I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark.

Earlier today it was reported that the Cubs and Cody Bellinger came to terms on a three-year, $80 million deal. Of course, Bellinger can opt out after each of the first two seasons. I’m guessing that is merely the cost of doing business and as fans we’re supposed to accept the drama and nonsense because…

Even if you’ve never experienced the joy of opening gifts on Christmas morning, you can probably imagine what it’s like for little kids. Surprise isn’t essential, but it helps. With an inch of snow on the lawn and yesterday’s Cactus League game between the Sox and Cubs, I couldn’t help but dream of the beautiful…

Immediately after the 2023 season ended for the Cubs, fans began the Cody Bellinger watch. Every season there are a number of free agents on the same postseason trajectory. Fans know that the player wants to test the market, even though they really loved playing in City X. In Bellinger’s case, his agent, Scott Boras…

The prevailing thought in professional sports is that pairing great players leads to success, and by success that means championships. Yet, it’s been born out that finding the correct pair of great players is essential. When Nolan Arenado joined Paul Goldschmidt and the Cardinals in the ’21 season, it was assumed St. Louis would compete…

Every season there is at least one ballplayer that puts up phenomenal numbers in a very short period of time. The term is small sample size, and most players are cursed by the term. However, following the course is usually pretty exciting. In many of the cases, the players put up terrific minor league numbers…

By now, pitchers, catchers and all 17 assistant hitting coaches have reported to camps in Arizona and Floriday. For those of us who won’t see live action until the end of March (up north), February 14, is a wonderful day-maybe a flash back to our youth. Topps released Series One of their (regular) 2024 baseball…

After two weeks of Super Bowl hype and blather, I guess it’s time to name call. Earlier this morning I caught two national betting yaboes on the radio discussing legacies and the SB. Obviously, if the (underdog) Chiefs win, Andy Reid will be one of the greatest coaches ever. And should the Niners and Kyle Shanahan lose again,…

For the most part, mail means pleas for help/money or bills since most of my relatives and friends don’t communicate via the USPS. When I got the letter from LAZBOY, I somehow felt validated. I don’t mean validated the way kids do these days when they are honored with a bumper sticker or something. I wish I…

To the surprise of nobody in Chicago, three former Bears were named to the National Football Hall of Fame yesterday, Steve McMichael, Devin Hester, and Julius Pepper. Congratulations to each of them. If you lived in Chicago during McMichael’s playing career and followed the team closely, there’s a pretty good chance you bumped into him as…

If you are of a certain age or have relatives of a certain age, you’ve considered various means of staving off forgetfulness, dementia or senility. I’m not talking about the various prescriptions or miracle OTC options advertised on television or radio. Regardless of our age, we do different things to stay mentally sharp. Consume more blueberries, play…