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Merkle’s Redemption

Roy Kachur gives baseball’s biggest bonehead a second chance in this short story.

Lauren McNulty writes about a young woman who finds herself stuck at first.

Robert Prochaska writes about a brief linkage between neighbors, illuminated by baseball.

In this short story by Mark Brazaitis, a man finds the courage to take a stand in the stands.

In Gabriel Ostler’s short story, a familiar voice echoes in the stadium.

A team struggles to shrug off their mazzik in this short story by KD Casey.

In Scott Chiusano’s short story, a group of old teammates reflect back on an incident from high school.

A life passes through the game of baseball, in this short story by Mitchell Toews.

In Jon Fain’s story, a talent scout combs the countryside during World War II.

Richard Moriarty writes about a Little Leaguer with big expectations.

Rob Sobel writes about the dreaded yips.

An old ring stirs up traumatic memories in this story by T.R. Healy.

In Lauren McNulty’s story, a double play combination is at risk of being broken up.

Larry Lefkowitz imagines Babe Ruth was cloned. What could go wrong?

Larry Smith writes about the dreaded comeback.

Charles Rammelkamp writes about a run-in with an umpire.