Daniel R. Epstein
@depstein1983.bsky.social
Teacher, union president, writer, and drummer. Contributor @baseballpro, @Forbes. Music @TheSubwayGhosts. he/him
Pinned
Don’t let MLB insult you
Goodbye, and thank you.
www.beyondtheboxscore.com
Here's my "I quit" article for Beyond the Box Score, which I'm amazed they haven't taken down yet.
www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2019/12/23/2...
www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2019/12/23/2...
(puts on battle gear)
The right guy won, but it's absurd that it was so close. Obviously, Raleigh is the better fielder by a lot, but Judge hit .331/.457/.688 while Cal hit .247/.359/.589. That's a massive gap in offensive value, more than enough to make up the difference in their defensive value.
The right guy won, but it's absurd that it was so close. Obviously, Raleigh is the better fielder by a lot, but Judge hit .331/.457/.688 while Cal hit .247/.359/.589. That's a massive gap in offensive value, more than enough to make up the difference in their defensive value.
November 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
(puts on battle gear)
The right guy won, but it's absurd that it was so close. Obviously, Raleigh is the better fielder by a lot, but Judge hit .331/.457/.688 while Cal hit .247/.359/.589. That's a massive gap in offensive value, more than enough to make up the difference in their defensive value.
The right guy won, but it's absurd that it was so close. Obviously, Raleigh is the better fielder by a lot, but Judge hit .331/.457/.688 while Cal hit .247/.359/.589. That's a massive gap in offensive value, more than enough to make up the difference in their defensive value.
no context
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
no context
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Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
Oh that'll fix it, sure. No way for gamblers to get around this.
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.
MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $200 and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Oh that'll fix it, sure. No way for gamblers to get around this.
But her emails
So, they're not preserving records. Got it...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
To Preserve Records, Homeland Security Now Relies on Officials to Take Screenshots
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
But her emails
In Jersey, people get punched for acting like this
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
In Jersey, people get punched for acting like this
It makes sense that the Rockies hired the guy from the Browns. They also aspire to win a game every three weeks.
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It makes sense that the Rockies hired the guy from the Browns. They also aspire to win a game every three weeks.
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Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂…so…So Emily Austin, a right wing 'influencer' who works for Bibi and the GOP, launched 'Hot Girls for Cuomo'.
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Omg I’m dying 😂😂😂…so…So Emily Austin, a right wing 'influencer' who works for Bibi and the GOP, launched 'Hot Girls for Cuomo'.
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
Guess who didn't bother to register the URL when she did that? What do you think Hot Girls for Cuomo dot com leads to now?... 😄 Enjoy.
[ HotGirlsforCuomo.com ]
Lol ok it worked we're winning every single thing this is a rout
Knocking on doors to get out the vote for Mikie Sherrill, down ballot Dems, and pro-union school board candidates
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Lol ok it worked we're winning every single thing this is a rout
This is good and you should read it.
@matrueblood.bsky.social on baseball and its wide-reaching ramifications, whether it intends them or not:
When Baseball Matters Most | Baseball Prospectus
Sometimes, more than you want.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This is good and you should read it.
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we do this all year and it's unfathomably cheap to subscribe ($3.83/month for an annual subscription) for now. I suggest you get in while the gettin is good:
Subscribe to Baseball Prospectus
Access to premium articles, fantasy tools, prospect lists and more.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
we do this all year and it's unfathomably cheap to subscribe ($3.83/month for an annual subscription) for now. I suggest you get in while the gettin is good:
Knocking on doors with my 14YO son.
Son: Can I threaten people if I do it in a fun jingle?
Me: ... Explain.
Son: 🎶 Come down today / And do a vote / or else I'll hit you in the throat 🎵
Me: Yes. Do it.
Son: Can I threaten people if I do it in a fun jingle?
Me: ... Explain.
Son: 🎶 Come down today / And do a vote / or else I'll hit you in the throat 🎵
Me: Yes. Do it.
November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Knocking on doors with my 14YO son.
Son: Can I threaten people if I do it in a fun jingle?
Me: ... Explain.
Son: 🎶 Come down today / And do a vote / or else I'll hit you in the throat 🎵
Me: Yes. Do it.
Son: Can I threaten people if I do it in a fun jingle?
Me: ... Explain.
Son: 🎶 Come down today / And do a vote / or else I'll hit you in the throat 🎵
Me: Yes. Do it.
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Hoy en @enespanol.baseballprospectus.com Réquiem por un equipo: Toronto Blue Jays—primera parte, por @depstein1983.bsky.social , traducción de @camarcano.bsky.social . ¡Para leer todo nuestro contenido en español, ve a baseballprospectus.com/espanol!
Réquiem por un equipo: Toronto Blue Jays—primera parte | Baseball Prospectus
Hojeando el álbum de fotos de la temporada 2025 de los Azulejos, pero al revés.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hoy en @enespanol.baseballprospectus.com Réquiem por un equipo: Toronto Blue Jays—primera parte, por @depstein1983.bsky.social , traducción de @camarcano.bsky.social . ¡Para leer todo nuestro contenido en español, ve a baseballprospectus.com/espanol!
Knocking on doors to get out the vote for Mikie Sherrill, down ballot Dems, and pro-union school board candidates
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Knocking on doors to get out the vote for Mikie Sherrill, down ballot Dems, and pro-union school board candidates
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Snapshots of the Blue Jays from throughout the season show what a thrill ride it was from start to finish. @baseballprospectus.com
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Requiem for a Team: Toronto Blue Jays | Baseball Prospectus
Flipping through a photo album backwards.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Snapshots of the Blue Jays from throughout the season show what a thrill ride it was from start to finish. @baseballprospectus.com
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
I've talked to a disturbing number of NJ voters who support Ciattarelli because Sherrill voted with most Congressional Dems on Israel-related initiatives.... Ciattarelli is supported by Netanyahu! They had an in-person meeting in Israel in August about how they'll work together! I don't get it.
Democrats and Independents, if you don’t show up for your candidate, you’re helping their opponent.
We don’t want Tuesday’s story to be, “They were polling far ahead but lost because their most enthusiastic voters didn’t get their ballots in.”
We’ve seen this play out before.
We don’t want Tuesday’s story to be, “They were polling far ahead but lost because their most enthusiastic voters didn’t get their ballots in.”
We’ve seen this play out before.
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I've talked to a disturbing number of NJ voters who support Ciattarelli because Sherrill voted with most Congressional Dems on Israel-related initiatives.... Ciattarelli is supported by Netanyahu! They had an in-person meeting in Israel in August about how they'll work together! I don't get it.
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Requiem for a Team: Toronto Blue Jays
by Daniel R. Epstein (@depstein1983.bsky.social)
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
by Daniel R. Epstein (@depstein1983.bsky.social)
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Requiem for a Team: Toronto Blue Jays | Baseball Prospectus
Flipping through a photo album backwards.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Requiem for a Team: Toronto Blue Jays
by Daniel R. Epstein (@depstein1983.bsky.social)
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
by Daniel R. Epstein (@depstein1983.bsky.social)
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Snapshots of the Blue Jays from throughout the season show what a thrill ride it was from start to finish. @baseballprospectus.com
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Requiem for a Team: Toronto Blue Jays | Baseball Prospectus
Flipping through a photo album backwards.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Snapshots of the Blue Jays from throughout the season show what a thrill ride it was from start to finish. @baseballprospectus.com
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
It's funny that it's reported as "(player) has elected free agency," as if he had a choice.
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It's funny that it's reported as "(player) has elected free agency," as if he had a choice.
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Feeling nostalgic today because of a couple big anniversaries. First up, ten years ago “YAY!” came out. I made this record by myself in the mountains in New Hampshire in 2014-15. Please allow me to tell you the story of YAY!
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Feeling nostalgic today because of a couple big anniversaries. First up, ten years ago “YAY!” came out. I made this record by myself in the mountains in New Hampshire in 2014-15. Please allow me to tell you the story of YAY!
This is the realist baseball sicko. Wouldn't leave the couch for a single pitch.
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is the realist baseball sicko. Wouldn't leave the couch for a single pitch.
Joe Davis, waking up his wife at 2:48 am on January 23: "Babe, did you know that Alejandro Kirk is from Tijuana and that no one wanted to sign him and the Blue Jays were there to scout a different catcher and the scout said not to judge him when he gets off the bus and they offered him $7500 and h
November 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Joe Davis, waking up his wife at 2:48 am on January 23: "Babe, did you know that Alejandro Kirk is from Tijuana and that no one wanted to sign him and the Blue Jays were there to scout a different catcher and the scout said not to judge him when he gets off the bus and they offered him $7500 and h
Not for the first time in either of the last two years, I wonder what Mike Trout is doing tonight.
Dude. Dude. In the first two years of Ohtani’s contract he was won two championships.
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Not for the first time in either of the last two years, I wonder what Mike Trout is doing tonight.
When Manfred comes on my TV to hand the trophy to a billionaire, it's time for me to go to bed
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
When Manfred comes on my TV to hand the trophy to a billionaire, it's time for me to go to bed