It’s almost October, when baseball postseason heroes are made and championship dreams are achieved or crushed. As we get ready to watch the World Series starting October 26, we decided to review all of the bat flips, clutch hits and improbable rallies to compile some of the most iconic moments from the Major League Baseball […]
Somewhere among the long line of cars outside Wrigley Field is a masked figure, helping Spanish-speaking families pick up boxes of produce, meat and other wholesome food. Not just another volunteer, this is Alicia Gonzalez, a hero of the sports nonprofit world, who started her first organization to help people while she was still in […]
On November 13, 44-year-old Gabe Kapler became the San Francisco Giants’ 17th manager.
We like to call this our “around the horn” stadium tour. First, an explanation: The baseball term “around the horn” refers to a throwing pattern that happens after a strikeout when there are no runners on base. The sequence is catcher to third base, to second, to shortstop, and then back to the pitcher. That’s […]
It’s a whole new ball game for the legions of Chicago Cubs fans that head to Arizona every March for spring training.
Everyone’s got an opinion on this one, so there’s no safe answer.
Opening Day is a time when even the most pessimistic among us can find a little hope. In baseball, Opening Day is when everyone has a chance. Fans of every team think this could be their year. And there’s something even more special about Opening Day at Wrigley Field. Regardless of what the so-called […]
Heeding these insider tips on your next jaunt to U.S. Cellular or Wrigley Fields ensures it won’t be a total loss if the home team loses—though it’d certainly still be a shame. Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field Insider: Brooks Boyer, Vice President of Marketing 1. Follow the Team “There are number of ways to […]
What to do? You’ve spent $57 on Dippin’ Dots, cotton candy and hot dogs. Even your iPhone can no longer entertain the kids. And it’s only the second inning. Sound familiar? Just because you’ve spent $200 (if you’re lucky) on seats, doesn’t guarantee your kids are going to have fun at a sporting event. After […]
When I’m slugging back my fifth Blue Moon, my friends don’t point out that I’ve just consumed 855 calories, excluding the orange slices, which I count for all 5 of my daily fruit and veggie servings. And they don’t say I’m never going to lose the beer gut if I continue to drink like a […]
