Good morning from the middle of a blizzard, it’s going to feel especially notable that baseball is on TV today. As promised in last week’s essay on the rise of game-calling from the dugout, I’ve got bonus bits and bobs for you today, with a full edition
On a potentially revolutionary strategy shift. Plus: An announcement about the newsletter
Skills that matter, and the MLB stars who would stand on the podium. Plus: Injury reveals and beat writers
The No. 1 prospect in baseball is about to join Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh. Will it matter? Plus: Framber Valdez, bidets and ... insurance?
Pillow contracts have become trampoline deals
The Mets, a wish list for the rest of the winter, and Stuff
Status envy, the salary cap debate and fans
Alex Bregman, Carlos Beltrán and our acceptance of living on the edge
Plus: Venezuelan baseball impact, head-scratching deals for Japanese stars and Kyle Tucker's market
The World Series, the Big Dumper and the storylines you're done with
Our best of 2025
Pete Alonso, Cameron Winter and the limits of fan empathy
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Hello again.
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Some news.
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On the Dodgers winning an epic World Series
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Trey Yesavage, Drake and a potential new Shohei Ohtani development
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Immediate postgame reaction to Game 5 of the World Series
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An action-packed game, followed by an action-less game, punctuated on either end by a notable performance
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A free edition with bits and bobs from an even Fall Classic
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Aside from both teams to have a nice time
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Sleepy because it's late, the game was great
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Right? Plus: Shohei Ohtani's all-in-one marvel
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Everything can be an underdog story with the right attitude
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That play, ghosts and a new way to measure team chemistry