When I say “ulnar collateral ligament,” how many of you know where that is on your body? How about Tommy John Surgery, ever heard of that procedure? Tommy John was the first of tens of thousands of athletes to have … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 9 – MLB Players Who Have Had Tommy John Surgery
Growing up in Rhode Island, I was introduced to the world of sports cartoons as a kid reading the Providence Journal sports pages. Later in life, I worked with a pretty famous cartoonist, Frankie Galasso, on a number of his … Continue reading A Conversation With The Sensational Caricature Artist And All Around Good Guy – Ryan Snarr
Tonight’s A to Z challenge is what I love to experience every chance I can – going to watch a live baseball game. I have been to hundreds of baseball games from Tee Ball contests to the Major Leagues. Every … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 8 – The Sights, Smells, And Stuff At A Baseball Field
Before I get to and through the next A to Z Challenge, I want to explain why I am participating. The A to Z Challenge has always been a trusted go-to for me when I cannot sleep. If I am … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 7 – A Day In The Life Of NPR
With the forecast of nicer weather on Friday, Rachel and I decided to take the short drive to Norfolk to see a baseball game. Our normal Norfolk game spot for nearly 2 years since we moved to VA is Harbor … Continue reading Friday Afternoon Visit To Marty Miller Field For Norfolk State Vs. Wagner Baseball
Tonight, we are back with another A to Z Challenge and back to a familiar theme – baseball. Let’s be honest, baseball cards are so awesome, aren’t they. Each one is a tiny cardboard story of a player, with his … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 5 – My Baseball Card Collection Of Future Stars
This A to Z Challenge rolls on tonight with a bit of a tangent. And it is partially inspired by the book I just finished about a baseball team that traveled the globe way back in the late 1800s. The … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 4 – The Cities and Towns I Have Visited
I just finished reading a very interesting baseball book. The book’s characters are real, they played professional baseball circa late 1800s to early 1900s. The book’s title, “Spalding’s World Tour” references a real person, Albert Spalding, the former professional baseball … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – Spalding’s World Tour By Mark Lamster
Before you go there, take your head out of the sewer. This is a family blog and there will be no swearing or sexist comments or anything derogatory towards race, religion, creed, or person. This A to Z challenge is … Continue reading A To Z Challenge 3 – Baseball Terminology You Might Hear At A Ballpark
Tonight is Night #2 of my A to Z Challenge. For those of you who missed Challenge Number 1, you can read all of the cool ballparks I have visited, and I nearly named one for each letter of the … Continue reading A to Z Challenge Number 2 – My Boston Red Sox
The Baseball Storyteller 