I've got to tell you right out of the chute, Ryan Howard, to me, is very interested in my input in his… — Mike Schmidt Copy Share Image
He [Gene Kelly] once told me dancing was a man's game, as much of a sport as baseball itself. And he made… — Liza Minnelli Copy Share Image
I always tried to learn about the hitters. Anytime someone got a hit off me, I made a mental note of the… — Christy Mathewson Copy Share Image
If you're playing baseball and thinking about managing, you're crazy. You'd be better off thinking about being an owner. — Casey Stengel Copy Share Image
I'm probably an average hitter, at least, and if you talk to my peers, they will tell you that I hit the… — Luke Donald Copy Share Image
I know what kind of pitcher Whitey was, and I know what kind of person Whitey is. It makes me feel proud… — Mariano Rivera Copy Share Image
I'd never even been to Wrigley Field. I never even enjoyed baseball that much, but I loved being there, the crowd was… — Bea Arthur Copy Share Image
I think I wrote once that baseball in many ways is very much like reading. I said there are more bad books… — Roger Angell Copy Share Image
One theme that fascinates me is cognitive enhancement. It seems only a matter of time until we live in a world where… — Ben Casnocha Copy Share Image
“And in that moment he felt- for the first time that optimistic and cheerful boy allowed himself to feel- how badly made… — Michael Chabon Copy Share Image
“Who is he anyhow, an actor?" "No." "A dentist?" "...No, he's a gambler." Gatsby hesitated, then added cooly: "He's the man who… — F. Scott Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
“A little boy went out to the backyard to play with a baseball bat and a ball. He said to himself, “I… — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
I knew after being drafted in the 57th round that I would be swiftly replaced if I wasn't able to play through… — Gabe Kapler Copy Share Image
It's just Lord be with me... Winning and losing isn't the most important thing. He's not worried about the outcome of the… — Clayton Kershaw Copy Share Image
There are a lot of parallels between being a mutual fund manager and being a general manager. Both in the financial markets… — Paul DePodesta Copy Share Image
The fellows that I played with encouraged me to bunt and beat the ball out. I was anxious to make good and… — Zack Wheat Copy Share Image
Fans love Sosa for his exuberance, for the kisses he blows to his mother, wife and four children. He is Slammin' Sammy,… — Bill Dedman Copy Share Image
Bitcoin, in the short or even long term, may turn out be a good investment in the same way that anything that… — Andrew Ross Sorkin Copy Share Image
I grew up around a lot of the major leaguers, guys like David Wright, Pedro Martinez, Jose Reyes, and I think that's… — Donovan Mitchell Copy Share Image
“Despite this apparent designated-hitter advantage, nearly everyone interviewed preferred the strategy and finesse required to play ball in the National League” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
As I have said many times - my father was a great fan of Bill Dickey's and he certainly loved the Yankees.… — George Steinbrenner Copy Share Image
I'm just trying to affect the game in some way whenever I get an opportunity. If that's stealing a base, making a… — Mookie Betts Copy Share Image
When I get the record, all it will make me is the player with the most hits. I'm also the player with… — Pete Rose Copy Share Image
Baseball, boxing, handball - sooner or later every game gets compared to narrative, but only in football are the plays perfectly linear,… — J. R. Moehringer Copy Share Image
There aren't too many Mookie Betts, Mike Trouts or Bryce Harpers out there to be grabbed. Those players only come around once… — J. D. Martinez Copy Share Image
For some reason in Spring Training, everything just clicked. You don't try to do anything in Spring Training but get ready, but… — Bobby Bonilla Copy Share Image
I did the 1972 Sapporo Games, and I was also the Reds announcer and was folded into the NBC coverage for the… — Al Michaels Copy Share Image
Some of the best memories of my career have been with 'Sunday Night Baseball' and I will miss my time with our… — Jessica Mendoza Copy Share Image
We're pieces of the puzzle. If I fit in a certain algorithm, then it'll be time for me to go. It's tough… — Eddy Alvarez Copy Share Image
There isn't a single professional sports season now that doesn't go on at least a month too long. Baseball starts in football… — James Reston, Jr Copy Share Image
I'm not trying to be cocky, but I set such a high standard for myself. I'm not happy when I pitch seven… — Barry Zito Copy Share Image
Everyone always says don't take your defense into hitting and don't take your hitting into defense. If you feel comfortable at one… — Anthony Rendon Copy Share Image
Generally in the Little League you're up against a good pitcher who throws like hell. What does the coach say? Get a… — Robin Roberts Copy Share Image
There are a handful of legacy clubs like the Dodgers in each league. They're in major markets and have a history of… — Dave Checketts Copy Share Image
I know what I need to do to prepare myself, and I try to do the best I can to take care… — Ben Zobrist Copy Share Image
I grew up in the '60s, which was a creative time, so it wasn't that big of a stretch to go from… — Abel Ferrara Copy Share Image
Baseball has so much history and tradition. You can respect it, or you can exploit it for profit, but it's still being… — Michael Lewis Copy Share Image
Every time I pull somebody out of the bullpen, I believe he can do the job. I have to believe it. If… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
One of the walls of my bedroom was a collage of about 15 years of baseball photos. I would cut out the… — Curt Schilling Copy Share Image
In August of 1921, one of the great American combinations was unveiled—even better than the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This fortuitous… — George Vecsey Copy Share Image