One more, selfishly speaking: What a pleasure to work alongside Ostler for quarter century. Felt lucky to be in his artistic presence, that goes back to Jenkins, Ratto and the staff Schwarz formed. Now tremendously lucky to be with Kawakami and our talented new crew. So blessed.

If Italy has a team in the world baseball classics than Ireland should also have a team to display the prowess of Irish American greats Troy O’Leary, wade boggs and Shohei O’htani

Pls. vote on cover poll for my upcoming book. In the heart of 1950s Harlem, a future legend found a young friend. "14 Going On 24: Growing Up With Willie Mays" is a rawly-imagined, first-person narrative exploring an unlikely friendship that defied the spotlight. www.koehlerbooks.com/cover-polls/...