The Royals did it. A team that lost 106 games in 2023 will be playing in the 2024 postseason. Continue reading
Hot Stove #262 – (1) The Royals Return to the Postseason!, and (2) Tim Sear’s Excellent Clemente Adventure
Author: Lonnie Shalton
Hot Stove #261 – Postseason Race, KC A’s (the Movie) and Yellowstone/Glacier
Are the Royals going to be in the postseason? Continue reading
Hot Stove #260 – “In no particular order, Baseball, Politics and Rock ‘n’ Roll”
I’ll start with the most unexpected statistic from the 2024 world of the Kansas City Royals.
The Royals are only 4.5 games shy of the best record in baseball. Continue reading
Hot Stove #259 – Baseball and Politics – 50 Years Ago (1974)
1974 Baseball Season: The Oakland Athletics won their third straight World Series. Continue reading
Hot Stove #258 – Down a Rabbit Hole with the Kansas City A’s
This post is David Matson’s fault. He emailed a film clip that sent me down a rabbit hole in pursuit of trivia. Continue reading
Hot Stove #257 – Stadium Bucket List Update
As of the end of the 2019 season, Rita and I had attended games at 22 MLB stadiums (out of 30). And then Covid hit, stalling our bucket list endeavor. Continue reading
Hot Stove #256 – Willie Mays (RIP) – From Rickwood to Greatness
Two days ago, on Tuesday morning… Continue reading
Hot Stove #255 – Rickwood Field – Big Night in Birmingham; Royals Hall of Fame (Tallis, Schuerholz and Bo)
Thursday night, June 20! A special occasion will be nationally televised on Fox. In a Tribute to the Negro Leagues, the Cardinals and Giants are playing a regular season game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading
Hot Stove #254 – Kansas City Cowboys (3), Packers, Monarchs, Athletics and Royals – All Major League
First, the most important item for me today. Happy Anniversary Rita. A wonderful 43 years!
Bill Lochman (RIP) – A Personal Remembrance
On May 5, Bill Lochman died at the age of 82. We were friends for almost 70 years (obit here). A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, June 8, at the American Legion in Independence (16701 E. US Hwy 40). Continue reading