Dugout Diary by Joe Boesch

HOME RUN KING THE REMARKABLE RECORD OF HANK AARON BY DAN SCHLOSSBERG SPORTS PUBLISHING / FOREWORD BY DUSTY BAKER In the fifty years that have passed since Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run and supplanted Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, his legend and legacy have only grown. Humble and modest to a fault, he always insisted that he didn't want people to forget Babe Ruth but only to remember Henry Aaron. Though he never had the benefit of playing in the media spotlight of New York or Los Angeles, he remains the career leader in total bases, runs batted in, and All-Star selections; shares records for home runs by brothers (with Tommie Aaron) and by teammates (with Eddie Mathews); and is remembered with respect and admiration for his outspoken advocacy of civil rights for all minorities. Written by a lifelong Braves fan who became a sportswriter, "HOME RUN KING: The Remarkable Record of Hank Aaron," by Dan Schlossberg (Sports Publishing, May 14, 202...

I think when you're stressing, or worried about your performance, worrying about this and worrying about that, that's when things start to get tough and you're not enjoying it anymore and it becomes a job. Although it is our job to play, still you have to understand that it's a game and you have to enjoy it.   — Mookie Betts — Joe Boesch 

Catching a fly ball is a pleasure, but knowing what to do with it after you catch it is a business.  — Tommy Henrich  — Joe Boesch 

Here's a look at the upcoming baseball card release dates for 2024. Some real nice products that were just released or upcoming. The full product releases are over at Beckett which does a good job releasing products news. Also would like to give a shout out to BCW Supplies for accepting me into their affiliate program.  Baseball card release dates: 2024 Topps Sterling Baseball Release Date : April 3, 2024 2024 Topps Heritage Baseball Release Date : April 10, 2024 2024 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Release Date :  April 27, 2024 2024 Onyx Vintage Baseball Release Date : April, 2024 2024 Bowman Baseball Release Date :  May 8, 2024 Until then, see you at the park! — Joe Boesch 

Due to the solar eclipse happening on Monday, the Yankees have decided to push the start of the game to 6:05 p.m. against the Miami Marlins. Originally slated to start at 2:05 p.m., the solar eclipse is set to take place around 2:11 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. in New York. The eclipse can be viewed at 80-85% around 3.25 p.m., according to several different news outlets. The Yankees will let fans into the stadium at 3:00 p.m. and the first 15,000 will receive solar eclipse glasses. New York is getting quite the jolt, with a 4.5 earthquake taking place last Friday and literally sending shockwaves there after. The Yankees just need to continue to play great baseball and remember to wear the solar eclipse glasses like Bartolo Colon did in 2017.  Until then see you at the park! — Joe Boesch 

Mark your calendars for April 14th as the Mets will be retiring Dwight "Dr. K" Gooden's number 16. Back in the 80's, Gooden took the Mets by storm with his blazing pitching and tenacity for the game. Well deserved. Congratulations Doc. Here's an inspirational quote from Doc himself: "You got the ball in your hands and you're in command, and if you get your good pitch where you wants it, nobody's gonna hit you." Until then, see you at the park! — Joe Boesch