Category Archives: Baseball

When it comes to religion, Tebow’s got nuttin’ on this guy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by planetlippstone

And here I thought Mitch was a sports nut. He’s a Phillie Fanatic. I’m not a Philadelphia fan. He talks to me about the Philadelphia Eagles. See above. And football leaves me numb. He talks to me about football in … Continue reading →

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A World Series my dad would have (begrudgingly) loved

Posted on October 30, 2011 by planetlippstone

Warning: The following is only for hardcore baseball fans. I don’t expect anyone else to be into it. Just like I couldn’t care less about football. Here’s the conversation I probably would have had with my dear departed dad about … Continue reading →

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Road Warriors: Winning team despite strikes against it

Posted on September 2, 2011 by planetlippstone

It’s pouring buckets outside the clubhouse in York, PA. That doesn’t surprise Roy Howell, the guy huddled over a desk, surveying his lineup for the night’s game. “We bring the rain with us wherever we go,” smiles the mild-mannered manager of … Continue reading →

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No home, relatively few wins, lots of heart

Posted on August 26, 2011 by planetlippstone

On deck: A pro ball team with no home and no stadium full of adoring fans. The  travel’s grueling; the pay’s not great; and the season’s been terrible. What’s the attraction?  A story for lovers of the game to savor, … Continue reading →

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San Diego: Father’s Day and The Great American Pastime

Posted on June 19, 2011 by planetlippstone

I’m definitely my father’s daughter when it comes to baseball. Since it was such an integral part of his life, it was inevitable that it become ingrained in me, because I liked being with him. And most of his spare … Continue reading →

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RTW, San Diego, USA: Hey, whea’s da Mets?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by planetlippstone

What’re you supposed to do when you find yourself at Petco Park in San Diego, watching the Padres playing the Colorado Rockies, and you’re a NY Mets fan? And you know the nearest rabid fan is your cousin, 3,000 miles … Continue reading →

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