Why do our signatures all seem to peak sometime during elementary school? Nick Lehr examines some of the best and worst penmanship in the MLB.
About Nick Lehr
Boston native Nick Lehr is a recent graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a degree in American Studies, with a minor Creative Writing. While his fellow students concerned themselves with theses and campus activities, Nick concentrated on his one true passion: Guitar Hero. The hard work paid off; in February 2007, he was crowned campus-wide champion, winning a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate.
All-Steroids Team: David Ortiz
March 3, 2011 by 3 Comments
Ortiz’s rapid ascension to stardom had always somewhat clouded his gaudy numbers and jolly demeanor.
All-Steroids Team: Phil Nevin
March 2, 2011 by 10 Comments
Please. Grab your glove, Phil, and take the field—you’re our starting first baseman.
All-Steroids Team: Bret Boone
February 26, 2011 by 15 Comments
Boone, Canseco writes, with his “small frame and big arms,” was an “obvious” user.
All-Steroids Team: Brady Anderson
February 18, 2011 by 14 Comments
Brady Anderson’s 1996 woke us all up to the Steroid Era.
All-Steroids Team: Brendan Donnelly
February 14, 2011 by 5 Comments
After bursting onto the scene at the age of 30, no one was surprised to see Brendan Donnelly’s name on the Mitchell Report.
The All-Steroids Team: Gary Matthews Jr.
February 10, 2011 by 18 Comments
We Make the A**holes
February 1, 2011 by 19 Comments
Roethlisberger, like every other egomaniac sports hero, can continue to do whatever the hell he wants—because he can. Because we let him.
Why ‘Scared Straight’ Still Works
January 28, 2011 by 9 Comments
Prison life is horrific, and for young offenders, it’s even worse. More than 30 years after its release, “Scared Straight” continues to act as a deterrent.
Doc Talks: ‘Candyman’
January 20, 2011 by 3 Comments
Great ideas are hard to come by. Getting credit for them can be even harder. David Klein, the inventor of the Jelly Belly jellybean, is the subject of our next Doc Talk piece.
Behind ‘The Fighter’ With Filmmaker Keith Dorrington
January 19, 2011 by 7 Comments
Keith Dorrington left a lucrative career to pursue his love of film. His documentary about a local boxer’s comeback inspired the award-winning feature film “The Fighter.”
Keeping the Faith: A Love Letter to the Futile Franchises
January 15, 2011 by 5 Comments
When the going gets tough, auctioning your loyalty isn’t an option.
Doc Talks: ‘Unattached’
January 13, 2011 by 4 Comments
The Jewish Orthodox community in New York City has a crisis on its hands: too many young people aren’t getting married.
Doc Talks: ‘The Marina Experiment’
January 10, 2011 by 4 Comments
Marina Lutz’s father recorded every interaction with his daughter for the first 16 years of her life. After his death, Marina made a documentary.
Getting Into Harvard Is Easier Than You Think
December 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Adam Wheeler, the 24-year-old who faked his way into Harvard, was sentenced to probation—and psychotherapy.
“Caregiver day is a wonderful idea, becase when you love your children, every day is a day you get to be with and celebrate them.”
This is a comment by CJ on the post “What to the Child of Domestic Violence is Father’s Day?”