Leave it to Cashman to overpay for something the Yanks don't need ..... again.

Jeff Passan Bot@jeffpassanbot.bsky.social · 3d ago

The four right-handed pitchers the Yankees are sending to the Nationals in the Luis García Jr. deal: relievers Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz and Jake Bird, plus starter Jack Cebert. First on the García news: @Joelsherman1.

@ericstephen.bsky.social may be able to answer this: Are newly acquired Seth Halvorsen and undrafted FA signing Wyatt Halvorsen related?

I have spent all of an hour in my new pool. Just floating. Alone. No distractions and no sounds other than a few birds and the waterfall from the koi pond. And this has been the most peaceful hour I think I have had in YEARS. I had basically forgotten how to relax. I’m always doing something.

It's a little fascinating watching Red Sox fans trying to convince themselves that Zach Neto is the right move for this team, right now, when most are overlooking the fact that Franklin Arias is not only one of the hottest hitters in the minor leagues this year but was just promoted to Triple-A.

Finally watched "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and holy cow was it good! Weird, but really good.

This is why you wear a cup, kids.

MLB Transaction Bot@transactionbot.bsky.social · 2w ago

Athletics placed 3B Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list. Ruptured testicle surgery.

I love watching the MLB Draft, but when there are forklifts and crews disassembling the stage behind the desk while Rounds 2 and on are ongoing, it is a really disappointing visual.

We're now at 16 no-hitters in 2026 after last night's combined effort in the NPB from Nash Walters, Jesús Liranzo, and José Quijada. tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/tbnl-2026-...

TBNL: 2026 No-hitter tracker

Tracking every pro and collegiate no-hitter pitched this year.

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This is the funniest baseball thing I've ever seen

Roger Cormier@themetsnewsletter.com · last mo.

Read the damn room, Mr. Met.

Added six more names to this, pushing us to 25 in total.

TBNL: Family connections in the 2026 MLB Draft class

A Bonds. A

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100% me right now.

Homer Simpson's Iconic Celebration Dance Loop

ALT: Homer Simpson's Iconic Celebration Dance Loop

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Is Junior Caminero playing third base with a lollypop in his mouth? Why?

It's been close to six weeks since The Windup actually showed up in my inbox, despite resubscribing multiple times. @theathletic.com What gives?

I added eight new names to the list of players in this year's draft class with MLB bloodlines.

TBNL: Family connections in the 2026 MLB Draft class

A Bonds. A

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These stupid owners are obsessed with fixing things that aren’t broken.

Baseball America@baseballamerica.com · 2mo ago

BREAKING: A new MLB proposal to the MLBA aims for sweeping changes to amateur baseball, including... - No more high school draftees - Shortened 12-round draft - New international draft Details: buff.ly/gjCU5h1

Today's TBNL: MLB and the Giants' response to five players (one fifth of the active roster) making fools of themselves on Pride Night was pretty disappointing.

TBNL: MLB and the Giants offer a weak response to Friday's Pride Night incident

Harry Ford keeps struggling. Baseball evolves. The transfer portal stays busy.

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I have lost enough weight that none of my shorts fit without a belt on the very last hole. #smallvictories

World Cup PSA: Foxboro is not actually part of Boston. It's not even a suburb. Gillette Stadium (it's not called Boston Stadium) is literally 27.3 miles from Boston's South Station (i.e., roughly the middle of the city for those not from the area).

Today's TBNL. I've been told I got "a little fiesty today" in here. 🤣

TBNL: John Henry is worried

Your annual reminder that the Rangers are asshats.

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Today's TBNL looks at the family connections in this year's MLB Draft class.

TBNL: Family connections in the 2026 MLB Draft class

A Bonds. A

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Now that the college regular season is over, did I miss any no-hitters? @carlosacollazo.com

TBNL: 2026 No-hitter tracker

Tracking every pro and collegiate no-hitter pitched this year.

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This is cool (and I subscribed), but has everyone forgotten about this? www.thebaseballcube.com/content/news...

Jeff Blankenburg@jeffblankenburg.com · 3mo ago

Love baseball? Miss the days of reading through the box scores each morning, ad free? I built a thing. boxscore.email

Today's TBNL looks at Milwaukee's infield problem, Billy Bean and Glenn Burke being honored, and questions if Alex Verdugo's MLB career is (rightfully) over.

TBNL: the Brewers' infield problem; is this the end for Alex Verdugo?

Billy Bean and Glenn Burke get one more honor.

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No-hitters are fun. So far, baseball has seen 12 of them in 2026 (but none in MLB). I started keeping track.

TBNL: 2026 No-hitter tracker

Tracking every pro and collegiate no-hitter pitched this year.

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There was some Salvador Perez/Hall of Fame discourse over the weekend. It's been a while since I've shared a link, but the latest at TBNL:

TBNL: The complex Hall of Fame discussion for Salvador Perez (and J.T. Realmuto) is really not so complex

Bobby Cox and René Cárdenas pass away.

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Two stories crossed my path this weekend in which a writer referred to 1996 as 60 years ago. If you're going to insist on using AI bullshit in your writing, learn to check what you're publishing first.

John Sterling. Ted Turner. Bobby Cox. Tough week for 80-plus-year-old baseball people.

How does Las Vegas handle both the Athletics and the Aviators (the A's Triple-A club)? Is that market really going to drive enough attendance to sustain both teams? I'm sure someone smarter than me has asked this, @jenramose.online maybe?

I knew John Sterling was a legend with a long, looooooong career, but this stat blew my mind a little. From @threetwoeephus.bsky.social in today's The Windup:

The coolest pitching thing in the Atlantic League this week and it isn't even close

Jomboy Media (Unofficial)@jomboymedia-mirror.bsky.social · 3mo ago

53-year-old knuckleballer Vincent Towns made the start for the Atlantic League’s Hagerstown Flying Boxcars today 👏 Towns has worked in construction for 30 years and last played pro baseball for a San Francisco Giants Minor League team in 1992