September 30, 2024: Bad Day
You ever had a bad day? I’m sure the answer is yes. We all have bad days; none of us are immune to that. For me, throughout most of my life, luckily, those have been few and far between. Nowadays, … Continued
September 28, 2024: Highs and Lows
Friday and Saturday were action packed days in the wide world of sports for my son. Friday would be his final cross country meet of the year; Saturday would be the semifinals/finals of the 3v3 basketball tournament. Round and round … Continued
September 25, 2024: Down the Stretch
You still watching baseball? I am. Sure, the Cubs have been eliminated, and the Sox, well… but it’s exciting, seeing the other teams come down the stretch, fighting for the wild card spots. There are some seasons when the Cubs … Continued
September 23, 2024: The Pneumonia Game
Ever hear of “walking pneumonia”? I hadn’t, until my son was diagnosed with it last week. I said, is that like a walking taco? My wife didn’t think it was funny. My son had started feeling bad the week before; … Continued
September 21, 2024: Small e Time
It’s a tradition every year for all but 6 teams in each league… that little “e” showing up next to your team’s name in the MLB standings. Some have been there for a while. After the Cubs loss to the … Continued
September 18, 2024: All But Out
Did you see how the Yankees clinched their playoff berth yesterday? The weirdest ending to a game I’ve seen… Yankees took the lead in the 10th; Mariners lead off the bottom with a single… 1st and 3rd, nobody out. Guy … Continued
September 17, 2024: Bad Beats
We all remember our bad beats… some are worse than others. It feels like I’ve been taking my share lately. As I look back at my recent ledger of wagers, and more specifically losses, I think I’m right. I’m just … Continued
September 16, 2024: Busiest Time of the Year
It’s been crazy lately; so much going on. Currently, I am managing 5 separate fantasy teams… haha. After this week concluded, I am now down to 4. Got knocked out in one of my fantasy baseball leagues; my nephew kicked … Continued
September 14, 2024: On the Rocks
Out of all places… Colorado? To the Rockies? Saturday made it back to back games. First to an 8th inning go ahead grand slam, then to a game tying home run in the 9th and loss in the 10th. It’s … Continued
September 12, 2024: The Discipline Case
The Thursday Night Prime game was finally a good game. Buffalo at Miami is a showcase AFC East matchup. The Bills have owned the Fins. Miami choked down the stretch, allowing Buffalo to pass them for the division. This was … Continued