April 5, 1976: Exhibition game launches Superdome baseball amid hopes for MLB franchise
Unlike with football and basketball, the Superdome didn’t have a baseball tenant when it initially opened.
view moreFlashback: Former New Orleans high school standout Tony Roig a big hit in Japanese pro baseball league
New Orleans native Tony Roig played parts of three seasons in the major leagues in the 1950s, but he is more remembered for his six-year career in professional baseball in Japan.
view moreFlashback: New Orleans natives reach MLB managerial ranks
New Orleans has a rich tradition of professional baseball. Many players have made the big leagues but so have a few men risen to the role of manager.
view moreFlashback: Former Pelicans catcher Fats Dantonio, New Orleans baseball institution
New Orleans is the birthplace of Fats Dantonio, as well as Fats Domino. Except Dantonio wasn’t a musician.
view moreLegendary USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux had New Orleans roots
Born in New Orleans in 1914, his family moved to the West Coast when he was a youngster, and he eventually became the head coach at the University of Southern California where his teams won 11 College World Series championships.
view moreBregman and Nola headline LSU’s All-Decade baseball team
Mainieri’s teams featured some of the best players in the SEC while several were recognized as All-Americans.
view moreEastbank Little League still basking in glory of World Series triumph
It’s been almost a month since the River Ridge-based Eastbank team won the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Penn. but the euphoria of their victory over Curacao in the international finals still hasn’t worn off.
view moreFormer Baby Cakes pitcher Brian Moran has historic family matchup in MLB debut
Major-league debuts are always memorable events for a rookie, but when a rookie plays against his brother in one, there’s extra drama.
view moreFormer LSU standout DJ LeMahieu indispensable for title-hunting Bronx Bombers
In fact, he’s been the backbone of the lineup since Opening Day, and he will wind up as a strong AL MVP candidate at the end of the season.
view moreNOLA SABR Chapter to host Ron Swoboda’s presentation, book signing
For metro New Orleans area residents, the Schott-Pelican Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is pleased to invite you to a special event.
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