Jan 12
When it’s cold outside like it is today, I always revert to thinking about warm weather and warm weather activities like baseball. As you may or may not know, I’m a big fan of the local team, the Independent league Champion Grand Prairie AirHogs. There is a new team in the league named the Laredo …
Nov 14
From Ballpark Digest Despite a move by the American Association to remove the Fort Worth Cats from its 2012 lineup, owner Carl Bell says he’s selling the team to new owners, who would field a team next season. Earlier this week the American Association pulled the team’s membership after Bell failed to provide a $200,000 letter of …
Nov 04
From Sports Grid In 1993′s seminal Weekend at Bernie’s II, the titular character of Bernie (who is, of course, dead) does a funny dance – a dance that looks so funny because he’s, you know, dead. The dance looks so funny, in fact, that more recently it turned into a bit of a phenomenon. The …
Jul 14
OK, so you know how there is this imaginary battle line drawn in the sand (concrete and pavement) between Tarrant and Dallas County? In fact, there have been wars waged between the 2 counties enough that DFW Airport straddles the line? And the Fort Worth Star Telegram publishes stories about the Fort Worth Cats of the …
Jul 11
The 82nd All-Star game isn’t officially until Tuesday, but the home run hitting contest is tonight, so it’s like a two-day party fest that starts today. Chase Field in Phoenix is the place. Where the Arizona Diamondbacks play. I love Phoenix. (And Scottsdale). A retractable roof. The swimmin’ pool in right field. And movie stars. …
Jul 09
From Off the Bench by Ben Chew Ah, baseball. The great American pastime where some of the greatest promoters of all-time used their wit and wisdom to drive people to the ballpark. Last week, the minor league St. Paul Saints were celebrating the Central Corridor Light Rail project and what better way to celebrate it …
Jul 07
From AirHogs Press Release: GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — The Grand Prairie AirHogs’ bullpen suffered a blow on Thursday, albeit one the team can be proud of, as set-up man Dustin Cameron was sold to the Philadelphia Phillies organization, the third AirHogs pitcher who has signed elsewhere during the 2011 season. The durable righthander was having …
Jul 04
Heroes and baseball. Usually where you find one, you find the other. The day was April 25, 1976. The Cubs were playing the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Patrolling center field for the Cubs was 30-year-old Rick Monday, who was embarking upon what would be the best season of his career, with 32 home runs and …
Jul 03
Good morning /afternoon fellow Americans. Sort of a nice way to enjoy a holiday weekend with no boundaries, let’s see what what’s shaking today.
Jul 01
Aaaah yes, it’s Friday, July 1st, and time to plan the big weekend right? In my mind, July 4th is the exact middle of the summer so I have to plan this weekend carefully because before I know it, September will be here. Lots to think about and plan. Do I go to a parade …
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