Things I've
figured out.
Training and health without the snake oil, plus what a season on the road actually looks like. I write these myself.
Training & health
Recovery
Why You're Tired: The Boring Answers, In Order
Before you buy anything for your energy, work through this list. Sleep, food, hydration, training load and stress account for almost all of it — here is how to check each one honestly.
Bloodwork
The 10 Blood Markers Worth Knowing (And What I Do About Mine)
A plain-English guide to the ten blood markers that tell you most about your energy, recovery and training — what each one does, why it drifts, and what to ask your doctor about it.
Baseball
Arm Care
How to Prevent Arm Injuries in Youth Baseball: A Pro Pitcher's Guide
Pro pitcher Sam Hanson breaks down the five things that actually protect young arms — workload limits, recovery habits, mechanics, and the warning signs parents should never ignore.
Cosmic Baseball
What Is Cosmic Baseball? Inside the Glow-in-the-Dark League (From a Player)
Cosmic Baseball explained by someone on the field: how blacklight baseball works, where the Cosmic Chili Peppers came from, and what a 2026 Takeover Tour game night is actually like.
Arm Care
The 5 Arm-Care Rules I Wish Every Young Pitcher Knew
Pro lefty Sam Hanson shares the five arm-care rules that carried him through four college programs to pro baseball — simple habits any youth pitcher can start this week.