Here we go. First up for the Potomac Pink Slips and just arrived from the West Wing, little-known player, David Shulkin . Didn’t quite make a name for himself as part of “ Spenders’ Row ,” but they say he likes to travel in style.

Announcer: You know, this team is getting stronger and stronger. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some players get called back up. There’s a rumor Rob Porter may be moving back to his desk. But it’s already a solid team.

If you’re just joining us, President Trump was here earlier, he threw out the second Cabinet member, then went back home to watch on TV. Long drive and . . . Foul!


There’s Ben Carson, another player we expected to see here waving from the stands, sitting in the seats in the section his wife purchased and had refurbished for the game at taxpayer expense.

Next pitch. Low. Outside.

Steve Bannon on deck. I didn’t think they allowed smoking on the field.

Speaking of smoking, Hope Hicks stretching along the third base line in yoga pants. Oh and there goes Mike Pence, averting his eyes and leaving the stands. That’s a shame.

Gorgeous day, just one lone cloud. Which reminds me, we haven’t heard much from Stephen Miller. We expect to see him here soon.

Of course, there’s big Rex Tillerson in the hole. And he’s not happy. Who’s a good boy, Rex? Who’s a good boy?

Struck out. Not Shulkin’s week. Bannon up next. McMaster in the dugout. Talking to Omarosa, who brought her own camera crew to the game.

Bannon steps out of the box to watch Scott Pruitt landing his jet in left field. Pruitt, down the stairs, waves to Steve Mnuchin’s wife in the stands, who just hashtagged “jet fuel” and “climate hoax.”


And amid the distraction, Bannon steals first! He’s arguing with the ump, and blaming Jared Kushner! Sarah Sanders now making her way down to the field. Setting up a mike and podium and blue background curtain. Denying the whole thing ever happened. Says we should be looking at Jeff Bezos’s taxes, instead.

Back to the field.

The Mooch up next. The only player wearing navy pinstripes. And a tie. Batting one handed while he talks on his phone. He’s walking out to the plate. Having a little word with the pitcher. Pitcher nods. The Mooch takes first base. And the pitcher’s watch. Have to wonder what was said there.

One out, one on, top of the first.

Andrew McCabe and James Comey each making their way to the drop site behind the bullpen.

This is a good time to remind everybody, if you can’t make it to the game, make it to your desk! All season we’re streaming live on Facebook. Just log in, adjust your camera to wide angle, make all your settings public and it’s free to watch. Well, as long as you believe you can’t put a price on privacy.

Debra A. Klein is a writer. Follow her on Twitter @IWishIHadTyped.