Feature: Instant Z-Play

Columnists

Zach Baker

Articles in this feature

Subscribe to feature RSS

• A Horse Is A Horse: The Strange Prominence of Barbaro's Death

  Barbaro being euthanized is sad for a lot of people. But why did it lead off the news?

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jan 30, 2007

• The Drive, Schottenheimer, And A Shot At Redemption

  What happened 20 years ago affects today.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jan 13, 2007

• Lie Me A River: The Truth About Many Football Coaches

  People can't be all that surprised with Nick Saban's decision.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jan 04, 2007

• Savings Bonds: The Giants Should Have Passed

  Is Bonds worth $16 million? The Giants think so. I'm not so sure.

  News by Zach Baker — on Dec 08, 2006

• Michigan Probably Doesn't Deserve A Rematch

  Michigan had its shot to knock off the Buckeyes. It came close, but that's not enough.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Nov 19, 2006

• For Gradkowski, It's All in the Opportunity

  We wanted to see Bruce Gradkowski get a shot for the Buccaneers. He has it, but not the way we expected.

  News by Zach Baker — on Sep 27, 2006

• Putting Sports — And Sportswriting — In Perspective

  Heroics are performed many places in this country. A gridiron and baseball diamond are no such places.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Sep 13, 2006

• Red Sox Almost As Insufferable As The Yankees

  I didn't used to hate the Red Sox. But then they became Yankees Light.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Aug 31, 2006

• NFL-Time Warner Battle Yields A Positive Result

  Two rich guys are fighting, and the poor guy on the outside will lose. Or will he?

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Aug 05, 2006

• Buck O'Neil Should Be in Hall of Fame

  The former Negro League star is a great ambassador for the game of baseball. That alone deserves enshrinement.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jul 21, 2006

• LeBron's Signing Means A Title

  LeBron for five years means Cleveland's first title in over 40.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jul 10, 2006

• Ozzie Guillen Is Out of Control

  Baseball needs to look to its past to know how to deal with the White Sox manager.

  News by Zach Baker — on Jun 25, 2006

• Media Off Base on Woods at U.S. Open

  The media was prepping for a "great story." But what was so great about it?

  News by Zach Baker — on Jun 18, 2006

• Former Umpire Eric Gregg Should Be Remembered for More Than One Game

  Eric Gregg was an umpire for a long time but one game stands out. It's sad, really.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on Jun 06, 2006

• Some Thoughts on Bonds' 715th Homer

  Where does this event fit in baseball history?

  News by Zach Baker — on May 28, 2006

• From Belle to Bonds: Troubled Stars, Different Endings

  Barry Bonds and Albert Belle both had big weeks. Such different endings for stars of the last decade.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on May 22, 2006

• Elite Company: Bonds Likely Won't Stand with Ruth and Aaron

  Barry Bonds will outhit Ruth and may outhit Aaron. But will not outrun the questions that surround his career

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on May 11, 2006

• How Howe Became Baseball's Symbol Of Weakness

  Steve Howe's death was a reminder of an era baseball would like to forget but might repeat.

  Opinion by Zach Baker — on May 02, 2006

• Instant Z-Play: No Winners in Duke Lacrosse Story

  Almost everyone has something to say about the Duke Lacrosse story. Almost no one knows what happened.

  News by Zach Baker — on Apr 24, 2006