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From ‘Belly’ to his early demos to his near-riot-inducing song intros, here’s a glimpse into what made Earl Simmons a singular talent.

[Join our staff as they take stock of the late, great rapper's best work.]

Cody Pearson

With polar-opposite payrolls, the Athletics’ Billy Beane and the Yankees’ Brian Cashman have helped reinvent baseball and defied the short shelf life of MLB GMs. And their historic careers and close friendship began with one 1997 trade. The two executives and people close to them reflect on their legacies, longevity, and what has and hasn’t changed since that first transaction.

[Join Ben Lindbergh as he looks at the relationship between MLB's Billy Beane and Brian Cashman.]