Over the past couple of months, I have encountered several Kansas City stories from a century ago. Baseball. Barbecue. Prohibition. Jazz. Crime. Pendergast. Harry Truman. I’ll start with the baseball. Continue reading
Hot Stove #226 – New York, New York – Yogi to Jackie to Broadway
For many years, Rita and I have gone to New York over Memorial Day Weekend to binge on Broadway shows. An early treat to ourselves for our anniversary (June 6). Also the timing is between the Tony nominations and the Tony awards (held last night). Continue reading
Hot Stove #225 – Cardinals/Royals, Larry Ward and Tina Turner
Earlier this week, the Cardinals and Royals split two games at Busch Stadium. Neither team is having a stellar year. I’ll get into the details on that, but first, a remembrance of my friend Larry Ward. Continue reading
Hot Stove #224 – Gregorian Chants, Charlie and LoCain
Three ideas were percolating in my head for this mid-May post: (i) Today is the third anniversary of the finale of the (Vahe) Gregorian Chants; (ii) David Von Drehle’s The Book of Charlie is being released next week; and (iii) Lorenzo Cain had a moving retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium. Coincidentally, all three stories have a Covid angle. Continue reading
Hot Stove #223 – Pieces of April – Royals Edition
I’ve got pieces of April, I keep them in a memory bouquet
I’ve got pieces of April, but it’s a morning in May
—Three Dog Night Continue reading
Hot Stove #222 – Royals Halter Top Day Returns To Kauffman Stadium
I’m guessing the subject line got your attention. I’ll get to the halter top, but first… Continue reading
Hot Stove #221 – Nostradamus Edition (2023)
Last Thursday on Opening Day, MLB Jesus welcomed the new baseball season. Continue reading
Hot Stove #220 – Opening Day 2023 – A Triple Boost for Baseball Fans
Opening Day is Thursday at Kauffman Stadium. Minnesota Twins at 3:10.
The Royals are in first place in the Cactus League. The Cardinals are in first place in the Grapefruit League. I-70 World Series? Hope springs (training) eternal. Continue reading
Hot Stove #219 – Spring Training – The Royals Hot Springs and the New Rules
Hot Stove #219 – Spring Training – The Royals, Hot Springs and the New Rules
The Royals are in first place in the 2023 pennant race!!!! Continue reading
Hot Stove #218 – Jim Fitzpatrick (RIP) – Politics and Conversations
On February 9, Kansas City lost one of its top cheerleaders. Jim Fitzpatrick died after suffering heart failure while playing golf on vacation in Florida. He was only 76. Way too soon. Continue reading