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“I Loved Every Challenge of Playing Third Base”

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman says freshly-minted Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré made it look as easy as he made his power hitting and his knack for fun and friendship over the years. Complete Story

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“Triple Ring Ceremony” in Philly?

Sports PhotoThree of Philadelphia’s four professional sports teams have real chances to win championships within the next 11 months. Will they come through? SC’s Anthony Brancato assesses the prospects of the Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers. Complete Story

The Baltimore Rumble

Sports PhotoAn unintended, but frightening hit Oriole batsman triggered a nasty rumble Friday night that didn’t turn into weekend war between them and the Yankees. Complete Story

Orlando Cepeda, RIP: “Winter Always Turns to Spring”

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman remembers the first Puerto Rico-born major league player to reach the Hall of Fame, Orlando Cepeda. Complete Story

“Let Him Hear You, He’s Listening”

Sports PhotoThere was much to enjoy. but much more to contemplate when the Giants and the Cardinals played in ancient Rickwood Field two days after Willie Mays’s death. Complete Story

Willie Mays, RIP: Loss, But Gratitude

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman mourns, but appreciates having grown up seeing the Hall of Fame center fielder and baseball’s arguable greatest-ever all-around position player when he was still in his prime. Complete Story

Father’s Day Thoughts on the Field of Dreams Game

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman remembers a contradictory childhood turned to his own edifying fatherhood, bound by baseball. Complete Story

“A Miracle and a Disaster”

Sports PhotoThat’s how the author of a new, truly in-depth biography of disgraced MLB star Pete Rose sees him, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

The Angel of Doom, Retired

Sports PhotoCalling Ángel Hernández Major League Baseball’s most controversial umpire equaled shooting fish in the proverbial barrel, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

An ESPN Writer Gets Religion…

Sports Photo… on Shohei Ohtani’s long-term two-way viability as a player. Kind of. SC’s Jeff Kallan hates to say he told you so, but… Complete Story

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