Major League Baseball has many awards and titles to keep our interest through the season including Player of the Week for each league. Cincinnati Rookie First Baseman and clean up hitter Sal Stewart was just awarded that honor for the National League in the first iteration of the prize in this young season. His start … Continue reading Sal Stewart is MLB Player of the Week!
Month: March 2026
Review of “Death by Lightning” – I’ve been here before.
Back in 2020 I read the book "Destiny of the Republic" by Candice Millard and reviewed it on my blog (yep, you can search my blog to find that review if you really wish to). As a history buff I was entranced by the work and enjoyed it tremendously, heaping it with praise. Well recently … Continue reading Review of “Death by Lightning” – I’ve been here before.
The Reds first 2026 win is a thriller for the kids
Saturday's Reds game was sold as "Kids Opening Day." Second game of the season was pitched to the little ones with special goodies including an on field parade of interested kiddos. And the Reds made it an exciting future memory for all the little ones. The won an exciting game against the Red Sox with … Continue reading The Reds first 2026 win is a thriller for the kids
Are all of my heroes destined to fall from grace?
When I was young I quickly gravitated to the method of non-violent resistance to effect change in an imperfect world. During those days I identified Mahatma Ghandi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as my heroes and sought after any similar leaders who achieved progress through passive resistance. Yeah, I've been out of touch in … Continue reading Are all of my heroes destined to fall from grace?
A special report on the 2026 Reds Opening Day results…
Okay, okay, relax. Though Opening Day has ceremonious value it represents exactly 0.617% of the full baseball season. There's a long season ahead. And though we, like last year, suffered from a dearth of offense, there is still time to pull it to off. Go Reds!
Welcome Baseball and the 2026 Cincinnati Reds Opening Game
Finally, the Cincinnati Reds 2026 campaign begins. As is customary due the Reds being the first professional team in baseball get to open at home. And the home traditions are rich. Cincinnati is the only major league city that still holds an opening day parade. Today at noon the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks … Continue reading Welcome Baseball and the 2026 Cincinnati Reds Opening Game
Hope for a Red’s Season may be the best medicine
Sorry to be away a bit during a year I was trying to return to blogging form but had a few health issues which included a hospital stay but I had a bit of good medicine today. Not only did I get up and out for the first time in a while but got to … Continue reading Hope for a Red’s Season may be the best medicine
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