The 2026 regular season is off to a rousing start. As I write on this Good Friday morning, every team has at least one win and no team is undefeated after a week of play. The Yankees, Astros, Marlins, Braves, and Brewers are off to hot starts, while the A’s and both Sox colors languish, with the Whites already piling up a severe 31-run deficit. Today, Konnor Griffin debuts for the Pirates, a good sign for Pirates fans and those of us (but not me, although it would have been easier for me to spell) who picked the 19-year-old phenom for NL RoY in Awardatron. The RoY races in both leagues look extremely competitive early on.
The Hornsby Chapter’s 233rd consecutive monthly meeting approaches, and as has become customary for April meetings, we’ll meet in the Austin backyard of Nicole Bryan, a recent addition to our chapter leadership, and Brian Hall. We will gather on Saturday, April 18, at noon (an hour earlier than most of our meetings). For everyone looking to join us, we respect the privacy of member homes and don’t post their address publicly – here’s a hint where we’re going, it’s in this rectangle, roughly a mile west of the UT campus.
Food will be provided by our hosts, but guests are encouraged to bring a beverage for personal or shared consumption – we ask that if you bring any and there are leftovers, you tote those home with you to minimize cleanup, no leave-behinds.
To help Nicole and Brian plan for feeding us, and to find out exactly where you’re going, just hit our mobile-friendly RSVP form and indicate any guests you’re bringing. I will round up a headcount and email those who request the address after we close RSVPs on Wednesday, April 15th. (Like you have nothing else important to remember for that day.) Here’s the form:
RSVP – Hornsby Chapter April 2026 Meeting
Until we see everyone there, have a joyous and safe Passover and Easter, and may your favorite team(s) prosper.