In Schoendienst’s first season, the 1965 Cardinals went 80-81. They improved to 83-79 in 1966, then won consecutive National League pennants (and a World Series) in 1967-1968. A f irst-time manager hasn’t won a World Series since Arizona’s Bob Brenly...

Jeter walk-off shot. For Counsell, it’s historic for a different reason. He ties a World Series record with a trio of sacrifice hits. Joe Tinker did it once in 1906, and Counsell here, and that’s it in the history of the Fall Classic. Consider this...

Bob Brenly said Michael was determined to be a catcher, and would dig out dad's old gear to wear. What will happen if Michael does make it to the big leagues and dad is broadcasting the game? "That sound you hear in the background will be me throwing...

Bob Brenly said Michael was determined to be a catcher and would dig out dad’s old gear to wear. What will happen if Michael does make it to the big leagues and dad is broadcasting the game? “That sound you hear in the background will be me throwing up...

Some of Ramirez's critics pointed to his lackluster fielding and lack of leadership as a reason to make a change at third, including Cubs TV analyst Bob Brenly, who told WMVP-AM 1000 after the season that Ramirez had "fallen off the face of the earth,"...