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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.

May 30, 2018

9 Questions about the Uighurs

9 Questions about the Uighurs

An explanation…

Dec 2, 2020

Light a Match

After fifteen years, LeBron James keeps our fires burning.

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

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.

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

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…

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.

Feb 21, 2018

Nationals Lampoon: No More

Nationals Lampoon: No More

(Thanks to Josh Goldman (@goldmanstandard) for the editing and advice on this piece)

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…

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…

Jan 18, 2018

The Playoff Foles-om Prison Blues

The Playoff Foles-om Prison Blues

What version of Foles will show up next weekend?

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?

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?

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?

May 8, 2017

Israel’s Improbable Run

Israel’s Improbable Run

Mar 11, 2017

Angels in the Outfield: The 2016 All-MLB Team

Angels in the Outfield: The 2016 All-MLB Team

Stellar defenders all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dec 9, 2016

Breaking down the Chris Sale Trade

Breaking down the Chris Sale Trade

Or, “Why the Red Sox could regret their decision.”

Dec 6, 2016

Living and Dying Well

Living and Dying Well

A Conversation with Matthew Loftus

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

Jul 27, 2016

7 Tips for the Perfect Date Night

7 Tips for the Perfect Date Night

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Jun 5, 2016

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