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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Proving his Value

It’s no secret that in 2024 the Chicago White Sox broke the record for losing the most games with a 41–121 record, surpassing the 1962…

Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

HR Derby Winner

It was a bummer that fans needed a Netflix subscription to watch the MLB Home Run Derby this year, but the elite power display was…

Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps

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No Opportunity Wasted

Ben Rice’s standout performance continues to anchor the Yankees, earning him his first career MLB All-Star selection and a spot in the Home…

Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The 300 Club

Shohei Ohtani continues to show why he is one of the best in the MLB, as he’s the first Japanese player to reach 300 MLB homers in his…

Jul 08, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #los-angeles-dodgers #shohei-ohtani

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Happy 250th America

Happy 4th and 250th Anniversary to America. Also, if the weather breaks, it would be a great day to attend a ball game — especially in New…

Jul 04, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #america

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Skenes Greatness Continues

Paul Skenes continues his quest as one of the best pitchers in the game at such a young age. He reached a career milestone, being the…

Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #paul-skenes #pittsburgh-pirates #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Not This Year!

With Carlos Mendoza being fired, the Mets under interim manager Andy Green finally won a game. They sit 15 games out of first place with a…

Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #new-york-mets

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Donnie “Philly” Baseball

Since Don Mattingly has taken over as manager of the Phillies, he has guided them to a second place 43–36 record in the NL East standings…

Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #philadelphia-phillies #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Going Long

The Yankees had two champions in attendance as good luck charms in Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.

Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-yankees #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

First MLB HR

The Cubs are sitting right in the middle of the standings and look to add more “W’s” to the win column. With talent on the team, Pedro…

Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #chicago-cubs #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

NBA World Champions

After 53 years, the Knicks finally are World Champions.

Jun 14, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-knicks #nba

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Pure Velocity

The Brewers have talent, and his name is Jacob Misiorowski.

Jun 07, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #milwaukee-brewers #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Judge Out

Not good news for the Yankees.

Jun 06, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-yankees #mlb #aaron-judge

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

A Tough Season

The Mets season is not panning out to what it was supposed to be, a run into October.

Jun 04, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-mets #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

One-Man Show

He’s a one-man show.

May 29, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #shohei-ohtani #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Hit Parade

Sitting 1.5 games behind the Rays, the Yankees are making their way back to the top of the AL East with a hitting barrage against the…

May 28, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #ny-yankees

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Making History

Juan Soto is one of the best in the game. He continues to lead the Mets in the best possible ways that he can, as they struggle this…

May 24, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #juan-soto #new-york-mets #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The Two-Way Star

He should be called the two-way star.

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #los-angeles-dodgers #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Series Recap

This past weekend was the cross-town rivals match-up. From the Subway Series in New York to the Crosstown Classic in Chicago, there was…

May 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #subway-series #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Subway Delight

Exciting Subway Series baseball is happening at Citi Field between the Yankees and the Mets, as both teams are vying for naming rights in…

May 16, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #subway-series #mlb #juan-soto

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Call Up

The Mets are clawing their way out of the NL East cellar and hopefully are playing to win and move up in the standings. Everyone on the…

May 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-mets #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Celebrate Good Times

This weekend in New York will be a special one as the Subway Series gets underway between the Mets and Yankees at CitiField. Both have seen…

May 14, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #subway-series #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Ballpark Beauty

(Photo credit by: Joe Boesch)

Apr 26, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #ny-mets #citi-field #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Road to Opening Day

Available today beginning at 1:00 p.m. (EST) is the Topps Now 2026 Road to Opening Day. If you like the Topps Now series of cards, you will…

Mar 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #topps #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

WBC Champions

Venezuela wins it in grand fashion against the United States, 3–2.

Mar 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #venezuela #mlb #wbc

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Playing with Purpose

Team Italy is making their name heard in the WBC; besides making a good cup of espresso, they are also playing great baseball and showing…

Mar 16, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #wbc #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

First for Everything

For the first time in World Baseball Classic history, Team Canada advanced past the first round and will look to go even further in the…

Mar 13, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #wbc #canada

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

No More

So it happened. Another sad day in sports journalism as The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section.

Feb 05, 2026 · 0 min read · 0 claps #the-washington-post #wapo

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

2026 Topps Baseball Release

That time of year has come again, Topps Baseball Series 1 new release.

Jan 14, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #topps #mlb #topps-baseball-cards

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Have a Merry!

This is a special time of year a time to be with family and the people that are very close to your heart. This is also the time to think…

Dec 23, 2025 · 0 min read · 0 claps #merry-christmas #aaron-judge #ny-yankees

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The “R.O.Y.” Winners

The votes are in and your A.L. and N.L. Rookie of the Years are: Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin.

Nov 11, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #rookie-of-the-year #atlanta-braves

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The Captain

Mets retire Wright’s #5

Jul 20, 2025 · 0 min read · 0 claps #david-wright #new-york-mets #citi-field

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The Captain

Mets retire Wright’s #5

Jul 20, 2025 · 0 min read · 0 claps #new-york-mets #david-wright #citi-field

JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

No Joy for the Mets

Continue to lose

Jun 29, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #new-york-mets #citi-field #pittsburgh-pirates

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

A Gem!

Peterson throws a complete game

Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #new-york-mets #citi-field

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The Judge Show

It always is

May 17, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #aaron-judge #ny-yankees #ny-mets

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Still Unsigned

Teams look at their options

Mar 15, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #mlb #spring-training #ny-yankees

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

Spring Forward

Opening Day is closer

Mar 06, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #opening-day #spring-forward #mlb

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

After the Diagnosis

My continued cancer fight

Jan 30, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 claps #cancer #mlb #stand-up-to-cancer

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JO Joe Boesch · Dugout Diary.mlblogs.com

The Polar Bear Plunge

Where does Alonso sign?

Jan 18, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #pete-alonso #new-york-mets #citi-field