Dan Cichalski's Avatar

Dan Cichalski

@njbaseball

Big on baseball, Notre Dame, music, peanut M&Ms. I should read more books. And probably eat less cheese.

823
Followers
174
Following
144
Posts
01.11.2023
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by Dan Cichalski @njbaseball

A sign for The Stephentown Hotel proclaiming Stephentown, N.Y., as the only Stephentown on Earth

A sign for The Stephentown Hotel proclaiming Stephentown, N.Y., as the only Stephentown on Earth

Former Pirates reliever Elroy Face -- "The Baron of the Bullpen" (what a great nickname) has died. He was born in Stephentown, N.Y., on the border with Massachusetts. It's apparently a unique town. Literally. www.mlb.com/news/elroy-f...

13.02.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Same place R.E.M. is from!

20.12.2025 03:52 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

These songs fucking ROCK 🀘

14.11.2025 05:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have that Irvin card - but did not know about Wagner!

14.11.2025 04:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Is That Pumpkin Seaworthy? No Promises.

We went to this event last year, and it's a blast! My only critique about the article is that it didn't mention the Pumpkin Drop, when they hoist a giant gourd up several stories with a crane and drop it onto a field behind a school. (Unless it was nixed this year.) www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/s...

31.10.2025 22:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of the book Pierogi Love by Casey Barber

Cover of the book Pierogi Love by Casey Barber

Want some savory (or sweet!), tasty pierogi for these increasingly colder days? My wife wrote just the book! 25% off through Friday (and signed, if you want!) www.caseybarber.com/publications/

29.10.2025 03:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yessssssss

28.10.2025 09:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
There's a new record for the largest game of catch, all to honor Yogi LITTLE FALLS, N.J. – On a sunny, 72-degree day, the last weekend afternoon of summer, 2,358 people paired off on the field at Yogi Berra Stadium to play catch. Parents and children of all ages, siblin...

This was a lot of fun. Congratulations, @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social ! www.mlb.com/news/new-gui...

21.09.2025 22:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Preview
Wanna have a catch? Yogi Berra Museum is looking to break a world record Want to be a part of a world record alongside All-Stars and Yankee legends? Then the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, N.J., is the place to be on Sept. 21. That Sunday, as part o...

Something cool is happening at @yogiberramuseum.bsky.social on Sept. 21. You should come have a catch! www.mlb.com/news/yogi-be...

09.09.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Already saved ... for the Trade Deadline πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

27.08.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
The Songs of Expansion 1953-1977, Vol. 2 The Milwaukee Polkaverse

Some polka good times here from @jaywadeedwards.bsky.social tinkertaylorsolerspiezio.substack.com/p/the-songs-...

27.08.2025 02:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Paging @markarmour04.bsky.social

05.08.2025 00:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Hinchliffe Stadium gets a marker on the NJ Black Heritage Trail PATERSON, N.J. – Like a decorated ballplayer, Hinchliffe Stadium continues to pile up accolades. Already on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Paterson Great Falls National Histo...

Hinchliffe Stadium got a marker on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail today. Pretty cool: www.mlb.com/news/hinchli...

02.08.2025 01:31 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Post image

Has this instance of "The Simpsons" predicting the future been logged?

31.07.2025 18:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Jane Forbes Clark on Ryne Sandberg, respect | 07/27/2025 Jane Forbes Clark recites some words from Ryne Sandberg's Hall of Fame speech, discusses the meaning of respect and more

Was a shame to hear the Ryne Sandberg news after getting home yesterday, but he was on everyone's minds when Jane Forbes Clark quoted him at the start of the ceremony. www.mlb.com/video/jane-f...

29.07.2025 13:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Boswell's legacy honored with Career Excellence Award COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Many writers have held the title of national baseball reporter for their publication over the years, but Thomas Boswell may be the most appropriate, covering the sport from the na...

Also wrote about Tom Boswell's recognition. www.mlb.com/news/thomas-...

29.07.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Parker's spirit shines through in poetic HOF induction speech read by son COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Dave Parker’s likeness was all over the place for induction weekend, from shop windows and lampposts on Main Street to the Clark Sports Center, site of the ceremony just outside t...

Was a joy to cover Dave Parker's induction this weekend. www.mlb.com/news/dave-pa...

29.07.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜† Love it!

10.07.2025 15:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

OOOOH! Yes!

10.07.2025 03:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hell yeah it does!

10.07.2025 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And a better pick! Should've been there originally.

10.07.2025 03:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

YESSSS! I should've thought of him!

10.07.2025 03:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A quick list of players whose name (or a nickname) is also a genre of music ...

Jazz Chisholm
Christian Walker
Tim "Rock" Raines
Adrian "Pop" Anson
Enos "Country" Slaughter
Walter "Punk" Gautreau
Anthony "Disco" DeSclafani

10.07.2025 01:58 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
'The Satchel Project' maps Paige's every known outing Leroy β€œSatchel” Paige would probably not want this story written. β€œI want to be,” he once said, β€œthe onliest man in the United States that nobody knows nothin’ about.” Paige relished the air of myster...

Outstanding research by @markarmour04.bsky.social. Saw the presentation at the #SABR convention and look forward to its next form. (Story by @castroturf.bsky.social). www.mlb.com/news/mapping...

07.07.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
Preview
The crack-of-dawn call to Larry Doby that changed baseball Larry Doby got what shut-eye he could as the bus carrying him and his Negro League teammates made its trek from Wilmington, Del., to Newark, N.J., in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 3, 1947....

Always good to revisit the story of the debut of #LarryDoby from @castroturf.bsky.social

www.mlb.com/news/how-lar...

05.07.2025 06:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Prince Fielder shows rooftop power in Negro Leagues tribute at Rickwood Field BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Major League Baseball returned to Rickwood Field 364 days ago, when the Giants and Cardinals took the field at America’s oldest ballpark. Recent stars of the big leagues were back ...

The second East-West Classic was a blast -- and CC Sabathia wants to continue the tradition. www.mlb.com/news/east-we...

20.06.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Rain doesn't dampen excitement for Willie Mays Park rededication FAIRFIELD, Ala. -- The bunting was hung, the scoreboard was turned on, and the last touches of red and blue paint on the steps and railings was so fresh you could still smell it. Everything was in pla...

Got to write about a refurbished field at Willie Mays Park in his hometown of Fairfield, Ala. www.mlb.com/news/willie-...

20.06.2025 02:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dangit - the gif worked in the preview

14.06.2025 00:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This guy!

14.06.2025 00:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
When 6 orphans saved a train in NJ, the Babe came to visit As a rainstorm soaked the city of Passaic, N.J., on May 3, 1933, six boys living at an orphanage had one concern: What is all this water doing to our baseball field? Sometime after 7 p.m., they convin...

It's always fun researching stories about Babe Ruth. www.mlb.com/news/babe-ru...

21.05.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0