There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

My latest article is about the evolution of a quiet kid from Spokane to a man on a mission in the Cubs minor league system. I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did writing it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219661-come-to-think-of-it-the-astonishing-transformation-of-ryne-dee-sandberg

Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

Something different, a story about a man in a chicken suit.

I would appreciate it if you would check it out, thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202745-come-to-think-of-it-san-diego-chicken-crosses-the-road-to-retirement

Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

Hey Blaise,

Wanted to stop by and thank you for becoming a fan of my work. I hope to entertain you many more times in the future, and maybe I can continue the trend of you "not hating the Yankees as much as you used to" haha. Talk to you soon buddy.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188053-is-josh-beckett-immune-from-being-ejected

shameless attempt to incite a riot. hope you're well and hope you have a groovy weekend...
~kathryn

Blaise, thanks a lot for the note. I really enjoyed your feedback on my Cleveland article. I look forward to hearing more from you and reading your articles. Thanks a lot.