I'd rather be sitting in a ballpark.

Sports is all about the money and how much money any individual game can generate. That’s fine and not worth getting angry about. Entertainment as we know it is about the money too. It’s really not about the art-television, movies, theater etc. Forget about legalized sports betting for a minute or two. The once marvelous…

This isn’t a Geroge Carlin riff or anything philosophical, but rather how the pursuit of both is similar. I’d argue that enjoying a pizza in a restaurant and seeing a baseball game in person are best enjoyed in the company of others. Dining out in general, is more of a social act. One friend, who…

One of the biggest stories of 2022 was the joint retirement of Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. The two went out in a blaze of glory and deservedly so. They’ll likely enter Cooperstown in five years from now. Most everybody got the chance to wish them well, but it didn’t work out that way for…

Unless you’re related to one of the many unsigned free agents, you probably aren’t too concerned with their future. Maybe the team you pull for still has some holes to fill and you’re trying to figure out who is left on the market or who could be had in a trade. I admit to being…

We’re less than two months away from spring training, but I like that the Cubs have seemingly come up with a philosophy. In signing a defensive-minded catcher, former gold-glove outfielder (in center) and a solid shortstop, they are finally going strong up the middle. Nobody can assure me that the three will live up to…

If you have ever listened to a team sporting event on television or the radio, it’s impossible to escape the endless recitations of all the players resumes. It’s quite laughable as all of them have reached the pinnacle of their careers in reaching the highest league available. Rest assured, these guys and gals were the…

Do you have a friend or relative that can’t help himself or herself when it comes to making outlandish claims? People often make claims about what they can and will do only to fall short. It’s usually pretty harmless. Nobody really loses when I guy falls short of his claim to polish off a pizza…

But wait, there’s more. How many times do you recall the legendary huckster imploring you not to touch your dial before you sign on to another wonderous gimmick that will change your life? It’s almost as if Ron co-authored the Carlos Correa story with Rod Serling. You couldn’t make this stuff up, no matter how…

I hope that Santa found his way to your abode and that you aren’t emptying stockings filled with coal right now-although given the current weather, coal for the furnace might not be so bad after all. In a few hours, I’ll be posting like crazy, so buckle up and get ready for some Scott Boras-Carlos…

Let’s not pretend Justin Fields isn’t the most exciting thing to hit Chicago since Donny Osmond took up residence in the northern suburbs for his stint in Joseph. It’s really hard to believe that the NFL season isn’t over yet. And after this weekend’s games, we’ve got two more weeks to endure. Professional sports leagues…