Before I return to (San Diego) Padres coverage tomorrow, I wrote about family, baseball and being Carlo’s dad: mlb.com/news/returning…

I looked between A and D on my keyboard

I don't think it's too soon to predict a Sparky World Series (Reds/Tigers)

You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a new exhibit exploring the wide-ranging exchange of baseball between Japan and the United States, which will open in July 2025. baseballhall.org/yakyu

Also me when someone asks which song is the greatest a guitar has ever sounded

Incredible storytelling by Rowan Ricardo Phillips on Jackie Robinson Day and excellent editing from HaileyMarx.

Today is more than the jerseys, socks and shoes. It’s a mission that Jackie moved forward — and ours to keep advancing. #Jackie42

Conan on Hot Ones

I suppose a wallpaper says a lot about who you are. I took this photo 10 years ago today and it’s been mine ever since.

There was a moment working the Reds game where Acuña hit his first home run where I thought the man was leaving the yard and never coming back

After Fenway Park announcer Carl Beane’s sudden passing in 2012, it was a blind, late night e-mail to Larry Lucchino that allowed me to honor him behind the mic of one of America’s great cathedrals:

“I have the chops.
I’m an hour away.
I can do this.”

(1/2)

I’m putting a team together

This would also be a paid day off for The Postal Service

Reds win. Padres win. Tigers win. Life is good.

Today marks the start of my 10th season in baseball - and 8th as a Blue Jay.

For a kid who grew up in Mississauga - it still seems like a dream.

I’m a Blue Jays fan #TOTHECORE

Thank you to those who have always supported me on this journey.

Happy #OpeningDay to all!

This Cincinnati Reds ticket from #OpeningDay in 1895 is a work of art.

I just hope they all have fun.

When it comes to broadcast crews, Don is always on the A-Team.

(Postscript: Which character does that make Mud?)
(Post-postscript: What have I done?)