Chicago chapter member Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the SABR Baseball Cards committee, has taken it upon himself to raise $25,000 for some great baseball-related causes. “How?” you ask. Turning his prized baseball card collection into art. Earlier this month he launched Heavy J Studios, where donors to any of his eligible organizations receive unique “1 … More Chapter member has an ambitious goal

This interview/profile was contributed by Jason A. Schwartz of SABR Chicago I first met Mike Noren, the man behind the Gummy Arts brand, just over a year ago in Cooperstown, New York. I was in town for the opening of the baseball card-themed “Shoebox Treasures” exhibit, and Mike was too. I was there as a … More Gummy Arts makes Chicago proud

Author’s note: With our 2020 baseball season postponed indefinitely this is my tribute to the things about the game I love most. Originally published to Twitter on March 31. We miss the home run races, pennant chases, and Mark Graces. We miss the game-enders, message senders, and peanut vendors. We miss Lite beer, catcher’s gear, … More Ode to Baseball