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
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.
MLB Veteran Dissects Japanese Experience of Dodgers and Cubs
A member of the inaugural Florida Marlins club of 1993, Orestes Destrade reached superstardom playing five seasons for Japan’s Pacific League’s Seibu Lions.
World Series Champion Supports Son’s MLB Career by Offering Independence
The highlight of Charlie Hayes’ 14-year MLB career was catching the final out of the 1996 World Series with the New York Yankees.
Resch Reflects on Islanders’ First Stanley Cup Championship as Magical Time
Glenn ‘Chico’ Resch was a member of the New York Islanders’ goaltending tandem that led the team to their first Stanley Cup championship 45 years ago.
Verducci’s ‘Love of the Game’ Has MLB Network Insider in Demand
From writing for Sports Illustrated, to reporting for FOX Sports and MLB Network, Tom Verducci’s baseball insights are in constant demand.
Curtis Pride’s Journey to the Major Leagues as a Deaf Player Began With a Tee-Ball Standoff
A veteran of 421 MLB games over 11 seasons with six clubs, Pride tells his inspiring tale in a new autobiography.
Scruggs Brings Information Hungry Attitude to MLB Network Radio’s The Leadoff Spot
Having played professional baseball in South Korea, Mexico, and in the MLB, Xavier Scruggs Brings a wealth of knowledge to The Leadoff Spot.
Morales’s Dual Role as Interpreter and Coach Unique in MLB
After playing, coaching, and managing in the minor leagues, in 2023 Stephen Morales joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an assistant coach and interpreter.
Spring Training Offers Warm Up Period for MLB Broadcasters
Andy Freed, Greg Brown, and Dan Dickerson, combined, have 79 seasons of experience as MLB play-by-play broadcasters.
