Author Archives: Mike

Philip Humber made history by throwing the 21st Perfect Game on the 21st of April. The 29-year-old  hurler from the Chicago White Sox blanked the Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Saturday, seven years after undergoing Tommy John surgery. ???? Humber’s teammates … Continue reading →

It’s embarrassing to say – but I had never been to McCovey’s Restaurant – until this weekend. That’s when I made my first visit to  one of the best sports-themed restaurants anywhere – certainly equal to Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant in … Continue reading →

The next book signing for Baseball Between Us will be in the Bay Area next Saturday, April 14 from 2 -6 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble store in Walnut Creek. I hope to catch up with some friends and … Continue reading →

It was great to share book signings with my family and friends who joined me for two events in Southern California. The first was Friday, March 23 at the USC Bookstore in Los Angeles. It was a treat to hang … Continue reading →

A big “Thank You” to all my friends in Northern California who attended book signings in San Jose and Roseville. It was fun to see you and I am truly blessed to have such great friends and so much support … Continue reading →

I was honored to join 40 Northern California authors Saturday night for a fundraiser to benefit the Sacramento Public Library Foundation. It was my first official book signing for Baseball Between Us, with a portion of all proceeds going to … Continue reading →

The official launch for Baseball Between Us is March 1st – but I’m excited to share this review in Athletics Nation, a terrific blog for Oakland A’s fans: Athletics Nation Hope I’ll get a chance to see you at one … Continue reading →

This blog is not about Mitt Romney. It’s not about Barack Obama or anyone running for office. But we are talking about something equally important for the future of our country – and for baseball fans everywhere – the answers … Continue reading →

You don’t want to pick a fight with Albert Pujols. He’s 6’3 and 230 pounds. So why have the Angels launched a billboard campaign referring to Pujols as “El Hombre” – a name that he hates? The name originated in … Continue reading →

Ask any baseball fan which team improved the most this winter and the answer you’re most likely to hear is: The Angels. They can thank their lucky stars ( and owner Arte Moreno) for spending the big bucks to land … Continue reading →