An Indulgence and a Pleasure
It’s my birthday weekend, starting with covering the Royals Thursday. My blogs have been fewer since the audience loves the podcasts, but a day at the ballpark has me feeling like spoiling myself with some writing I hope you enjoy. Just a regular afternoon game, but the context allows some baseball ruminations to explore.
No Baseball Yet, But Baseball Stories Endure
A different top ten list looks at some fascinating ballplayer tales, from true greats
of the game, unusual circumstances, lost dreams, and moments in time.
Mike Matheny Comes Aboard Amidst a Wide Divide of Opinion.
What makes a manager a good one, and the importance of the position,
creates opinions as disparate as can be imagined as the Royals enter another
era.
Very Occasionally, A No Man Cave World is a Challenge
The Saturday sports schedule offered a rare urge to enter a multi-TV
setup world for the author, who also is mystified at how much TV some
can consume.
Big Stories Drop to Start the Week, One an Ending, One With a Long Way to Go
Ned Yost retires the same day that Kansas is hit with a notice of allegations. Both stories
have complicated narratives, but they differ wildly to say the least.
Still Hard to Get a Read on Royals Rebuild
Last year’s strong finished raised some false hope, which were quickly dashed. More
questions than answers still hover over the franchise.
Despite a Title, Fans Never Warmed to David Glass and Look For Change
The apparent move to John Sherman as the principal owner of the Royals has
fans excited, for reasons complicated but understandable.
Baseball’s Treatment of Fans in Weather Situations Is Archaic and Rude
Fan consideration is almost zero when it comes to rain delays, postponements,
and conditions games are played in.
One Good Homestand Does Not a Season Make, But It’s a Welcome Smile
The Royals throw a little spice into the start of the second half, and put a spring
in their step.
Little Things Mean a Lot
Watching many plays on a routine baseball game reveals plenty.
Merrifield’s Run at the Record Provides Something Anyway
As the Royals season teeters on oblivion, there is at least some
personal excellence.
The Path From the Bullpen to the Mound Rocky Again
Last year’s Royals bullpen was a disaster. This year it has gotten even
worse early on.
After 2018 Disaster, One Series Win is Nice
Good signs and warning signs after a tiny sample of
Royals baseball.