Michael covers sports, culture, and politics, and hosts ‘The Ringer MLB Show.’ Before joining The Ringer he wrote for Grantland and Baseball Prospectus.
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Midfield Power Ranking and an Australian Grand Prix Preview
Plus, Red Bull’s speed differential, Ferrari’s plans to unveil an upcoming design, and more
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Can Barcelona and Manchester United Right Their Financial Ships?
While Man U can see the light at the end of the tunnel, Barcelona executives keep digging their hole deeper and deeper. Will the club ever be able to find its way out?
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The 2022 Pre-Playoff Race MLB Power Rankings
With just over a month left until the postseason, here are the teams that are rising, falling, and setting records—for better or for worse
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When Will We See the Next American Formula One Driver?
It’s been seven years since an American driver took part in an F1 race, and 44 years since one brought home a drivers’ title. But with the series taking off in the U.S., and a talented driver pipeline starting to heat up, it feels like only a matter of time until there’s an American on the grid.
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‘A League of Their Own’ Would Be Better If Its Characters Were Worse
The new Amazon series hews closely to the original film in many ways, but perhaps not the most important: creating tension-filled characters
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The New Edition of the Dodgers-Padres Rivalry Is About to Be Appointment Viewing
After all of San Diego’s upgrades at the deadline—namely Juan Soto—the balance of power in this Southern California battle may be shifting
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Vin Scully Was Part of the Baseball Fan’s Family
The former Dodgers broadcaster died Tuesday at 94 years old. But in 67 years of calling games, his voice became a staple for generations of fans, and countless memorable moments.
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The Winners and Losers of the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline
Juan Soto is officially a Padre, contenders across the AL leveled up, and the Orioles … well, that’s another story
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Six Burning Questions Ahead of the Formula One Summer Break
Can Ferrari pull itself together in the next few weeks? Is Mercedes officially back? And what will happen during driver "silly season"?