Trump and Republicans are terrified of policies that curb their own wealth and power, and the wealth and power of the oligarchs that bankroll them. That's why they're amping up the fearmongering about "socialism."
Bradley Woodrum
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Daughter sprinting to the mound to hug her dad is the good shit
You want BLEPH? I've got you covered @baseballprospectus.com. Here are five different stats called BLEPH. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Baseball Analyst Answers Call for New Stats Called BLEPH | Baseball Prospectus
With not just one option, but five.
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Onion Sports@onionsports.bsky.social · 3d agoBaseball Analysts Call For New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H. theonion.com/baseball-ana...
Does anyone know if there's a way to find out if I have another instance of Acrobat Distiller running? Also, what is Acrobat Distiller?
PCA!! Pete Crow-Armstrong is the 3rd player in MLB history with a 45-40 season, joining: 2024 Shohei Ohtani 2006 Alfonso Soriano
And there it is. Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes the first Cub in franchise history to have a 40-40 season. He's the seventh player in MLB history with such a season.
watching Cooper Hjerpe...felt like a good time to check in on the most unique release points in MLB via Baseball Savant, highlighted a handful of notable outliers (min. 150 total pitches thrown):
Quick article at BP about how the landscape of Japanese talent flowing into MLB has changed. It was hard to translate and project from NPB based on outcome metrics; it's much easier with things like fastball velocity and bat speed. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
I really enjoyed making GIFs for the #WPBL this season. But this one was super bittersweet. I just wish we could get three more months!
Bradley Woodrum@bradleywoodrum.com · 5d agoMan, what a #WPBL season, and what a finale! I say, let's play two [seasons]! www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Michael is always a good read, but this one was especially good.
Michael Clair@michaelclair.bsky.social · 5d agoAfter struggling much of the year, Ayami Sato tossed a complete game shutout to help the Queens win the first WPBL championship. But for the players in the league, this was about much more than one game. "This has been everything to me," Amanda Gianelloni said. www.mlb.com/news/queens-...
Man, what a #WPBL season, and what a finale! I say, let's play two [seasons]! www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
The Queen of Baseball | Baseball Prospectus
With the WPBL Championship on the line, Ayomi Sato pitched the league's greatest game.
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This is partly what I was ranting about on @ewpod.bsky.social. If the #MLB cared about the long term future of baseball as a sport, they would pass around a plate between the owners and toss $1M no-strings-attached to this league. #WPBL
sportydolphin.fun@sportydolphin.bsky.social · last wk.Just imagine what happens when this league gets more funding. As a quick comparison: An entire WPBL team's salary cap: $95,000 Tarik Skubal's earnings throwing 13 pitches last year: $95,000 #WPBL
Sato better watch out. The next generation of #WPBL flamethrowers is coming fast!
Baseball GIFs@baseballgifs.bsky.social · 6d agoHere's the interview.
The Los Angeles Queens win the #WPBL Championship!
Just 10 minutes away from Queens vs Firebells in the deciding game of the WPBL championship series!
I feel like I can cross a few of these off in advance. I mean, c'mon, do we really think Lansdell's equipment is going to adjust itself?! #WPBL
kate@katewitko.bsky.social · 6d ago
if anyone would like a #WPBL Championship Game bingo card, reply here and pick a number 1-30. i have 30 unique randomized bingo cards you can play with. no prize, just a fun thing to do during the game!
"They don't know Miguel Vargas is having a breakout season while underperforming his peripherals."
Bryan Blessed@bryb.bsky.social · last wk.This picture of the Pope at his 40th birthday party is everything to me.x
In the most recent @theonion.com newspaper, they ran an article titled "Baseball Analysts Call for New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H." Today at @baseballprospectus.com, I published five new stats called BLEPH. You're welcome. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Baseball Analyst Answers Call for New Stats Called BLEPH | Baseball Prospectus
With not just one option, but five.
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Bert: What Does It Mean, Sesame Street?
Alt: Bert slowly looks up from a book, appearing quite disturbed.
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JJ Cooper@jjcoop36.bsky.social · last wk.This year 10 MiLB hitters reached 35 HRs Last year, 2 did. This year, 25 hitters reached 30 HRs. Last year, 5 did. This year, 75 MiLB hitters reached 25 HRs. Last year, 18 did. This year, 171 MiLB hitters reached 20 HRs Last year, 66 did.
CAN👏🏼NOT👏🏼WAIT👏🏼 I ❤️ MESS I ❤️ CHAOS #OneMoreGame #WPBL
Bradley Woodrum@bradleywoodrum.com · last wk.Man, this Game 5 on Tuesday is going to be nuts. To quote a famous commentator: "Last game of the season; can't hold anything back." We could see literally anything -- Sato-Roche-Meidlinger likely from the #LAQueens. Do the #Firebells consider using Whitmore to close? #WPBL
Man, this Game 5 on Tuesday is going to be nuts. To quote a famous commentator: "Last game of the season; can't hold anything back." We could see literally anything -- Sato-Roche-Meidlinger likely from the #LAQueens. Do the #Firebells consider using Whitmore to close? #WPBL
