As a fan of classic West Coast IPAs, I'm always looking for beers that remember what made the style great before hazies took over the craft beer scene. Hawkley Brewing's DSG doesn't try to chase trends. Instead, it delivers a modern take on a traditional West Coast IPA with a focus on bright hop flavor, clean bitterness, and impressive drinkability.
Minor League Baseball named the El Paso Matachines, an alternate identity of the El Paso Chihuahuas, as the 2026 winner of its Copa de la Diversión series. The annual initiative engages Latino fans and celebrates local culture, featuring ninety-four participating teams across the league during the 2026 season.
Chicago melodic punk band Counterpunch has announced their new single Dig, releasing on October 16. Marking their first release since 2022, the fast-paced track addresses frustrating social and political realities. The self-produced track features guest drummer Sean Sellers from the bands Good Riddance and Pulley.
There are books that challenge readers with unconventional storytelling, and then there are books that seem so committed to their own style that they forget to tell a coherent story. Unfortunately, This Is How You Lose the Time War fell into the latter category for me.
Canadian band Gucci Chain Letter has released their debut three-track EP on Eco Mix color vinyl. The release is available in Canada through High End Denim Records and internationally via Coffin Curse Records. The EP features driving, melodic songs from veteran musicians of the Vancouver and Edmonton punk communities.
Minor League Baseball announced the winners of the 2026 Golden Bobblehead Awards, recognizing outstanding promotional efforts across five distinct categories. The awards honor clubs that demonstrated exceptional creativity in community engagement, fan acquisition, event hosting, local partnerships, and merchandise branding during the 2026 season.
The Savannah Bananas will return to Busch Stadium on April 10 and 11, 2027, facing the Indianapolis Clowns. This marks the team's third consecutive year playing at the St. Louis stadium as part of the Banana Ball Championship League.
Tune in to The Nyrdcast Podcast 248 for St. Louis sports updates, NY Comic Con news, WWE Money in the Bank reviews, popular TV discussions, & music from CorMae.
Minor League Baseball announced its 2026 award winners, honoring outstanding franchises and executives across the country. The Richmond Flying Squirrels earned Organization of the Year following record attendance at their new ballpark, while Asheville Tourists President Brian DeWine was named Executive of the Year for leading major stadium renovations.
Jay Wigley, author of "How Retrosheet Saved Baseball History," joins the show to discuss his new book about the origins and impact of Retrosheet. Wigley explained how Retrosheet began in 1989 with Dave Smith's vision to compile and digitize every Major League Baseball game's data for free, relying on a volunteer army.
