I remain on my break from baseball writing, but I read a piece this week that was so eloquent that I want to share it with the Hot Stove Village. Continue reading
Hot Stove #212 – Guest Author – Dan Margolies
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Hot Stove #211 – Fifty Years Ago – The Power of One Vote
I remain on my baseball break, but I would like to share a story with the Hot Stove Village about the power of one vote. The story is from 50 years ago, but its retelling seems timely in an era tainted by the Big Lie and election denialism.
Fifty years ago today. November 28, 1972. The final vote count was 14,071 to 14,070. Continue reading
Hot Stove #210 – The 2022 World Series and American Bandstand
The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 World Series, four games to two.
Hot Stove #209 – Jerry Lee Lewis – Last Man Standing (RIP)
Today is a travel day for the World Series, so it’s a good day for a special edition of Lonnie’s Jukebox. The Hot Stove report on the World Series will be posted on Monday.
Jerry Lee Lewis died last Friday at the age of 87. Nicknamed the “Killer,” he was the “last man standing” and the “sole survivor” of the big names that founded rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s. Continue reading
Hot Stove #208 – 2022 World Series Begins Tonight
The World Series begins tonight. The Houston Astros, first seed in the AL, host the Philadelphia Phillies, sixth seed in the NL. Continue reading
Hot Stove #207 – Raconteur Hall of Fame (Part Two) – W. H. “Bert” Bates
[I’m pausing postseason baseball talk to honor two of Kansas City’s finest. More baseball talk soon – Astros and Phillies in the World Series.]
Last Thursday, October 20, 2022, two of Kansas City’s greatest storytellers died. Paul Vardeman at age 92. Bert Bates at age 96. In the last Hot Stove, I covered Paul Vardeman. Today, Bert Bates. Continue reading
Hot Stove #206 – Raconteur Hall of Fame (Part One) – Paul E. Vardeman
[I’m pausing postseason baseball talk to honor two of Kansas City’s finest. More baseball talk soon – Astros and Phillies in the World Series.]
Last Thursday, October 20, 2022, two of Kansas City’s greatest storytellers died. Paul Vardeman at age 92. Bert Bates at age 96. In this Part One, Continue reading
Hot Stove #205 – 2022 MLB Postseason – The Final Four
In Hot Stove #204, I expressed my hope that the four underdogs would win the National League Division Series (NLDS) and the American League Division Series (ALDS). In the NL, this meant San Diego and Philadelphia. In the AL, Seattle and Cleveland. Continue reading
Hot Stove #204 – October Madness and Long-Suffering Fans
Today at noon, the second round of the MLB playoffs will begin. Like this past Friday and Saturday in the first round, there will be four games spread out over the day and night, giving a feeling of March Madness. For baseball nuts, it’s heaven. Our own October Madness. Continue reading
Hot Stove #203 – Bronx Bombers – Ruth, Maris and Judge
The regular season has ended, and the playoffs begin today. There are 12 playoff teams, and my sentimental favorite is Seattle. It is the only franchise that has never been to a World Series. Next in line would be San Diego and Tampa Bay who have been to the Series but have not won. But the odds are not good for any of them. For an entertaining preview of the first round games, check out Joe Posnanski here. Continue reading