Why baseball isn't just 'America's game' and Vybz Kartel in Canada at last

The book tells the story of the Oakland Athletics' 2002 season, where General Manager Billy Beane and his assistant Paul DePodesta used advanced statistical analysis, known as sabermetrics, to assemble a competitive team despite a limited budget. The approach, pioneered by Bill James, focused on metrics such as on-base percentage and slugging percentage rather than traditional measures like batting average and runs batted in. This data-driven strategy allowed the Athletics to compete with teams having much larger payrolls, like the New York Yankees, and achieve significant success, including a 20-game winning streak and a playoff appearance.

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American sports fantasy drama film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, adapting W. P. Kinsella's 1982 novel Shoeless Joe. The film tells the story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who, driven by a mysterious voice, builds a baseball field in his cornfield. The field attracts the ghosts of baseball legends, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, and becomes a place where Ray confronts his past and connects with his father. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the enduring power of dreams. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It has become a beloved classic for its heartfelt story and inspiring message.