I wrote about the potential impact of some September callups for Insider, and held a Klawchat on Friday. I’m back on Baseball Tonight in the small hours this evening, with the show airing at 2:30 am Eastern.
This week’s links, from food science to gender bias in sports fanbases:
- The secrets of fake flavors. “Natural” flavors aren’t always what you think they are.
- How municipalities in St. Louis County, Mo., profit from poverty. A very long read that’s worth every word. It’s the new racism, which seems a lot like the old racism’s poll taxes and voter tests.
- Bud and Miller Are Trying to Hijack Craft Beer—and It’s Totally Backfiring. Reminds me of the day I learned Blue Moon was just Coors with different labeling. Screw that.
- Dr. James Andrews wants your young athlete to stay healthy by playing less. Story is over a year old, but more people are willing to hear the message due to the rash of elbow surgeries.
- Female hockey fandom and the good ol’ boys’ club. I guess it’s bias week here on the dish. I don’t think any male sport’s fan base or media contingent is particularly friendly to women.
Also, for fellow fans of melodic death metal, the upcoming In Flames album, Siren Charms, is available as a $5 pre-order through that link. I’m not that familiar with their work, but if anyone’s heard the new album, I’d love to hear your opinions.