Anything Patrick Mahomes does warrants headlines. Whether he’s in the crowd at a KU basketball game or watching Sporting KC play, fans can’t get enough Mahomes mania.
Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate
Voice of Jerry Buchek
By Greg Echlin
As one of the few in baseball history who could brag that he hit for 1.000 in the World Series, there was something else that stood out about former major league infielder Jerry Buchek who died on Jan. 2—no one could say anything bad about him as a human being. In that regard, you say that Buchek also batted 1.000. Continue reading Jerry Buchek: Perfect At The Plate
Despite Plaudits, Big 12 Teams Struggle in True Road Games
Photo above: Big 12 team Kansas St. played Vanderbilt at Sprint Center in Kansas City. In its true road games, the Wildcats are 0-2 in the non-conference season.
By Greg Echlin
The Big 12 salesmanship has already started and Kansas coach Bill Self is at the forefront. It doesn’t figure to let up until the NCAA men’s basketball selection committee announces its 2019 68-team tournament bracket. Continue reading Despite Plaudits, Big 12 Teams Struggle in True Road Games
Fieldhouse Freaky Friday
By the time the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns arrived in Kansas for its Friday night game, the buzz in Lawrence was focused on a different Louisiana resident with the same destination with former LSU head coach Les Miles reportedly on the verge of being named the next head coach for Jayhawks football. Continue reading Fieldhouse Freaky Friday
Through baseball’s curves, Bill Fischer had control
Photo above courtesy of flickr: From left to right; Bill Fischer, Art Stewart and Donnie Williams
Audio above: Bill Fischer
By Greg Echlin
If a pitcher didn’t listen to Bill Fischer preaching the importance of throwing strikes, chances are that pitcher didn’t know him very well. Continue reading Through baseball’s curves, Bill Fischer had control
Marty Pattin Was Mr. Everything as a Pitcher
Marty Pattin photo above courtesy of flickr
By Greg Echlin
To Marty Pattin’s peers, he was Duck because no one could talk in a Donald Duck voice any better other than Disney creator Clarence Nash. But to managers, it was difficult to find a pitcher more capable of filling whatever role needed on the mound. Continue reading Marty Pattin Was Mr. Everything as a Pitcher
Ryan O’Hearn Strives To Make Something Of Kansas City Royals Snub
By Greg Echlin
In his short time with the Kansas City Royals, first baseman Ryan O’Hearn has shown that he plugs the gaps for extra bases and with fence-clearing power. That’s always been his modus operandi since the Royals drafted him four years ago. Continue reading Ryan O’Hearn Strives To Make Something Of Kansas City Royals Snub
Burst Pipe At Kauffman Stadium Delayed Royals Game
The Kansas City Royals faced a big mess with the first place Cleveland Indians in town for a weekend series. Continue reading Burst Pipe At Kauffman Stadium Delayed Royals Game
This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending
Vince Coleman photo above courtesy of Todd Bacile/flickr
By Greg Echlin
With Vince Coleman’s entry into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, he finally has an opportunity to relish the moment at the end. Too many other times, he didn’t. Continue reading This Vince Coleman Story Has A Good Ending
A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals
By Greg Echlin
The Kansas City Royals’ recent pick-ups of Brian Goodwin, Rosell Herrera and Brett Phillips weren’t earth-shaking. But some past subtle moves in Royals history proved to be some of the most valuable additions to a championship team. Continue reading A Minor Baseball Trade That Became Big For the Royals