La Russa Debacle: Another Reinsdorf Disgrace
“At some point, America will grasp that the inept Chicago sports owner was lucky to stumble upon Michael Jordan and, otherwise, will be remembered for a series of historically bad decisions.”
Jay Mariotti
Jay Mariotti, called ``the most impacting Chicago sportswriter of the past quarter-century,’’ is the host of ``Unmuted,’’ a frequent podcast about sports and life (Apple, Spotify, etc.). He is an accomplished columnist, TV commentator and radio host. As a Los Angeles resident, he gravitated by osmosis to movie projects. He appears Wednesdays on The Dino Costa Show, a segment billed as ``The Rawest Hour in Sports.’’ Compensation for this column is donated to the Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust. He can be reached on Twitter @MariottiSports.
Sports Helped Biden, But Covid Reckoning Awaits
Unlike Trump, the President-elect vows to attack the coronavirus with a national mask order, which could jeopardize reckless leagues in 2021 until — or, if — a promising vaccine is ready.
Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
A periodic look at the best and worst in sports media from an industry veteran who is neither a cardboard cutout nor a virtual fan.
No Matter Who Wins, America Won’t Change
If a mangled country is beyond repair, and the candidates are as phony as the election itself, the best advice Tuesday is to watch a movie and try to stay safe in a volatile moment in U.S. history.
2020 Strikes Again: A Dodgers Title Marred By Covid
MLB must explain the suspicious timeline behind Justin Turner’s positive test, which tainted a compelling World Series and turned the champions into visible symbols of America’s coronavirus divide.
Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
“A periodic look at the best and worst in sports media from an industry veteran who is neither a cardboard cutout nor a virtual fan.”
All-Time Great Moment, All-Time Low Ratings
If the World Series brought back the pulsating thrill of a great finish, it also reflected a new reality: People are watching sports in significantly fewer numbers as America braces for a long, virus-bullish winter.
All Betts Are Off: We Have a World Series
“Just when it seemed the electric Mookie Betts and the Dodgers might sweep, the Rays seized a curious L.A. flaw — shallow and unpredictable pitching — and reminded us why they’re here.”
Five Who Get It, Five Who Don’t
“A periodic look at the best and worst in sports media from an industry veteran who is neither a cardboard cutout nor a virtual fan.”
‘This Is Our Year!’ — For Dodgers, It Better Be
Another October crash would be especially painful for the L.A. bluebloods, who should not underestimate Tampa Bay, a modern baseball miracle that might make Dave Roberts eat his bold prediction.