Bob Feller Like many, I am happy that baseball season is back. Even though opening day is behind us, on this day in 1940 it was a historical opening day. At Comiskey Park, the Cleveland Indians took on the Chicago White Sox. 21 year old Bob Feller was the starting pitcher for the Indians. He … Continue reading April 16, 1940 – Baseball History
Tag: Opening Day
Locked Out
As you may or may not have heard, Opening Day (and the first two series) of the 2022 Major League Baseball season has been cancelled due to a lock out between players and owners. Naturally, the players are blaming the owners and the owners are blaming the players. The core issue is money. Surprise surprise. … Continue reading Locked Out
Snow-pening Day
Baseball is back! Today was opening day at Comerica Park. Sadly, because I work midnights, I didn't get to watch the game. The Detroit Tigers hosted the Cleveland Indians and started the season with a win. It's always exciting when they win on Opening Day. It takes me back to the magical 1984 season, when … Continue reading Snow-pening Day