Howard Megdal is a journalist and editor who has worked hard over his career to equalize coverage between both men’s and women’s sports, while covering baseball, basketball, soccer, and other sports. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The IX Newsletter, a daily newsletter covering five different women’s sports, and The Next, a 24/7 women’s basketball outlet. He has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Baseball Prospectus, and Forbes. His books include Rare Gems, The Baseball Talmud, Wilpon’s Folly, Taking the Field, and The Cardinals Way.