There’s an ACC program setting itself up for future dominance, and it’s not necessarily North Carolina. (Also: Cubs notes, college baseball notes)
Joe’s Notes: The Central Divisions Stink
We go around baseball, starting with the Central Divisions, which have been bad for a while now.
League of Vibes: Every MLB Team’s Vibe King, Queen, or Prince
Who brings the best vibes to each of MLB’s 30 franchises.
Joe’s Notes: What’s the NCAA Going to Do With Bill Self and Penny Hardaway?
The sanctioning process winds on despite the incentives for wrongdoing disappearing with NIL. Plus, a weekend baseball preview, who the Cubs will cut, and why Deebo Samuel and the Packers don’t seem to make sense.
Joe’s Notes: Jay Wright Does It Right
The meaning of the Villanova coach’s startling retirement, plus notes on Shaedon Sharpe’s NBA decision and Marcus Stroman’s struggles.
Stu’s Notes: Miguel Cabrera and the Thrill of the Chase
The joy of the pursuit of a milestone.
Stu’s Notes: Breaking Down Mason Ramsey’s New Music Video
Also, the Cubs rain response has set Chicago up well for tonight’s viewing.
Joe’s Notes: Cubs on Statcast, Tshiebwe’s Staying, AJ Green to Ames?
Justin Steele’s xERA’s still good, Frank Schwindel’s been sneakily struggling, and Iowa State’s next point guard may have just entered the portal.
Joe’s Notes: Keegan Thompson, J.J. Kohl, and NIL Is Good
There are no convincing arguments against the current state of NIL and the transfer portal.
Stu’s Notes: R.I.P. Carrier Dome, Jake Arrieta Retires, Solving NASCAR’s Rain Problem, Etc.
“Etc.” does a lot of work. Respect to “Etc.”
Joe’s Notes: Tyrese Hunter Is Transferring
A major blow to Iowa State, we go around baseball, and other miscellany.
Joe’s Notes: The Tom Brady/Dolphins Story Is Nuts
Plus the FPI release, the Cubs did a good-team thing, the Packers signed Sammy Watkins, and more.
Stu’s Notes: Sean Dyche Sacked, Updates on Joe Kelly and Mason Ramsey
Firing Sean Dyche on Good Friday before a game Sunday morning? Bold move, Burnley.
Joe’s Notes: Kershaw and an Imperfect Game, College Baseball Weekend Preview
Is there anything Major League Baseball can do to incentivize making history?
Joe’s Notes: Bacot’s Back at UNC, and Iowa State’s 2022-23 Roster Is Getting Clearer
Transfer portal news, the Giants’ approach to series, and the end of Tennessee’s win streak.
When Will the Cubs Be Good Again?
Putting a timeline on the Cubs’ rebuild.
Stu’s Notes: The Joe Kelly Blogger’s Take on Craig Counsell
Not letting this rest. Not yet.
Joe’s Notes: Around Baseball, the Cubs’ Good Weekend, and Saint Peter’s Has Its Guy
What in the world happened yesterday in Louisville?