Cup of Coffee: November 2, 2021

A rookie will start a must-win game on short rest, The Athletic may soon become the property of a casino, and I talk insurrection, abortion laws, and college applications.

Good morning!

Dusty Baker has called the number of rookie right-hander Luis García to start on short rest for Game 6 tonight. It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him. Atlanta is going with Max Fried on extra rest which, based on his recent performances, is probably needed. Only about 13 hours until we see how that pays off. Well, …