Baseball

Emily Nemens Talks Baseball and the Art of the Quarterly

Emily Nemens Talks Baseball and the Art of the Quarterly Emily Nemens Talks Baseball and the Art of the Quarterly

With the baseball season delayed, the new book by the editor of The Paris Review, The Cactus League, is a salve for fans.

Mar 25, 2020 / Q&A / Nawal Arjini

Pete Rose on Stuart Varney's “Varney & Co.” at Fox Business Network Studios in June, 2019 in New York City.

Pete Rose Thinks He Has a Chance at the Hall of Fame Pete Rose Thinks He Has a Chance at the Hall of Fame

Pete Rose should think again.

Feb 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019 The Athletes Who Fought Back in 2019

For a taste of political resistance and victory, look no further than the world of sports.

Dec 20, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller

Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller Baseball’s Hall of Fame Finally Admits Labor Pioneer Marvin Miller

At least two owners and executives cast their secret ballot for the Major League Baseball Players Association’s former head.

Dec 10, 2019 / Peter Dreier

Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again

Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again Baseball Will Probably Turn Its Back on Marvin Miller—Again

Yet without his leadership players would still be bought, sold, and traded like animals or used cars.

Dec 6, 2019 / Marc Normandin

Kurt Suzuki and Donald Trump

The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration The Nationals’ Discordant White House Celebration

Trump taints everything, but the 2019 World Series—and the joy of that win—will be Washington’s long after he’s gone.

Nov 5, 2019 / Dave Zirin

The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House

The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House

The Washington Nationals’ values are not Trump values.

Nov 1, 2019 / Peter Dreier

Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act

Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act

Americans who respect the office of the president have a duty to call out charlatans who disregard the Constitution and abuse their positions of power.

Oct 29, 2019 / John Nichols

Brandon Taubman

The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains

His sacking doesn’t change the fact that the Houston Astros slandered a reporter for doing her job.

Oct 25, 2019 / Dave Zirin

Roberto Osuna and Martin Maldonado

The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence The Houston Astros Don’t Care About Domestic Violence

Astros Assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman taunted women reporters about domestic violence. Instead of apologizing, the team doubled down.

Oct 22, 2019 / Dave Zirin

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