The article discusses the crumbling baseball empire of a team that seeks to honor Henry Kissinger, but the author is too fatigued to delve into the topic. The article touches on how America’s perception of exceptionalism has contributed to the declining state of the empire. The piece also mentions the arrival of unique player Shohei Ohtani in the baseball world and how his presence has sparked excitement among fans and teams. The article ends with a discussion of Al Michaels’ performance during Thursday night games and how his apathetic approach reflects the lack of enthusiasm for the sport.