Sam Blum

Sam Blum is a sports journalist who has covered various teams and leagues throughout his career, including the Los Angeles Angels and Major League Baseball for The Athletic. Before joining The Athletic, he worked as a sports reporter for the Dallas Morning News and covered Auburn for AL.com and the University of Virginia for The Daily Progress in Charlottesville. His reporting focuses on baseball, with a particular emphasis on the Los Angeles Angels.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/sam-blum/

72%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards the subjects he covers, as seen in his coverage of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. He presents their stories in a positive light and focuses on their achievements.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest as he covered Auburn for AL.com and the University of Virginia for The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, which may influence his reporting on those teams and their players.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about Shohei Ohtani, there is a contradiction regarding whether he placed bets or not. This confusion may lead to misinformation for readers.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • In the article about Shohei Ohtani, the author initially reports that Ohtani was accused of placing bets but later states that he has not been accused of any wrongdoing. This contradiction creates confusion and misinformation for readers.

Recent Articles

Mike Trout's Latest Injury: Torn Meniscus Requires Surgery, Timeline Unclear for Angels Star

Mike Trout's Latest Injury: Torn Meniscus Requires Surgery, Timeline Unclear for Angels Star

Broke On: Sunday, 30 April 2023 Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels is set for knee surgery due to a torn meniscus, adding to his injury history. The team has signed Kevin Pillar as a replacement while Trout recovers. Diagnosed after Monday's game against the Phillies, the timeline for his return remains uncertain.
Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter at Center of Gambling Scandal Investigation

Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter at Center of Gambling Scandal Investigation

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani faces a gambling scandal involving his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of stealing millions and betting with an undercover agent. Mizuhara denies any wrongdoing but was fired by Ohtani after he disavowed him.