Sinking payrolls, an untimely death, jackass celebrities, corrupt politicians, an unsustainable supply chain, and youth gone wild.
The minor league antitrust lawsuit, the A's new manager, a drunk ump, Joe Manchin, "The French Dispatch" and a Voight-Kampff test.
The Mets get their man, Pop-Tarts get the “Vanishing Commissar” treatment, and I talk about, but don't spoil, "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Today's newsletter celebrates excellence, Shohei Ohtani Nation, fast driving, iron men, wooden ships, and shoplifting.
CBA talks resume, but don't get your hopes up. Urban's out in Jacksonville but there's a job opening in Gainesville. Also: Sedition, activism, snacks, and business suits.
Teams hiring reporters, the Guardians showing chutzpah, the 20th birthday of "The Royal Tenenbaums," and as of today I am the father of an adult human being.
Yasiel Puig is a monster, Elon Musk is Time's Person of the Year, the new Beatles documentary is pretty fantastic, and there's . . . just one more thing.
Simply having a wonderful Monday newsletter
Multiple former Astros. Multiple former Mexican Leaguers. Multiple guys signing in Korea. Except it's only, like, four guys.
How to solve the lockout in one easy column, how to screw up the minors even more than you already have, and how NOT to argue about the designated hitter.
Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boeski, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever.
Fighting about service time, the multi-headed dystopia of modern America, the end of democracy, and Buicks.
