Exploring Baseball History
@bballhist.bsky.social
Used to write a baseball blog on past, present, and future of baseball. Former professor, now soulless consultant. Baltimore Elite Giants fan. Charlie Keller stan. SABR member.
It's not every day that someone stakes their political future on the right to queue!
Keir Starmer attacks the racism of Reform and Matt Goodwin but then adds that "Britain has also been let down by a mindset on the left of politics that is too slow to defend core British values"
February 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
It's not every day that someone stakes their political future on the right to queue!
I am moving Bonds to CF flanked by Clemente and Waner
BUT I would love to fit RJ Reynolds into this...
BUT I would love to fit RJ Reynolds into this...
You can only start 3 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates outfielders, which ones do you choose?
(Write-ins welcome)
Please quote
#LetsGoBucs
(Write-ins welcome)
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#LetsGoBucs
February 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
I am moving Bonds to CF flanked by Clemente and Waner
BUT I would love to fit RJ Reynolds into this...
BUT I would love to fit RJ Reynolds into this...
Journalists lose jobs but bullshit polls like this are paid for....
Democratic Presidential Polling:
🔵 Harris 34%
🔵 Newsom 20%
🔵 Shapiro 10%
🔵 Buttigieg 10%
🔵 AOC 7%
🔵 Booker 6%
🔵 Moore 3%
Rasmussen / Jan 27, 2026
🔵 Harris 34%
🔵 Newsom 20%
🔵 Shapiro 10%
🔵 Buttigieg 10%
🔵 AOC 7%
🔵 Booker 6%
🔵 Moore 3%
Rasmussen / Jan 27, 2026
February 4, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Journalists lose jobs but bullshit polls like this are paid for....
RIP should-be Hall of Famer Mickey Lolich
February 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
RIP should-be Hall of Famer Mickey Lolich
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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
As a Baltimore Elite Giants fan, I am in favor of all Gilliam-love!
Maury Wills doesn’t steal 104 bases and win MVP without Jim Gilliam hitting behind him and taking pitches.
Gilliam was the blueprint for a super utility man, a fantastic teammate who became a beloved coach. He’s the retired number people don’t know nearly enough about.
Gilliam was the blueprint for a super utility man, a fantastic teammate who became a beloved coach. He’s the retired number people don’t know nearly enough about.
February 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
As a Baltimore Elite Giants fan, I am in favor of all Gilliam-love!
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Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Every day Mamdani comes out and is like "hey guys, I turned off the orphan-crushing machine. Literally just had to flip a switch. Took less than 5 minutes."
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
After decades of dem leadership pissing and moaning and fundraising about how complex an issue it is and how difficult the process is etc
Religious persecution. They were being moved from one part of present day Switzerland to another (I think...it was before there was a Switzerland) and my ancestor escaped, came to PA, then got his family to follow a little after.
Genuinely curious: If your family is American, what brought them here?
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
February 3, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Religious persecution. They were being moved from one part of present day Switzerland to another (I think...it was before there was a Switzerland) and my ancestor escaped, came to PA, then got his family to follow a little after.
Billionaires ruin everything part 5 trillion www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Why MLB stars are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic
Puerto Rico threatens withdrawal from tournament because some of its best players can’t get insurance coverage
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Billionaires ruin everything part 5 trillion www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
So it seems that Elon Musk tried to do the pedophilia but wasn't cool enough? Is that right?
January 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
So it seems that Elon Musk tried to do the pedophilia but wasn't cool enough? Is that right?
Honest question, have @tbt-duluth.bsky.social (my favorite band) done any anti-ICE songs or concerts or anything?
January 31, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Honest question, have @tbt-duluth.bsky.social (my favorite band) done any anti-ICE songs or concerts or anything?
It's always good to make major changes to your baseball ops AFTER the off season right?
January 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM
It's always good to make major changes to your baseball ops AFTER the off season right?
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If at some point the Brewers start Caleb Durbin at 3B + Jett Williams at SS in a MLB game, they would be the 1st team to start a 3B & SS both 5 ft 7 in or shorter in a game since:
7/8/1933 Reds
SS Sparky Adams, 5 ft 5 in
3B Andy High, 5 ft 6 in
(Inspired by @cespedesbbq.bsky.social convo)
7/8/1933 Reds
SS Sparky Adams, 5 ft 5 in
3B Andy High, 5 ft 6 in
(Inspired by @cespedesbbq.bsky.social convo)
January 29, 2026 at 11:47 PM
If at some point the Brewers start Caleb Durbin at 3B + Jett Williams at SS in a MLB game, they would be the 1st team to start a 3B & SS both 5 ft 7 in or shorter in a game since:
7/8/1933 Reds
SS Sparky Adams, 5 ft 5 in
3B Andy High, 5 ft 6 in
(Inspired by @cespedesbbq.bsky.social convo)
7/8/1933 Reds
SS Sparky Adams, 5 ft 5 in
3B Andy High, 5 ft 6 in
(Inspired by @cespedesbbq.bsky.social convo)
In college we had a Top Gun party, turned the front of our house into a giant cardboard plane. I wrote up a ranking of the top 73 moments in the movie.
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
In college we had a Top Gun party, turned the front of our house into a giant cardboard plane. I wrote up a ranking of the top 73 moments in the movie.
Following this year, Aaron Judge is now my 6th ranked RF of all time. Numbers 4 and 5, Ott and Robinson are within reach with another Judgian year plus some decline (Musial in 3rd is prob out of sight).
Top 10
Ruth, Aaron, Musial, Ott, F. Robinson, Judge, Clemente, Kaline, Betts, Reggie.
Top 10
Ruth, Aaron, Musial, Ott, F. Robinson, Judge, Clemente, Kaline, Betts, Reggie.
January 29, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Following this year, Aaron Judge is now my 6th ranked RF of all time. Numbers 4 and 5, Ott and Robinson are within reach with another Judgian year plus some decline (Musial in 3rd is prob out of sight).
Top 10
Ruth, Aaron, Musial, Ott, F. Robinson, Judge, Clemente, Kaline, Betts, Reggie.
Top 10
Ruth, Aaron, Musial, Ott, F. Robinson, Judge, Clemente, Kaline, Betts, Reggie.
My highest ranking player at each POS not in the HoF (no PEDs, betting) and where they are ranked at that POS:
C Thurman Munson (16)
1B Keith Hernandez (21)
2B @hofutley.bsky.social (7)
3B Graig Nettles (14)
SS John Beckwith (5)
LF Charlie Keller (10) !!!
CF Jim Edmonds (16)
RF Bobby Abreu (18)
C Thurman Munson (16)
1B Keith Hernandez (21)
2B @hofutley.bsky.social (7)
3B Graig Nettles (14)
SS John Beckwith (5)
LF Charlie Keller (10) !!!
CF Jim Edmonds (16)
RF Bobby Abreu (18)
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
My highest ranking player at each POS not in the HoF (no PEDs, betting) and where they are ranked at that POS:
C Thurman Munson (16)
1B Keith Hernandez (21)
2B @hofutley.bsky.social (7)
3B Graig Nettles (14)
SS John Beckwith (5)
LF Charlie Keller (10) !!!
CF Jim Edmonds (16)
RF Bobby Abreu (18)
C Thurman Munson (16)
1B Keith Hernandez (21)
2B @hofutley.bsky.social (7)
3B Graig Nettles (14)
SS John Beckwith (5)
LF Charlie Keller (10) !!!
CF Jim Edmonds (16)
RF Bobby Abreu (18)
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every time i see a white guy in their fifties radicalized by the twitter algorithm into racism and extremism i think about how it's a total failure of the youtube algorithm to instead radicalize him into home brewing, elaborate A/V setups, or DIY solar
January 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
every time i see a white guy in their fifties radicalized by the twitter algorithm into racism and extremism i think about how it's a total failure of the youtube algorithm to instead radicalize him into home brewing, elaborate A/V setups, or DIY solar
I very recently found out about Johan Santana....
I have also struggled with Harry Potter because it has so much meaning outside of the books themselves for me, esp. between my wife and I.
I have also struggled with Harry Potter because it has so much meaning outside of the books themselves for me, esp. between my wife and I.
Question for the Skyline: What was your HARDEST "cancel"?? Like the actor/singer/athlete that was the hardest to drop.
I feel like it's always people I don't fw getting canceled so it's never really a loss.
The hardest one was maybe TI because I actually liked multiple albums by him.
I feel like it's always people I don't fw getting canceled so it's never really a loss.
The hardest one was maybe TI because I actually liked multiple albums by him.
January 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I very recently found out about Johan Santana....
I have also struggled with Harry Potter because it has so much meaning outside of the books themselves for me, esp. between my wife and I.
I have also struggled with Harry Potter because it has so much meaning outside of the books themselves for me, esp. between my wife and I.
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This can all be reduced to: STEM is Chad and how you get Job and Money and thus Virtue, while humanities are feminine and gay. It is the lie they use to create cheap labor, social disconnection, and eventually anger that they can mold into violence - all in service of the Owners. Which ain't you.
The U.S. has successfully convinced its people that “the humanities are frivolous and STEM is Important and Real” is basically a law of nature: this is absolute nonsense that we should stop putting up with.
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
This can all be reduced to: STEM is Chad and how you get Job and Money and thus Virtue, while humanities are feminine and gay. It is the lie they use to create cheap labor, social disconnection, and eventually anger that they can mold into violence - all in service of the Owners. Which ain't you.
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🥳NEWEST EPISODE🥳
In our recent show we went full old men and enjoyed every minute of it!
We discuss the two electees, the entirety of the ballot, and the future for the remaining players. Have a listen below or wherever you get podcasts! #HOF #BaseballSky
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
In our recent show we went full old men and enjoyed every minute of it!
We discuss the two electees, the entirety of the ballot, and the future for the remaining players. Have a listen below or wherever you get podcasts! #HOF #BaseballSky
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
The 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Discussion - Small Hall Baseball Podcast
www.spreaker.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
🥳NEWEST EPISODE🥳
In our recent show we went full old men and enjoyed every minute of it!
We discuss the two electees, the entirety of the ballot, and the future for the remaining players. Have a listen below or wherever you get podcasts! #HOF #BaseballSky
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
In our recent show we went full old men and enjoyed every minute of it!
We discuss the two electees, the entirety of the ballot, and the future for the remaining players. Have a listen below or wherever you get podcasts! #HOF #BaseballSky
www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
I am 5'9" on a tall day. Right on!
there’s a little too much 5’9” slander on the skyline at the moment for what is a TOTALLY NORMAL HEIGHT for an adult male
January 26, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I am 5'9" on a tall day. Right on!
Not the (well-made) point...
I was astounded to learn that kids don't have orange slices at games anymore! It has to be packaged!
I was astounded to learn that kids don't have orange slices at games anymore! It has to be packaged!
so ALL of these children just magically *have* orange slices after EVERY soccer game???
ok George Soros
ok George Soros
Lot of conservative dudes out there telling on themselves by being astounded by a level of ”logistics” that the average mom has to manage every fucking day
January 26, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Not the (well-made) point...
I was astounded to learn that kids don't have orange slices at games anymore! It has to be packaged!
I was astounded to learn that kids don't have orange slices at games anymore! It has to be packaged!
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Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
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All the anti-war and anti-occupation protestors were right. All the far leftists were right. All the “woke scolds” and your friend who’s “too woke” were right. They were somehow even more right than they may have realized at the time. But really, it was always obvious they were right.
January 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM
All the anti-war and anti-occupation protestors were right. All the far leftists were right. All the “woke scolds” and your friend who’s “too woke” were right. They were somehow even more right than they may have realized at the time. But really, it was always obvious they were right.