Jacob ShaferThe Thing About Barry Bonds And Kanye WestIn 2005, I wrote a story about Tyler Walker, a middling relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Do you know what a closer is? If not…Apr 11, 2021Apr 11, 2021
Jacob Shafer‘Is That Hopeful? I Don’t Know’In 2007, professor and bestselling author Alan Weisman wrote an enthralling book called The World Without Us. Here’s the…May 29, 20201May 29, 20201
Jacob ShaferOf Dicks, Rods & JohnsonsWhich players had the most phallic-sounding names in the history of our national pastime? Funny you should ask…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Jacob ShaferErrors and Averages: A Eulogy for Bill BucknerIf you’ve heard of Bill Buckner, here’s what you probably know: In the 1986 World Series, he missed an easy ground ball and lost the Fall…May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
Jacob ShaferThe Inartful DodgerWe’ve endured a full year of President Donald J. Trump. There have been casualties. Lord sweet Mary have there been casualties.Jan 21, 2018Jan 21, 2018
Jacob ShaferRain and Baseball And Moth Wings And Andy DufresneToday, my son’s Little League practice was rained out. Last Saturday, the big opening day festivities, which were to include bunting (like…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017
Jacob ShaferNot Another Political Rant (OK, It Totally Is)In early 2009, I was the editor of a scrappy little alt weekly on the island of Maui. It was a sweet gig, even if it involved more gnawing…Nov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016
