Published May 13, 2013
The Pitch, Hit & Run competition is a free event that provides youngsters an opportunity to participate in a baseball skills competition at Helfaer Field, the same location as the former Milwaukee County Stadium playing field. The competition is May 19.
Published April 15, 2013
It's good that every generation gets to learn about the sacrifices Robinson made in order to be the first African-American to integrate professional baseball.
Published April 13, 2013
When Jackie Robinson came into professional baseball in 1947, he broke the rules. "42," on the other hand, follows all of the rules. It delivers everything you expect from a sports biopic and everything you already knew walking in without adding much new life or perspective. The story is powerful, if not the storytelling.
Published April 9, 2013
For some young fans, their fondest baseball memories aren't made at major league stadiums. They're made at little diamonds scattered throughout the city, at places like Columbus Park or Madison Park, where victories are won, lessons are learned and copious amounts of Gatorade and Big League Chew bubble gum are consumed. That's where little leagues, like North Central Little League (NCLL), come in.
Published March 30, 2013
Monday, April 1 is Opening Day in Milwaukee. While the future of Brewers baseball begins at Miller Park at 1:10 p.m. as the Rockies roll into town, over on the lakefront a new exhibit at Discovery World casts a view back at the history of America's pastime.
Saturday May 11th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL Sometimes the briefest words of encouragement can really make a difference. Today I received an email from Tom Wilson, and it really cheered me up. Tom is a hilarious comedian and also an outstanding actor. Unfortunately, most people on...
Thursday April 25th, 2013 – Niles, IL What is it about the National Football League that has addictive powers? It’s frightening, but if I could figure out that secret ingredient I’d use it myself and get rich. Something about that sport has turned hundreds of mil...
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL I was listening to the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast on WTMJ radio today, and I’m still blown away by the greatness of Bob Uecker. That guy is FUNNY. Period. I remember listening as a kid when he was just starting, and I th...
Friday March 8th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL Today is Jim Bouton’s birthday – a date that has always been sort of a personal holiday for me. I have been a rabid fan of his classic book ‘Ball Four’ since I first read it in high school, and I’ve reread i...
Tuesday February 5th, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL Time to get to work on ‘Schlitz Happened!’ I’m thrilled for the chance to do it, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of preparation involved. I want this to be the launching of a brand that will be s...
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