As seen on MLB Network

I've never had a tweet mentioned on cable TV before. That was cool.

Random trivia: MLBNow host Brian Kenny worked at Sears in Hicksville, NY at the same time as my mom. They worked different departments and didn't know each other.

Talking about the Rays new stadium situation on WFTS

Been a long time since I posted on this website. A long time. Too long. If this is a regular read and it is popping up on your RSS feed, I thank you for not deleting me. If you still follow your favorite websites via RSS, I thank you even more.

I wanted to post a link to an interview I did a few weeks ago on WFTS, Tampa's ABC affiliate regarding the Rays new stadium proposal. Eric Wexler of WFTS was nice enough to give me a call and ask me my thoughts.

You can check out the video on the network's official page here:

Tampa Bay Rays set to announce new stadium deal for downtown St. Petersburg

Here is the video:

Talking with Mark Moses on SportsRadio 1560

 

As I mentioned before, I always jump on the opportunity to do media appearances. So many media people follow Tampa Bay Baseball Market on twitter and other platforms, it is an honor when they reach out and want me to chat with them. 

Mark Moses is the host of the Mark Moses Show on SportsRadio 1560 in my hometown of Melbourne, Florida. We have corresponded on twitter for years and with my roots in Melbourne but being on the ground in Tampa Bay, I can help get that "ground level" news. And being on his show also exposes me to my hometown friends and family, which is always cool.

Last week, Mark had me on again. We talked about the Rays, the Rays stadium situation, loving baseball, and my upcoming Curveball at the Crossroads signing in Cocoa, Florida - just north of Melbourne.

Many thanks to Mark for having me on!

You can listen to the show here:

Talking with Locked On Rays about Rays attendance

 

I had the pleasure of talking to the folks at the LockedOnRays podcast recently. I had a great time talking with host Kevin Weiss. They divided the interview into three parts. 

We talked about Rays attendance, the Rays stadium situation, and of course my novel Curveball at the Crossroads.

Interviewing Rays Stadium Expert Michael Lortz (Part 1)

Interviewing Rays Stadium Expert Michael Lortz (Part 2)

Interviewing Rays Stadium Expert Michael Lortz (Part 3)

Talking with the St Pete Sports Connection Again

Once again I was on the St Pete Sports Connection with my friend Mike Rickard outside of Ferg's Sports Bar in St Pete. I was on last Saturday, 7/31/2021. We talked Rays, baseball, and of course my book, Curveball at the Crossroads.

Check it out!

 

Curveball at the Crossroads on the LockedOnMLB podcast

I had the pleasure of talking with my longtime friend Sully on his podcast on the LockedOn network. Comedian, TV producer and creator of the Sully Baseball Podcast Paul Francis "Sully" Sullivan is the host of LockedOnMLB, a podcast that covers all of Major League Baseball. 

Of course, we talked about Curveball at the Crossroads, then we discussed the Tampa Bay Rays, both on the field and off the field statuses.

I highly recommend Sully's podcast. He has a passion for the game and such a wide array of interests - check out how our conversation veered to Star Wars - and amazing knowledge of baseball. 

Here is the link: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball

Talking with the St Pete Sports Connection at Fergs Sports Bar and Grill

The St Pete Sports Connection is a weekly sports radio show on Radio St Pete 96.7 FM hosted by longtime sports radio host Mike Rickord. Mike has been kind enough to have me on his show a few times over the last few months. Mike is awesome to talk with and it is a lot of fun. We talk sports - mostly baseball - and he gives me the opportunity to pitch my novel, Curveball at the Crossroads.

Last week I was on Mike's show for approximately 30 minutes. Also on the show was a representative from Coppertail Brewing in Tampa, FL, which happens to be one of, if not my number one favorite brewery in the Tampa area.

In this show, I talk about Rays attendance, the stadium issue, as well as the 2021 baseball season. I should be back on the St Pete Sports Connection again soon!

Talking with Shooter and the Stache

I had the pleasure of talking with the fine gentlemen of the Shooter & the Stache on their video sportscast. We talked Rays, the Rays stadium situation, and of course, my new book Curveball at the Crossroads.

Check out their show here. I am on at the 35 minute mark. By the way, I love their intro.

My month at Fangraphs

During the month of June, I had the honor of participating in the Fangraphs.com residency program. This is a "guest writer" program held by one of the most widely-read baseball analysis sites. Their goal is to showcase writers they think are doing great work for smaller audiences and expose them on a grander scale.

I was honored to be selected and I hope I did a good job informing the Fangraphs audience about Tampa Bay baseball and the circumstances therein.

Here are links to my articles, please check them out.

Tampa Bay's Attendance Problem - an overview of the Rays attendance dilemma.

Tampa Bay and the Millennial Challenge - a look at how the next generation of fans will affect the Rays chances of staying in Tampa Bay

Can the Rays Ever Achieve League Average Attendance? - looking at the Rays as a small market team and how their attendance compares to other clubs their size

What the Rays Can (and Can't) Learn From Local Minor League Attendance - exploring trends in Tampa Bay's Minor League attendance and how much winning actually matters in each level of baseball

Tampa Bay's Second Half Attendance - predicting an increase in attendance for the Rays in the second half of 2017

Again, this was a lot of work, but very enjoyable. Thanks again to the folks at Fangraphs for providing me the opportunity.