Jordan Bastian

Jordan Bastian is a journalist who covers baseball for MLB.com. He has written articles about the Cubs and their players in the past.

Biography:  https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-center-fielders-all-time-ranking

50%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

80%

Examples:

  • The articles provided are biased towards the Cubs and their players. The author has a clear preference for certain players and teams.
  • The author uses language that is overly positive about the Cubs' successes.

Conflicts of Interest

10%

Examples:

  • The author does not have any personal ties to the players or teams they are discussing.
  • There are no conflicts of interest found in the articles provided. The author appears to be providing an unbiased analysis.

Contradictions

10%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any information that contradicts their stated preferences or beliefs.
  • There are no contradictions found in the articles provided. The author provides a clear picture of their opinions and biases.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not attempt to mislead or manipulate their readers.
  • There are no instances of deception found in the articles provided. The author appears to be providing an honest and accurate analysis.

Recent Articles

Cody Bellinger Signs Three-Year, $80 Million Contract with Chicago Cubs

Cody Bellinger Signs Three-Year, $80 Million Contract with Chicago Cubs

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 Cody Bellinger, a standout center fielder who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 and was non-tendered by them during the 2022 season, has agreed to a three-year, $80 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The deal includes opt-outs after each of the first two years. Bellinger is widely considered one of the best available free agent hitters and was named National League Comeback Player of the Year in 2023 after hitting .307/.356/.525 for the Cubs that season.

Carlos Mendoza Appointed as Mets Manager, Craig Counsell Joins Cubs

Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 Carlos Mendoza, a former coach within the New York Yankees' organization, has been appointed as the new manager of the New York Mets. Craig Counsell, the former Milwaukee Brewers manager, has been hired as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs, signing a five-year contract worth $40 million.