Let’s Talk Baseball for a Change

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Oct 11, 2007 They're gone! How to describe the euphoria, the smug satisfaction, the unrestrained elation at seeing the New York Yankees eliminated once again so early in postseason play? I'm thinking something silly, like, Eureka! Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bonds’ Retirement Plan

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Popeye’s Tarnished Record

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Mark McGwire’s Reprieve

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Jan 11, 2007 Dig deeper

The Truthdig Interview: Mark Fainaru-Wada

James Harris / Truthdig Jun 14, 2006 Mark Fainaru-Wada is one of two San Francisco Chronicle reporters who broke the Barry Bonds steroid stories. With a new book out, Fainaru-Wada discussed with Truthdig contributor James Harris whether Congress doesn't have better things to do than hold hearings into pro sports; whether pro baseball really cares about cleaning up its image; and the federal government's attempts to get Fainaru-Wada to disclose his confidential sources. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Baseball? That Ain’t Hood

James Harris / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 African Americans are abandoning baseball in droves. But should we care? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )