If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest. As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days. I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

MLB's Home Run Derby is nearly on par with the All-Star Game in viewership and popularity. With the event getting another format change this year, the league is looking to make the event as entertaining as possible. Eric Fisher from Arlington ⬇️

Juan Soto is a Yankee, an All-Star (again), and a soon-to-be free agent. He rejected a $440 million contract two years ago—could his next offer be north of $500 million? Eric Fisher's story ⬇️

Paul Skenes will become the first rookie to start the All-Star Game since Hideo Nomo in 1995. His unprecedented ascent marks a change in MLB teams’ shifting approach to roster building. Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss ⬇️

Skenes is already changing MLB. Now that someone has gone from the draft to an MLB star in one year, teams are going to draft for that and colleges are going to develop for it. Eric Fisher get's into all of that and predicts Juan Soto's next deal in today's episode ⤵️

Paul Skenes is set to be the first player to ever pitch in the MLB All-Star Game a year after being drafted. Eric Fisher says the move shows a shift in the league’s approach to building rosters and developing young talent. More in today's show » gofos.co/4d0vNtA

Is Juan Soto worth $500 million? The phenom is a Yankee, All-Star (again), and about to hit free agency—could he chase down Patrick Mahomes for the second-largest player deal in all of U.S. team sports? Eric Fisher's story ⬇️

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred continues to back A’s owner John Fisher—even as concerns grow in Las Vegas and Sacramento. More from Manfred's remarks in Arlington from Eric Fisher ⬇️

MLB has found its own Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift in rookie phenom Paul Skenes and star gymnast Livvy Dunne. In their own ways, Skenes and Dunne are reshaping the business of sports, almost in real time. Story ⬇️

The Braves are already preppin’ for next year's ASG. Worth noting: ⚾️ They're planning upgrades to Truist Park ⚾️ Former Braves stars will be key figures in the event Eric Fisher has the latest on Front Office Sports ⤵️ frontofficesports.com/braves-bold-pl…

MLB All-Star Game host cities: ☑️ 2024: Arlington, TX 🗓️ 2025: Atlanta, GA 🗓️ 2026: Philadelphia, PA 🗓️ 2027: ? gofos.co/4cBeCit

The Atlanta Braves are on the clock to host the next MLB All-Star Game. Braves executives say they intend to lean heavily into their Southern culture, as well as Atlanta’s extensive experience as a big-event town. More ⬇️

Among MLB’s series of gains so far this season: • The draft • Attendance • National TV ratings Eric Fisher breaks down the numbers heading into the second half of the season ⬇️

Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering a split of its streaming and movie studio business from its linear TV networks. With or without NBA rights, TNT Sports' parent company may need a catalytic event to help prop up its sagging stock. Eric Fisher explains ⬇️

The A’s were due Thursday to offer more information about their financing for the planned $1.5B stadium in Nevada. But questions remain regarding each of the three main components of the ballpark financing. Eric Fisher explains ⬇️

It's just different St. Bonaventure U. Some insight from a fellow alum on why Woj's big move to leave ESPN makes so much sense. frontofficesports.com/why-is-woj-lea…

The Dodgers, Yankees, and Mets each spent big in the offseason—but on-field results haven't matched. With more than $1 billion in combined payroll between the three franchises, MLB's top spenders are stumbling.

With a new $7.7 billion UFC rights deal, another NFL season about to start, and potentially more rights coming, CBS Sports parent Paramount is making its stance on sports clear. “They love sports. They value sports," CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said.

Political aspects / possible speedbumps with both of the recently announced TV mega-deals: ESPN-NFL and UFC-Paramount. Ben Horney on NFL, ESPN, Trump and FTC: frontofficesports.com/nfl-lobbying-b… Eric Fisher on UFC, Paramount, Trump and Dana White: frontofficesports.com/paramounts-new…