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For decades, Roger Angell’s writing has warmed us to the romance of the new season.

In The Long Season and Ball Four, two literary pitchers describe the days when ballplayers took what their employers offered—or gave up the game.

Like Moneyball, this new book explores how “misfits” are reshaping the game.

Two books offer new looks at the happy face of a legendary Cub.

An offseason sampling of classic baseball writing.

The breakout star from Ben Reiter’s upcoming Astros book might just be the nine-time All-Star. As a managerial candidate.

Ring Lardner’s classic retains its relevance over a century later.

Erik Sherman’s latest book examines the peripatetic life of a colorful player and manager.

The rowdy adventures of two long-ago Astros, and other baseball miscreants.

With a blast from the past, some old baseball writing inspires some new baseball writing.