A ball in the dirt, the road to hell
My mother was a gambler. A good one. She was a card counter who, were she a bigger…
Barry Tompkins: Proclamations from the guru
This week I find myself recalling when the Beatles, at the height of their popularity, decided that they…
Out with the old, in with the really new
I expect that by the time you read this yarn, you will know everything there might be to…
Out with the old and in with the … old – Marin Independent Journal
I’ve been asking everyone I run into what they make of Bob Melvin’s leaving and Jonathan Kuminga’s staying.…
Take it from me — Or somebody else
I don’t know why it is, but this week I feel compelled to discuss the burning needs of…
The Zen of the San Francisco Giants
I’ve been very concerned lately about our San Francisco Giants. They seem to be in the final throes…
Giants’ bold moves offset by failing farm system
Today I come to you with three questions: 1) Why is there air? 2) What is the meaning…
Pacifics riding high heading to midpoint of season
San Rafael Pacifics starting pitcher Alex Valasek (4) throws against the Martinez Sturgeon at Albert Park in San…
Redwood hurlers hold off San Rafael in MCAL playoffs
 Redwood shortstop Lucas Ghio (3) fouls off a drag bunt attempt against San Rafael during the fifth…