2021 Best of the Net Nominee Archives

Ars Poetica Clementis

Bethany Beeler advises poets on the art of writing about baseball.

Tim Suermondt’s poem on the joy of sharing baseball.

In Jon Fain’s story, a talent scout combs the countryside during World War II.

Ross Grimsley talks about what it was like to pitch to Hank Aaron.

New Yorker Joseph Ferris writes about the connection he made with his mother through the Montreal Expos.

Con Chapman’s poem on the life of George Crowe.

Aimee Pozorski’s poem on the National Anthem.

Joe Hitchcock reflects on the appeal of the Yankees logo as a kid in England.

Rob Sobel writes about the dreaded yips.

Matthew Johnson remembers the great voice of Bob Sheppard.

Bruce Robinson’s rondelets on rain delays.

Andy Lattimer’s comic of Lucas Giolito’s 2020 no-hitter.

Carey Bowman writes about his biggest regret of his life—after hitting his first home run.