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
Trevor Bauer’s Hopes for MLB Second Chance Rest With Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks
Since signing with the Long Island Ducks in April, Bauer is 4–1, has a 2.43 ERA, and has pitched a seven-inning no-hitter.
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Jim Morris’ Journey as 35-Year-Old MLB Rookie Mirrored by Another Weathered Newcomer
Jim Morris made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His travels to the MLB were made into a film—“The Rookie.”
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World Cup Games Could Bring Billions to New York/New Jersey Area
Hotels and restaurants are offering luxury packages for the eight matches, and NJ Transit expects to move 40,000 fans per game.
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New York Anticipating Possible Knicks Party 53 Years in the Making
The New York Knicks have won 13 consecutive playoff games, and they currently lead in the NBA Finals 2–0 over the San Antonio Spurs.
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DeGrom’s 100th Win Pushes Pitcher Further Into Hall of Fame Conversation in Analytics Era
Texas Rangers’ Jacob deGrom leads all active MLB starting pitchers with a 2.61 career ERA, second among all starters since 1949.
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The Cosmos, Pelé, and the Road to the World Cup Final in New Jersey
The New York Cosmos signed Pelé out of retirement in 1975 to play in the NASL, with a three-year, $4.75 million contract.
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FIFA World Cup Mania Resonating With Americans; 11 US Sites to Host Matches
The 2026 Cup final match is scheduled for June 19 at the New York New Jersey stadium.
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Knicks–Spurs Battle for NBA Glory Begins Wednesday
It was in 1999 that the Knicks and Spurs last met in the NBA Finals. The Spurs won the series in five games.
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Hurricanes and Golden Knights Begin Chase for NHL Stanley Cup on Tuesday
The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes met twice during the 2025–2026 NHL regular season. Vegas won both games last October.
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Phillies’ Pitcher Sanchez Racking Up Scoreless Innings at Historic Rate
The left-hander has pitched 44 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings and has the best ERA—1.47—in the major leagues.
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