Keith Merritt
@kmerrittbottom.bsky.social
Husband to Rosemary Hughes, Dad to Justin Merritt. PxP for Brookland HS basketball. Senior correspondent, The Ticket Radio Network. Red Wolves, Mizzou, Cardinals, & Blues fan! Why "Bottom"? Make a jumper & find out!
The complexion of the game has changed since then...
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The complexion of the game has changed since then...
Wouldn't you? I would!
November 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wouldn't you? I would!
Bless all Rockies' fans hearts...
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Bless all Rockies' fans hearts...
Those four guys are trying to stay out of the way. Tonight, they're just... trying!
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Those four guys are trying to stay out of the way. Tonight, they're just... trying!
Haven't thought about that guy in decades.
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Haven't thought about that guy in decades.
Which is why I watch neither.
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Which is why I watch neither.
Catchers would miss catching more pitches. (Batters just cuss under their breath.)
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Catchers would miss catching more pitches. (Batters just cuss under their breath.)
I am reminded of an early Mike Shannon-ism: "Hit it to Hebner; maybe he'll boot it..."
November 1, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I am reminded of an early Mike Shannon-ism: "Hit it to Hebner; maybe he'll boot it..."
Having West Coast teams kicking off at 9 AM is... less than optimal.
October 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Having West Coast teams kicking off at 9 AM is... less than optimal.
Mid-season form! 🎃
October 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Mid-season form! 🎃
That's been... a while! Smaller league back then. 10 teams!
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
That's been... a while! Smaller league back then. 10 teams!
!!!!!!!
two men are sitting next to each other on a porch
Alt: two men are sitting next to each other on a porch
media.tenor.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
!!!!!!!
I have spent a long lifetime enjoying my team hitting more than my team pitching. Well, except when Bob Gibson was pitching. That was fun!
October 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I have spent a long lifetime enjoying my team hitting more than my team pitching. Well, except when Bob Gibson was pitching. That was fun!
Ol' Diz didn't have a batting helmet in '34. (I have *no* idea why he was pinch-running in that game.)
October 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Ol' Diz didn't have a batting helmet in '34. (I have *no* idea why he was pinch-running in that game.)
What's your opinion of the glowing puck? 🏒🥅
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
What's your opinion of the glowing puck? 🏒🥅
One came make a good argument that the best Bears quarterback was their first; Sid Luckman.
October 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
One came make a good argument that the best Bears quarterback was their first; Sid Luckman.
You changed your opinion based on new information? Is that still allowed? (Also... apple juice???) 😉
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
You changed your opinion based on new information? Is that still allowed? (Also... apple juice???) 😉
Is it possible to drink Oxford dry? Not in my experience!
October 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Is it possible to drink Oxford dry? Not in my experience!
The baseball doesn't score runs, either. Those guys running the bases do that.
October 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The baseball doesn't score runs, either. Those guys running the bases do that.
Home baseball crowds in October are Shiny Happy People when the home team is winning.
In Toronto, they're Shiny Happy People, Eh!
In Toronto, they're Shiny Happy People, Eh!
October 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Home baseball crowds in October are Shiny Happy People when the home team is winning.
In Toronto, they're Shiny Happy People, Eh!
In Toronto, they're Shiny Happy People, Eh!
I have no idea who any of these folks are. Dear Lord, I'm old...
October 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I have no idea who any of these folks are. Dear Lord, I'm old...
Sometimes the wrong move works. Sometimes the right move fails. The beer stays cold either way.
October 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Sometimes the wrong move works. Sometimes the right move fails. The beer stays cold either way.