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Mar 13, 2016

Traditionalism Versus Analytics: A False Dichotomy

The analytics vs. scouting thing, it’s so tired. It’s so East Coast-West Coast rap. Uncle. Uncle, you know what I mean? — Angels GM Billy Eppler

Geoff Young in Crooked Scoreboard

Jan 7, 2016

Don’t Root For The Home Team: How Major League Baseball Pushes Away Local Fans

I grew up in Los Angeles, a Dodgers fan. Financial and geographic concerns kept my family and I from attending many games, but I have fond memories of falling asleep to Vin Scully’s bedtime…

Dustin in Crooked Scoreboard

Dec 1, 2015

A Modest Funding Proposal

To: Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry, owners of the Milwaukee Bucks

You got your new arena funded! Congratulations. You’ve carried on the tradition of asking taxpayers to pony up for privately owned sports franchises’ new facilities. In the spirit of…

HFMike in Crooked Scoreboard

Nov 16, 2015

Just Tell Me What To Feel, And I Will

If you look for it, you’ll find it. A yearbook photograph of Jihadi John when he was a boy. He was a goofy-looking kid with a goofy-looking haircut, and a goofy smile to match. He wore a dorky school uniform, he played soccer, his favorite band was S Club 7, and…

Robert Montenegro in Crooked Scoreboard

Nov 11, 2015

DeMarcus Cousins Not Giving Up NBA Dreams

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has always dreamed of playing in the NBA. He…

Dustin Petzold in Crooked Scoreboard

Oct 13, 2015

Tin Cup Magazine Reviews The Great Gatsby

Thanks for joining me for another edition of Reader in the Clubhouse. I’m forever grateful for all of the fan suggestions that come my way. Your letters, e-mails, and random conversations at Olive Garden are the lifeblood that keeps this column going…

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