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
What’s Keeping Sheffield Out of Cooperstown? Apparently, Some Stuff He Rubbed on His Knee
Nine All-Star games and 509 home runs haven’t been enough for Hall of Fame voters. His association with Barry Bonds could be the hitch.
Former MVP Slugger Allen Gets Baseball Hall of Fame Call
During a 15-year MLB career, Dick Allen collected many of baseball’s most coveted awards, including Rookie of the Year, and was a seven-time All-Star.
Yankees’ Radio Voice John Sterling Among Finalists for Baseball’s Highest Broadcaster Honor
Sterling, who for 36 seasons was the lead radio voice for the New York Yankees, is among 10 finalists for the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, to be announced Dec. 11.
Pirates’ Pitching Phenom Skenes Selected as 2024 National League Rookie of the Year
Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Paul Skenes has been named the MLB 2024 National League’s Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year.
Former Manager Valentine Not Surprised by Japanese Players Exiting for MLB
Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, 23, is expected to be the next phenom posted for MLB clubs to pursue this winter.
Triolo’s Gold Glove Brightens Pirates’ 2025 Infield Depth
Pittsburgh Pirates ’super-substitute' Jared Triolo, in only his first full MLB season, won the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the National League.
Former MLB Pitching Coach Mazzone Questions Training of Throwers
For 16 seasons (1990–2005), the Atlanta Braves entrusted their star-studded Hall of Fame-bound pitching staffs to Leo Mazzone.
Indians Radio Voice Howard Kellman Nearing Half Century With Club
Howard Kellman is closing in on his 50th season as the play-by-play radio voice of the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians Baseball team.
Howes Family Made Hockey History as Skating Teammates in 1970s
For seven professional seasons, beginning in 1973, ‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe skated alongside his two sons in the WHA and NHL.
