Casey Drottar
@caseydrottar.bsky.social
Editorial Producer/words with Major League Baseball. University of Dayton alum. Adjunct Instructor/MSJ ‘21 at Northwestern University Medill School. Grunge enthusiast.
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Casey Drottar
@caseydrottar.bsky.social
· Jul 22
Piazza dreaming big while reshaping baseball’s foundation in Italy
“It all starts with a dream.”
Ask Mike Piazza about his goals for baseball in Italy and he’ll likely find his way back to this thought. The Hall of Fame catcher has already made multiple noteworthy co...
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Mike Piazza has spent the past few years trying to rebuild the foundation of baseball in Italy. What does a challenge that imposing involve for the Hall of Fame catcher? I spoke with him to find out:
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It’s ironic that one of Emmanuel Clase’s rigged pitches allegedly took place in the ‘24 playoffs, the same postseason in which he responded to a bad outing by bragging about all the awards he’s won.
That pitch, and all the others, have ensured his days of competing for those same awards are over.
That pitch, and all the others, have ensured his days of competing for those same awards are over.
February 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
It’s ironic that one of Emmanuel Clase’s rigged pitches allegedly took place in the ‘24 playoffs, the same postseason in which he responded to a bad outing by bragging about all the awards he’s won.
That pitch, and all the others, have ensured his days of competing for those same awards are over.
That pitch, and all the others, have ensured his days of competing for those same awards are over.
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Sources tell me and Mark Feinsand that the Reds are bringing in 1B/DH Nathaniel Lowe as a non-roster invite on a minor league deal. Hit 18 homers last year with Nationals and Red Sox.
February 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Sources tell me and Mark Feinsand that the Reds are bringing in 1B/DH Nathaniel Lowe as a non-roster invite on a minor league deal. Hit 18 homers last year with Nationals and Red Sox.
"If we just keep revising the reason why everyone should be wildly upset about a 12 minute halftime show that encouraged unity and also took place nearly a week ago, surely people will eventually join our cause, right?"
Republican lawmakers claim that they are "still investigating" the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime amid baseless Internet rumors.
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Republicans say they're investigating Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
Republican lawmakers claim that they are "still investigating" the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime amid baseless Internet rumors.
awfulannouncing.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
"If we just keep revising the reason why everyone should be wildly upset about a 12 minute halftime show that encouraged unity and also took place nearly a week ago, surely people will eventually join our cause, right?"
Kris Bryant earned his third All-Star nod in 2021. He’s played 170 games since that season.
Just genuinely sad to see a promising career get derailed by a slew of injuries and ailments, the most recent of which certainly makes it tough to believe Bryant can get back on that path any time soon.
Just genuinely sad to see a promising career get derailed by a slew of injuries and ailments, the most recent of which certainly makes it tough to believe Bryant can get back on that path any time soon.
Kris Bryant placed on the 60-day IL.
He’s hit 17 HR across four seasons since signing his 7-year, $182M deal with Colorado.
He’s hit 17 HR across four seasons since signing his 7-year, $182M deal with Colorado.
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Kris Bryant earned his third All-Star nod in 2021. He’s played 170 games since that season.
Just genuinely sad to see a promising career get derailed by a slew of injuries and ailments, the most recent of which certainly makes it tough to believe Bryant can get back on that path any time soon.
Just genuinely sad to see a promising career get derailed by a slew of injuries and ailments, the most recent of which certainly makes it tough to believe Bryant can get back on that path any time soon.
Three years ago, the Guardians traded Aaron Civale to the Rays for their No. 4 prospect Kyle Manzardo.
Manzardo has since become Cleveland's starting first baseman and is coming off a 27-homer season.
Civale just joined his fifth team since leaving the Guardians.
Manzardo has since become Cleveland's starting first baseman and is coming off a 27-homer season.
Civale just joined his fifth team since leaving the Guardians.
February 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Three years ago, the Guardians traded Aaron Civale to the Rays for their No. 4 prospect Kyle Manzardo.
Manzardo has since become Cleveland's starting first baseman and is coming off a 27-homer season.
Civale just joined his fifth team since leaving the Guardians.
Manzardo has since become Cleveland's starting first baseman and is coming off a 27-homer season.
Civale just joined his fifth team since leaving the Guardians.
When the Super Bowl clock finally hits zero and baseball is officially back
a baseball player is hugging another player behind a fence that says geico on it
ALT: a baseball player is hugging another player behind a fence that says geico on it
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February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
When the Super Bowl clock finally hits zero and baseball is officially back
That awkward moment when the best part of the Super Bowl was the grunge clips they played heading into break after a big Seahawks play
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
That awkward moment when the best part of the Super Bowl was the grunge clips they played heading into break after a big Seahawks play
A Patriots team with five first downs now has to score three touchdowns to win.
We can probably start wrapping this up.
We can probably start wrapping this up.
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
A Patriots team with five first downs now has to score three touchdowns to win.
We can probably start wrapping this up.
We can probably start wrapping this up.
It’s really weird seeing the Patriots in the Super Bowl with an offense that can’t do a damn thing
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 AM
It’s really weird seeing the Patriots in the Super Bowl with an offense that can’t do a damn thing
Imagine having spent months wetting your diaper over a halftime show. Couldn’t be me.
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Imagine having spent months wetting your diaper over a halftime show. Couldn’t be me.
I couldn’t keep up with how many references I needed to keep up with in that Dunkin ad
February 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM
I couldn’t keep up with how many references I needed to keep up with in that Dunkin ad
My face throughout that entire commercial
February 8, 2026 at 11:23 PM
My face throughout that entire commercial
I remember once thinking Kid Rock was so cool but then I finished seventh grade
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
I remember once thinking Kid Rock was so cool but then I finished seventh grade
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After embracing mediocrity for the majority of Anthony Grant’s tenure, Dayton is now embracing miserable basketball
Dayton is down by 31 and they’re 3-11 from 3. A beautiful disaster.
February 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
After embracing mediocrity for the majority of Anthony Grant’s tenure, Dayton is now embracing miserable basketball
They’re lucky Randall Simon isn’t there
February 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM
They’re lucky Randall Simon isn’t there
Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case and gets paid $32 million this year, proving it’s very difficult to argue “this back-to-back Cy Young Award winner actually isn’t *that* good”
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case and gets paid $32 million this year, proving it’s very difficult to argue “this back-to-back Cy Young Award winner actually isn’t *that* good”
The Tigers signed Framber Valdez on the same day they were in arbitration against Tarik Skubal and I’m dying to know everything about every one of those conversations
February 5, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The Tigers signed Framber Valdez on the same day they were in arbitration against Tarik Skubal and I’m dying to know everything about every one of those conversations
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For Team Italy, the World Baseball Classic isn’t just a tournament. It’s an opportunity to inspire future generations of Italian baseball players.
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Revamped Team Italy ready to make noise in '26 WBC
The past year of Francisco Cervelli’s life is what some would consider a dream. The former Yankees catcher became the manager for the Italian national team last January, and he has spent the time sinc...
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February 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
For Team Italy, the World Baseball Classic isn’t just a tournament. It’s an opportunity to inspire future generations of Italian baseball players.
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Astros confirm they’ve avoided arbitration with Isaac Paredes and have agreed upon a one-year deal for this season. Club option for 2027 is included in the contract.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Astros confirm they’ve avoided arbitration with Isaac Paredes and have agreed upon a one-year deal for this season. Club option for 2027 is included in the contract.
For Team Italy, the World Baseball Classic isn’t just a tournament. It’s an opportunity to inspire future generations of Italian baseball players.
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Revamped Team Italy ready to make noise in '26 WBC
The past year of Francisco Cervelli’s life is what some would consider a dream. The former Yankees catcher became the manager for the Italian national team last January, and he has spent the time sinc...
www.mlb.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
For Team Italy, the World Baseball Classic isn’t just a tournament. It’s an opportunity to inspire future generations of Italian baseball players.
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
Everything you need to know about The Azzurri heading into the WBC in my latest for MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/world-baseba...
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Ahead of the WBC, Team Italy asked Vinnie Pasquantino to help them grow the game of baseball in their country. They knew he was the man for the job as soon as they heard his response.
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
‘This is your team’: Pasquantino proudly carrying Italy’s WBC torch
Back when he was making his way through the Royals’ Minor League system, Vinnie Pasquantino began noticing a common trend.
“People always tried to give me nicknames,” he told MLB.com, “so they didn't ...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Ahead of the WBC, Team Italy asked Vinnie Pasquantino to help them grow the game of baseball in their country. They knew he was the man for the job as soon as they heard his response.
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
Mariners fans who are bummed to see Eugenio Suárez walk got quite a nice consolation prize
February 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Mariners fans who are bummed to see Eugenio Suárez walk got quite a nice consolation prize
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Great story from @caseydrottar.bsky.social today where he spoke to Vinnie Pasquantino about leading Italy for the World Baseball Classic.
"We're here to legitimately try to build a baseball culture in Italy."
www.mlb.com/royals/news/...
"We're here to legitimately try to build a baseball culture in Italy."
www.mlb.com/royals/news/...
‘This is your team’: Pasquantino proudly carrying Italy’s WBC torch
Back when he was making his way through the Royals’ Minor League system, Vinnie Pasquantino began noticing a common trend.
“People always tried to give me nicknames,” he told MLB.com, “so they didn't ...
www.mlb.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Great story from @caseydrottar.bsky.social today where he spoke to Vinnie Pasquantino about leading Italy for the World Baseball Classic.
"We're here to legitimately try to build a baseball culture in Italy."
www.mlb.com/royals/news/...
"We're here to legitimately try to build a baseball culture in Italy."
www.mlb.com/royals/news/...
Ahead of the WBC, Team Italy asked Vinnie Pasquantino to help them grow the game of baseball in their country. They knew he was the man for the job as soon as they heard his response.
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
‘This is your team’: Pasquantino proudly carrying Italy’s WBC torch
Back when he was making his way through the Royals’ Minor League system, Vinnie Pasquantino began noticing a common trend.
“People always tried to give me nicknames,” he told MLB.com, “so they didn't ...
www.mlb.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Ahead of the WBC, Team Italy asked Vinnie Pasquantino to help them grow the game of baseball in their country. They knew he was the man for the job as soon as they heard his response.
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...
“Why wouldn't I give everything I have to these people?”
My latest with MLB.com:
www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-...