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Craig Calcaterra

I write Cup of Coffee, a daily baseball, politics, entertainment, and nonsense newsletter.

Streets of Kyoto Japan, utterly overrun with tourists

Cup of Coffee: August 21, 2025

Tucker playing hurt, big changes in MLB broadcasting, a problematic prospect, the stadium grift hits England, a whites-only housing development, Springfield, Target, and tourism gone wild

Tarik Skubal winding up to pitch

Cup of Coffee: August 20, 2025

Steve Carlton on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the headline "Baseball 1973!"

Cup of Coffee: August 19, 2025

Jack Nicholson in the diner scene from the movie "Five Easy Pieces"

Cup of Coffee: August 18, 2025

The back of Durham Bulls first baseman Bob Seymour's jersey

Cup of Coffee: August 15, 2025

Jakob Marsee making contact with the ball

Cup of Coffee: August 14, 2025

A big game for a rookie, the Brewers keep rolling, no-sale for the Twins, Hit Bull Win Steak, mayo, Talking Heads, and Weird Al

Pete Alonso hitting a homer

Cup of Coffee: August 13, 2025