This is apparently real life; it doesn’t seem possible but multiple sources confirm that the Royals are one win away from the World Series. One thing that tickles me about this Playoff team – among many things – is how many of them I’ve shot in Omaha. It’s been a privilege meeting and shooting these …
Category Archive: Omaha Royals
Oct 29
You’re cordially invited…
You may have heard; the team name has been selected, and will be unveiled on November 15. And you – yes, YOU! – are invited to the unveiling. So be there! (Gosh, I hope it’s Royals.)
Oct 20
Just found this
So I’m cleaning out my photography files (around 10 gigs from the past year!) and I found this. Wish the flag wasn’t wrapped around the pole there, but still: America. F yeah. (Click image for ridiculously large fullsize version.)
Oct 17
Royals farewells: Herges, Lerew and Rupe
This past week, the Royals parted ways with three pitchers who spent part or all of last season in Omaha: Matt Herges was released; Anthony Lerew and Josh Rupe became free agents. Here’s a look back on what they did for the Royals. Matt Herges (released) Herges signed as a free agent with the Royals …
Oct 04
Vote Royals! Round Two
The Omaha Royals are seeking a new name as they move into their new home. The field of 24 mostly-terrible team names has been narrowed to NINE mostly-terrible team names. The name that doesn’t suck? The Omaha…. ROYALS. Go vote Royals.
Sep 29
Bus Leagues Baseball MiLB postseason awards!
For some reason, the good fellas at Bus Leagues Baseball decided I was qualified to vote in their Minor League Baseball postseason awards. Today, they published the results of the Relief Pitcher of the Year voting. Please to click. SPOILER ALERT: There’s a Royal in there.
Sep 15
Why vote Royals? Part VIII
Besides a deep sense of tradition, there are plenty of reasons to vote to keep the Royals name as the team moves to its new ballpark next season. Here’s what we might have to put up with if the vote goes another way: I’m a Nebraska history nerd. Love it. The battle for statehood, the …
Sep 15
Back by Demand: Why Vote Royals? Part VII
OK, the people have spoken. I guess I’m doing more of these. Besides a deep sense of tradition, there are plenty of reasons to vote to keep the Royals name as the team moves to its new ballpark next season. Here’s what we might have to put up with if the vote goes another way: …
Sep 15
Link of the Day: Who’s designing the Omaha Somethings’ logo?
Reader and fellow blogger Dave let me know who is designing the new logo/unis for the Omaha Somethings next season. Check out his post to see some of their work! However, Dave is promoting Sodbusters as the winning name…..you know what this means? Obviously. Somebody should probably ground me from MS Paint for a while. …
Sep 14
Why vote Royals? Part VI
OK, this is probably the last one. Sorry about today; I kind of ran too far with the idea. Besides a deep sense of tradition, there are plenty of reasons to vote to keep the Royals name as the team moves to its new ballpark next season. Here’s what we might have to put up …