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Hot Stove #271 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2025) – Stevie Wonder and the MLK Holiday

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

This is my 24th annual message for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The tradition started in 2002 as an internal message at my law firm about the MLK holiday. The recipients expanded to friends and family, and in 2016, the message moved to Hot Stove. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #270 – President Jimmy Carter (RIP) – A Personal Perspective

January 2, 2025March 15, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

James Carter | The White House

Former President Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024. He was 100. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #269 – Birthdays (in Celsius and otherwise) and a Look at the Four “Major” Sports

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December 19, 2024January 13, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Final Hot Stove of 2024. I’ve been busy, so won’t get down into the baseball weeds today. Instead, I’ll start with some personal stuff. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #268 – Money, Money, Money (Baseball and ABBA)

December 2, 2024January 13, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Money, money, money.

Take the Quiz: Baseball Salary Milestones: Who Was the First to Make How  Much? - Jugs Sports Continue reading →

Hot Stove #267 – Election Perspective – We Still Have Baseball (And Lots of Other Stuff)

Jon Stewart Election Comments Made After 'Daily Show' Episode Ended
November 15, 2024January 13, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

“I am hoping for one outcome and dreading the other. I think that describes most of the country.”

 This quote comes from a column posted on election night BEFORE the returns started coming in. So, it aptly applied to voters for both Trump and Harris as we all awaited the result. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #266 – Freddie’s World Series (2024)

Shohei Ohtani reportedly cleared for World Series Game 3 after shoulder scare
November 1, 2024January 9, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

The Dodgers beat the Yankees four games to one. I’m guessing the vote for MVP was unanimous. Freddie Freeman. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #265 – Coming Attraction – 2024 World Series

David Fry, Jhonkensy Noel power Guardians to walk-off win in Game 3
October 24, 2024January 9, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Tomorrow night. Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) vs. New York Yankees (94-68) at Dodger Stadium. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #264 – Royals In the Postseason (2024 and Some Déjà Vu)

October 14, 2024January 9, 2025 ~ Lonnie Shalton

What a wonderful baseball season in Kansas City!

The 2024 Royals were 86-76, an improvement of 30 games over the 56-106 record in 2023. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #263 – Royals and Yankees in the ALDS – Renewal of a Rivalry

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October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

Hallelujah! A Royals sweep of the Orioles in the Wild Card round!

The scores: 1-0 and 2-1. Continue reading →

Hot Stove #262 – (1) The Royals Return to the Postseason!, and (2) Tim Sear’s Excellent Clemente Adventure

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September 30, 2024October 4, 2024 ~ Lonnie Shalton

The Royals did it. A team that lost 106 games in 2023 will be playing in the 2024 postseason. Continue reading →

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