Sports - July 29, 2009
Get up, get outta here: Reflections on my HR derby
Andy Tarnoff didn't win, but he certainly didn't lose Tuesday's "celebrity" media charity home run derby at Helfaer Field. And while one of his two shots barely cleared the 200-foot fence in dead center, the other was a legitimate dinger.
Tags: home run derby, airtran, ymca, ryan braun, greg matzek

Sports - July 14, 2009
Fielder has an absolute blast in Home Run Derby
Prince Fielder has always been a prolific home run hitter. Now, he's got a trophy to prove it.
Tags: brewers, fielder, home run derby

Sports - July 13, 2009
Live blog: Fielder wins Home Run Derby
Senior editor Drew Olson is live at Busch Stadium, where Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder squares off against local hero Albert Pujols of the Cardinals and six other contestants in the State Farm Home Run Derby. Drew has invited some of his baseball writer buddies to "tweet" some submissions during a live blog tonight. Tune into the action on ESPN and follow it live right here. Get in the game. This time, it counts.
Tags: all star game, home run derby, busch stadium, brewers, ryan braun, prince fielder, albert pujols, espn, nelson cruz

Sports - April 29, 2009
Taking a few hacks ...
I'm participating in a "celebrity" home run derby Thursday, with benefits going to the YMCA. With less than 24 hours until the competition, I dragged Todd, an old friend and general well wisher to the batting cages today.
Tags: home run derby, batting cages, helfaer field, airtran

Milwaukee Buzz - April 27, 2009
Monday morning muses (April '09 edition)
I'm getting worried about swine flu and my ability to hit a home run at a Little League field. And why do I keep seeing so many Monte Carlos? This is what's on my mind this Monday morning.
Tags: swine flu, monte carlo, home run derby