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Hot Stove #289 – Royals 2025 Season (82-80)

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October 1, 2025October 5, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

The Royals finished at 82-80, a winning season, but not good enough to make the postseason. After the last home game was played, Royals photographer Jason Hanna posted this photo to signify the end of the season at Kauffman Stadium. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #288 – September 1965 – Sandy, Ernie, Campy, Willie and Satchel

1965 World Series, Game 7: Dodgers @ Twins - YouTube
September 9, 2025October 5, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

This post began percolating in my mind when I heard that today would be the release date of Jane Leavy’s new book, Make Me Commissioner: I Know What’s Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It. I’ll be picking up my copy today at Rainy Day Books. I’m a fan of the author and have read her four prior books. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #287 – Kansas City Monarchs – Today and Yesterday

Long Live The Fun! Kansas City Monarchs Announce New Slogan
August 22, 2025October 5, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

It’s getting exciting! The Royals are making a strong run for a Wild Card slot. The team is 24-14 since July 6, the best record in the American League. The mid-season trades have had a positive impact, and the remaining schedule is somewhat favorable. Go Royals! Continue reading →

Hot Stove #286 – Shelfies and Shurins

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August 8, 2025October 5, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Hot Stove goes international! Today’s lead story in Hot Stove #286 is also being released out of London as Shelfies #48 (click here). Continue reading →

Hot Stove #285 – Subscriber Edition – The K, Milgram Legacy and Matson’s Pitch Counting

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July 22, 2025October 5, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

My thanks to several Hot Stove subscribers who sent emails and photos that generated ideas for today’s post. Continue reading →

Diana’s Jukebox

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July 4, 2025July 14, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Diana Sue (Sullivan) Brewer, 83, died on July 4, 2025, just 49 days after the passing of her beloved husband of 53 years, Continue reading →

Hot Stove #284 – Field of Dreams – Downtown KC Baseball at Washington Square Park

July 2, 2025July 3, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

How “Field of Dreams” Made Me a Better Father | Retired, Not Dead

 Will the Royals move downtown? Go to Kansas? With the ongoing saga of a future stadium for the team, I get asked these questions repeatedly. My answer: I have no idea. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #283 – Tom Boswell on the Current State of Baseball

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June 18, 2025July 14, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Today’s Hot Stove post was prompted by a Tom Boswell column headlined… Continue reading →

Hot Stove #282 – The Royals After 60 Games (102 To Go)

June 2, 2025July 14, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

A graphic featuring the top of crown vision with a blue sky and rainbow in the background. Text on the graphic reads, "All are welcome in our home," with the Royals and benefitbay logos beneath.

 BREAKING NEWS: I finalized today’s post about 7:00 last night. Settled down to watch TV. Scrolled my Bluesky feed later in the evening and got this: Continue reading →

Tribute to Larry Brewer (1941-2025)

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May 16, 2025July 14, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Larry Charles Brewer died on May 16, 2025. He was 83. Obituary here. Continue reading →

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