Davy Andrews
@davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social
Writer at FanGraphs. Guitarist for The Subway Ghosts and The Spaghettis. Baker of cookies. He/him. DMs open. davyandrews.bandcamp.com.
Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.
Jed clearly trying to bait me into doing a We Tried Tracker for the deadline.
Meghan Montemurro@mmontemurro.bsky.social · 2d agoAsked whether the Cubs made an offer to the Tigers for Tarik Skubal, Hoyer said, "We had a lot of conversations."
I say we start pronouncing it with a hard G, the Los Angeles Dod-Gers, just out of spite.
I answered a question about the softly-hit home runs and I think it’s one of the funniest things I’ve ever written. I’m really starting to have fun with the mailbag each week. Become FanGraphs member so you can read it!
FanGraphs Baseball@fangraphs.com · 4d agoFanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: August 1, 2026 blogs.fangraphs.com/fangraphs-we...
RAEKWON: Floor to ceiling suede out on Larry Bird cousin yacht ME: Absolutely, yes.
I’ve started making my wife’s overnight oats, and I’m having entirely too much fun surprising her with new flavors. Left to Right: Coffee and Banana Lemon Blueberry Apple Cinnamon Cherry, Walnut, and Pecan Mango and Toasted Coconut
LA Dodgers owner Mark Walters had a very good reason to corral the players into a WH visit. His company is under investigation by the DOJ & SEC. Private credit, billions in undisclosed loans transferred from his investment firms to his insurance firms. Gift link: www.wsj.com/finance/regu...
Exclusive | Federal Probe Into Dodgers Owner’s Financial Empire Was Sparked by Whistleblower
Authorities are examining about $16 billion in private-credit deals involving Mark Walter’s insurance companies to determine whether fraud occurred.
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Look at all those stars. Look at how Goddamn ugly the stars are.
Secret Drug Addict@scrtdrugaddict.bsky.social · 2w ago
Writing about bunts and listening to the self-titled Crooked Fingers on a dreary day. Might end up making this Finnish bread that never disappoints. www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/ries...
Rieska (Finnish Flatbread)
A Finnish flatbread packed with whole grains and wonderful flavor.
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ALERT: New Roger! @themetsnewsletter.com www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
No Thanks, I'd Rather Lose | Baseball Prospectus
Allow me to set the scene for you. It is Friday, July 17, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Miami Marlins and Brewers are playing a taut game that is tied at one going into th...
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If there is a god, watch over the tapers, and bless the setlistfm contributors.
Was there *nowhere* else to put the Mastercard logo???
MLB@mlbbot.bsky.social · 3w agoHey, Chicago, what do you say? The All-Star Game is heading your way! Presenting the 2027 All-Star Game logo ⭐️
I don't think this is optimism. After all, it's MLB that would be locking out its employees, not vice-versa. I believe this is a bargaining tactic. Here's why: MLB will begin its lockout of its employees, the players on the first day they can legally: December 2, 2026. With Opening Day scheduled 1/
Bob Nightengale@bnightengale.bsky.social · 3w agoLockout or not, MLB showing their optimism in labor negotiations that the 2027 season will start on time by announcing that Opening Day will be on March 25, the earliest in MLB history, with the regular season concluding Sept. 26.
Bumping this one more time because it's super fun. Did you know that Joey Lucchesi will make you a video for 25 bucks?
FanGraphs Baseball@fangraphs.com · 3w agoWhich Ballplayers Are on Cameo? blogs.fangraphs.com/which-ballpl...
I am so, so proud of the Nationals. Joe Davis talking about all the great you g players they have, and he runs out after three so he has to include a player they traded away.
What does it say about the state of baseball that every commercial during the All-Star Game is for a product that absolutely fucking sucks?
That document all the All-Star starters are signing probably locks in a salary cap via fine print on the back.