I threw the worst pitch of my life on a Saturday afternoon in Gary, Indiana. My brain lagged behind my body as it went through the motions that should result in a clean throw; everything went sour once my torso began to twist in the direction of home plate and I became fully conscious of […]
Tag: baseball
Posted inSports
On the south side, a quest to keep Black baseball alive
As the game’s popularity declines nationwide, the Morgan Park Mustangs are a beacon for the future of the sport
Posted inFilm
‘Chicago Memories’ showcases the spirit of the city
The three short documentaries dig deep into corners of Chicago history.
Posted inNews & Politics
The surprising Chicago origins of indoor baseball
From humble and hilarious beginnings on the south side in 1887, the sport grew into a favorite pastime for women and the working class.
Posted inFood & Drink
With antique spirits and goat brats, Mordecai brings fine dining to Rickettsville
Chef Matthias Merges’s restaurant is the latest to open in the Hotel Zachary, across from Wrigley Field.
Posted inBlogs
A chat with Bill Veeck, the most fun White Sox owner of all time
Veeck understood that you were supposed to enjoy going to the ball game.
Posted inBlogs
Dog Day brings the best (in show) to Guaranteed Rate Field [PHOTOS]
Do not play fetch here.
Posted inBlogs
It’s MLB opening day, so enjoy some Reader baseball coverage
Vendors, artists, punks, reenactors, Bill James, and bearded cultists: a full exploration of America’s pastime.
Posted inBlogs
Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news
Also, the City Council approved Emanuel’s 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.
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Cubs, Blackhawks, large concert venues are not fans of Emanuel’s concert ticket tax increase, and other Chicago news
Also, the City Council approved a $95 million police training academy despite a plea from Chance the Rapper.
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Police close Kenneka Jenkins investigation but for some photos of her body ‘raise more questions than answers,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a Republican state representative is considering running against Rauner.
Posted inBlogs
Wrigley Field will host the MLB All-Star Game in the ‘near future,’ and other Chicago news
Also, a Mexican immigrant scheduled for deportation is suing CPD for an alleged gang database error.
Posted inBlogs
Flying the W: Scenes from Wrigleyville during the Cubs’ World Series home games
Freelance photographer Paul Boucher captured the exuberant energy of Cubs fans outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs competed in the World Series for the first time in more than 71 years.