# between the lines (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover between the lines. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Claremont’s luxury spa is no more](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/21/claremont-hotel-resort-club-spa-shuttered-oakland-berkeley) _2026-08-21 · Azucena Rasilla · Berkeleyside_ Hot stone massages and eucalyptus steams have come to an end as the storied hotel closes its 25-year-old wellness center. ## [Home of Chicken and Waffles, Alma y Sazon shuttering at the end of August, and Coffee Mill appears gone for good](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/21/home-chicken-waffles-alma-sazon-coffee-mill-chong-qing-closed) _2026-08-21 · Momo Chang · Berkeleyside_ A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [Five & Dive, Episode 573: Piazza, Marlins Catcher](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109622/five-dive-episode-573-piazza-marlins-catcher/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Goldstein · Baseball Prospectus_ Zach Crizer joins Craig and Jeffrey to chat about the AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers ownership's finances, Paul Skenes, and play a game. The post Five & Dive, Episode 573: Piazza, Marlins Catcher appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [What does it mean to grow old in Berkeley?](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/21/seniors-acvive-life-loneliness-berkeley) _2026-08-21 · Daniel Ekonde · Berkeleyside_ One in five Berkeley adults will be 65 or older by 2030. Amid talk of a loneliness epidemic nationally, we asked five local seniors how they navigate life and about their concerns for the future. ## [How does California’s new $3,500 EV rebate work?](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/21/california-electric-vehicle-rebate-program-myfirstev) _2026-08-21 · Carlos Cabrera Lomelí and Ella Jackson | KQED · Berkeleyside_ First-time EV buyers can qualify for a $3,500 discount when buying or leasing a new electric vehicle under a new state program. ## [To IL Or Not To IL?](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/109617/to-il-or-not-to-il/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Gianella · Baseball Prospectus_ When setting up a league, what IL methodology is best? The post To IL Or Not To IL? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Fantasy Starting Pitcher Planner ’26: Week 22](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/109614/fantasy-starting-pitcher-planner-26-week-22/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Boyer · Baseball Prospectus_ Can José Urquidy deliver another two amazing performances? The post Fantasy Starting Pitcher Planner ’26: Week 22 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Box Score Banter: Until It Wasn’t](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109603/box-score-banter-2026-until-it-wasnt/) _2026-08-21 · Craig Goldstein · Baseball Prospectus_ A potentially fatal blow was dealt to St. Louis' playoff hopes. Then it was un-dealt. The post Box Score Banter: Until It Wasn’t appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [The Call-Up: Kade Anderson](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109620/the-call-up-kade-anderson/) _2026-08-21 · John Trupin · Baseball Prospectus_ This year's most dominant professional pitcher has now arrived in the majors. The post The Call-Up: Kade Anderson appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [The MLB Executive Late Summer 2026 Text Thread](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109583/slopball-the-mlb-executive-late-summer-2026-text-thread/) _2026-08-21 · Justin Klugh · Baseball Prospectus_ Baseball is just what happens in between fantasy football seasons. The post The MLB Executive Late Summer 2026 Text Thread appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wug85gs3vXvX) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [MLU: Dylan Campbell’s Hero’s Journey](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109601/minor-league-update-dylan-campbells-heros-journey/) _2026-08-21 · Nathan Graham · Baseball Prospectus_ The best of last night's performances across the minor leagues. The post MLU: Dylan Campbell’s Hero’s Journey appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [One More Miracle](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109593/one-more-miracle/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Trueblood · Baseball Prospectus_ Cleveland needs a big month out of their star, but José Ramírez has a big obstacle to overcome. The post One More Miracle appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Step Right Up: Who Wants to Win the AL West?](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109584/step-right-up-who-wants-to-win-the-al-west/) _2026-08-21 · Mario Delgado Genzor · Baseball Prospectus_ We're approaching historical territory, but not the good kind. The post Step Right Up: Who Wants to Win the AL West? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [More Than His Surgery: The Passing of Tommy John](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109591/more-than-his-surgery-the-passing-of-tommy-john/) _2026-08-21 · Steven Goldman · Baseball Prospectus_ His career contained many lessons beyond the one time he chose to lie on the table for Dr. Jobe. The post More Than His Surgery: The Passing of Tommy John appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [¿Cuáles equipos contendientes necesitan auxilio?](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/en-espanol/article/109582/cuales-equipos-contendientes-necesitan-auxilio/) _2026-08-21 · Ginny Searle · Baseball Prospectus_ Utilizando PECOTA y la dificultad del rol de juegos para analizar las competencias restantes para alcanzar la postemporada. The post ¿Cuáles equipos contendientes necesitan auxilio? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [The Wire: Developer who wants to build Berkeley’s tallest building defaults on loan](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/the-wire-developer-who-wants-to-build-berkeleys-tallest-building-defaults-on-loan) _2026-08-21 · Berkeleyside Staff · Berkeleyside_ Also: Look inside a stunning modernist home in the Berkeley Hills that just hit the market. ## [Berkeley mail theft suspect had USPS key, police say](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/berkeley-mail-theft-usps-master-key) _2026-08-20 · Alex N. Gecan · Berkeleyside_ Police allege the man stole mail and packages from several Berkeley apartment buildings last year. ## [Introducing BreakFest, Nosh’s big morning bash with a shot of spice](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/nosh-breakfast-event-hammerling-east-bay) _2026-08-20 · Tovin Lapan · Berkeleyside_ Come out to Hammerling Wines in West Berkeley Sept. 12 for great food, local makers and Nosh's inaugural Hot Sauce Competition. ## [Berkeley Unified appoints former board member Beatriz Leyva‑Cutler to fill vacant seat](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/beatriz-leyva-cutler-appointed-to-busd-school-board) _2026-08-20 · Vanessa Arredondo · Berkeleyside_ The BUSD board had been without a fifth member since July, when Ana Vasudeo stepped down to join the county. Leyva-Cutler will serve out the remainder of her term, until November 2028. ## [How a Berkeley middle school cooking program shaped a rising East Bay chef](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/daffodil-projects-natchez-lee-growing-leaders-willard) _2026-08-20 · Alon Yoeli · Berkeleyside_ Natchez Lee, the chef behind the pop-up and supper club Daffodil Projects, was struggling in school when they joined Growing Leaders. ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PbDXoUzs0iOY) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Opinion: A park for the next generation of Berkeley, and beyond](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/golden-gate-fields-park-opinion-adena-ishii) _2026-08-20 · Adena Ishii · Berkeleyside_ Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says state leaders should approve Gavin Newsom's plan to provide $125 million for the Golden Gate Fields property. ## [Around Berkeley: Shakespeare in the park, mural art talk, Canto mahjong](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/20/events-berkeley-california-august-2026) _2026-08-20 · Karen Nguyen Vo and Andrew Gilbert · Berkeleyside_ Other events include a murder mystery show at Hammerling Wines, a discussion of reporting on AI and a night market on Fourth Street. ## [Box Score Banter: Rolling Seven](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109567/box-score-banter-rolling-seven/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Sussman · Baseball Prospectus_ Some puzzles can take months to solve. The post Box Score Banter: Rolling Seven appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [The DSL Difference](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109575/guarding-the-lines-the-dsl-difference/) _2026-08-20 · Jarrett Seidler · Baseball Prospectus_ When attempting to interpret Dominican Summer League Performance, context is king. The post The DSL Difference appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [MLU: Of Cams and Campbells](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109576/mlu-of-cams-and-campbells/) _2026-08-20 · Ben Spanier · Baseball Prospectus_ Plus, if you're looking for folks to root for, a catcher in the Blue Jays organization that's more than half a haiku. The post MLU: Of Cams and Campbells appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Which Playoff Contenders Need an SoS?](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/109578/between-the-lines-which-playoff-contenders-need-an-sos/) _2026-08-20 · Ginny Searle · Baseball Prospectus_ Using PECOTA and strength of schedule to scope the remaining postseason races. The post Which Playoff Contenders Need an SoS? appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Jackson Merrill y una espada enorme](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/en-espanol/article/109566/jackson-merrill-y-una-espada-enorme/) _2026-08-20 · Timothy Jackson · Baseball Prospectus_ Muchos ajustes pequeños que pueden terminar sumando. The post Jackson Merrill y una espada enorme appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [In a tight budget year, BUSD’s superintendent joined teachers in getting a pay raise](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/19/berkeley-unified-executive-salaries-bay-area-superintendents) _2026-08-19 · Vanessa Arredondo · Berkeleyside_ Berkeley Unified and other districts are increasingly using “me too” contract clauses tying executive salaries to staff pay raises, as a way to retain top talent. ## [Election 2026: Who’s running for Berkeley City Council, school board and more](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/19/berkeley-election-candidates-city-council-rent-board-school-board) _2026-08-19 · Nico Savidge · Berkeleyside_ Update: One of the candidates vying to represent City Council District 8 has dropped out of the race. ## [From green apple cucumber to red kuri squash, here’s what Berkeley residents are growing in their gardens](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/19/from-green-apple-cucumber-to-red-kuri-squash-heres-what-berkeley-residents-are-growing-in-their-gardens) _2026-08-19 · Myron Caringal · Berkeleyside_ After a reader sent Berkeleyside photos of his front yard corn, we put a call out to see what else is being grown around town this summer. You all produced. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vT3iFigvA924) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Follow the sweet aromas and long lines to Oakland’s latest buzzy bakery](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/19/studio-estepan-west-oakland-bread-pastries) _2026-08-19 · Skylla Mumana · Berkeleyside_ At Studio Estepan, owner Estevan Silva brings Michelin technique and global flavors to his part-time West Oakland bakery. ## [Berkeley author maps out an ‘ecocivilization’ to avert climate and economic catastrophe](https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/08/19/jeremy-lent-ecocivilization-reckonings-thomas-farber-my-deepest-desire-tamiki-hara-groundbreaking-clare-cooper-marcus-smolder-colleen-morton-busch) _2026-08-19 · Joanne Furio · Berkeleyside_ Jeremy Lent describes the consequences of a society stretched to its limits and what can replace it. Also: “Reckonings” by Thomas Farber, and a posthumous memoir of LSD and erotic encounters at Esalen by Cal professor Clare Cooper Marcus. ## [The Stash List ’26: Week 21](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/109562/the-stash-list-26-week-21/) _2026-08-19 · Timothy Jackson · Baseball Prospectus_ Might the Twins be getting some outfield help? The post The Stash List ’26: Week 21 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 21](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/109560/deep-league-landscape-26-week-21/) _2026-08-19 · Nathan Grimm · Baseball Prospectus_ Never give up. The post Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 21 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [What They’re Saying ’26: Bryson Stott and Aaron Nola Edition](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/fantasy/article/109558/what-theyre-saying-26-bryson-stott-and-aaron-nola-edition/) _2026-08-19 · Howard Megdal · Baseball Prospectus_ Not cooked yet. The post What They’re Saying ’26: Bryson Stott and Aaron Nola Edition appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [2026 Divisional Draft Review: NL East](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109542/2026-divisional-draft-review-nl-east/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Donodeo · Baseball Prospectus_ The first installment of a bird's-eye view of each team's collection in the 2026 MLB Draft. The post 2026 Divisional Draft Review: NL East appeared first on Baseball Prospectus . ## [MLU: Franklin First](https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/109530/minor-league-update-franklin-first/) _2026-08-19 · Nathan Graham · Baseball Prospectus_ Plus the best of the rest from across the minor leagues last night. The post MLU: Franklin First appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .