Archive - The Lewsletter

How Much Would MLB's Best Swing-Off Hitter Be Worth?

Estimating the value of elite home run derby skill under the proposed new rules

Jul 21 •

Ranking Portland's Top Craft Breweries

Your prioritization guide to 13 of southern Maine's destination taprooms

Jul 19 •

June 2025

The depravity — and humiliation — of endorsing Andrew Cuomo

Jun 25 •

Five Holiday Songs in Need of New Covers

Doing justice to these unsung classics would put a band on the Nice List

Jun 5 •

May 2025

The Fewdsletter: 'Wicked' Deviled Eggs

A twist on a simple classic — for a picnic, a potluck, or Pesach

May 22 •

April 2025

March 2025

The Fewdsletter: 'Do Something' Lasagna

How to make cheesy comfort for yourself — and a neighbor

Mar 17 •

February 2025

The Case for Leaving the Starter In

Quantifying the hidden costs of bullpen overexposure

Feb 25 •

Reintroducing the Simple WAR Calculator

An explainer, FAQs, and statistical glossary

Feb 11 •

January 2025

Unpacking the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Results

Six takeaways from this year's Cooperstown inductees and voting trends

Jan 22 •

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