David Roth (writer)

David Roth (born February 17, 1978) is an American journalist, essayist, podcast host, and editor. He has written about sports, politics, and culture in Deadspin, The New Republic, SB Nation, New York Magazine, New York Daily News, and other publications. Roth was a senior editor for Deadspin until he and the majority of staff resigned in 2019 in disagreement with new management. Roth and other ex-Deadspin staff co-founded Defector Media the following year. He is a lifelong fan of the New York Mets and writes about the organization extensively.