Punk Hits: Why Tyson Ross Went South
11/21The A's gave up on Tyson Ross, but Ian hasn't.
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11/13Ian watches the people who watch.
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11/06Ian interviews Scott Radinsky, whose one-of-a-kind resume includes time as a punk-rock frontman, big-league pitcher and Indians pitching coach.
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10/31The Giants' GM is not an idiot, but now Ian understands why some people think he is.
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10/18Cheering, and lots of it, in the press box.
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10/17Ian finds his postseason press pass takes him places he never expected to go.
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10/10On Oakland's budget, a GM can't afford to spend $36 million and whiff. WIth Yoenis Cespedes, Billy Beane didn't.
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10/03Jemile Weeks and Brandon Crawford have essentially swapped career trajectories this year. Can each find success in the future?
continue reading chevron_rightchevron_rightPunk Hits: A Not Altogether Helpful Primer to the World Baseball Classic
9/26In which Ian tries to answer a question that seems like it should be simple but is not: What is the World Baseball Classic?
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9/19No, the Astros aren't good. But if September was a salvage month, it has been a bit of a success. Here's why.
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9/06A look at the roller coaster ride that has been the career of Joaquin Arias.
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8/29The Dodgers' 2013 payroll is already around $200 million. Is the Dodgers' 2013 roster a good roster?
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8/22Ian spends a day in one of the coolest seats in the park (seat not included).
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