Fernando Valdez had been many things in his seven years of professional baseball. Wunderkind. All-star. Social media darling. The first Ghost to be fined for “unlawful drone deployment” during a barbecue. No one, however, expected him to be the most controversial starter in PEBA. After a forgettable start to launch his 2042 campaign, Fernando strutted […]
The rain in Niihama-shi came sideways in April. Not hard, but persistent, like it knew you were hoping it’d stop and wanted to disappoint you. That first road trip back from Okinawa, the bus smelled like rosin and wet cleats, and Wesley Carter pressed his forehead to the cool of his window and watched the […]
San Juan (AP) – Surprise, surprise! After seven straight losing seasons, the San Juan Coqui appear to be real contenders for an IL playoff spot with over half of the 2042 season in the books. At 52-39, the Coqui are tied for the Trans-Atlantic Division lead with the Scottish Claymores, four and a half games […]
January… 2042 Aurora, Colorado Through blank eyes… the car tumbled through the air, bodies of its occupants bouncing around like the powerball of a pinball machine. The Toys-for-Tots truck had slammed into the car at about 55 mph on an otherwise empty intersection. The driver nodded back into consciousness, adjusting his driving gloves… the letters […]
by Francis Ferry, NLN baseball beat writer June 2, 2042: Asheville, North Carolina – One typically sees teams mix their draft classes up – outfield-infield-pitchers, throw a catcher in there, college or high school, until a more or less balance class is achieved – tilted one direction or the other, based on need. Take Aurora […]
January… 2042 The Blue Orchid – Aurora, Colorado The woman in the maroon dress moved with purpose, heels tapping against the polished floor as she stepped away from the bar. She carried herself with the ease of someone used to being in control, her movements smooth, calculated. She slid into the booth across from the […]
After an entire season of Hartford baseball without a single word to the public from the newly appointed General Manager, Tys Verhey-Henke, he finally accepted a press conference. Although the absence of a GM’s public presence usually leads to a decline in fan interest, this was not the case in Hartford this past year. After […]
Steve Hott: The Fireman Who Refuses to Let the Sandgnats Cool Off If there’s one thing Steve Hott is known for—besides his fiery personality—it’s his ability to put out fires and keep his team on track no matter the odds. That’s why fans, players, and rivals alike have dubbed him “The Fireman.” But where did the nickname […]
“Layla, it, literally, does not appear physically possible, despite countless valiant attempts.” Dad meant well, and he was right at the time. But you had to go and up end physics, you little hag. She toed the rubber on the beaten mound. Nine innings of work had already eroded the sand and clay of the […]
January… 2042 The Blue Orchid – Aurora, Colorado The Blue Orchid sat on a quiet stretch of road just outside downtown Aurora. The club was the kind of place that didn’t need neon to announce itself. The sign out front was simple; an elegant blue flower etched atop a black panel, simple yellow lettering, just […]
