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  • Golfing in the Dark: Tiger Woods and Fatherhood

    Golfing in the Dark: Tiger Woods and Fatherhood

    The defining biography of Tiger Woods forces a father, on this Father’s Day, to reevaluate the expectations he places on his own children.
    Go to the profile of Zac Crippen
    Zac Crippen
    May 30, 2018
    9 Questions about the Uighurs

    9 Questions about the Uighurs

    An explanation…
    Go to the profile of Zac Crippen
    Zac Crippen
    Dec 2, 2020
    Light a Match

    Light a Match

    After fifteen years, LeBron James keeps our fires burning.
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    Taylor Young
    Jun 26, 2018
    QB or not QB: That is the Question

    QB or not QB: That is the Question

    The Case Against Cleveland Drafting a Quarterback
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    Zac Crippen
    Apr 24, 2018
    The Arrieta Signing is . . . not good

    The Arrieta Signing is . . . not good

    Scott Boras is happy, but the Phillies won’t be for long.
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    Zac Crippen
    Apr 2, 2018
    Episode 21: The Breadbasket of Baseball

    Episode 21: The Breadbasket of Baseball

    Diving into listener questions on the AL and NL Central
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    3rd String Podcast
    Mar 24, 2018
    Why A Historic NCAA Loss Made Me a Prouder Fan

    Why A Historic NCAA Loss Made Me a Prouder Fan

    Let’s get this out of the way first: It would be an understatement to say that the Virginia Cavaliers did not play well in the historic…
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    Josh Goldman
    Mar 18, 2018
    The Hottest Corner

    The Hottest Corner

    Finding the best third baseman in the league is tough when there is an unprecedented level of depth at the position.
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    Zac Crippen
    Feb 21, 2018
    Nationals Lampoon: No More

    Nationals Lampoon: No More

    (Thanks to Josh Goldman (@goldmanstandard) for the editing and advice on this piece)
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    Pete Laclede
    Feb 19, 2018
    Chipper Jones: More than Just a Hall of Famer

    Chipper Jones: More than Just a Hall of Famer

    (Special Thanks to Josh Goldman for his editing and feedback on this piece. Give him a follow on twitter at…
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    Pete Laclede
    Jan 25, 2018
    Baseball’s Pitch Clock is a Great Idea

    Baseball’s Pitch Clock is a Great Idea

    20 years ago, during hot Washington D.C. summers, there was nothing more appealing than turning on the TV for Sunday or Wednesday Night…
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    Pete Laclede
    Jan 18, 2018
    The Playoff Foles-om Prison Blues

    The Playoff Foles-om Prison Blues

    What version of Foles will show up next weekend?
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    Zac Crippen
    Jan 5, 2018
    What Money Can’t Buy

    What Money Can’t Buy

    How much of a team’s performance is determined by the money it spends?
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    Zac Crippen
    Jan 3, 2018
    The First Half Awards

    The First Half Awards

    A pitcher who got better after Tommy John surgery. A giant. The game’s two best hitters on the disabled list. Who deserves the hardware?
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    Zac Crippen
    Jul 3, 2017
    Ryan Zimmerman’s Best Year Ever

    Ryan Zimmerman’s Best Year Ever

    The 32-year old is baseball’s best hitter so far this year. Is this a different guy than the one we know?
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    Zac Crippen
    May 8, 2017
    Israel’s Improbable Run

    Israel’s Improbable Run

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    Zac Crippen
    Mar 11, 2017
    Angels in the Outfield: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    Angels in the Outfield: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    Stellar defenders all.
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    Zac Crippen
    Feb 7, 2017
    Reliever: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    Reliever: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    He might not strike you out, but he will get you out.
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    Zac Crippen
    Jan 23, 2017
    Starting Pitcher: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    Starting Pitcher: The 2016 All-MLB Team

    One of the most exciting, dynamic, and talented players in the game.
    Go to the profile of Zac Crippen
    Zac Crippen
    Jan 15, 2017
    The Curious Case of Eric Thames’ Trip To Korea

    The Curious Case of Eric Thames’ Trip To Korea

    And how he learned to be a better baseball player.
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    Zac Crippen
    Dec 15, 2016
    The Closer Nobody is Talking About

    The Closer Nobody is Talking About

    Why Greg Holland deserves a close look from teams who need relief help.
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    Zac Crippen
    Dec 9, 2016
    Breaking down the Chris Sale Trade

    Breaking down the Chris Sale Trade

    Or, “Why the Red Sox could regret their decision.”
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    Zac Crippen
    Dec 6, 2016
    Living and Dying Well

    Living and Dying Well

    A Conversation with Matthew Loftus
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    Zac Crippen
    Nov 25, 2016
    To love another person is to see the face of God

    To love another person is to see the face of God

    A Conversation with Leah Libresco
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    Zac Crippen
    Jul 27, 2016
    7 Tips for the Perfect Date Night

    7 Tips for the Perfect Date Night

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    Zac Crippen
    Jun 5, 2016
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