Change happens one opened door at a time. And it’s the reason why representation is so important, inside and Out of the Park.

When I think about Women’s History Month, I start with my mom. Her professional journey is why it has always been so personal for me, and in one recent interview of Rounding the Bases, I was joined by a guest who has amplifies what’s possible for accomplished women who refuse to settle. In many ways, it felt like a continuation of my mom’s story. Viveka von Rosen is a social media authority, business strategist and founder of Beyond the Dream Board who has catalyzed countless reinventions from executive to entrepreneur. By blending hard earned wisdom with modern technology, she empowers women in their 50s, 60s and beyond to relaunch careers built for the person they’re becoming…not the one they’ve already been.

We get to hear her voice again, and it’s as powerful as you’d think.

The home runs come less from stats and more from trust

Small Ball, like baseball itself, reminds us that every role matters

I don’t check the calendar to know when spring starts. I listen for it. I’m excited about what’s ahead. The continued growth of the Negro Leagues. My return trip to Surprise next month. Opening Day in Atlanta. As Buck O’Neil so often reminded us, this game has a way of showing up right on time, and it always does…inside and Out of the Park.

I’ve always believed that as a broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals my job is ultimately about telling stories. In one recent conversation on Rounding the Bases, I was joined by a guest who has seen representation evolve in real time. His name is Shawn Edwards, a nationally acclaimed film critic whose career took him from Kansas City to Hollywood and back again.

This is Small Ball season.

One theme kept surfacing in different ways: transparency.

Titles change how people see you

January is supposed to feel like a fresh start with new calendars, clean slates and big intentions all arriving at once. But for me, it’s not about bold declarations or overnight change, but the power of fundamentals done well. Whether it's baseball, business or building community, real new beginnings aren’t loud. They’re built one small, intentional step at a time…inside and Out of the Park.

In baseball, the tension point between comfort and calling usually comes late in the game. A hitter has to decide whether to stick with the safe swing they’ve worked on, or go after the pitch that could change everything. I recently sat down with Staci Cross, the founder and CEO of Enjoy Pure Food + Drink, who found her biggest breakthrough in a new beginning.

They won by aligning everyone.

Confidence, I’ve learned, isn’t about eliminating self-doubt. 

Stillness isn’t uncomfortable when you stop fighting it.

As the year comes to a close, I’ve spent the final month of it doing something I don’t always do well: Shutting it down. 

The time spent on creating space has given me time to reflect on 2025, and how I began the year with a single word: curiosity. 

I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, only that I wanted to ask better questions and continue learning.

As I look toward 2026, I’m still curious. Not about resolutions, but the habits and mindsets that will support them, inside and Out of the Park.

This year brought a number of highlights, but being appointed to the Board of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum ranks among the top. In the spirit of reflection of 2025, it only felt right to shine another light on some of the many lessons I have learned from the Museum’s beloved president, Bob Kendrick. He is someone who inspires storytelling like few others can, by honoring history that has already been made.

Perseverance translates into any language.

We all chase ghosts until we finally see them for what they are.

At some point, even the people who love the work need to back away from it.