Kelly Candaele

Kelly Candaele, a union organizer for 15 years, produced the documentary film A League of Their Own about his mother’s years in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.

Democrats Should Not Underestimate Steve Garvey

Democrats Should Not Underestimate Steve Garvey Democrats Should Not Underestimate Steve Garvey

The former baseball star wants to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat in California, and his celebrity status might just give him a chance.

Oct 18, 2023 / Editorial / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

Garrett Broshuis

How Minor League Ballplayers Won a Union How Minor League Ballplayers Won a Union

The players who make America’s pastime possible have had enough of dismal working conditions, and they’re organizing to change them.

Mar 6, 2023 / Feature / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

Baseball Players Can’t Live on “a Cup of Coffee”

Baseball Players Can’t Live on “a Cup of Coffee” Baseball Players Can’t Live on “a Cup of Coffee”

The media’s “billionaires vs. millionaires” view of the current baseball lockout is a major league lie. The vast majority of players who reach the big leagues don’t play long enoug...

Feb 7, 2022 / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

Tom Seaver

Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest Tom Seaver’s Major League Protest

When we remember “Tom Terrific,” let’s not forget the way the Mets great, at the height of his fame, stuck his neck out to oppose the war in Vietnam.

Sep 11, 2020 / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

Baseball’s Stadium Workers Are Getting Peanuts From the Billionaire Owners

Baseball’s Stadium Workers Are Getting Peanuts From the Billionaire Owners Baseball’s Stadium Workers Are Getting Peanuts From the Billionaire Owners

When baseball shut down, 39,000 stadium workers lost their jobs, and the MLB has done little to help them out.

Jul 20, 2020 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

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Letters From the December 16/23, 2019, Issue Letters From the December 16/23, 2019, Issue

Off base… “Can’t” versus “won’t”…

Dec 3, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers, Kelly Candaele, and Peter Dreier

A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players

A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players A Tool to Improve Baseball Performance Has Become a Weapon Against the Players

How baseball’s numbers game threatens to strangle the sport.

Oct 8, 2019 / Feature / Kelly Candaele and Peter Dreier

Women's World Cup

The Road to the World Cup Began With Title IX The Road to the World Cup Began With Title IX

Why mixing politics and sports is essential.

Jul 10, 2019 / Kelly Candaele

Red Sox World Series

The Red Sox Should Not Visit the White House The Red Sox Should Not Visit the White House

Red Sox values are not Trump values.

Oct 30, 2018 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

Unite Here Strike

Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston

Pro baseball players have made millions for themselves by unionizing and standing together. They should support striking hotel workers in their fight for better pay.

Oct 10, 2018 / Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele

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