Change can be uncomfortable. Sometimes the fear of change keeps us locked into habits and ways of thinking that are no longer serving us. Thriving requires pushing through that discomfort. Yesterday, I made the case for why we should reimagine the schedule for relievers to reduce volume and improve performance and health. I focused on the physical benefits and potential … [Read more…]

Imagine an Olympic javelin thrower preparing to go set a world record for throwing the javelin as far as they can. Now imagine it’s their job to do that 4 times a week. Can you imagine going out, 6+ hours before your world record attempt, and training by making the same move with intent and intensity every day? Do you suspect that’s the best way to throw it the farthest?I’m in … [Read more…]

I believe we have the right to speak up about the things we’re most passionate about. I believe we also have the responsibility to find organizations that are doing good work and support those organizations when we speak up about issues. Voicing concerns thoughtfully and protesting peacefully are both patriotic actions; so is supporting organizations that are in the weeds … [Read more…]

The day 19 children and 2 teachers were murdered, we held a moment of silence at sporting events around the country, then we played the national anthem, and we went on with our lives.Players, staff and fans stood for the moment of silence, grieving the lives lost, and then we (myself included) continued to stand, proudly proclaiming ourselves the land of the free and the home … [Read more…]

Pursuing diversity is a critical initiative, and often it’s one that requires uncomfortable effort.I have spent most of my adult life in professional baseball clubhouses. I would look around and generally feel like it was a diverse environment. I had teammates that looked very different than I am, that spoke different languages, came from different countries and had different … [Read more…]