Roanoke author writes about baseball Gene Marrano March 1, 2017 1 min read A Roanoke author who writes about baseball in its heyday has two recent releases – including his first novel centered on the game. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Click below to hear much more from Jim Sargent, talking with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia expands background checks on day care workersNext: Something Kaine, Trump agree on: more defense spending for naval vessels Related Stories 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0 1 min read Center in the Square is turning 42 Denise Membreno December 10, 2025 0