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 →

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 →

I’m guessing the subject line got your attention. I’ll get to the halter top, but first… Continue reading →

Last Thursday on Opening Day, MLB Jesus welcomed the new baseball season. Continue reading →

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

The Royals are in first place in the 2023 pennant race!!!! Continue reading →

It’s time for my periodic reminder that one of the best civil rights museums in the country is here in Kansas City. Also one of the best baseball museums. And both exist in one place – the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. If you have not been, it’s time to go. If you have, it’s time for a refresher. Continue reading →

The Royals are coming!  The Royals are coming!

Not the 2015 Royals. The only current Royal from that World Champion team is Salvy Perez. According to Royals Review, only four other members of that 2015 team are currently on the 40-man roster of any MLB club: Adalberto Mondesi (Red Sox), Eric Hosmer (Cubs), Johnny Cueto (Marlins) and Scott Alexander (Giants). Continue reading →