Amanda Lane Cumming
@amandalc.bsky.social
I write about baseball. Lookout Landing alum. 2021 SABR Award Finalist. I read a lot of old newspapers. Can solve a Rubik’s Cube. She/Her. Aries ☀️ Aquarius 🌙 Cancer ⬆️ Tacoman
Newsletter on all things PNW baseball history: https://www.nwbaseballhistory.com
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Seattle, We Have a Base Ball Team! The Seattle Alkis and the Arrival of Competitive Base Ball in 1877
100 years before the Mariners played their first season, the Alkis gave Seattle fans their first taste of the base ball epidemic.
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This year is the 150th year of competitive baseball in Seattle! I took a look back at Seattle and the surrounding areas in 1877, and got to know the team that started it all: the Alki Base Ball Club. They captured Seattle's hearts and we haven't been without baseball since.
It's actually pretty brutal that college baseball starts so early. I guess it's fine if you're in California or the South. But anywhere else, oof.
February 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
It's actually pretty brutal that college baseball starts so early. I guess it's fine if you're in California or the South. But anywhere else, oof.
Oh! Just realized that both our local college baseball teams starts playing tomorrow! I wonder if I'll be able to convince the kiddos we should got...in the cold....and probably rain...
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Oh! Just realized that both our local college baseball teams starts playing tomorrow! I wonder if I'll be able to convince the kiddos we should got...in the cold....and probably rain...
That's what I hear!
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
That's what I hear!
I'm sorry. Hugs to you! ♥️
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I'm sorry. Hugs to you! ♥️
Looking up information on Winter Cup and there's something so funny to me about the competition being streamed live for free, but you have to pay to watch podium training. I mean, I guess that makes sense, get money from the real sickos and try to draw the casuals in for free, but it's funny.
February 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Looking up information on Winter Cup and there's something so funny to me about the competition being streamed live for free, but you have to pay to watch podium training. I mean, I guess that makes sense, get money from the real sickos and try to draw the casuals in for free, but it's funny.
We have an event next week to officially end the fundraiser, and then I need to find another project! I need something to obsess and worry over that’s productive.
February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
We have an event next week to officially end the fundraiser, and then I need to find another project! I need something to obsess and worry over that’s productive.
I’ve thrown myself into stuff at the kids’ school this year because I care, and as a distraction from *everything*. The election was huge, and we’ve just finished a fundraiser that went better than expected. It’s just really affirming to know there are still wins to be won out there, big and small.
February 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I’ve thrown myself into stuff at the kids’ school this year because I care, and as a distraction from *everything*. The election was huge, and we’ve just finished a fundraiser that went better than expected. It’s just really affirming to know there are still wins to be won out there, big and small.
Exactly one month until my fantasy draft begins. Gotta start researching and preparing. Lotta pressure when you're the defending champion.
February 12, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Exactly one month until my fantasy draft begins. Gotta start researching and preparing. Lotta pressure when you're the defending champion.
What a blessing of the internet age!
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
What a blessing of the internet age!
The “Notable Alumni” section of my high school’s Wikipedia page lists 3 people, none of them what I’d consider “famous”, so I suppose there’s still a shot for me to become the famous person to go to my high school.
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The “Notable Alumni” section of my high school’s Wikipedia page lists 3 people, none of them what I’d consider “famous”, so I suppose there’s still a shot for me to become the famous person to go to my high school.
Today is my Friday because it is the kids’ Friday and I am a-okay with that! We somehow got through all the Valentine’s Party stuff, the fundraiser ends today, and the levies passed, so suddenly I have my time back! Plan to mostly just binge read and watch ice skating this weekend and I cannot wait!
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Today is my Friday because it is the kids’ Friday and I am a-okay with that! We somehow got through all the Valentine’s Party stuff, the fundraiser ends today, and the levies passed, so suddenly I have my time back! Plan to mostly just binge read and watch ice skating this weekend and I cannot wait!
Oh, I’m so sorry. What a sweet little face he has ♥️
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Oh, I’m so sorry. What a sweet little face he has ♥️
There’s so much! Bobby Ayala punching a hotel window! John Marzano punching Paul O’Neil! Alex Rodriguez before anyone wanted to punch him!
February 12, 2026 at 3:40 AM
There’s so much! Bobby Ayala punching a hotel window! John Marzano punching Paul O’Neil! Alex Rodriguez before anyone wanted to punch him!
That’s incredible! And so very mid-90s!
February 12, 2026 at 3:39 AM
That’s incredible! And so very mid-90s!
The first big writing thing I did at Lookout Landing was a 4-part series on the 1997 Mariners in 2017 and that was (mostly…you know, the bullpen, the trade deadline, and the playoffs) a great time. So maybe I shall give it a go. I haven’t re-lived a whole season since then.
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The first big writing thing I did at Lookout Landing was a 4-part series on the 1997 Mariners in 2017 and that was (mostly…you know, the bullpen, the trade deadline, and the playoffs) a great time. So maybe I shall give it a go. I haven’t re-lived a whole season since then.
I have a couple things on 2001 I’m doing. I won’t totally ignore it. But 1996 is a rich text.
February 12, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I have a couple things on 2001 I’m doing. I won’t totally ignore it. But 1996 is a rich text.
Been toying with the idea of doing a series on the 1996 Mariners because I think it’s a fascinating year in Mariners history, and everyone is going to be doing stuff on 2001 and I want to be different. I’m just worried I’ll write a couple installments then totally lose interest, as I’m wont to do 😂
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Been toying with the idea of doing a series on the 1996 Mariners because I think it’s a fascinating year in Mariners history, and everyone is going to be doing stuff on 2001 and I want to be different. I’m just worried I’ll write a couple installments then totally lose interest, as I’m wont to do 😂
10 year old: Mom the sourdough grew a lot!
Me: Yeah, yeah, that’s what it’s supposed to do.
*opens the fridge later* Oh! Yes, yes it did 😂
Me: Yeah, yeah, that’s what it’s supposed to do.
*opens the fridge later* Oh! Yes, yes it did 😂
February 12, 2026 at 2:15 AM
10 year old: Mom the sourdough grew a lot!
Me: Yeah, yeah, that’s what it’s supposed to do.
*opens the fridge later* Oh! Yes, yes it did 😂
Me: Yeah, yeah, that’s what it’s supposed to do.
*opens the fridge later* Oh! Yes, yes it did 😂
Tacoma voter turnout up to almost 26% too, a little higher than projected. These two levies were the only thing on the ballot, so it's really nice that the people who took the time to vote did so overwhelmingly in favor of schools and living in a society!
February 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Tacoma voter turnout up to almost 26% too, a little higher than projected. These two levies were the only thing on the ballot, so it's really nice that the people who took the time to vote did so overwhelmingly in favor of schools and living in a society!
All together now! Niiiiiiiiiiice!
(Percentages for Prop 2, Prop 1 is into 70% yes votes!! While that's better, it's not as nice. I also have questions for the people voting differently on the two propositions.)
(Percentages for Prop 2, Prop 1 is into 70% yes votes!! While that's better, it's not as nice. I also have questions for the people voting differently on the two propositions.)
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
All together now! Niiiiiiiiiiice!
(Percentages for Prop 2, Prop 1 is into 70% yes votes!! While that's better, it's not as nice. I also have questions for the people voting differently on the two propositions.)
(Percentages for Prop 2, Prop 1 is into 70% yes votes!! While that's better, it's not as nice. I also have questions for the people voting differently on the two propositions.)
Motion to cancel Valentine's Day this year on account of I don't think I have it in me to figure out all the stuff for two kids' parties at school tomorrow, the details of which I've literally only learned 2 days ago and this morning. Agh.
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Motion to cancel Valentine's Day this year on account of I don't think I have it in me to figure out all the stuff for two kids' parties at school tomorrow, the details of which I've literally only learned 2 days ago and this morning. Agh.
Nobody ever gets punished for being terrible. Sometimes they get gold medals. ugh. I hate it!
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Nobody ever gets punished for being terrible. Sometimes they get gold medals. ugh. I hate it!
Booo!!! Why can’t skating judges be corrupt in a good way???
February 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Booo!!! Why can’t skating judges be corrupt in a good way???
Maybe it’s because I’m predisposed to hate them, but the whole vibe from the evil French is that they take themselves too seriously and it almost feels cartoonish in that sense, like it’s a parody of people taking their art too seriously.
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Maybe it’s because I’m predisposed to hate them, but the whole vibe from the evil French is that they take themselves too seriously and it almost feels cartoonish in that sense, like it’s a parody of people taking their art too seriously.
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If you're wondering why so many of us have the ick for the French team about to skate: defector.com/frances-vira...
France's Viral Ice Dancing Team Has A Dark Backstory | Defector
Blink and you might not have caught it. On Monday, Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry took to the rink and staked their claim to the ice dancing gold medal. Dancing to Madonna’s “Vogue,” ...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:48 PM
If you're wondering why so many of us have the ick for the French team about to skate: defector.com/frances-vira...