by James Finn Garner
Like the baby’s proverbial candy
Home plate was stolen by Randy
The shift left third base
A defender-less place
And the pitcher’s stance came in quite handy.
Photo by Steve Helber, AP
Stick It, Ricketts
by Hilary Barta
Cubs owners are right-wing and rotten
Their millions, no doubt, are ill-gotten
Once I cheered for their team
Now they’ve ruined the dream
Though the thrills of the past ain’t forgotten.
Rephusing to Phold
by Michael X. Ferraro
These Phillies keep digging holes deep.
The bullpen is more like bull(bleep).
Yet Bryce Harper’s swing,
That magical thing,
May yet make Atlanta fans weep.
The Ache by the Lake
by James Finn Garner
Getting no-hit thrice in a season?
Cleveland fans cry, “Stop the bleeding!
Let baseball wind down
We’ll turn to the Browns…”
Wait, wasn’t fandom supposed to be pleasing?
Getting the Signals Clear
by James Finn Garner
Upset with his team getting booed
Javy Baez gave thumbs down, how rude!
Of course from the stands
The jaded Mets fans
Returned a gesture equally crude.
