Michael Salfino
@michaelsalfino.bsky.social
Senior fantasy writer @theathletic. Writes the back of the cards for Topps. Collectibles scribe for @theathletic. Alumnus The Wall Street Journal Sports. Sharpener 2025 Fantasy Football Ranks: https://tinyurl.com/2jxsh4dv
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1. Only the rich *currently* have access to the most expensive hospital chains
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
For all Universal HC/Single Payer/M4A advocates.
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. Only the rich *currently* have access to the most expensive hospital chains
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
2. Dunno who runs it, but it's better than lunatic insurance companies whose literal job is to deny care to people
3. This is also the current system. I am rich and have great care and I can't ever fucking see anyone
This is so true.
It’s often said that too many political writers cover politics as if it’s sports. Actually they cover politics as if they are bad at covering sports
lol wut. dropping from 42 percent approval to 36 percent approval seems pretty significant. apnews.com/article/trum...
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is so true.
What I'd give for a really stiff wind.
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What I'd give for a really stiff wind.
Grove said being a lefty at Fenway Park was like pitching in a phone booth.
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Grove said being a lefty at Fenway Park was like pitching in a phone booth.
None of us got into collecting baseball cards to constantly complain about being "scammed" and obsessing over accountants/grading companies. We also didn't get into it to be day traders with no intention of keeping what we're buying. These are the same people, BTW.
December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
None of us got into collecting baseball cards to constantly complain about being "scammed" and obsessing over accountants/grading companies. We also didn't get into it to be day traders with no intention of keeping what we're buying. These are the same people, BTW.
Pitts just falls down. Hilarious.
December 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Pitts just falls down. Hilarious.
Probably the most underrated hitter in baseball history.
Today In 1935: The Philadelphia #Athletics trade star slugger Jimmie Foxx to the Boston #RedSox! His stats for the 1936 season: 41 HR - 143 RBI - .338 BA! #HotStove #MLB #Baseball #History #WinterMeetings
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Probably the most underrated hitter in baseball history.
Sigh.
🚨Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson are set to return for ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,’ THR reports.
December 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Sigh.
Amos Otis for Joe Foy was a close second in this era.
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Amos Otis for Joe Foy was a close second in this era.
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This entire grift relies on convincing people that they don't know how to do the things they have always known how to do, and ironically, if it works, we will, in a very short amount of time, forget how to do all the things we have always known how to do.
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This entire grift relies on convincing people that they don't know how to do the things they have always known how to do, and ironically, if it works, we will, in a very short amount of time, forget how to do all the things we have always known how to do.
By me for the #fantasyfootball playoffs in Week 15. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Fantasy football market share report: Chris Rodriguez has top-20 appeal in Week 15
Michael Salfino analyzes the touches and targets distribution for Week 14, and sees big things ahead for Chris Rodriguez and Woody Marks.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
By me for the #fantasyfootball playoffs in Week 15. www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Wut?????
NEWS: The Indianapolis Colts are bringing in Philip Rivers for a workout in the wake of quarterback Daniel Jones’ season-ending injury.
December 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Wut?????
By me with data from me on the exact premium being paid…. “Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA’s newest grading labels — why? - The Athletic www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA’s newest grading labels — why?
Same card, same grade, different grading label? It's become enough to alter the overall value on the secondary market.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
By me with data from me on the exact premium being paid…. “Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA’s newest grading labels — why? - The Athletic www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
By me; Week 14 Fantasy Notebook www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Fantasy football Week 14 takeaways: Colts dealt major blow; Shedeur Sanders shines
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
By me; Week 14 Fantasy Notebook www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Bonds and Clemens not being in the Hall of Fame is maybe the dumbest thing in baseball history. Shame on the voters not doing the right thing. These guys were Hall of Famers the moment they stepped on the field.
December 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Bonds and Clemens not being in the Hall of Fame is maybe the dumbest thing in baseball history. Shame on the voters not doing the right thing. These guys were Hall of Famers the moment they stepped on the field.
No way does he know what either word means. politicalwire.com/2025/12/07/h...
Hegseth Declares End to U.S. ‘Utopian Idealism’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday launched a full-throated attack on post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy, castigating former presidents and generals by name while declaring the age of American ...
politicalwire.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 PM
No way does he know what either word means. politicalwire.com/2025/12/07/h...
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Who has made this 🤣
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Who has made this 🤣
First Jordan. Pre-rookie. Nike card. Air Jordan card. Brand new grade. Tough grade. This is the one to buy now IMO. It is oversized, which is an issue. Garfield show!
December 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
First Jordan. Pre-rookie. Nike card. Air Jordan card. Brand new grade. Tough grade. This is the one to buy now IMO. It is oversized, which is an issue. Garfield show!
By me for week 14 waivers and lineup decisions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Fantasy football market share report: Deep thoughts on Adonai Mitchell, Christian Watson
Michael Salfino analyzes the touches and targets distribution for Week 13, noting strong showings from Adonai Mitchell and Christian Watson.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
By me for week 14 waivers and lineup decisions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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is post malone boring or am i old
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
is post malone boring or am i old
We're still at 38% of the country aligned with these monsters.
“After Ferreira was detained, Dos Santos Rodrigues said Michael Leavitt Sr. and his father, Bob Leavitt, reached out to her.”
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
“‘They just kept saying, ‘Tell her to self-deport,’” she recalled. “Self-deport to where? Brazil is not her home.’” www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/m...
‘Brazil is not her home.’ Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, brought to US as child, detained by ICE. - The Boston Globe
Bruna Ferreira, 33, was brought to the United States as a child in 1998. She is now in removal proceedings in Louisiana.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We're still at 38% of the country aligned with these monsters.
The #Mets should sign O'Hearn (89th percentile in OOA range) and keep Alonso (2nd percentile in OOA) at DH. That would be the key move of the offseason. Also sign Bellinger to play CF and keep Tyrone Taylor for late innings. Bring Diaz back. Sign Ranger Suarez.
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The #Mets should sign O'Hearn (89th percentile in OOA range) and keep Alonso (2nd percentile in OOA) at DH. That would be the key move of the offseason. Also sign Bellinger to play CF and keep Tyrone Taylor for late innings. Bring Diaz back. Sign Ranger Suarez.
If Trump isn't attacking you as a reporter, you suck as a reporter.
Despicable
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
Despicable
The bully-in-chief is targeting women in the White House press corps
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If Trump isn't attacking you as a reporter, you suck as a reporter.
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NEW: This is one hell of an opening paragraph from Jim Comey's attorneys in his motion to get the grand jury materials in the case against him.
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
NEW: This is one hell of an opening paragraph from Jim Comey's attorneys in his motion to get the grand jury materials in the case against him.
Crazy that McLean isn't on this list. Would not remotely consider trading McLean for Perez.
The 10 best arms to target in dynasty:
1. Tarik Skubal
2. Paul Skenes
3. Garrett Crochet
4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
5. Logan Gilbert
6. Hunter Brown
7. Hunter Greene
8. Cristopher Sanchez
9. Joe Ryan
10. Eury Perez
New Dynasty 500: buff.ly/gMRjopU
1. Tarik Skubal
2. Paul Skenes
3. Garrett Crochet
4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
5. Logan Gilbert
6. Hunter Brown
7. Hunter Greene
8. Cristopher Sanchez
9. Joe Ryan
10. Eury Perez
New Dynasty 500: buff.ly/gMRjopU
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Crazy that McLean isn't on this list. Would not remotely consider trading McLean for Perez.