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Category Archives: Baseball
14 of the last 18 MLB Players Busted for PEDS are Dominicans (8-17-22)
Joe Sheehan: “Dominican players are getting popped at more than three times their representation in the baseball population. They are responsible for almost all the repeat offenses as well — six of eight, with Dominican Jennry Mejia the only player … Continue reading
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The Rocket That Fell to Earth: Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality
Jeff Pearlman writes in his 2009 book: * To those who had come to know [John] McNamara during his time in Boston, the shifting of blame was hardly a surprise. Though popular with a handful of Red Sox veterans, the … Continue reading
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Love Me, Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Antihero
Jeff Pearlman writes in this 2007 book: * IN THE INSULAR WORLD of Major League Baseball, there is no greater sin than disrespect. Most players can tolerate inflated egos. They can tolerate boredom (a job requirement). They can tolerate pain, … Continue reading
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Astros Cheating
Carlos Beltran's "Alleged" Niece Is Now Going Off Saying Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman Wore Electronic Buzzers Under Their Jerseyshttps://t.co/hYEDF0YIY9 pic.twitter.com/jbub13LFhk — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 16, 2020 * Behave as if everyone knows everything… The more you hide, you … Continue reading
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White Nationalism Is Dead: Now What?
00:00 The state of the Alt Right, white nationalism 34:00 France’s Muslim problem 47:00 Los Angeles Dodger shortstop Manny Machado and the Dominican reluctance to take walks 1:01:00 40% of US births are out of wedlock 1:11:00 NYT: “Why White … Continue reading
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Steve Sailer: A Debate Over the Dodgers’ Iranian-Japanese Pitcher Yu Darvish
Steve Sailer writes: First fan: Darvish should do the honorable thing and remove himself from the game by committing seppuku on the mound. Second fan: Or at least he could flog himself Shi’ite style on his way to the showers. … Continue reading
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“Hall of Fame Voters Soften Stance on Stars of Steroids Era”
Steve Sailer writes: “Eventually, people will notice that if nonplayer Selig is in the Hall of Fame, statistical writer Bill James deserves to be in the Hall of Fame at least as much. But then they might notice that, like … Continue reading
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Is Baseball Too White?
Are shuls too Jewish? Are churches too Christian? Is Hollywood too Jewish? Is the NBA too black? Slate editor Josh Levin writes: From the moment he made his debut for the Marlins, he ignored the fusty expectation that players—often young, … Continue reading
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ESPN: “Baseball — It’s a White Man’s Game by Design”
Steve Sailer writes: …the Moneyball revolution has led to the hiring for front office jobs of a lot more guys who look like Jonah Hill than guys who look like Howard Bryant. But Mr. Bryant’s anger at all the Jonah … Continue reading