How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘Sugar’ Altered the Baseball Movie

How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘Sugar’ Altered the Baseball Movie

From “Eight Men Out” to “Field of Dreams,” baseball movies are usually enraptured by the past. Steeped in traditions, these films celebrate homespun heroes whose anything-is-possible journeys toward a championship elevate our spirits. But two baseball movies from the last 20 years had something else on their minds that would alter how the sport was … Read more

David Justice disputes his portrayal in ‘Moneyball’ movie

David Justice disputes his portrayal in ‘Moneyball’ movie

David Justice is calling fake news on how he was depicted in the “Moneyball” movie. The movie, based on the Michael Lewis book about former Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, portrayed Justice as a me-first egotist. Justice appeared on Keyshawn Johnson’s Fox Sports podcast “All Facts No Brakes” and repudiated specific aspects of how … Read more