Old Friend Alert, Seibu Lions fans!

Tim Britton (he/him)@timbritton.bsky.social · 4h ago

Jefry Yan records his first big-league strikeout (and celebration) against his first hitter.

Quick, someone get RA Dickey on the line!!

Mike Wilner@wilnerness.bsky.social · 9h ago

#Bluejays announce that they've claimed Matt Waldron from #Padres. He's a knuckleballer. I love this. Oh, and Jesus Sanchez blasts a game-tying homer on a 3-0 pitch. It's 3-3 in Houston.

That wraps up my current broadcast plans for FTF; waiting to see if they can get me a midnight start, these 5am games are rough when you have a day job.

Japan’s national high school baseball championship tournament has begun. Its popularity is like March Madness in the US. 49 teams, 1 from each prefecture (2 each from Tokyo & Hokkaido). Single elimination. The kids are talented. The fans & cheering are enthusiastic. I’ll be watching TV a lot now.

on Sophie Cunningham and a trans controversy that doesn't involve any actual trans people: defector.com/the-right-ha...

I think every right-winger who's suddenly become obsessed with the "truth about COVID" should have to fill out this simple 4-question survey. Should be easy! A/B choices, can't pick both!

Did you miss that bonkers broadcast from this morning? Tune in to FTF Sports NOW to watch the encore presentation of Rakuten @ Orix! (and do it soon, lots of action in the early frames)

Maaaaan what is it about me that I always get the Buffaloes walk off wins. That's 4 in a row now! At least this one didn't need extras. And now I gotta go to work after that!

A Night at the Opera A Day at the Races News of the World Pretty solid run there from Queen! (and not a synthesizer in sight)

Mia Murphy 🏳️‍⚧️@miamurphy.com · 4d ago

What's the best three album run from a band? (the correct answer is Moving Pictures, Signals, and Grace Under Pressure by Rush, but I'm excited to learn second place)

Goodness gracious. This (free) write up on the Skubal trade is some “my nickname is spit flame” from Joe

Joe Sheehan@sheehannewsletter.bsky.social · 3d ago

Editor @scottdsimon.bsky.social said I should make this one free, and we almost always listen to Editor Scott. So on the big trade, posted free. Read, love, subscribe. www.joesheehan.com

Hell to the yes, I'm loving all the anniversary goodies this show has been getting.

Discotek Media@discotekmedia.bsky.social · 4d ago

Samurai Pizza Cats! Coming to Blu-ray from gorgeously remastered film & recreated titling. The Japanese version subbed will come later. You thought another company had it? Great timing for their convention banner that isn't for Blu-rays kept this one secret.

First time in 17 years the Buffaloes will call Tokyo Dome their home ballpark. Tune in tomorrow at 5am EDT on FTF Sports to catch me on the mic!

NPB on reddit@npb-reddit.bsky.social · 4d ago

NPB starting pitchers announced for Aug 03 #npb (all dates and times listed are Japan Standard Time)

This is like OOTP where you have the trading frequency too low and you end up being involved in half of the trades in the league over a decade.

Patrick Dubuque@euqubud.baseballprospectus.com · 4d ago

Please, let's advance to "how did other teams not beat that offer" as quickly as humanly possible

I miss her so much.

Frankie de la Cretaz@thefrankiedlc.news · 5d ago

For The Guardian, I profiled Ayami Sato, who is arguably the best women's baseball player in the world. She will take the mound tomorrow for the WPBL's Los Angeles Queens.

Russia apologetics is another one that gets you to this conclusion and faster but that is one that is definitely never gonna get consensus On Here

Cooper Lund@cooperlund.online · 6d ago

It's generally accepted on here that transphobia is a big, flashing warning light about someone who's about to go down a right wing rabbit hole, and I think after this week we should probably consider "still mad about Dr. Fauci" in a similar way

🚨NEW EPISODE of The Fancestor feat. @gabelerman.bsky.social on NPB and Japanese baseball fandom! •Foreign players welcome? •The posting process •Pitchers still hit! •Ballad of Mr. Baseball •Japan 🤝 Cuba •Gambling creep •Tips for fans visiting NPB ballparks podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Fans of Nippon Professional Baseball

Podcast Episode · The Fancestor · July 29 · 51m

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Dylan Mulvaney's response to Trump's recent attacks on her at the WHCD is worth watching. www.readtpa.com/p/the-punchl...

The Punchline

Dylan Mulvaney did nothing wrong. That's the point.

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say what you will about AI, always-on voice recording and auto dictation has been a game changer for my workflows. Save post and close app. Yeah Footlong meatball sub on white. No veggies. Don't toast it. Ranch and barbecue sauce. Yeah, ranch and bargecue sauce. More. More. Little more please

Last push for the latest episode of my cockamamie podcast! Come back tomorrow as we leave Missouri after two weeks and head across the Pacific for NPB and Japanese baseball fandom with @gabelerman.bsky.social! ✌🏾

Aaron Cameron@thatbootlegguy.bsky.social · 2w ago

🚨NEW EPISODE of The Fancestor feat. @frankschloegel.bsky.social on Kansas City Royals fandom! •Working class Royalty •Bo Jackson’s ballad •George Brett: Mission Hills ladies man •More whiskey, less milk •1985! 2015! (…2014🫠) •Who orders salad at a BBQ spot? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I am always trying to explain to folks that most Americans have never met a Jew and people do not believe me and I just need you to understand that the perception that we are a powerful group in this country is intentionally created by antisemites and you’re unknowingly buying in.

Joel S.@joelhs.bsky.social · last wk.

This actually explains something about how people talk about the Jewish community.

I learned ages ago to have little googly or cartoon eyes behind your webcam to improve eye contact during video meetings or recordings. Then I got this Ludicolo and realized he's a better option than those.

🧵 Some thoughts on a Saturday evening. About gratitude and luck and family. (Cat pic is from earlier this week - hello Yogi!!)

Old Friend Alert for Chiba Lotte Marines fans

Passanthallich@passanthalbot.bsky.social · 2w ago

@JeffPassan tweeted Former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel and the A’s are in agreement on a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Keuchel, 38, will report to Triple-A. He last pitched in the big leagues with Milwaukee in 2024.

Confirmed cast are @jordanscarzfava.bsky.social , @jespovoices.bsky.social, @princesslida.bsky.social , @thecandacemarie.bsky.social , @swordtee40.bsky.social , and a special guest star that I still can't believe we got involved. Look for it in September!

HyperVoiceActing (COMMS OPEN: 5/5)@hypervoiceacting.bsky.social · 2w ago

We have an important message from the Mushroom Kingdom Labs: Production on the dub for @gabelerman.bsky.social and @soveryunofficial.bsky.social's "Super Mario Adventures Continued - Kemical Reaction" has officially begun. We'll keep you informed on any updates #SuperMarioBros #comicdub

Big news: Federal government grounds Billy Bishop airport expansion www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Federal government grounds Billy Bishop airport expansion

The just-concluded public survey suggested strong public opposition to the project, according to a federal government official.

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100% this. We've been making concessions to try to deal with Trump's threats/extortion since Carney was first elected, hoping the extortionist will change. It's the definition of insanity. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/24/o...

Canadians want to fight. Their prime minister might need to let them

I understand the broader strategy at work here, and I’m willing to bet many Canadians do as well. In the face of a volatile and vainglorious bully who’s constitutionally incapable of keeping his word,...

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Me sliding into my voice actor crew's DMs like

Smiling Woman Makes Grand Entrance

Alt: I think this is from Big Brother? Some kind of reality show. A black woman is smiling widely as she saunters through an open door.

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Shiro (白) is a Mochi🍡@soveryunofficial.bsky.social · 2w ago

SMAC: Kemical Reaction 25 Hey, Paisanos! It's the last page of Kemical Reaction! Did you like the comic? Are you looking forward to the next one? Thanks for reading! You are a Super Player! https://bit.ly/SMACKemicalReaction25 #smac #Supermarioadventurescontinued #comic #webcomic #kemicalreaction

Phenomenal bout.

@sumosoul.bsky.social · 2w ago

Day11 M7 Kotoeihō 9-1 (L) M14 Shishi 8-2 (R) Hilight for sure! Newfound respect for both these men. Especially one of them #nagoyabasho2026

Nothing truer has ever been said about American politics