Tag Archives: MLB

The Best Seat in the House

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Keith Hirshland

” Should I stay or should I go” The Clash   I used to work in sports television. I was one of the guys who sat inside a converted tractor trailer in a maintenance area, parking lot, or the bowels … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Running and Ruining is One Letter

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Keith Hirshland

“Ve Git Too Soon Oldt, Und Too Late Schmart” Pennsylvania Dutch saying     My late, wonderful, Grandmother, Helen Hirshland, had that astute Pennsylvania Dutch bit of wisdom on a trivet in her kitchen. I saw it when we visited … Continue reading →

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MLB Should Change How and When it Votes for Post Season Awards

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

This month Clayton Kershaw was awarded both the 2014 National League Cy Young and the NL Most Valuable Player for his work as the “senior circuit’s” best pitcher. It was the Los Angeles Dodger lefty’s second straight “Cy” win and … Continue reading →

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The Most Annoying and Unnecessary Stats in Sports

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

 17th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is said to have once proclaimed, “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” As a television producer and sports fan I would say he is on to something. Modern sports event telecasts are … Continue reading →

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