For Dads, The Story Of A World Record Burp
Sorry, Simpsons fans: the world's greatest burper is neither "The Critic" Jay Sherman nor Eudora Welty, but an Italian guy in a wrestling mask who calls himself Rutt Mysterio.
The Minor Leagues Got Majorly Weird
Attractions - especially weird ones - are a time-honored way to drum up business from people who are at best casual baseball fans, and lately that's extended to team names, including the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Vermont Lake Monsters, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
Where’s Francine Pierce? Or Martina Van Buren? What I’ve Been Reading This Week, June 2, 2019
Some excellent links from the past week.
Baseball’s First, Fightingest Umpire
The first pro ump in the big leagues was a man named Billy McLean - who, when he wasn't calling balls and strikes, was occasionally challenging hecklers to fistfights.
Hot Dog Injury
The Patty Duke Show's theme said "a hot dog makes her lose control." SHE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE
Derek Lastname
Derek Holland, Derek Lastname, whatever
Throwback Thursday: The Racing Presidents And Me
I've posted the official photo of our meeting before - but today I'm also sharing the photos you haven't seen: the ones where a bro photobombed me and the Racing Presidents.
Minor League Guy
Enjoy the first day of the baseball season!
What’s in a name
My six year old just referred to Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli as "Francisco Sugarbelly."