Houston Astros shortstop Alex Bregman hits a grand slam home run during the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals in game four of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park, October 26, 2019.(Geoff Burke / USA Today Sports / Reuters Pictures)
This week we speak to freelance author Rob Arthur about his theories about the Major League Baseball home-run boom. Arthur turns science into home-run theories—fascinating subject. We have Choice Words about the firing of Brandon Taubman of the Houston Astros. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards for Charles Barkley and Vice President Mike Pence fans. We also have a special read. All this and more!
Rob Arthur Twitter: @No_Little_Plans Moonshot: The Baseball Is Juiced (Again)
Zirin The Astros Fire Brandon Taubman, but the Real Problem Remains
Dave ZirinTwitterDave Zirin is the sports editor at The Nation. He is the author of 11 books on the politics of sports. He is also the coproducer and writer of the new documentary Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL.