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Patrick Corbin: King for a Day

Posted by olabner on July 30, 2015July 30, 2015 in Photos

The ushers set up a throne, and fans wore yellow shirts and crowns praising their King. A grounds crew member cleaned up the pitching mound, white spray paint lingering in the Puget Sound breeze. This was the Diamondbacks bullpen. Catchers…

Island Play

Posted by olabner on July 26, 2015July 29, 2015 in Photos

I suppose if I lived on an island, I’d play all day. I wouldn’t have to worry about whether I’d work for a living. I’d spend much of my time looking for food, and building a shelter, and finding ways…

My liege: ode to King Felix Hernandez

Posted by olabner on June 26, 2015April 27, 2017 in AL, Fan, Seattle Mariners

Felix, I thought you’d be better. I had a chance to sit in your throne as I wandered the halls of Safeco. Clearly, it was unoccupied. I mean. You were pitching and all. Not well. But. You’ll pitch again. Your…

Royals Bullpen in Photos.

Posted by olabner on June 24, 2015July 22, 2015 in AL, Photos

Play ball. Stretch and drink Red Bull. “Hello? Is it me you’re looking for?” – the only landline left in America. Get ready! Get ready! A ninth-inning walk. Ghosts. by

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