Slate Daily Feed Hang Up | The Year Without Caitlin Clark
Sep 22, 2025
In this episode, Eric Stephen, managing editor of True Blue LA and longtime Dodgers beat writer, shares insights on Clayton Kershaw's illustrious career as the ace retires. They discuss Kershaw's remarkable legacy, postseason achievements, and challenges he faced, including his impact off the field. The conversation flows into the exciting dynamics in the WNBA and the rising trend of record-breaking NFL field goals, highlighting what makes this moment in sports remarkable.
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Fever's Depth Is Real
- The Indiana Fever have legitimate star depth beyond Caitlin Clark with Kelsey Mitchell and Aaliyah Boston driving performance and growth.
- Clark's injuries forced others to develop facilitation and leadership, which may strengthen the team long-term.
Prewritten Obituary Postponed
- Lindsay recounts preparing a pre-written season piece on the Fever that hasn't run because the season kept changing.
- The experience illustrates how Clark's absence rewrote narratives and forced new coverage angles.
CBA Shift Will Reshape Rosters
- The upcoming WNBA CBA expansion will create a large free-agent market and drastically increase team recruiting activity.
- Teams with cost-controlled rookies like the Fever gain leverage and roster flexibility next offseason.