In my MLB postseason world, last Friday (October 17) started with two grandpas sharing family baseball stories and ended with witnessing (via TV) what many (including me) believe was the greatest individual performance in MLB playoff history. Continue reading →

The MLB postseason is down to the Final Four: Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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

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