Steve Gardner
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Baseball writer/reporter and Senior Fantasy Editor for USA TODAY Sports with a soft spot for a former life in radio. Laughing all these many years. BBWAA, FSWA, JMU.
I felt the same way. Had no real interest in watching these two teams, but was fascinated by how the broadcast team had to refocus on the outage, and how they relayed the info in pretty close to real time. Outstanding work all around, but expecially from Taylor McGregor.
Awful Announcing@awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 2w agoESPN and Taylor McGregor in particular shined during the bizarre Florida State-SMU power outage delay. awfulannouncing.com/news/espn-po...
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This is a national travesty. Hains Point (to anyone who has played there) has been a wonderful place where people of all skill and socioeconomic levels played together. Just wanton disregard for anyone but himself.
Congressman Don Beyer@beyer.house.gov · 4w agoTrump has wrecked many iconic D.C. sites, and now he’s taking an axe to trees in East Potomac Park, including historic cherry trees. I’ve heard from so many locals who hate this, but all Trump's people care about is appeasing his massive ego. This is awful.
Trump has wrecked many iconic D.C. sites, and now he’s taking an axe to trees in East Potomac Park, including historic cherry trees. I’ve heard from so many locals who hate this, but all Trump's people care about is appeasing his massive ego. This is awful.
Trees are coming down by the dozen as Trump’s D.C. golf makeover nears
The president’s promised overhaul of the East Potomac course has not officially begun, but tree removal has already been taking place for weeks.
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Zero or Hero? Which #fantasyfootball draft strategy are you using to guide your running back picks? Here are some similarities and differences between the two. Plus, some late-round RBs to fill the gaps. fantasy.usatoday.com/story/sports... fantasy.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Zero RB strategy: Can it help you win a 2026 fantasy football title?
Going against the grain can be successful for NFL running backs and fantasy football managers. Check out some Zero RB targets for 2026 drafts.
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The A's just did one of the coolest things I've seen in their broadcast: Just unfiltered audio of the live director calling a Lawrence Butler plate appearance...that went about as well as they could have hoped for.
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Well this is certainly one way for Pete Alonso to leave no doubt about his homers
It's been a rough season for the Orioles overall, but man, it sure is fun to watch Pete Alonso on a nightly basis.
Will Harris@sandwichpick.bsky.social · last mo.Figuring out which running backs to bump down in our fantasy football draft rankings can be a daunting task. Here are eight candidates based on trends.
8 fantasy football RBs to avoid based on trends
Figuring out which running backs to bump down in our fantasy football draft rankings can be a daunting task. Here are eight candidates based on trends.
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And now for something slightly different ... What MLB stadium would you most like to visit? There are so many fun ones, but I've narrowed them down to the eight best. Agree? Disagree? By the way, these aren't in any order. (But I can do that too if you're curious.) www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list
Every MLB ballpark has its own individual sights, sounds and smells. Here are the ones most deserving of their own road trip to catch a game.
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The Detroit Tigers unloaded their two best pitchers at the trade deadline, but a funny thing happened: Their postseason chances actually improved. New from me: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
How Tigers got back into MLB playoff picture without Tarik Skubal
The Detroit Tigers unloaded their two best pitchers at the trade deadline, but a funny thing happened: Their postseason chances actually improved.
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Internal National Park Service records shared with us: 2024 - $7 million allotted for White House grounds projects and upgrades 2026 - $323 million allotted for White House grounds projects and upgrades ===>
Scott MacFarlane@macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 2mo agoEXCLUSIVE: Trump turns National Parks into "piggy bank" Funding shifts from parks to White House vanity projects macfarlanenews.substack.com/p/trump-turn...
Chase Burns is pitching like a $105 million man. The Reds aim to keep it that way. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Chase Burns is pitching like a $105 million man. The Reds aim to keep it that way.
Chase Burns is emerging as a true MLB ace with a big contract to match - even if setbacks are inevitable along the way.
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Fantasy football drafts will be here before you know it. (I've had a couple already, in fact.) So let's focus on the names at the top of the draft list -- and some reasons for taking each of them first overall. Spoiler: You'll be happy with any of the top four here. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Who should be No. 1 pick in fantasy football drafts? Ranking top 5 options
Getting to draft first overall in fantasy football can be both a blessing and a curse. Here are five candidates to consider with the top pick.
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With time running out and MLB's Aug. 3 trade deadline looming, here's my assessment of how all 30 teams fall on the buy/sell spectrum. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
MLB trade deadline buyers and sellers: Where all 30 teams stand as time runs out
The MLB deadline deals have been few so far, but expect negotiations to hit a fever pitch soon.
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Max Scherzer and a spirited crowd at #Nationals Park seemed to recognize the same thing: Any time he can climb a mound in the big leagues, it should not be taken for granted. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
A birthday worth savoring: Max Scherzer, 42, makes appreciative return to mound
On Monday, July 27, Max Scherzer celebrated his 42nd birthday by returning to a major league mound for the first time in six weeks.
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Great to see. He was so good here. Glad the fans got one more opportunity to show their appreciation.
Toronto Blue Jays@bluejaysbot.bsky.social · 2mo agoOne more ovation in DC for Mad Max 💙
Keeping track of what's happening at the #MLB All-Star Futures Game, with some notes on the top prospects as the game progresses. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
MLB All-Star Futures Game: Top prospects showcase their talents
Catch a glimpse of MLB's next generation of stars – before they hit the big time – in the annual All-Star Futures Game.
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Can't like every person in America sue over this?! I grew up in these incredible deserts. Y'all have no idea the majestic spaces they will destroy in these areas.
jae holzman@jael.bsky.social · 3mo agoTrump to sign order as soon as Monday to dismantle Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments www.abc4.com/news/politic...
Really, Chief Justice Roberts? Thanks a lot.
Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 3mo agoBREAKING: The Trump White House just ousted all three sitting members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission — hamstringing the bipartisan agency ahead of the midterms. The EAC helps state and local officials run elections, including by certifying election equipment.
Probably old news now, but I have to say last night during the England-Mexico World Cup match, Bluesky was the place to be for sports fans. It was the most engaged I've seen the site during a live event since I joined. Thanks to everyone for the lively (and often hilarious) discussion.
A little late to the viewing party, but caught the moon , Venus and Jupiter (?) in the sky over Manassas. @capitalweather.com
Scott Pelley is a rock star in the world of television news. The two-minute clip from his NY Times interview where this starts says everything about his unimpeachable credentials and the essential role journalism has in a democracy. Incredibly powerful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePqd...
Scott Pelley on His Firing and the ‘Massacre’ at ‘60 Minutes’ | The Interview
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Wouldn't it be nice ...
Subscribe to Radio Free America (link in bio)@kleinman.bsky.social · 4mo agoFor a year the gerrymandering wars have begged the question, what would a fair map of all 435 congressional districts look like? Well wonder no longer, I provided a nationwide map at @heartlandsignal.bsky.social heartlandsignal.com/2026/06/09/w...