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ZUGZWANG • by Scott D’Accordo

February 2, 2018Every Day Fiction 8 Comments

On the train to Detroit some of the guys were playing cards, two were reading, most sleeping. Eddie was alone in the back of the car, smoking and staring out the window. I got up and sat next to him.… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, psychosis, Scott D'Accordo, sports

TAKE ME IN TO THE BALL GAME • by Gustavo Bondoni

December 9, 2016Every Day Fiction 67 Comments

A group of young men looked at me suspiciously as I crossed under the ancient railroad bridge, but I ignored them. I was a big guy, and the bat I was holding was essentially a club. I was too excited… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories baseball, gaming, Gustavo Bondoni, sports, Wrigley Field

THE RULES OF THE GAME • by Peter Wood

July 18, 2014Every Day Fiction 28 Comments

Mike wished Dad and Robert would stop jabbering. He laid down his cards. “Straight flush.” Robert tossed his hand in with the discards. “You got me, Chief.” “Come down to Tampa and I’ll show you a professional game,” Dad said. “Senior… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, gambling, Peter Wood, playing cards

THE BASEBALL GODS • by James Aquilone

June 26, 2013Every Day Fiction 9 Comments

Al Whitaker thought he handled last night’s catastrophes pretty well. He only punched his office wall. It hurt like bloody hell when he broke his hand, but he didn’t need his hand to do this job. He needed Boyd Salazar… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories baseball, deities, James Aquilone, sacrifice, sports

WELCOME TO VALLEY VIEW • by Wayne Scheer

March 23, 2013Every Day Fiction 12 Comments

With his wife away, Danny ate dinner at the Gray Moose, a classic dark-wood pub. He signaled to a waiter for another beer. “Sure thing, Mr. McGowan.” With that, an attractive dark-haired woman sitting at the bar near his table… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, fame, marriage, temptation, Wayne Scheer

SPACE CADET • by Wayne Scheer

December 17, 2012Every Day Fiction 8 Comments

I’m standing on second base, a clean double. Sal and Eddie came home on my hit. We’re still down by a run, but we have only one out. We should be able to at least tie this game. “Good hit,… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, Wayne Scheer

THE RELIEVER • by River T. Huffman

September 13, 2007Every Day Fiction 19 Comments

“It’s seven-forty,” she announces, with a tone that reminds me why I don’t cook her breakfast anymore.  “Will you please wake up and listen to me?” I roll on my good shoulder and look into the bathroom.  No eye contact… Continue Reading →

Literary, Stories baseball, infidelity, injury, River T. Huffman, sports
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