After I left Carlton Fisk (see yesterday’s article), I continued through the exhibit and came upon former Red Sox 3B and Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs. Initially, when I arrived at his location in the museum, he was surrounded by news reporters so I...

uDuring the ‘Opening Ceremony’ for the “Baseball As America” exhibit at the Museum of Science last Thursday, I had occasion to observe, and then speak with, former Red Sox catcher and Hall-of-Famer Carlton Fisk. During the...

Joe Posnanski has his criteria: in a hugely important game more than brilliant … it has to be utterly unrepeatable. decide the game His focus was on football, to which these three criteria make the most sense.  Anyway, in my...

There is a memorable scene in what is my favorite movie that perfectly and simply depicts how baseball serves as a bond between father and son. It's the end of Field of Dreams when Kevin Costner's character asks his father to play catch. I'm not the...

June 15th - June 21st June 15th: Old Trade deadline Day 1912 - Former Yankees 1B Ellsworth “Babe” Dahlgren (1937-40) was born. Babe replaced Lou Gehrig at 1st base, when his illness forced him to stop playing at Detroit in 1939. 1916 -...

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CINCINNATI - Here are today's lineups: Fisk Ellsbury-LF Pedroia-2B Drew-RF Lowell-3B Youkilis-1B Crisp-CF Lugo-SS Cash-C Wakefield-SP Bench Bruce-CF Janish-SS Griffey-RF Phillips-2B Dunn-LF Encarnacion-3B ...

In a best-case scenario, Trot Nixon will turn out to be a lightning-in-a-bottle, older version of Ryan Church, sans concussions. In a worst-case scenario, I'm thinking Richard Hidalgo, Shane Spencer, or Karim Garcia. I like the idea of a youth...

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and the Boston Museum of Science hosted a kickoff ceremony for their “Baseball As America” exhibit yesterday. The event was held at the MOS, in Boston, where the exhibit will open its two-and-one-half...

The last time the Red Sox and Reds faced off on the diamond was over 30 years ago-- and since certain of us weren't even alive then, not everyone may be familiar with the Reds. So here's a few reasons why you should be psyched for their interleague...

Here come the Red Sox. Forgive me if I can’t get excited . Aaron Harang vs. Justin Masterson tonight. The Sox no longer have Ted Williams, Babe Ruth, Yaz, Jim Rice, Dewey Evans, Fred Lynn, Bobby Doerr, Carlton Fisk, Jimmie Foxx, Harry Hooper,...

Are you still shopping for those last minute gifts for dad? Remember, Fathers' Day is this Sunday! Why not let BDD help you out. Here are some great gifts ideas for your dad or any baseball fan in your home! Why not choose a book from our very own...

Game 68: June 11, 2008 Orioles 3 L: Garrett Olson (5-2) 32-32, 1 game losing streak Red Sox 6 W: Bartolo Colon (4-1) S: Jonathan Papelbon (19) 41-27, 1 game winning streak Highlights: Colon recovered from his...

Jason Varitek likely has several strong seasons left behind the plate according to Hall of Fame catcher Carleton Fisk. Fisk, in town today for the opening of a new Museum of Science exhibit dedicated to the science of baseball, also called Varitek...

I spent the morning at the preview for " Baseball As America ," the traveling Hall of Fame exhibit on display at the Museum of Science from June 15 through September 1. And I cannot recommend it enough. Go see it this weekend. ...