Rustin Dodd
Rustin Dodd is a features writer for The Athletic based in New York. He previously covered the Royals for The Athletic, which he joined in 2018 after 10 years at The Kansas City Star. With a focus on baseball, his articles provide detailed insights and analysis of games, players and team dynamics. Dodd's work covers a wide range of topics within the sport including player profiles, game recaps and commentary on industry trends.
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Derek Shelton's Controversial Decision to Remove Paul Skenes from No-Hitter: Balancing Short-Term Success with Long-Term Player Development
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton controversially removed rookie pitcher Paul Skenes from a potential no-hitter in July 2024 due to fatigue, sparking debate on balancing short-term success and long-term player development. Skenes, a top prospect and All-Star starter with an impressive 1.90 ERA, had pitched seven no-hit innings with 11 strikeouts. His unique talent and potential underscore the importance of understanding each athlete's needs.