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I'm Mark Simon and welcome to The Journalism Salute. On this episode, I'm joined by Heather Morrison. Heather is a managing producer for MassLive.com, which covers the state of Massachusetts. She's previously been a reporter and a social media producer with them.Heather is a graduate of the University of Missouri, class of 2015 with degrees in religious studies and journalism.Heather talked about MassLive's social media strategy and her approach to running the organization's accounts, such as Instagram and TikTok. She explained the different types of things she's tried, how she deals with viewer comments, and provided advice for those interested in pursuing social media account management as a job.MassLive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masslive/MassLive Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@masslivenewsHeather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatheradamsmorrison44Heather's salute: Maine Trust for Local NewsSubscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.org Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin Baseball to breakdown today's pitching matchup: Robbie Ray vs Logan GilbertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin Baseball to breakdown today's pitching matchup: Robbie Ray vs Logan GilbertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by standout Marlins rookie catcher Joe Mack, one of our Defensive Player of the Month selections for June.Mack talked about the adjustments to the major leagues and what the MLB experience has been like. He also explained the logistics of the Marlins' pitch-calling system and pitch challenge strategy, and shared which basestealer he's taken the most pride in throwing out.Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26.1914 PALESTINESamuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled side, where the group exploits humanitarian aid for revenue, and the Board of Peace proposes a "pilot zone" in Tel Sultan for non-Hamas civilians. (1)Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejected an eight-month disarmament plan, its leadership has largely relocated from Qatar to Turkey, and Netanyahu's political standing depends on his hardline refusal to cede Gaza territory. (2)Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a military rout, allegedly dissuaded by private pressure from the U.S., China, and India; reports indicate China is now providing covert military training to Russian forces. (3)Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes, viewed by the Chinese government as a significant threat and a "one-man wrecking crew." (4)Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abraham Accords and US-Israel relations; Israeli elections are set for October 27th, and regional tensions rise as the U.S. reimposes a naval blockade on Iran following renewed attacks on Gulf neighbors. (5)Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Anti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for protection; Iran continues to act as an "octopus" of instability across the Middle East, and guests argue that dealing with Iran is the only way to achieve regional peace and allow the area to bloom. (6)David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfeasible; while Lebanese law requires disarmament, the government lacks the will to confront Hezbollahdue to its significant social support, turning Lebanon into a hollowed-out, failed state. (7)David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he faces criticism for being unable to say "no" to President Trump, and ultimately the fate of Israeli military deployments in Lebanon and Gaza depends more on Washington than Jerusalem. (8)Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territory; the Houthis have vowed retaliation, potentially targeting Saudi oil infrastructure or airports with drones and missiles, though they have avoided attacking U.S. vessels to prevent renewed air campaigns. (9)John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up production will take years; meanwhile, Germany is financing 50,000 AI-guided drones for Ukraine, which use terminal guidance to strike targets despite electronic warfare interference. (10)Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of understanding; Iran's economy is "choking to death" under these measures, and guests argue the U.S.must prioritize controlling the Strait of Hormuz through international cooperation and naval power. (11)Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaaairport, with retaliatory attacks potentially targeting major Saudi international airports and oil facilities; despite Iranianinfluence, the new Iraqi prime minister appears to be drifting toward the United States for security and stability. (12)Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic recovery; however, the country remains unstable, with rampant ISIS activity and foreign leaders facing security risks in Damascus, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia position themselves to invest heavily in Syria. (13)Jonathan Schanzer — The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports to zero; this economic strangulation poses an existential threat to the regime, which struggles to pay its personnel, and recent direct missile exchanges suggest diplomatic understandings between the U.S. and Iran have collapsed. (14)Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private company successfully manufactured human kidney and liver tissues, and SpaceX continues to break records, with boosters flying up to 36 times, significantly reducing satellite launch costs. (15)Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scientists encouraged to be more transparent about mistakes and maintain anonymity during discoveries; future missions include deploying helicopters to Mars and launching the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s. (16)Corrections: Samuel Bener → Samuel Ben-Ur; Bill Girtz → Bill Gertz; Pastor Jyn / Ezra Jin Mingu → Ezra Jin Mingri; Jimmy Lie → Jimmy Lai; Thaddius McCotter → Thaddeus McCotter; Bridget Tumeh → Bridget Toomey; John Hardy → John Hardie.One question: the batch ended with "1-8" — I've numbered the full run (1)–(16), but if you wanted this split as tails (1)–(8) across paired segments, or only the first eight numbered, say the word and I'll renumber.

Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes, viewed by the Chinese government as a significant threat and a "one-man wrecking crew." (4)

On this episode we're joined by Jay Dow.Jay is a well-known TV reporter and host in New York City. He's in his 15th year as a correspondent and host for PIX11, where he's won or shared 17 Emmys and 2 Edward R Murrow Awards. Prior to that he was a correspondent for WCBS TV for 9 years and did some national reporting as well. And he was a reporter for my family's favorite TV channel- NY1.Jay is a native of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and a graduate of my alma mater, The College of New Jersey, with a degree in political science and concentration in economics. He was in my graduating class and we were profiled in the same article in the alumni magazine.Jay gave a behind-the-scenes look at covering notable stories, and how he handles reporting on snowstorms. He explained how a planned venture into a legal career shifted when his uncle got him a job in TV news. And he provided advice for aspiring TV journalists and offered words of hope for local TV news.Examples of Jay's reporting:https://www.youtube.com/c/JayDowTV/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUK8g7y07fCFb52EO1cLFw2dJf6tErxwkJay's salute: The National Association of Black Journalists.Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.org Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/Thank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com

Preview for Later Today: Mark Simon discusses the ongoing imprisonment of six Apple Daily editors in Hong Kong. He details the irregular legal proceedings and the harsh ten-year sentences imposed on those deemed a threat to the state.

Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty Lurie to discuss today's pitching matchup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by two major leaguers: Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe and Guardians catcher Austin Hedges.Brandon talked to us about how he's been one of the most improved defensive players in baseball this season and the one small change that made that possible. He also shared some behind-the-scenes of what went into making some great defensive plays.Austin rejoined us after chatting with us about all things catching defense in 2019. We focused our attention on pitch challenges, both how he's handling them and the strategy that goes into whether or not to challenge a pitch. This is very much an episode for learning about how players do what they do defensively.Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode of The Journalism Salute, we're joined by Anita Pinto and Aron Dervishaj. Anita is a speech therapist the advisor to the student newspaper at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology in Manhattan at which she started a journalism club. Aron is a student who will be entering 11th grade in the fall (he's wearing a hockey jersey in our cover photo for a reason!). He's been writing for the student newspaper, The Gateway Times.If you are a regular listener, you've hopefully heard our previous interview with Anita and her monthly updates.In this interview, we recapped the school year with Anita and got Aron's perspective on what it's like to be a student journalist with no prior journalism experience. We went through two of Aron's stories and discussed how he got them. We also got some thoughts from Anita on ideas for next year, which will be the third year of the newspaper club.Thanks to Press Pass NYC, a wonderful organization helping advisors start student newspapers in New York City high schools, for connecting us with Anita.Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.org Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/Thank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com

How do you keep your Biblical Greek from becoming rusty?For author Mark Joseph Simon, the answer was unexpected: pray in Greek.In this conversation, Mark shares how praying in Biblical Greek transformed his language retention, helped him move beyond rote memorization, and deepened both his understanding of Greek and his devotional life.Topics include:

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Marty on the All-Star starter selections that were announced yesterdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Mark Simon was joined by Nate Burke, creator of the website TapToChallenge.com, an encyclopedia tracking pitch challenges across MLB.Nate explained all the different things his site tracks - pitchers, hitters, catchers, even umpires, with lots of visuals and additional stats assessing the value and worthiness of challenges. Mark and Nate then discussed some of their favorite stats, including Bryce Eldridge's perfection and how the Yankees and Nationals appear to have shut down the challenges by two of their notable players. Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode Mark Simon was joined by Dr. Ken Schneck. Ken is the founding editor of The Buckeye Flame, Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom. He's written for many prominent publications, including The Huffington Post and The Advocate. He also was a tenured professor at Baldwin-Wallace, a book author, a public speaker, and a former syndicated radio show host. And he's a board member for NLGJA- the association of LGBTQ journalists. I hope that covers everything.He's a 1999 grad of NYU with a masters there and a doctorate from Fordham and was formerly a college administrator. And we should have interviewed him a long time ago.Ken talked about why The Buckeye Flame exists and what its purpose is. He shared examples of some of the things that he's written about, talked about his approach to teaching, explained how he managed his mental health, and much more. Ken's salute: Queer KentuckyArticle ExamplesTaking a call from his high school bullyhttps://thebuckeyeflame.com/2020/07/06/my-high-school-bully-just-called-me-25-years-later/School board defeats anti-LGBTQ+ legislationhttps://thebuckeyeflame.com/2023/03/24/ohio-school-board-defeats-anti-lgbtq-resolution/The 2026 Pride Guidehttps://thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/06/04/2026-ohio-lgbtq-pride-guide/Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.org Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/Thank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to break down today's pitching matchup: Robbie Ray vs Chris SaleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Mark Simon was joined by José Ralat. José is the taco editor, yes, the taco editor, for Texas Monthly magazine. He is the author of American Tacos: A History & Guide. Ralat is a two-time winning editor of a James Beard Award, which is foodwriting's most prestigious honor.He is a graduate of St. Andrews Presbyterian College.José explained what he does as a taco editor and why it's important that the magazine has one. He shared how he covers food and stories related to it by traveling across the entire state of Texas. He talked about how covering this beat also means covering immigration-related stories and detailed his own experiences with ICE. He also discussed how he manages his epilepsy and his mental health in what is a difficult time in his state.Jose's salutes: National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Javier Cabral of L.A. Taco.José's websitehttps://joseralat.net/José's story on the Missionshttps://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/forgotten-old-missions-texas-history/José's story on the Smashburger Tacohttps://www.texasmonthly.com/food/smash-burger-taco-history/José's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tacotrailofficial/Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on Today's starting Logan Webb vs Ryan Gusto, Jim Bunning's perfect game for the Phillies on Father's Day and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on Today's starting Logan Webb vs Ryan Gusto, Jim Bunning's perfect game for the Phillies on Father's Day and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we're joined by Nicole Carr.Nicole is a journalism professor at Morehouse College and author of the new book, The Price of Exclusion, The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation.She's previously been a TV reporter in North Carolina, and in Atlanta, where she won four Emmys. And she was an investigative reporter for ProPublica.Nicole has a degree in mass communications from Winston Salem State, a masters from Syracuse, and is currently studying for a doctorate at Clark-Atlanta University.Nicole talked about her book writing journey and why she wrote it. She explained how she linked past to present with the story of her great grandfather's becoming a doctor and his work as one, in conjunction with an explanation about the shortage of Black doctors in America. She provided tips for those interviewing people "in the fourth quarter of their lives" and explained how a cold e-mail to Kamala Harris' father led to a gold mine of information.We also talked about an article Nicole wrote for ProPublica about a school administrator from Maryland who took a new job in Georgia and was promptly chased out of town by overzealous anti-Critical Race Theory parents.If you were a fan of the Longform podcast, I think you'll like the approach we took in this episode.Link to Nicole's bookhttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-price-of-exclusion-nicole-carrNicole's ProPublica storyhttps://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-dei-crt-schools-parentsNicole on the importance of the Black Presshttps://theemancipator.org/2024/11/09/topics/movements/the-black-press-democratized-america/Nicole's salute: Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting & The Committee to Protect JournalistsNicole's book recommendations: Caste, The Origin of Our Discontent & The Warmth of Other Suns (Isabel Wilkerson), How The Word Is Passed (Clint Smith)Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

We're a few days late with this week's episode but we have two great guests.Mark Simon was joined by former MLB manager Dusty Baker, whose new book, Crossroads, A Memoir in Baseball and Life came out this week.Mark and Dusty talked about how Hank Aaron was great at positioning the Braves outfielders, what stats Dusty kept handy in the dugout, how he used to make lineup decisions based on whether players were good low-ball hitters, why music and dancing are important in baseball, and more.Then Mark was joined by Ed Wheatley, author of the new book, The Finest in the Field, a coffee table book from Rawlings about baseball gloves and their use throughout MLB history. Ed shared stories about famous players from the past and the gloves they used, and what he thinks of the modern baseball glove.Both are wonderful books for baseball fans of any time period.Link to Alex Vigderman's article about Defensive Runs Saved and Fielding Run Value.https://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2026/06/04/study-defensive-runs-saved-fielding-run-value-are-inching-closer-to-each-other/Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

On this episode we're joined by Ben Camacho. Ben is a journalist, documentary photographer, and producer. His work focused on state-sponsored violence, subjects like police brutality, and the communities impacted by it. He's a graduate of the University of La Verne and is based around Los Angeles.Ben's work has been published in major outlets, like New York Magazine, and also on his Substack, Inadvertent and West Side Storytellers.We talked with Ben about the different things he's covered and the experiences he's had doing the reporting. He shared insights about the double standard that exists when covering police brutality protests (white reporters and photographers are managed differently by police). Ben also offered advice for aspiring journalists in covering projects like the ones he does.Ben's salutes: Joey Scott and Cerise Castle, who both cover similar subjects as Ben doesNew York Magazine piece The Terror Of Life Under ICEhttps://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ice-raids-los-angeles-terror.htmlImmigration Courts Have Become Hunting Grounds For ICEhttps://lapublicpress.org/2025/08/la-immigration-courts-have-become-hunting-grounds-for-ice-agents/Poynter story on double standards in media treatmenthttps://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2021/at-police-lines-not-all-journalists-are-created-equal/ The Blue Hand documentaryhttps://www.inadvertent.news/p/the-blue-handSubscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org  Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on today's starting pitching & previewing Game 3 of the NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on today's starting pitching & previewing Game 3 of the NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we're joined by Dominic Di Palermo. Dominic just graduated from Western Kentucky University where he worked on both the student newspaper and the campus lifestyle magazine. He's also an intern at the Chicago Tribune and was a contributor to a project that won the Tribune a 2026 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting. The award was "For its powerful coverage of the Trump administration's militarized immigration sweep of the city that described in vivid, muscular prose how the siege-like incursion of ICE agents unified Chicagoans in resistance."Dominic talked about his variety of experiences with photography, from taking pictures of a young girl being taken into custody, to shooting local events and sports. He explained why empathy is an important trait for any photojournalist and he provided tips for aspiring journalists.Dominic's salutes: Photographers for the Boston Globe, Seattle Times, and those in Washington D.C.Photo of the girl being taken into custodyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DPUcbWyDoCz/?img_index=1Photo of symphony conductorhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DHBgAjpMnKC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Photo of an athlete screaminghttps://www.instagram.com/p/DEk_GPaSxHL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Subscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org  Mark Simon's website MarkSimonmedia.comMark Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-simon-92355124/

Sam Brownback, the former senator, governor, and ambassador, outlines the strategic importance of religious freedom in confronting China, the role of the U.S. in supporting persecuted faith communities, and the potential for religion to influence foreign policy. The discussion with Mark Simon and Christian Whiton on "Domino Theory" highlights the intersection of human rights, national security, and moral leadership.Brownback is the author of the new book, "China's War on Faith." Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:39 Religious Freedom as a Strategic Issue05:34 The Role of the U.S. in Promoting Religious Freedom10:48 The Vatican's Approach to China15:07 The Need for a Unified Moral Stance20:11 Retail Politics and Religious Freedom24:06 Surprises in Writing About China28:11 The Story of Jimmy Lai and Its Implications33:58 Future Directions for U.S.-China Relations

Sports Info Solutions's Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on Sunday's pitching matchup: Robbie Ray vs Noah Schultz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions's Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on Sunday's pitching matchup: Robbie Ray vs Noah Schultz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solution's Mark Simon joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down why Brice Turang's defensive metrics have slipped & why Brewers fans shouldn't be worried about it. Mark discusses how much good or bad defense in the MLB truly adds to the value of a player.

On this episode of The SIS Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon is joined by FanGraphs baseball writer Ben Clemens. Both Ben and Mark are big fans of the game show, Jeopardy, so they decided to have a little fun with the show concept.Ben and Mark took 4 categories apiece from the Tuesday May 20, 2026 episode of the show, and came up with one baseball stats-related question and answer that fit the category. The categories were:- What's Your Angle?- Catch You Later, Homes- A Game of Numbers- There's A Word for That- Science- On Your Merry Way- Country Facts- One Historical Figure, Two PlaysIt got a little silly, but we promise you'll learn something new from this.Afterwards, Mark was joined by his colleague, SIS senior product manager Noah Gatsik, to talk about the Rays hot start and what Noah likes about the ABS system.Ben on Cristopher Sanchezhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/cristopher-sanchez-continuously-improvingBen on the 2026 MLB Walk Ratehttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/where-are-2026s-extra-walks-coming-fromMark on the Rays defensehttps://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2026/05/14/stat-of-the-week-catching-some-rays/Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on Today's pitching matchup: Adrian Houser vs Jeffrey Springs on the series finale vs the A'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball on Today's pitching matchup: Adrian Houser vs Jeffrey Springs on the series finale vs the A'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on the struggling Giants offense and today's pitching matchup: Tyler Mahle vs Bubba Chandler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on the struggling Giants offense and today's pitching matchup: Tyler Mahle vs Bubba Chandler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Seattle Mariners infield coach Perry Hill for a discussion on how he's taught defensive excellence to pro baseball players for 40 years.Perry explained how he wants his players to own all the batted balls hit within their defined box, what makes Cole Young a good second baseman and what he's working on. Perry also had a fun answer when we asked him how defense comes into play in his everyday life, such as going to the supermarket. Then Mark was joined by his colleague, Brandon Tew to dissect the starts of Munetaka Murikami and Kazuma Okamoto, as well as which college pitchers Brandon thinks are the best of the lot this year.Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Marty on Talkin' Baseball to breakdown today's pitching matchup: Tyler Mahle vs Steven MatzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2. The Health Crisis and Potential Release of Jimmy Lai Guest: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang Summary: Mark Simon details the deteriorating condition of 79-year-old Jimmy Lai in a Hong Kong prison. The discussion explores potential diplomatic intervention by Donald Trump and critiques the British government's failure to effectively challenge Beijing. 2

STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIA COATES, MARK SIMON, STEVE YATES, 4-29-26"SEND YOUR BINOCULARS TO THE NAVY"This transcript from The John Bachelor Show explores the shifting dynamics of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, specifically under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The participants argue that Britain's global influence is declining, citing military inadequacies and a failure to protect strategic assets like Diego Garcia. The conversation then transitions to the dire health of imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, framing his treatment as a symbol of the Chinese Communist Party's uncompromising authoritarianism. Furthermore, the experts analyze a potential summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, questioning whether such a meeting is appropriate while China supports adversaries like Iran and Russia. Ultimately, the speakers advocate for a tougher stance against the "devil's triangle" of Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran, suggesting that the U.S. should prioritize newer European allies like Poland over traditional partners.

Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping'shardline stance reflects internal insecurity, using Lai as a deterrent while his public awareness grows.1903

Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty on today's pitching matchup: Landon Roupp vs Max MeyerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined  by single-game home run robbery king Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels.Jo talked about his amazing night of 3 home run robberies a few weeks ago but also expanded the discussion to talk about which outfields are the most challenging to play, why it's important for an aspiring ballplayer to be fearless, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impresses him so much defensively.Mark also talked to his SIS colleague, Greg Halperin, about what goes into advance scouting for fielders, hitters, and pitchers, as well as Greg's thoughts on ABS.Video: Jo Adell's 3 HR robberiesVideo: Jo's 4th-favorite catchThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Mark Simon (of Sports Info Solutions) is here to discuss defense and how David Stearns' promise of "Run Prevention" is doing. We also discuss whether Francisco Lindor is still an elite defender, which Mets are underrated defensively, and Mark's newsletter, which is all about the '86 Mets. Join us! #Mets #LGMTo subscribe to Mark's free newsletter, "Like It Oughta Be: A 1986 Mets Rewatch Newsletter", go here: https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/This episode was recorded on Friday due to scheduling conflicts, so we're not as angry as we could be.

Sports info Solutions Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to preview today's starting pitching before the game 3 of the Giants-Nats seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Florida native, 100% of his career hits as a Met were game-winning doubles with 9-year-old Mark Simon in the stands. Mark joins the pod to tell us the story! Card 169 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1394/1988-topps-tiffany-169-ross-jones_9661863588 Topps Blog - https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/02/169-ross-jones.htmlMark Simon's Journalism Salute Podcast - https://marksimonsports.com/journalism-podcast/Mark's 1986 Mets Rewatch newsletter - https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/ Rising Apple interview - https://risingapple.com/2021/10/30/ny-mets-ross-jones-exciting-time/Ross Jones IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0429182/

Sports info Solutions Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to preview today's starting pitching before the game 3 of the Giants-Nats seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions to breakdown today's pitching matchup vs OriolesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions to breakdown today's pitching matchup vs OriolesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off the baseball season, with Mark Simon talking about all things robo-ump.First, Jayson Stark joins us to explain the "buffer zone" and the imperfections of the new system. He wrote an article about this last month and we're now seeing what he wrote about play out in front of us.Then we're joined by Maxfield Lane and Owen Riley of Oyster Analytics. They're former college baseball players with a statistical expertise who have mapped out when it's best to challenge and when it's best to hold back, and they have an interactive tool that you can use to play along with batters, pitchers, catchers, and umpires.Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Marty chats with Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon on Sunday's pitching matchup: Logan Webb vs Kodai Senga before the series finale vs the Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports' Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Marty to break down the pitching matchup between Tyler Mahle vs Will Warren before the series finale vs the YankeesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.