I’ve been holding back everything I’ve wanted to say about the Cubs’ playoffs performance for fear of jinxing their jinx. Apparently biting my tongue paid off in dividends. The curses…
All-Star hangover
For the third night in a row, I stayed up way past my bed time except last night wasn’t for a good reason: The All-Star Game. I know what you’re…
Take me out to the Battle of the Bands
Did you know the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is 100 years old? They may not sell Cracker Jacks at games anymore, but I’d say it’s held up…
Pondering the bigger questions through baseball
Is there a God? Yes: Soriano goes on disabled listNo: Pujols goes on disabled list P.S. Braves fans: I am highly disappointed with your team this week.
Another sign of the apocolypse, brought to you by MLB
A few weeks ago, I mentioned this as a sign that the end of the world was nearing. Let’s talk about another one: The Chicago Cubs. Sure, the Cubs have…
A little Cubs propoganda
From Modern K at This is the story of a girl … a complicated girl I am a huge fan of baseball and from reading MG’s blogs she is also…
Chipper Jones: Otherworldly Baseball Robot, or Supernatural Demigod? Discuss.
From Modern Jay: So, I have a confession. I have a love-hate relationship with Chipper Jones. This may seem logical to fans of lesser teams than the Braves, but really,…
The end is nigh
When I started the ole’ Modern Gal blog, I pledged to talk more about sports, because that’s what modern gals do: they talk about sports and shopping without skipping a…
A conversation with the Modern Dad
… or here’s to the Modern Gal’s health. The Modern Dad is an emergency room doctor turned family practice doctor. I know what you’re thinking: “Wow, a doctor? What a…
The season is upon us
I celebrate the beginning of baseball season by bringing you something that has the potential for becoming a tragedy: The Cubs are threatening to obstruct the views of the rooftop…