About Neil Cohen

Neil Cohen lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and toddler son. A former corporate PR guy, he’s now enjoying his new gig as a stay-at-home dad. He writes about parenting, current events and sports at his blog Man on Third. You can follow him at @manonthirdblog.

What the “Freak” Is Going On?

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Tim Lincecum is just one of many pitching aces who’s lost his fastball. Neil Cohen wonders if it matters? (Hint: yes, if you’re Lincecum)

Hey Justice Scalia, Hitler Was Raised By Heterosexuals

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In the DOMA and Prop 8 hearings, Justice Scalia has questioned whether its safe for children to be raised by same-sex parents; he should be careful what he wishes for.

The San Francisco Giants Are the Rodney Dangerfield of Baseball

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Despite two World Series wins in three years, Neil Cohen wonders why the Giants are once again fighting for respect.

Derek Jeter’s Secret Sauce

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No, Skip Bayless wasn’t right. Neil Cohen tells us the secret is mental, not physical.

When It Comes to PEDs, Why Not Assume All Athletes Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent

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Last week JP Pelosi described the toll PED use is taking on the fans. Neil Cohen offers a somewhat radical solution.

Playdating Another Dad

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I have just been asked out on a first date, my first daddy date with a complete stranger.

America’s National Holiday: The Super Bowl

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The Super Bowl a new national holiday? Neil Cohen explains why it’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Where Have You Gone Aaron Sele?

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With the Hall of Fame vote in, and no one elected, Neil Cohen says that baseball nation won’t be turning its lonely eyes to Cooperstown this summer.

Just Say No. To Barry Bonds That Is.

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Neil Cohen argues that, while the baseball writers debate Hall of Fame selection, they miss the fact that it’s all about the numbers.

Kobe Claus is Coming to Town

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Yeah, maybe Sandy Koufax didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur, but everyone works holidays now. Why shouldn’t the NBA?