#TWiC: Week of 5.16-5.20
#TWiC focuses on the content of the week across multiple platforms
Hello again! Welcome back to our weekly feature called #TWiC — This Week in Content.
Basically, we’ll use this space to share things not only created during the work week, but enjoyed as well. If you wish to submit something to the list — something you’ve created or simply enjoyed — please email brandon.r.warne-at-gmail-dot-com or find me on Twitter @Brandon_Warne or @AccessTwins.
Make sure to check back during the week as the list evolves!
Let’s talk to it:
Song of the Week (may or may not contain swears):
Swim Good - Frank Ocean
This Week’s Read List (some may be subscriber-only):
Manny Margot, Jean Segura and how some hitters are learning how to thrive with the new ball — Eno Sarris, The Athletic
Keith Law’s first MLB mock draft of 2022: Jacob Berry to the Orioles at No. 1 — Keith Law, The Athletic
MLB what to watch for: One burning question for all 30 teams — The Athletic MLB Staff, The Athletic
From the unknown to the forgotten, 30 players having a breakout season — The Athletic MLB Staff, The Athletic
Questions for the new NFL offensive play callers (including Matt Patricia?) — Nate Tice, The Athletic
Whatever happened to triples? If Daniel Vogelbach and hit one, anyone can! — Dave Schoenfeld, ESPN
Will Juan Soto be traded? 10 X factors to watch as MLB’s trade market heats up — Buster Olney, ESPN+
The Yankees fan who lost his autographed baseball cards — Ryan Hockensmith, ESPN
Player’s View: Who Is the Most Underrated Player in the Game? — David Laurila, Fangraphs
Which Young Players Should Be Next To Sign Long-Term Deals? — Dan Szymborski, Fangraphs
This Week’s Listen List:
Small Town murder podcast: Sex, Family & Wire Handcuffs — Clarence, Iowa
Crime in Sports podcast: If Michael Jordan Was Crazy… — The Transcnedentness of Diego Maradona
83 Weeks podcast: Episode 218 — WCW Nitro 05.19.97 Watch Along
This Week’s Watch List:
Unsolved Mysteries (Season 2) — Amazon Prime*
WCW Nitro (July 1997) — Peacock*
WWE Raw (May 1993) — Peacock*
Candy — Hulu
Tweet(s) to Chew On:
*these are on my watch list in perpetuity