Baseball

Baseball

Exploring the intersection of "America's pastime" with contemporary culture, also engaging with science, religion, and technology.
Nov
04
The Church of Baseball

The Church of Baseball

Baseball is emblematic of American religious consciousness: both institutional religion and nebulous spirituality. But it has a lot to teach us.
10 min read
Oct
15
Angels designated hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani and the Individual Talent

Shohei Ohtani's abilities are unprecedented, but what if no one believed in him? The Japanese movie "I Will Buy You" paints a bleak "what if." Plus: another Los Angeles Dodgers playoff loss.
13 min read