The urge to make cheap Field of Dreams references is almost overwhelming, but I'll do my best to stick to the facts.

Kevin Costner and his wife Christine are expecting their first child. According to the actor-director's publicist, "They're very excited, very happy about the pregnancy."

Costner, who has three children from a previous marriage, tied the knot with Christine in September of 2004. At 52, he's not exactly a young father, but we'll hope he's still sprightly enough to toss a baseball around when the kid gets older.

Congratulations to the happy couple!