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Author’s Bullpen: An Interview with Matthew Silverman

Author’s Bullpen: An Interview with Matthew Silverman

This month’s interview is with Matthew Silverman.  Matthew’s brand new book called Swinging ’73: Baseball’s Wildest Season published by  Lyons Press comes out this April. What is your typical research process/methodology? I make a lot of notes, read a lot of books, and try to figure out which are the best angles to take. For [...]

And the Winner is . . .   SLA’s Baseball Caucus picks 2nd Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

And the Winner is . . . SLA’s Baseball Caucus picks 2nd Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Much to the dismay of past Major League Baseball owners, this year’s winner of the 2nd annual SLA Baseball Caucus Readers’ Choice Award goes to Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick by Paul Dickson (Walker & Company).  In his award winning book, Dickson traces the life history of a true rebel owner who challenged baseball society’s well-entrenched status [...]

Baseball Caucus Co-Hosts San Diego Prep Panel!

Baseball Caucus Co-Hosts San Diego Prep Panel!

April 29, 2013

Making It Count! : Face to Face with Vendors at the SLA INFO-EXPO San Diego is coming up fast!  Are you ready to make the most it? Want to make the most of your time at the INFO-EXPO? Learn how to be most efficient and productive in talking with vendors (and also how to avoid [...]

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Landolt Nominated for 2014 Board!

Landolt Nominated for 2014 Board!

March 31, 2013

Our own Caucus Convener and MVP, Tony Landolt, has been named as a candidate for the 2014 SLA Board of Directors.  Tony is running for one of two Director positions.  Congratulations Tony!!! You can read the official press release here.

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March Member Profile: Michael Gruenberg

March Member Profile: Michael Gruenberg

March 31, 2013

Name: Mike Gruenberg Where do you live: Washington DC area Employment:  President/Owner of Gruenberg Consulting LLC Been a member of the caucus since: Many yeaWhat does the caucus give you: The caucus gives me an opportunity to connect to many business colleagues and friends about the sport we love. I enjoy hearing the different opinions [...]

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David Cappoli named SLA Fellow

David Cappoli named SLA Fellow

March 31, 2013

After several years of training and observing Mets games, David moved to the big leagues in LA and immediately signed with the LA Times, and became one of the first members of the Baseball Caucus.  Within a few years, after gaining his characteristic style and grace, David changed teams and leagues to go to the [...]

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February Member Profile: Mimi Calter

February Member Profile: Mimi Calter

February 19, 2013

Name:   Mimi Calter Where do you live:  San Francisco, CA Employment:  I’m the Assisitant University Librarian & Chief of Staff at Stanford University Libraries.  You can find me on LinkedIn if you want to know more! Been a member of the caucus since:  2010 What does the caucus give you:  For me, the most [...]

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Author’s Bullpen:  An Interview with Marty Appel

Author’s Bullpen: An Interview with Marty Appel

February 19, 2013

This month author bullpen sits down with Marty Appel author of Pinstripe Empire. What is your typical research process/methodology: For Pinstripe Empire, I first determined which events from each season belonged in a team history, and then which personalities needed to be included.  That formed my outline, and I tried to stay chronological for a [...]

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In Games Gone By: Robin Feuerstein muses on Mickey Mantle

February 4, 2013

For this month’s “In Games Gone By” feature, Baseball Caucus member Robin Feuerstein reminisces about seeing Mickey Mantle at bat.  Thank Robin! I was a little girl….4 or 5, maybe 6, sitting in front of the B&W TV at my grandmother’s.   The Yankee game was on (I know not why…my Dad was a Pirate’s fan [...]

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Author’s Bullpen:  An Interview with Paul Dickson

Author’s Bullpen: An Interview with Paul Dickson

January 15, 2013

This month, the Baseball Caucus is delighted to interview Paul Dickson, author of author of Bill Veeck: Baseball’s Greatest Maverick, published by Walker & Co. in 2012. What is your typical research process/methodology: It depends on the book and how deeply I hope to delve into the subject. For my 2012 biography of Bill Veeck [...]

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In Games Gone By: Rita Ormsby makes a memorable catch!

January 15, 2013

For this month’s “In Games Gone By” feature, Baseball Caucus member Rita Ormsby takes us on a walk down memory lane and tells us about a catch that she, and obviously others, will never forget.  Thank Rita! My favorite game by Rita Ormsby I made a great catch once. That’s why it is my favorite [...]

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January Member Profile: Randy Reichardt

January Member Profile: Randy Reichardt

January 14, 2013

Name: Randy Reichardt Where do you live?: Edmonton AB Employment:   Research Services Librarian (Engineering) Been a member of the caucus since?: Don’t know exactly; 2010 maybe? What does the caucus give you?: Chance to see MLB games in cities I would otherwise never visit, talk baseball with fellow SLA members who also love it Most memorable Baseball Caucus meeting?:  2011 [...]

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