SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — This is my salute to all of the reporters who brought the Houston Astros cheating scandal to light and have kept Major League Baseball’s investigation going.
And it’s a reminder that in this day and age, journalism — and yes, that includes sportswriting — still matters.
Even in a climate of distrust. According to a Gallup poll released last fall, Americans remain largely distrustful of mass media. Only 41% currently have “a great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in newspapers, television and radio to report the news “fully, accurately and fairly.