The 2017 Home Run Derby in Marlins Park will feature athletes who look like they belong on a basketball court or football field. Aaron Judge and hometown favorite Giancarlo Stanton are the two headliners in the sporting event that produces the single most game used souvenirs for fans. There is no doubt about the inclusion […]
American League Should Not Have Won Home Field
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The American League should not have won the right to home field advantage in the World Series last night. However, neither should the National League had they been able to mount a comeback. The All-Star Game is about the fans, players, and events that surround the longest break in the baseball season. Managers Mike Matheny and […]
Derek Jeter ‘Re2pect’ Commercial Celebrity Cameos
July 15, 2014 by 5 Comments
Derek Jeter is the center of attention for the 2014 Major League Baseball season and especially the All-Star Game. Yesterday I wrote an article on the release of his new commercial. Today I take a look at the cameos made by celebrities. The Jordan Brand paid homage to the legendary shortstop with a tribute commercial […]
Derek Jeter Starting Final All-Star Game
July 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It has been a storied career for Derek Jeter. Halfway through his final season, the Yankee shortstop will appear in his 14th All-Star Game at Target Field in Minnesota. Jeter was voted as the starter for the American League at the position he has held down in the Yankees’ organization since the late 1990’s. Jeter […]
The Home Run Derby
August 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Mantle vs Joe DiMaggio. One on one. No fans. Straight up. That is how it was back in the day. There was no prime time television. There was no Century 21 sponsorship for every home run ball hit. There was no admittance to the ball park. Two guys got in the batter’s box one […]
