The 2018 World Cup just got a lot less interesting. The U.S. won't participate for the first time since 1986 after last night's loss to Trinidad and Tobago. The reaction was fierce from former USMNT members. Grant Wahl breaks down what this means for U.S. soccer, while Taylor Twellman cut a WWE-level promo on the team. I've decided to jump on the Trinidad and Tobago bandwagon. I just hope they set some alarm clocks*.
*see video section below for explanation of alarm clock joke
Dusty Baker seems lost
The Nationals and Cubs were rained out on Tuesday, which seemed perfect because it gave Stephen Strasburg an extra day of rest.