After nearly a decade as MLB.com’s executuive columnust, Richard Justice announced via Twitter that he’s leaving the league outlet.
Justice’s colleagues in the world of media offered their support:
The game is going to miss you a great deal, as will all of us who came across you. I have always enjoyed reading your work on MLB.
— Neil Solondz (@neilsolondz) January 6, 2021
One of the best parts of being a ball writer is the camaraderie with somebody like you, Richard. Always gracious, funny, thoughtful and caring about others. You’ll be missed. Congrats on a great career my friend.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) January 6, 2021
Richard, you are one of the truly good people on the planet (and have always enjoyed coming across you on runs on the road). I have been reading you longer than I have known you and have always been a huge fan in every possible way. You’re the best, always.
— Will Leitch (@williamfleitch) January 6, 2021
Prior to joining MLB.com, Justice wrote for the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, and the Dallas Morning News. He’s also currently a contributor at Texas Monthly.
Justice’s departure is the latest in a winter of high turnover at MLB.com, with beat writers like Ken Gurnick, T.R. Sullivan, Greg Johns, and Jeffrey Flanagan all also leaving.