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Columnists

Sheehan: Voting Block
Hall of Fame pitcher standards must evolve to align with the reality of the modern game.
Ringolsby: A Self-Made Hall Of Famer
Tony Gwynn might have pursued basketball instead of baseball had two key figures in San Diego not intervened.
Rushin: Brew-Haha
As baseball downplays its beer-soaked past, the pint remains a ubiquitous ballpark staple.
Rushin: Pondering Baseball’s Mysteries
At times analytical and at other times absurd, baseball offers fans just as many questions as answers.
Where Are They Now? Lastings Milledge
Lastings Milledge recently concluded a 15-year pro career. Now he spreads the gospel of baseball to young black children.
Ringolsby: Last Laugh Belongs To Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols fell to the 13th round of the 1999 draft because teams didn’t want to meet his demand for $30,000 in college money.
Ringolsby: Price Of Indecision
Before they fired him, the Reds positioned manager Bryan Price for failure by not improving a 94-loss team.
Sheehan: Draft Bats, Buy Arms
Finding franchise hitters in the draft, like the Cubs found Kris Bryant, can help teams realize their World Series aspirations.
North Carolina Leads College Baseball Into The Analytics Age
UNC head coach Mike Fox courageously embraced analytics at a time when few college teams did. His decision paid off.
Where Are They Now? Jim Abbott
Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, reflects on an improbable career in baseball that still inspires today.

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