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Russ Oates

Sr. Analyst

Russ Oates is an analyst for Vox Media. He ran Purple Row, SB Nation’s Colorado Rockies blog, from 2006-10 before moving into various roles for SBNation.com. He’ll always attest to the fact that Matt Holliday did, indeed, touch home plate for the Colorado Rockies in 2007’s Game 163 against the San Diego Padres.

Latest articles by Russ Oates

Every pick in the 2020 WNBA DraftEvery pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft
WNBA
By Whitney Medworth and Russ Oates
We drafted basketball teams made up of ‘Star Wars’ characters. Which is best?We drafted basketball teams made up of ‘Star Wars’ characters. Which is best?
NBA
By James Dator, Caroline Darney and 3 more
The History Department Bracket is here and it has tenureThe History Department Bracket is here and it has tenure
Men's College Basketball
By Russ Oates
Louisville fires Rick Pitino, AD Tom JurichLouisville fires Rick Pitino, AD Tom Jurich
Men's College Basketball
By Russ Oates
Kentucky Derby 2017: Latest news and updatesKentucky Derby 2017: Latest news and updates
Triple Crown
By Russ Oates