All-Star Drama: Picks, Snubs, and Skenes Over Ashcraft
Story: The MLB All-Star Game’s got blood in the water, and the sharks are circling. Parker Messick, a longshot for the roster, called an All-Star nod “surreal”—but let’s be real, the real story’s the guys who got left out. @alannarizzo’s latest Fair Territory breakdown drops the hammer on the toughest omissions, including the Skenes vs. Ashcraft debate. Hunter Skenes, the rookie flamethrower, got the nod over Graham Ashcraft, and Rizzo’s got the receipts on why. Meanwhile, Schwarber vs. Shohei’s shaping up to be the slugger showdown of the summer.
Data Drop: If you’re not watching the episode, you’re missing the full autopsy of Mozeliak’s Angels, the dudes vs. dorks divide, and why this All-Star roster’s got more drama than a telenovela. Watch here.
NFL Stars Buying MLB Teams—Where Are Baseball’s Owners?
Story: Travis Kelce and a wave of NFL/NBA stars are buying into MLB franchises like it’s a fantasy league side hustle. So why the hell aren’t baseball players doing the same? The Athletic dug into it, and the answers ain’t pretty.
Sharp Take: Harper, Betts, and the rest of MLB’s elite are leaving money—and power—on the table. Kelce’s got a stake in the Royals, LeBron’s got his fingers in the Red Sox, but baseball’s stars? Crickets. The piece quotes players who say it’s about liquidity, league rules, and a culture that treats ownership like a retirement plan, not a career move.
Numbers Don’t Lie: NFL and NBA players have invested $1.2B+ in Big Four teams since 2020. MLB players? $87M. That’s not a gap—that’s a canyon. Full breakdown here.