“You don’t want to be good to hire, you want to be hard to fire.” - career advice from @brittghiroli.bsky.social

“Breaking In with Kevin Fishbain” episode 67 Guest: @brittghiroli.bsky.social In 2008, Ghiroli got an MLB.com internship with the Tampa Bay Rays. They went on to the World Series. Hear how that helped kickstart her career covering baseball

“I do think of baseball as a social institution.” Rob Manfred said. “We try to pick things like veterans, where there's widespread support. So I do think of it as a social institution. At the same time, we are a business.”

The Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

As owners continue to try to outsource player development, there is legitimate concern about the future of the game. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

As owners continue to try to outsource player development, there is legitimate concern about the future of the game. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game. Column, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

"I would pay to buy a ticket to go see Kyle Schwarber hit.” New from me: Has it dawned on you yet - that the Schwarbino is one of the great free-agent hitters ever? Here's why... www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

MLB wants to outsource player development to colleges. College coaches:

NEWS: For the first time since he stopped playing, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is actively involved in the Orioles on-field product. Story is FREE to read and gets into some real industry issues: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Cal Ripken Jr. takes more active player development role as Orioles emphasize fundamentals. With Britt Ghiroli. Unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

This was interesting. (Though worth noting his analytics rant was before a game, not after.)

"I'm excited to face him" Jacob Misiorowski: 1.50 ERA/38.4% K rate He pitches tonight Cristopher Sanchez: 1.54 ERA/30.1% K rate He pitches Sunday Did you know MLB has never seen a series like Brewers-Phillies this weekend? I wrote about that! www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

On WEEI this morning, Sam Kennedy called the Red Sox season 'embarrassing' and discussed the need to 'reassess' ahead of the trade deadline, yet still said Craig Breslow's job is safe and that issue 'is not on the table.' More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

He’s been a Mudcat and a Mission, a Toro and a Timber, a SeaWolf, a SkySock and a Sound — and now he’s nearing the all-time wins record. One of my favorite stories ever, on the great Rick Sweet, unlocked and free for all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discussed Manny Machado's beef with analytics, and surprising teams as potential buyers at the Trade Deadline. Plus, Patrick Mooney joined us to discuss the Cubs.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/42c4a7 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

There is a basketball team in New York that doesn’t believe it is ever losing. On the anatomy of the comeback: www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Minor league injuries dwarf major league ones, of course, because of the sheer number of minor leaguers. But why do the Yankees, Mets, and Orioles rise to the top no matter how you slide the data? @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I investigated: www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discussed the Padres' fast start and the Orioles' slow one. Plus, @zackmeisel.bsky.social explains how the first-place Guardians look more dangerous at the plate.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/419b90 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

The Chicago Cubs have signed RHP Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal, sources tell the Athletic.

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I caught up on a few teams we haven't discussed much on the show this season by checking in on the Jays, Pirates, Cardinals and White Sox.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/414019 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Yes, the Orioles prospect-hugged too hard in recent years, didn’t always treat coaches well & haven’t developed pitching. And yet, they’re a game out of the Wild Card, Alonso is hitting and Adley seems to be back. Is the glass half full or half empty? www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

Yes, the Orioles prospect-hugged too hard in recent years, didn’t always treat coaches well & haven’t developed pitching. And yet, they’re a game out of the Wild Card, Alonso is hitting and Adley seems to be back. Is the glass half full or half empty? www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

Gabe Alvarez, the Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager, was abruptly dismissed following a human resources investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, according to sources briefed on the matter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

Agency news: Beverly Hills Sports Council and MVP Sports Group are combining to form EVOLV Sports Management. Led by Danny Horowits and Dan Lozano. The two agencies together have negotiated more than $6 billion in contracts.

Two episodes from the last 24 hours... @enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social & I discussed the limited impact of early manager firings, @spencernusbaum.bsky.social joined us to talk Nats, and @chandlerrome.bsky.social joined to talk about the Astros' brutal start.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/403989

“I had to go to football to become the baseball guy.” New Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta on his struggles in Cleveland, why Moneyball made him shirk the spotlight & why now may be the toughest test for someone obsessed with his own limits: 🔓 for all www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

“I had to go to football to become the baseball guy.” New Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta on his struggles in Cleveland, why Moneyball made him shirk the spotlight & why now may be the toughest test for someone obsessed with his own limits: 🔓 for all www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

No, the Mets season isn’t over yet. But they’ve got only 10 days to save it:

How a storage closet-turned-boxing gym is helping migrant students graduate, and giving them options for the future I — and fantastic video crew — spent many months working on this story which I am proud of and hope you'll click on and even consider paying for! www.cnn.com/2026/04/17/s...

José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones near deal to buy Padres for MLB-record $3.9 billion: Sources www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social & I discussed surprising early-season stats -- Mason Miller's absurd K%, the Red Sox's lack of homers, and the Nats' improved lineup -- and try to figure out where we're headed. 🎧 pod.fo/e/3fe341 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

my ranking of the top 50 prospects for this year’s MLB draft is now up for subscribers to @theathletic.com, with some competition for the top spot: www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

On Opening Day, Orioles unveil new stadium upgrades and the vibes to match www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

“They say they want people to talk... I spoke up and got fired.” After 18 years, a Detroit Tigers employee thought he was helping make the workplace culture better by reporting a “toxic culture” and “lack of professionalism.” Instead, he was forced to resign.

A thread on @theathletic.com's reporting on Ilitch Sports and Entertainment over the past year. In April AGM Sam Menzin resigned amid an investigation involving lewd pics: www.nytimes.com/athletic/626...

Tigers praised employees who spoke out about misconduct, then pushed out a whistleblower www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Tigers praised employees who spoke out about misconduct, then pushed out a whistleblower www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...

Just panic bought an Orioles t-shirt for my son because it's Orioles Day at his preschool Thursday and it would be pretty embarrassing to be the parent who forgot given, ahem, we are sort of a baseball family.

“I think what needs to change is the timing.” New column: A plan to make the WBC the greatest sports show on earth! With an assist from the Olympics and a thumbs up from Tarik Skubal www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Why was Team USA acting like this was some throwaway game up in Rochester? www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @brittghiroli.bsky.social is back with @enosarris.bsky.social and I as we discussed Ondřej Satoria's final chapter in the WBC, US/Mexico, the momentum toward MLB players in the 2028 Olympics, and more.... Audio: pod.fo/e/3a4232 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Mark DeRosa ‘misspoke,’ and now Team USA’s manager must face more scrutiny www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...

Ghiroli: The problem with MLB’s drug policy isn’t the testing, it’s the contracts www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

Go girls. Go Olympians. Wonderful story Britt.

It’s taken more than a century for women who chipped away at the narrative, who pushed boundaries and held their ground, to obliterate the last inane competitive shackle: starting a family. Milano-Cortina was all about the moms. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

It’s taken more than a century for women who chipped away at the narrative, who pushed boundaries and held their ground, to obliterate the last inane competitive shackle: starting a family. Milano-Cortina was all about the moms. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Meet the busiest man at the Olympics, choreographer Benoit Richaud, who has 16 athletes from 13 different countries. He’s gone viral for all his jackets, but there’s a lot more to him than a cool coat. www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...