‘Play ball’: A parent’s journey in falling for baseball
America’s favorite pastime might not be the preferred recreational activity for everyone, like writer Jill Sisson Quinn. But then, her ...
Northwoods League expands to softball, bringing Night Mares to Madison
Summertime brings baseball — the ballpark, the hotdogs, the sounds of the organ. But this summer it's also bringing softball. ...
An awkward first date and a second chance: Falling in love with The Lakatos
Though Steve and Emily Lakatos of Green Bay, Wisconsin met in their 30s, they both found out that it’s near ...
High-flying bat dogs steal the show
Dog trainer Kate Bucci has had a way with animals since she was 16 years old but Border Collie brothers ...
Fields of dreams: Remembering the neighborhood baseball diamonds
There are so many activities that define summertime as a kid. Maybe it's running through a sprinkler. Trips to the ...
The Racine Belles and Kenosha Comets: In a league of their own
A major event in sports history took place in September 1943. Two teams played in the first championship series of ...
The shot heard ‘round the farm: Dad’s baseball is a goner
Remember the classic scene in “The Sandlot?” When Smalls hits a homer into the neighbor’s yard...and it turns out the ...
‘Tomboyland:’ A Love Letter To Midwestern Strength, Complexities
Even though 2020 has been *A YEAR*, Melissa Faliveno has had some bright spots this summer. The New York City writer ...
Turnin’ Up The Heat! The History Of A Brewers Anthem
The music world has blessed us with some gems about the Milwaukee Brewers. In light of the team’s success and ...
Brewers Superfan Excited About The Playoffs
Our Milwaukee Brewers are in the middle of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers right now. That’s one ...
The Time I (Almost) Caught A Brewers Home Run
Well sports fans, they did it! The Brewers are heading to the playoffs…meaning they’re a step closer to the World ...
Beep Baseball World Series Comes to Eau Claire
For nearly 40 years, teams from all over the country, and even as far away as Taiwan, have traveled hundreds ...
Play Ball! Milwaukee’s Love Affair With Baseball
Baseball season begins once again this week. It’s a sport with a long history in Milwaukee. Historian John Gurda brings ...
An Ithaca Boy’s Wish To Strike Out Cancer
Brad and Rhonda Louis were high school sweethearts. Their oldest son Jaxon Louis had two loves: playing baseball and watching ...
Rooting For The Home Team
The Brewers may have had a losing record this year, but it wasn’t always this way. Historian John Gurda recalls ...