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About Mike

Mike Luery is an award-winning journalist with 25 years on TV and radio. Currently, he is the political reporter for KCRA-TV, the top-ranked station in Sacramento. This is Luery's second tour of duty with KCRA, where he was also a reporter from 1984 - 2000. In between, he was NBC's Capitol Bureau Chief in California and a reporter for CBS 13 in Sacramento. Luery lives in northern California with his wife Carol. Baseball Between Us is his first book.

Celebrating the Old and the New

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Mike

David “Big Papi” Ortiz made history on Wednesday night, hitting his 30th home run of the season – becoming the oldest player to do so in Major League Baseball. At age 40, Ortiz has 40 doubles and also 100 Runs … Continue reading →

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How To Make Baseball Better

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Mike

When it comes to baseball, I’m a traditionalist. So I’m not keen on Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci’s suggestions to change the rules by adding bonus batters and lowering the mound by two inches to pump up run production – see … Continue reading →

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Diamonds in the Desert

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Mike

I’ve just experienced Baseball Heaven: Four games in 4 days in the Arizona desert. Imagine Cactus League action filled with blue skies, green grass and game temperatures of 90 degrees at first pitch. Somebody please toss me an ice-cold beverage. … Continue reading →

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KC Royals Takes The Crown

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Mike

Congratulations to the Kansas City Royals – your 2015 World Champions. They were resilient – never say die. They were relentless – the comeback kids. Down 2-0 in the top of the 9th against Matt Harvey and somehow scored two … Continue reading →

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World Series Prediction

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mike

Mets Will Mash the Royals in 5 Good pitching always beats good hitting. Madison Bumgarner proved that last year by clinching three of the four victories San Francisco needed to win the World Series against Kansas City. Now the Royals … Continue reading →

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Can Cubs Go Back To The Future?

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Mike

The last time the Cubs won the World Series was 1908. That’s 107 years ago for anyone counting. But hey – anyone can have a bad century! But can the Cubs break the Curse of the Billy Goat this year? … Continue reading →

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It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Mike

Yogi Berra was one of my Yankee heroes. As a kid, I loved watching him play at Yankee Stadium, anchoring my beloved Bronx Bombers behind the plate, or slamming a bad pitch over the short right field fence. Yogi won … Continue reading →

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Cubs No-Hit Dodgers

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Mike

I’ve never seen a No-Hitter in person. After attending more than 500 live baseball games in my lifetime, I’ve never actually been to a No-No. But tonight I got to experience one vicariously. Because as Jake Arrieta of the Cubs … Continue reading →

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Renfree Field To Come Alive Again

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Mike

A revival is under way in Sacramento. A team of baseball enthusiasts from Sacramento’s past is working hard to revitalize a park that could be a big part of the city’s future. Renfree Field, once a jewel in Sacramento’s baseball … Continue reading →

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Sacramento’s Limelight: A Slice of Baseball Heaven

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mike

Sacramento’s baseball history runs deep, going back to 1899 when a team named after a local brewery, known as Ruhstaller played in the Capital City. Today you can taste Ruhstaller beer while drinking in stories about local legends at the … Continue reading →

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