This past birthday my wonderful wife Lisa presented me with an Everlast boxing glove that was signed by Smokin' Joe Frazier. To be clear, Lisa didn't get this from Joe personally. She didn't stalk his location, track him down and...
Domestic Violence
Be forewarned - this is not a lighthearted post. Two weeks ago I was attending a game as a fan and witnessed a domestic dispute where an intoxicated couple was hitting, slapping and screaming at each other. I yelled for...
10 Ballparks for Your Bucket List
I'm fortunate enough to get to visit a lot of sporting venues and definitely have my personal favorites. People have different tastes though so I'm not going to give you a list of "best" ballparks. Let's just say here's 10...
Was No Hitter Fate from 8?
Baseball history is full of some great "curses". The Curse of the Bambino, the Curse of the Billy Goat and the Curse of the Black Sox all deal with a perception that a singular action set forth some sort of...
Questions about Clothing…
From last week's posting regarding Ballpark Etiquette, I've received some feedback regarding clothing. At the end of the day, it's a free country and you can wear whatever you want to the game. However, if you're looking to potentially avoid...
Ballpark Etiquette
Going the ballpark is like being home but for many of us but for some people it can be a nerveracking experience. There are some very basic, commonly followed rules of etiquette that most fans follow. To make things a little...
Ticket Scams – Part 2
Hello all! I was planning on spacing out the articles regarding ticket scams but I've gotten such nice feedback I thought I'd put out Part 2 sooner rather than later. Last week we covered the dangers of purchasing off the...
Ticket Scams – Part 1
You've always wanted to experience a live playoff game but have never taken the leap and just done it. This year is going to be different. You've made the decision that it's something you'd like to treat yourself and your...
When is it Ok to Switch Teams?
Does your favorite team stink? Have they stunk for a really long time? Tired of never knowing the thrill of having your team win a championship? Perhaps you've considered crossing over to a different team. You know it's wrong but...
Why Are There Rain Outs?
I can't stand rained out baseball games. I hated them as a player growing up and get frustrated by them as a spectator. Both New York baseball teams were rained out this past Sunday. Ugh. While I understand why we...