Thomas O'BrienBogus Claims About Increased Athlete Cardiac Arrest Due to COVID-19 VaccineIn the wake of the scary events of January 2, 2023, when NFL player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest before a national television…Jan 6, 2023Jan 6, 2023
Thomas O'BrienA Victory Lap for the San Francisco GiantsDid you hear? The San Francisco Giants won the National League West this year. They beat out the Dodgers, who had won the nine previous NL…Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
Thomas O'BrienAbolish the Infield Fly RuleThe Infield Fly Rule was a reaction to players subverting the blank spaces of the rules to their advantage. It needs to go.Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
Thomas O'BrienKobe Bryant’s Death Struck at a Parent’s Worst FearOne year ago, I learned the news of Kobe Bryant’s death, just minutes after the story first broke, in a text message from my friend Murph…Jan 26, 20211Jan 26, 20211
Thomas O'BrienWe Don’t Need Sports to HealI can barely stomach writing about baseball. The negotiations between the owners and players are exhausting. But I want to discuss…Jun 19, 2020Jun 19, 2020
Thomas O'BrienIn Defense of Barry BondsOver the last few months, writer Joe Posnanski has been counting down his Top 100 baseball players of all-time at The Athletic. Last week…Apr 17, 20202Apr 17, 20202
Thomas O'BrienWillie Mays: The Greatest of All-TimeOver the last few months, writer Joe Posnanski has been counting down his Top 100 baseball players of all-time at The Athletic. This week…Apr 17, 20201Apr 17, 20201
Thomas O'BrieninThe StartupThanks, BochBruce Bochy managed his last game for the San Francisco Giants last Sunday. I paid a mint to be there. My wife asked why it was so…Oct 9, 2019Oct 9, 2019
Thomas O'Brienin1–2–3 SportsWhy Are We Still Discussing This?Last weekend, a 3-year old was struck by a foul line drive off the bat of Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians. At this time, the…Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
Thomas O'Brienin1–2–3 SportsWeek of July 12, 2019Each week we read the internet, and bring you the best stories and why you should read them.Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
