So Long, Joe Garagiola
The sunny voice of Saturday afternoons died Wednesday.
Read moreMonthly Archives: March 2016
The Day Randy Made Doves Cry
On March 24th, in an exhibition game against the Giants, with Calvin Murphy at the plate and Rod Barajas catching, the Unit uncorked a fastball that was perfectly timed with the arrival of a single dove flying in front of home plate.
Read moreThis Isn’t Real Life, This is Just Fantasy
If we’re not back again this time tomorrow, carry on, carry on: Just in time for your draft, PRB and The Spitter bring you fantasy advice, via classic Queen.
Read moreHardball Theatre: Sox of Future Past
A play in one act by resident playwright, regular Cleveland fan, and all-around artist, Keith Good. Today’s themes include parenthood, tough choices, and leaving countless millions on the table to make a point.
Read moreThe Most Disappointing Season for … The New York Yankees
We’re the Yankees! We have Mantle, Maris, Kubek, Boyer, Howard, Richardson and Ford and kids like Bouton, Stottlemyre, Downing, Pepitone and Tresh. I don’t need to say any more.
Read moreSmitty’s Loose Change: Adam Laroche, Charles Barkley, Ballpark Beer
This is one of those “notes columns,” that’s the trademark of a lazy writer. Just little pieces of stuff I’ve picked up this week. Indulge me, won’t you?
Read moreBases Bloated: Shame on us for Slut-shaming
In the past two weeks, slut-shaming reached a new public low when Kim Kardashian posted a selfie on Instagram. It’s her body and her business, yet we couldn’t accept that.
Read moreWhich Ballpark Beer Guy Are You?
People who drink beer are fundamentally similar, yet different in every way. Nowhere is this more evident than at a ballgame. So, read through and be honest with yourself: Which ballpark beer guy are you?
Read morePablo Sandoval Diet Tip: Sugar Free Gum
After a few weeks of fat shaming, Pablo Sandoval announced Monday that he had turned over a new leaf and was making an important change in his diet.
Read moreKenny Williams: My New Hero
By now, you’ve heard the reason Adam LaRoche hung ‘em up, walking away from the last year of his contract: the White Sox would no longer let LaRoche’s 14-year-old kid spend all his time in the clubhouse.
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