Joining Norm on this edition of Clubhouse Chatter is Lucas Mann the author of Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere (Pantheon), which was a 2013 Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection. His essays and stories have appeared in Barrelhouse, TriQuarterly, The Rumpus, New South, Wigleaf, The Kenyon Review, and elsewhere. He…
By Josh: We are just three weeks into the season but already we have discovered quite a bit about each of the six divisions. Here is my run down of what I think the most important things that we have learned about each division. NL East “Surprise…..Maybe Not” Atlanta 13-6 Washington 11-9 NY Mets 10-9…
On this episode of Clubhouse Chatter Norm is joined by Nate Fish, the National Executive Director for the Israel Association of Baseball, the King of All Jewish Baseball, and just your average international baseball prophet magician super-hero genius.
Clubhouse Chatter: Special Guest Christian Colonel & today’s lineup of guest on Clubhouse Chatter with Norm. I had the pride of American Falls, Idaho Christian Colonel on Clubhouse Chatter Saturday. C’s talked about The Next Level-Idaho Baseball and being a top prospect in the Colorado Rockies organization. We have another great line-up of shows scheduled…
Clubhouse Chatter with Norm: Special Guest Jerry Crasnick Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com was on Clubhouse Chatter to talk some baseball with Norm. Crasnick talks a little Pete Rose, about how it’s possible that Bud Selig doesn’t retire, and plays over/under with Norm. Don’t forget you can check out all of the 9 Inning Know It…
Clubhouse Chatter with Norm: Special Guest Adam Greenberg Former Cub and Marlin Adam Greenberg was Norm’s guest on Clubhouse Chatter Saturday morning. Baseball fans will remember the story of Adam as he was hit in his first major league at bat with the Cubs. He was given a chance to return with the Miami Marlins…
Written by Mark N. McCann: Baseball isn’t a financial institution created to fleece the rubes, separating them from their hard-earned compensation. Baseball was once a game. A game played by small-town men on humid summer afternoons after a full day spent in the fields guiding tons of animal flesh along corridors of cultivated products destined…
By Josh: The New York Mets season began on Monday and after three games they are 0-3. It is a disappointing start to the season, but their first opponent of the season, the Washington Nationals, isn’t just any team. However, the biggest news for the Mets to start the year is that their 2nd baseman,…
Clubhouse Chatter: Special Guest Craig Finn April 3rd, 2014 Join Norm as he welcomes the lead singer for The Hold Steady, Mr. Craig Finn. Described by Pitchfork as “a born storyteller who’s chosen rock as his medium,” Finn’s lyrics are often noted for having a strong literary bent, stringing together recurring characters and storylines throughout. Finn is a…
By Josh: (Here is a little peak into the mind of a desperate fan, mine.) The first couple days of every season can be deceiving for baseball fans. A team that starts off the season hot can give the impression that this is their year, even though everyone knows it isn’t. World Series contenders who…
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