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Tom Hanks and Typewriters
How my favorite actor ended up writing the foreword for BIG FAN.
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The Wonder of Paul Skenes
And the rarity of a top pitching prospect turning dominant.
May 13
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A Fun Little Name Game
Taking inspiration from Linda Holmes, let's slightly increase your favorite athletes.
May 12
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The Joy Series: Inside the Park Homers
On chaos, comedy and the closest thing we've seen to a pure inside the park home run.
May 11
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BR Request: Peter Norman
On the improbable finish and his role in that iconic medal ceremony in Mexico City.
May 8
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The Joy Series: Superstation WTBS
On Ted Turner, the 1983 Braves, and the wonder of watching Atlanta baseball on a superstation in the middle of the night.
May 7
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The Joy Series: Old Dogs
On Westley, sleep zones, and the love that comes with being chased
May 6
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The Joy Series: Hometown Announcers
An essay on the voices that help us fall in love with the game of baseball.
May 5
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The Joy Series: The Triple
An essay on the most exciting — and most endangered — play in baseball.
May 4
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On Walks and Walk Offs
Nick Kurtz extends his streak and the Phillies win two more in exciting fashion
May 1
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April 2026
An Essay About Something? Nothing?
A sketchpad of thoughts about time, attention, talk radio, and (maybe?) what really matters.
Apr 29
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An Emergency Podcast and Other Monday Musings
On coaching changes, non-sensical baseball titles, the Cleveland Cavaliers, record-breaking runs and more.
Apr 27
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