» 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks moves to Elite Eight
2023/06/08 22:27 from Ballpark Digest
With four brackets decided by fewer than 10 votes in the Sweet Sixteen round, the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote moves on to the Elite Eight round, where we expect more close votes. The close votes were fascinating. We saw BayCare Ballpark (Clearwater Threshers) prevail over Atrium Health Ballpark (Kannapolis Cannon Ballers) […] The post 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks moves to Elite Eight first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» 2023 European Champions Cup, Day Three
2023/06/08 20:53 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
On day three of the 2023 European Champions Cup, HCAW took on the German champion Bonn Capitals and Amsterdam Pirates faced the 2022 German runner up Untouchables Paderborn. Bonn Capitals  5  –  2  HCAWIn the past few years, the Bonn Capitals proved to be a team to be reckoned with. Even though HCAW took an … Continue reading "2023 European Champions Cup, Day Three"

» 2023 Confederation Cup: Hoboken Clinches First Victory
2023/06/08 17:54 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
On day two of the 2023 Confederation Cup, the Hoboken Pioneers didn’t have any problems with their opponent. The Belgian champions needed only seven innings to brush the VIenna Wanderers aside. Hoboken Pioneers  13  –  2  Vienna WanderersIn a very lopsided game, Wanderers starting pitcher Lukas Inmann gave up nine runs, of which six (!) … Continue reading "2023 Confederation Cup: Hoboken Clinches First Victory"

» Around the Sports World in One Column
2023/06/08 16:58 from JoeBlogs
With JoeBlogs being a one-person writing operation, it’s hard* to keep up with everything going on in the sports world, and so, for the most part, I don’t even try. Yes, I do try to weigh in on the big moments and biggest stories, but just as often, while the sports world rages on, I’m off writing a deep dive on the history of Josh Gibson’s home run that never landed or ranking the best characters of “Justified” or whatever. I think that’s what makes JoeBlogs readers happy. No hot takes here.

» THE HOOKUP ON MUSIC Looks Deeper Into Foo Fighter’s But Here We Are
2023/06/08 16:49 from The Tainted Glove Network
The Foo Fighters are back with a new album "But Here We Are!" The HOOKUP will look deep into what went into the making of this album. The band came through with a good album in the face of loss! The post THE HOOKUP ON MUSIC Looks Deeper Into Foo Fighter’s But Here We Are appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» It’s South Bend vs. Winston-Salem in High-A Best of the Ballparks finals
2023/06/08 16:34 from Ballpark Digest
It’s Four Winds Field (South Bend Cubs) vs. Truist Stadium (Winston-Salem Dash) in the finals of the 2023 High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote. Both ballparks advanced by the same margins–55% to 45%–in the Elite Eight round, and both ballparks received roughly the same number of votes in the Final Four round. So […] The post It’s South Bend vs. Winston-Salem in High-A Best of the Ballparks finals first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» In The Big Apple Of Musical Ideas!
2023/06/08 16:32 from The Tainted Glove Network
Thank you for joining me on this special 19th episode!!! We are moving the needle further into the groove. Tonight I am joined with Hans of The Action Movie Book Club Podcast to talk in depth on topics ranging from shows he's seen in The Big Apple to some of his favorite music to movie/tv scenes. This our 5th time getting together and having a blast. Also we talk the Tv Show Yellowjackets musically, Milwaukee Metal fest and some new tunes! The post In The Big Apple Of Musical Ideas! appeared first on Sadistic Penguin Studios .

» Nevada legislators skeptical of state A’s ballpark funding
2023/06/08 15:59 from Ballpark Digest
A special session of the Nevada Legislature called to address $380 million in state and county money for Oakland A’s ballpark funding featured plenty of lawmakers openly skeptical of the proposal. The special session, called by Gov. Joe Lombardo, is to debate passage of SB1–the updated version of SB509 from the regular session–set up $180 […] The post Nevada legislators skeptical of state A’s ballpark funding first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Six Ways to Bet on Major League Baseball
2023/06/08 15:51 from Off The Bench
Major League Baseball is an exciting sport to follow, especially if you like to bet on sports. It is played throughout the summer months and offers a wide range of betting options. There are different ways to bet on major league baseball, and each method has its advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we […] The post Six Ways to Bet on Major League Baseball appeared first on Off The Bench .

» Teamless
2023/06/08 14:20 from Bardball
by Ellen Adair With apologies to Lord Byron I had a dream that was not all a dream. Some large misfortune overtook the coasts, And their tall cities were abandoned, only the blown Forgotten newsprint scuttling down the street. Exiled elsewhere, I marveled at the ways That life persists: baseball was still played By all … Continue reading "Teamless"

» It blew up: Eugene embraces the Exploding Whales
2023/06/07 23:38 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
A deep dive into an identity with Oregon roots and global appeal (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» 17 and slugging: Storm's Salas swats first homer
2023/06/07 23:38 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Third-ranked Padres prospect goes deep in sixth professional game (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» Delmarv-elous hitting from Young reaches new heights
2023/06/07 23:38 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Orioles' No. 28 prospect goes a perfect 9-for-9 over past 2 games (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» Comás, on coming out: 'I wanted to be that voice'
2023/06/07 23:38 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Prospect hopes to inspire those in LBGTQ+ community to fight for their dreams (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» Personnel news: Arkansas, Bowling Green, Fredericksburg
2023/06/07 21:37 from Ballpark Digest
We have significant personnel moves for the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A; Texas League), Bowling Green Hot Rods (High-A; Sally League) and Fredericksburg Nationals (Single-A; Carolina League). In Bowling Green, President and COO Eric Leach announced via LinkedIn his coming departure from the Hot Rods after 10 years with the team. Leach saw the team through some […] The post Personnel news: Arkansas, Bowling Green, Fredericksburg first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» 2023 European Champions Cup: Day 2
2023/06/07 20:59 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
On the second day of the European Champions Cup, the two Dutch representatives HCAW and Amsterdam Pirates took on Arrows Ostrava and Parmaclima respectively. HCAW  12  –  0  Arrows OstravaThe Dutch champion only needed seven innings to clinch the victory. The two-time Czech champion did not stand a chance as it was limited to two … Continue reading "2023 European Champions Cup: Day 2"

» Eastlake, OH (Classic Park and Pulpo Beer Company)
2023/06/07 18:14 from Ballparks and Brews
Classic Park Team: Lake County Captains Affiliate: Cleveland Guardians (High A) Ballpark Basics: A community focused ballpark Located just 15 minutes from their parent club, Classic Park is a great place for Cleveland Guardians fans to see their young talent before they get to the majors (or for rehab assignments).… Continue reading

» Brilliant Reader Challenges: All-Star Snubs, Worst Movie Characters and More
2023/06/07 18:12 from JoeBlogs
OK, time for some more Brilliant Reader Challenges. They’re coming in fast and furious now, so let’s get to a few this week: Brilliant Reader Gail challenges me to name the only player in baseball history to have the most hits in the National League one season and the most hits in the American League one season.

» Three Sports Attractions Within Walking Distance of Truist Field
2023/06/07 18:03 from The Ballpark Guide Blog
One of the things I love doing when I’m planning a baseball trip is researching in detail the area that I’m visiting. Specifically, I enjoy seeing what attractions are within walking distance of the ballpark. Whether I’m staying in a hotel near the park or I want to drive to the park early and do […] The post Three Sports Attractions Within Walking Distance of Truist Field first appeared on The Ballpark Guide Blog .

» 2023 Confederations Cup: Hoboken Falls to Valencia in Close Game
2023/06/07 17:46 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
In the opening game of the 2023 Confederations Cup in Karlovac, Croatia, Belgian champions Hoboken Pioneers stayed at the wrong side of the score against the Spanish runner up of 2022. In a rather close game, Pioneers lost 5-2 to the Astros Valencia. Hoboken Pioneers took on a Spanish team that mainly contains players from … Continue reading "2023 Confederations Cup: Hoboken Falls to Valencia in Close Game"

» Worcester officials: Polar Park is paying for itself
2023/06/07 16:34 from Ballpark Digest
Despite some pointed questions from city councilors, Worcester officials say Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A; International League), is paying for itself and could add funds back into the general fund in time. Polar Park is regarded as the most expensive Minor League Baseball built, with the city issuing $146 million in […] The post Worcester officials: Polar Park is paying for itself first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Marcus Stroman Pride
2023/06/07 16:05 from Bardball
Marcus Stroman Shows what it means to be human Donated $$$ for those gay and trans– In the end, a fan is a fan. https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-chicago-cubs-marcus-stroman-pride-month-20230607-jsqiwb7jrfewvk6bvvmkxmbrhm-story.html  

» Lombardo calls for special session to reconsider A’s Vegas ballpark funding
2023/06/07 15:41 from Ballpark Digest
Gov. Joe Lombardo has called a special session of the Nevada Legislature for today at 10 a.m. local time to reconsider a bill establishing Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark funding, left unaddressed when the Legislature adjourned Monday. It’s not clear whether the bill, SB509, has enough support from legislators for passage. The bill would set up […] The post Lombardo calls for special session to reconsider A’s Vegas ballpark funding first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» On This Day in 2007...
2023/06/07 10:00 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» 2023 European Champions Cup: Day 1
2023/06/06 21:14 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
Today, the ECC teed off with the Dutch representatives playing the night cap. Amsterdam Pirates took on Draci Brno, while HCAW took on Rouen Huskies Amsterdam Pirates  3  –  4  Draci BrnoThe weird situation occurs that Amsterdam Pirates represents the Netherlands even though the club didn’t make it to the Holland Series. As the club … Continue reading "2023 European Champions Cup: Day 1"

» JoeBlogs Hall of Fame: The Fifth Class
2023/06/06 20:08 from JoeBlogs
OK, time for our fifth class of the JoeBlogs Hall of Fame — as a reminder, our first 10 classes will be 13 players, with each class featuring a player at all eight defensive positions, three pitchers and two wild-card selections. After 10 classes, we’ll have 130 people — roughly half of what I think the JoeBlogs Hall of Fame will be — and the following classes will not be limited by positions.

» Road to The Show™: Twins’ shortstop Lee
2023/06/06 17:29 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
No. 23 overall prospect remaining disciplined in first full season (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» Draft Picks: Woodpeckers feature special red beer
2023/06/06 17:29 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Fayetteville, Southern Pines Brewing Co. join to make summer beer (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» DSL Guardians kick off season with 28-run barrage
2023/06/06 17:29 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Rookie-level squad rolls on Opening Day with 13-run frame, 24 hits (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» Holliday, Marte headline Players of the Month for May
2023/06/06 17:29 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Dodgers claim four winners among 13 organizations represented (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» The best of the Guardians' Minor League ballparks
2023/06/06 17:29 from Baseball News | MiLB.com
Prospects explore Virginia, get to know Ohio en route to Cleveland (Feed generated with FetchRSS )

» State aid for new Athletics ballpark dead–for now
2023/06/06 14:04 from Ballpark Digest
The Nevada Legislature adjourned last night without either chamber taking up proposed financial aid for a new Athletics ballpark, though the bill could be revived via a special session called by Gov. Joe Lombardo. SB509 would set up $180 million in transferrable state tax credits for the A’s and order Clark County to cover $145 […] The post State aid for new Athletics ballpark dead–for now first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» An Immortal’s Mortality
2023/06/06 10:28 from Bardball
By Elliot Harris There is a harsh reality: No one escapes mortality. Even if you were a baseball great, You still cannot avoid such a fate. Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver died, And some fans of his likely cried. Mortality and thoughts of Tom Seaver Can turn us inward and into a griever. A … Continue reading "An Immortal’s Mortality"

» Random Images
2023/06/05 20:17 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Letting It Fly
2023/06/05 16:34 from JoeBlogs
Well, graduation week was crazy and all-consuming, and so I’m backed up on about 5 million thoughts. So let me offer a few of those here. First pitch madness! All my life, I have stuck my tongue out while playing sports. I don’t even realize I’m doing it until someone takes a photo of me playing tennis or shooting a basketball or, in this case, throwing out the first pitch at the Charlotte Knights game. Then, I see the photo, and I think: “Wow, I’m an incredible dweeb.”

» Diving Stop
2023/06/05 13:11 from Bardball
by R. Gerry Fabian Nothing can equally cause intense elation or dismal disappointment as that hard hit ground ball to the middle left of the infield with a runner on first and only one out.   R. Gerry Fabian is the author of three novels and four books of poetry. His latest book of poems, … Continue reading "Diving Stop"

» Sweet Sixteen time in 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote
2023/06/04 22:18 from Ballpark Digest
After a first round ending with plenty of ties or one-vote margins, we’re moved on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote. We saw plenty of close votes in the opening Single-A voting round. First off, there was a tie between Hammond Stadium (Fort Myers Mighty […] The post Sweet Sixteen time in 2023 MiLB Single-A Best of the Ballparks fan vote first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Friday Rewind: Pomp and Circumstance
2023/06/02 18:41 from JoeBlogs
Graduation day! This will be a shorter Friday Rewind than normal because, yes, this is a really crazy week. Today, in a few minutes in fact, our younger daughter Katie graduates from high school. I’m writing this on my phone!* *Question: Are you really writing this on your iPhone while waiting for your daughter’s graduation to begin? Answer: Yes, Katie is going to have to see a whole team of psychiatrists to break down her father’s writing illness, isn’t she?

» Reading Fightin’ Phils – FirstEnergy Stadium: Coolest Minor League Baseball Stadium Amenities
2023/06/02 17:59 from Minor League Fan Club
The Reading Fightin’ Phils are the AA affiliates of the Philadelphia Phillies. They play at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA. Early on in Coolest Minor League Baseball Stadium Amenities, I created posts of stadiums I did not necessarily visit. I either stopped by the stadium only or heard of cool features of particular stadiums. This … Reading Fightin’ Phils – FirstEnergy Stadium: Coolest Minor League Baseball Stadium Amenities Read More » The post Reading Fightin’ Phils – FirstEnergy Stadium: Coolest Minor League Baseball Stadium Amenities appeared first on Minor League Fan Club .

» Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday
2023/06/02 17:38 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
A bit late, but overhere it is still Friday, so time for Peanuts Baseball Comic on Friday with Charlie Brown and his baseball gang. Just to celebrate the start of the weekend. Enjoy (your weekend).

» With loss of Wood Ducks, Kinston’s baseball future cloudy
2023/06/02 17:12 from Ballpark Digest
Though it was inevitable the Down East Wood Ducks (Single-A; Carolina League) would be leaving Grainger Stadium by 2025, the city is bracing for yet another loss of affiliated ball and planning a future for baseball. It is never a great day when a market like Kinston, N.C., loses pro baseball. Grainger Stadium opened in […] The post With loss of Wood Ducks, Kinston’s baseball future cloudy first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» A’s to Las Vegas!
2023/06/02 13:25 from Bardball
Old bay city with a baseball team Once the home of Moneyball Playing in what looks like an airplane hangar Or Appalachian shopping mall But the owner doesn’t think he’s milking enough Fields a team full of losers and scrubs And dares the local fans if they’ve had enough A’s to Las Vegas! A’s to … Continue reading "A’s to Las Vegas!"

» Retired Numbers - New York Yankees
2023/06/02 12:31 from Comments From Coach Mike
“Honestly, at one time I thought Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did. I mean, I wasn’t born until 1961 and I grew up in Indiana.” ~ Don Mattingly Back in April I explored the history of jersey numbers, if you missed it or want a refresher, click on this link:

» If Your Birthday is June 2nd...
2023/06/02 12:22 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Royals new ballpark quest seemingly muddier than before
2023/06/01 21:07 from Ballpark Digest
When John Sherman came out and said he would be leading a Royals new ballpark quest, the task seemed simple: find the best site in downtown Kansas City. Now, the mission isn’t quite as clear. No doubt the task of moving downtown was daunting: Not only would the team be leaving venerable Kauffman Stadium, the […] The post Royals new ballpark quest seemingly muddier than before first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» Final Four time in High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks vote
2023/06/01 20:44 from Ballpark Digest
It was a topsy-turvy Elite Eight round in the High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks fan vote, where a top-four finish didn’t ensure a trip to what we think will be a very competitive Final Four round. At this point in the voting it’s all about the matchups, and in the Elite Eight round, the […] The post Final Four time in High-A MiLB Best of the Ballparks vote first appeared on Ballpark Digest .

» 2023 Dutch Hoofdklasse: Round 8, Day 1, Match of The Day
2023/06/01 20:29 from Dutch Baseball Hangout
It is almost impossible to ignore the matchup between the eternal rivals Curaçao Neptunus and Amsterdam Pirates. In what was a close game, Pirates stayed at the right side of the score. Curacao Neptunus  4  –  5  Amsterdam PiratesLooking to their record (19-1-1), Curaçao Neptunus was clearly the favorite in today’s matchup. This game emerged … Continue reading "2023 Dutch Hoofdklasse: Round 8, Day 1, Match of The Day"

» Jack O’Connor
2023/06/01 14:27 from Bardball
by Michael Ceraolo In my first trade war I took a sum of money to jump my contract, then stayed put and kept the money What were they going to do, sue me? In the next trade war I acted as Ban Johnson’s agent and convinced several of my Pirate teammates to move with me … Continue reading "Jack O’Connor"

» On This Date in...
2023/05/31 20:03 from Mike McCann's Field of Fotos

» Brilliant Reader Challenges: "Hamilton," 300-Game Winners and More
2023/05/31 19:08 from JoeBlogs
Another loaded week for the Brilliant Reader Challenge! The premise is simple. You send in a challenge. And I take on a few each week. OK! Let’s go! From Mick: “Hamilton” is finally coming to Dublin. Rank the songs of “Hamilton” in order. Whew. This one seems pretty much impossible. But that’s the point isn’t it? I’ll do a Top 10 … I could do all 46 songs but there are other challenges to take on!