Covering the Bases: An introduction
A new college softball newsletter, just in time for the start of the 2021 season.
Welcome to Covering The Bases by me, Benjamin Rosenberg. Here’s a quick look into what this newsletter will look like throughout the 2021 season. Each week, I will be highlighting all the top stories from Division I softball, making sure to give plenty of love to the mid-majors as well as the top conferences. I have the most background knowledge on Northwestern and the Big Ten, but don’t worry — I’ll make sure all the best stories get recognized! There will be a few paragraphs at the top introducing each edition, and then the structure will look something like this.
Team of the Week
This is pretty self-explanatory — which team stood out the most last week! Obviously, several teams will put on impressive performances each week, so I’ll make a case for which one had the most notable showing.
Player of the Week
Also pretty self-explanatory! An individual who had a breakout performance. Not necessarily the best stat line, but something memorable when her team needed it most.
Moment of the Week
This could be a number of things, from a great play to a show of respect for an opponent to a matchup of two superstars going head to head. It could also be something that happens off the field, like players standing up for social justice issues or a show of generosity in response to a natural disaster.
What to Watch
The biggest matchups for the week ahead! Will a top pitcher be going up against one of the best lineups in the country? Will there be a rematch from a competitive postseason game in recent years? Here’s what you should be watching in the next week, and how you can tune in.
What to Read
Here, I’ll be sharing a few stories from around the country that I think are worth highlighting. Many will be national stories from websites like D1Softball and Softball America, but as a student journalist myself, I’ll peruse student media widely and put some clips in the newsletter.
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