Kieran & Max’s Stag/Stagette Party [Into Extra Innings] At every nine inning baseball game (high schoolers and Little Leaguers and softballers only play seven innings), all the fans stand up and stretch and sing “Take Me Out to the … Continue reading
Another reason to get married was to have kids. Jack was born with Ellen’s tiny wrists. Nick has his Grandpa Rinkema’s genes – Grandpa Rinkema wore size 16 shoes. When they were both just old enough to play baseball I … Continue reading
An Unhappy Bus Driver [6th Inning] The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros 1980 play-off series was some of the best played baseball ever. All five games were nail-biting affairs; the first four low-scoring. The last four were one run affairs; … Continue reading
Tossing Marshmallows [5th Inning] Billy Martin, once the Twins manager, was now managing the Yankees. Billy was known for his temper. And for liking the ladies. During his time in Minnesota his favorite watering hole was Howard Wong’s restaurant … Continue reading
One of Baseball’s All-Time Funny Men [4th Inning] Watching baseball played on astro-turf inside a dome just isn’t the same as when it’s played on freshly mowed grass outdoors in the sunshine. There being so many outdoor baseball enthusiasts, … Continue reading