As the MLB regular season winds down, debates about annual awards ramp up. From MVP to Cy Young to Manager of the Year, there is no shortage of deserving candidates…
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Earlier this month, I attended the Atlanta Braves’ Alumni Weekend, which is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s always fun to see old teammates and guys I’ve…
On Sunday, Aug. 12, Cubs rookie David Bote belted a two-strike, two-out, bases-loaded, walk-off grand slam to straightaway center to give Chicago a 4-3 win over the Nationals at Wrigley…
Depending on your perspective, the Little League World Series is one of the best events of summer, or it’s, well, one of the worst. On the one hand, it’s wonderful…
The last month has not been kind to Major League Baseball, and it has nothing to do with attendance, marketing, or pace of play. Instead, it has everything to do…
Last week, I wrote about one of baseball’s biggest problems: its inability to market the game’s biggest stars (or the game itself). This week, I’d like to delve into the…
Baseball, in case you haven’t noticed, is at a bit of a crossroads. For many people, the game has become too long, too slow, and too boring. There are more…
The 89th MLB All-Star Game is Tuesday night, and I couldn’t be more excited. I was fortunate enough to play in seven All-Star Games, and I made enough memories in…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of empathy in our society. Empathy is a character trait that often takes time to develop. It requires patience and reflection,…
When many Americans think of the Fourth of July, they think of fireworks, grilling, and backyard fun with family and friends. I think of those things, too – but not…