Dan is a first class conversationalist, and I had a great time with this.

My Baseball History@shoelesspodcast.bsky.social · 6d ago

Episode 0601 with @markarmour04.bsky.social is live! Make sure you're following @ShoelessPodcast on Facebook or Instagram, then share the post announcing this episode to your profile/story. That's literally all you need to do to enter the giveaway contest. www.shoelesspodcast.com/season-six/01

The last NL team to win 100 games AND win the World Series? 2016 Cubs. Before that? 1986 Mets. Could happen this year. @slangsonsports.bsky.social

Fortunately, Yankee fans’ long experience with post-season baseball will allow them to shrug off this game with graceful, measured calmness.

Looking for this Feb 1949 issue of Sports Illustrated, unrelated to classic SI that launched in 1954. There is an article on Satchel Paige that I would like to read, and I would be grateful for a scan of it. I know that is asking a lot--I have tried the Hall of Fame and eBay. Much thanks.

The AL West has won the last two non-Dodger championships. Their collective 2026 performance is not an imbalance problem that needs to be corrected, but an inevitable consequence of this playoff format and some bad baseball decisions.

The Peggy Guggenheim museum in Venice has a “conservation lab.” But trying doing this to a 1979 Topps Bake McBride and everyone has a friggin’ COW. @sabrbbcards.bsky.social

The two best teams in baseball (Brewers and Rays) have low payrolls and high competence.

Eugene Freedman@eugenefreedman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Your proof that the complaints about competitive balance hold no water. But, many in the national media are still carrying it.

In Fenway tonight there were eight Manfred Men, seven of whom scored. The one that did not (T13) was the difference in the game. @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social

The Red Sox have won the last 15 times they’ve faced teams with winning records. Which seems like a lot.

Getting ready for Portland Fire vs. Dallas Wings game. Bonus: Pride Night! Love is all around.

I have a few days to finsish my SABR talk but still kicking around some through lines.

Spain are the kings and queens of football.

A few weeks ago when the Red Sox were in last place I said “they will win 16 of 18 and get right back in this thing.”

Aubrey Go Dog Go.

kim@kimmymonte.bsky.social · 3mo ago

your baseball pitcher name is your grandfather’s first name and the last thing you bought i’ll go first mine’s Dominic Sandals

The Red Sox are apparently NOT going to sell at the deadline. The main flaw has been that the star prospect class (Anthony, Mayer, Campbell) has failed (injuries mainly) while the acquisitions have been excellent. Get Crochet and Anthony back and let’s enjoy the second half. ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️

@barackobama.bsky.social Dear President Obama, Hope you & Mrs. Obama are well. My family would be honored if you would send anniversary greetings to my parents, celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary today. A German holocaust survivor and Puerto Rican young man met in NYC. Rest is history.

Mets Universe@metsuniverse.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Today is my parent’s 75th Anniversary - an incredible and rare moment, and a celebration of a lifetime of love.

Satchel Paige was born 120 years ago today. Born into poverty, destined for greatness despite being forced to live under the yoke of white supremacy.

This has been a fantastic World Cup, a sorely needed distraction from the madman destroying the world. And, here he is.

This is what the people who run American sports work to prevent.

On August 18, 1950, all baseball games observed a moment of silence on the second anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. Does anyone know how long this tradition continued?

June 1950 Black Barons sold contract of Willie Mays to Giants. Next 80 games he hit .353 for Trenton. On 9/24 Birmingham honored him between games of DH. He got a wrist watch, and Mays actually played for the Black Barons in the games(!), 3-for-7 with two doubles and two "sensational" catches.

Perfect ("satirical") summary of the AI bubble. The whole thing is gold: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ai-...

Almost done with this Rickey Henderson 1000 piece jigsaw!

[with tears in my eyes] dudes rock

Congratulations to the great city of New York, their awesome mayor, their wonderful multicultural population. May their city know the great joy they all deserve.

10/10

Luke Epplin@lukeepplin.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Me when thinking about De'Aaron Fox today.

Catching in a Pinch? RIP Chief. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social @vossbrink.bsky.social @buckweaver.bsky.social

Paid my respects to a Windy City hero, who left us too soon. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social @billpearch.bsky.social

Major League ballpark #49.

Well, here is some news. My two-year (and counting) Satchel Paige Project has been recognized with SABR's Baseball Research Award for 2026. This endeavor has been tremendously rewarding to me, but knowing that other people have appreciated it too is deeply gratifiying. sabr.org/latest/2026-...