a seven-time MLB All-Star and American League MVP, was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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MLB Managers Boone and Roberts Well Deserving of All-Star Game Posts
With a combined 22 seasons playing MLB ball, and appearing in 2,500-plus games, Aaron Boone and Dave Roberts are ready for the All-Star Game.
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Released After 13 MLB Seasons, Kevin Pillar Is Ready for Whatever Comes Next
The outfielder made the rare move from NCAA Division II to the major leagues, where he played for 10 teams and finished with more than 1,000 hits.
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Dodgers’ Kershaw Is Much More Than a Strikeout Machine
During Clayton Kershaw’s 18 seasons in Los Angeles he has won many of MLB’s most prestigious awards—including three Cy Young Awards.
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All-Star Game Offers Trail of Great Moments in MLB History
One of MLB’s signature events, the annual All-Star Game, has been providing baseball fans with exciting moments since its inception in 1933.
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NY Islanders Bank Their Future on 17-Year-Old Top Pick Matthew Schaefer
The young defenseman from Ontario has a chance to make a good impression in development camp this week, and maybe have a shot at the NHL roster in October.
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Hall of Famer Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Cooperstown Induction
Elected in December 2024 to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee, Parker will now be inducted posthumously.
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Wilson Remains Bright Star in Athletics’ Underperforming Season
With barely 100 games played the past two seasons for the Athletics, Jacob Wilson is already considered one of MLB’s premiere shortstops.
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Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season Keeps Mariners in Postseason Hunt
Seattle Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh is enjoying an historic start to the 2025 season. It’s not too early to consider Raleigh for the AL MVP.
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Yelich Remains ‘Ole Reliable With Brewers’ Bats
For the Milwaukee Brewers to pass the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, Christian Yelich needs to do what he does best—hit.
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Baseball Hall of Fame Ready to Welcome ‘The Wampum Walloper’
On Dec. 8, 2024, Dick Allen, a seven-time MLB All-Star and American League MVP, was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
|
MLB Managers Boone and Roberts Well Deserving of All-Star Game Posts
With a combined 22 seasons playing MLB ball, and appearing in 2,500-plus games, Aaron Boone and Dave Roberts are ready for the All-Star Game.
|
Released After 13 MLB Seasons, Kevin Pillar Is Ready for Whatever Comes Next
The outfielder made the rare move from NCAA Division II to the major leagues, where he played for 10 teams and finished with more than 1,000 hits.
|
Dodgers’ Kershaw Is Much More Than a Strikeout Machine
During Clayton Kershaw’s 18 seasons in Los Angeles he has won many of MLB’s most prestigious awards—including three Cy Young Awards.
|
All-Star Game Offers Trail of Great Moments in MLB History
One of MLB’s signature events, the annual All-Star Game, has been providing baseball fans with exciting moments since its inception in 1933.
|
NY Islanders Bank Their Future on 17-Year-Old Top Pick Matthew Schaefer
The young defenseman from Ontario has a chance to make a good impression in development camp this week, and maybe have a shot at the NHL roster in October.
|
Hall of Famer Dave Parker Dies Weeks Before Cooperstown Induction
Elected in December 2024 to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee, Parker will now be inducted posthumously.
|
Wilson Remains Bright Star in Athletics’ Underperforming Season
With barely 100 games played the past two seasons for the Athletics, Jacob Wilson is already considered one of MLB’s premiere shortstops.
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Cal Raleigh’s Historic Season Keeps Mariners in Postseason Hunt
Seattle Mariners’ catcher Cal Raleigh is enjoying an historic start to the 2025 season. It’s not too early to consider Raleigh for the AL MVP.
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Yelich Remains ‘Ole Reliable With Brewers’ Bats
For the Milwaukee Brewers to pass the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, Christian Yelich needs to do what he does best—hit.
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