Baseball season is underway. Six months of drama, excitement, fear and loathing. It's a time to think, to make wishes and to predict. Yes, it's time to set your dreams aside and face the cold reality of what you think will happen. Predictions. Some serious. Some not.
When he was a child in the Dominican Republic, he'd watch baseball games on TV and turn the volume down. He'd watch the players approach the plate and await the pitch, providing his own play-by-play. Now, Andy Olivares is preparing for this sixth season delivering play-by-play for the Brewers on WRRD-AM ESPN Deportes 1510.
Statues around ballparks and stadiums are often a hot topic - who should get one, when should they get it - but Bob Uecker's is an appropriate addition to Miller Park.
Thursday April 18th, 2013 – Milwaukee, WI For whatever reason, fate dictated that I was absolutely going to attend the Milwaukee Brewers game this afternoon whether I liked it or not. First, I was offered an extra free ticket by my friend Mark Gumbinger. He and some friends ...
Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 – Fox Lake, IL I was listening to the Milwaukee Brewers broadcast on WTMJ radio today, and I’m still blown away by the greatness of Bob Uecker. That guy is FUNNY. Period. I remember listening as a kid when he was just starting, and I th...
Wednesday January 12th, 2011 - Fox Lake, IL There’s a difference to me between a hero and someone I just admire and respect for the things they’ve accomplished. Rodney Dangerfield is a hero to me. He overcame some big obstacles in his life and became one of the greatest en...
Saturday May 1st, 2010 - Wilmington, IL New month, new attitude. I can feel the funk fade, and I’m ecstatic. Now comes the fun part of a creative blitz, and I’m having more ideas than I can handle. I’m writing all kinds of things down to the point of distraction. It&...
Tuesday January 26th, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI Back up to Milwaukee today for an appearance on The D-List radio show on ESPN 540 with Drew Olson and Dan Needles. I always love hanging out on the air and they give me walk on status to come in pretty much any time I want. I really app...