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
One of MLB’s Most Unenforced Rules Still on the Books
Technically, baseball players, coaches, and managers are in violation of rule 4.06 when signing autographs for fans at ballparks.
Hockey Comedy ‘Slap Shot’ Remains One of Sports’ Best Films
Nearly 50 years after the release of ‘Slap Shot,’ actress Jennifer Warren is still recognized as Francine Dunlap, Paul Newman’s on-screen wife.
Longest Professional Baseball Game One for the Record Books
Professional baseball’s longest game took place between the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox in April 1981.
Rosen Signing Off as NHL Rangers’ TV Voice
Joining the New York Rangers as their TV play-by-play host in 1984, Sam Rosen was at the microphone when they won the Stanley Cup in 1994.
Baseball in the Bushes—Building Careers in the Minor Leagues
LECOM Park in Bradenton, Florida, is ‘ground zero’ for young men signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin chasing their baseball dreams.
‘The Hawk’ Harrelson Says Time With White Sox Happiest of Career
Ken ’the Hawk' Harrelson’s MLB credits include being an all-star slugger, 33 years a play-by-play broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox, and the club’s GM.
MLB Milestone Possibilities to Watch for in 2025 Season
Home runs, strikeouts, and stolen bases, MLB fans are passionately following their hometown heroes in pursuit of being the best of these categories.
ABS System Passes First Step Towards MLB Regular Season Use
With umpires having called balls and strikes since the 1800s, now, MLB has completed its ’test drive' of the ABS challenge system.
Banners, Pennants, and Flags—Favorites for Fans of Sports Glory Days
Three of professional sports’ most iconic franchises—the New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, and Montreal Canadiens combined—have 61 uniform numbers retired.
Boswell’s Connection With Cooperstown Fitting for Baseball Writer’s Association Winner
As the 2025 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner, for 52 years Thomas Boswell covered baseball as a beat writer and columnist at The Washington Post.
