Doug Dennis
@dougdennis.bsky.social
BaseballHQ.com bullpen writer
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Just found out my aunt has a hot drink station set up in her classroom and I love this idea. Random students popping in to make hot chocolate today
February 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Just found out my aunt has a hot drink station set up in her classroom and I love this idea. Random students popping in to make hot chocolate today
When the lawyers involved lose their licenses—as they should—that will be the first time anyone curbs this kind of shit.
A very detailed explanation of how FBI bamboozled a magistrate into authorizing a raid on Fulton County’s election offices by omitting critical information that would have totally undermined any probable cause claim. Pretty clear-cut case of calculated deception of the courts.
Fulton Co elections expert: “In all 5 areas identified by ... the [search warrant] affidavit, there are a multitude of false or misleading statements or omissions. ... Once ... corrected, the affidavit loses any basis in reality.”
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM
When the lawyers involved lose their licenses—as they should—that will be the first time anyone curbs this kind of shit.
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@kaylor.bsky.social How will the wnba negotiations end up? I feel like the players hold the cards more than any other sport as revenues are going up and alternative international leagues exist, but you would know better than me so thought I’d ask you 😎
February 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
@kaylor.bsky.social How will the wnba negotiations end up? I feel like the players hold the cards more than any other sport as revenues are going up and alternative international leagues exist, but you would know better than me so thought I’d ask you 😎
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Garrett Mitchell: Full-go after shoulder surgery
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player/garrett-mitchell-14815
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player/garrett-mitchell-14815
February 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Garrett Mitchell: Full-go after shoulder surgery
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player/garrett-mitchell-14815
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/player/garrett-mitchell-14815
If you are not following Renee, you really are missing out. Here is a terrific example of why.
I had an opportunity to ask Paul DePodesta about “Moneyball,” so I did.
Purple Row After Dark: Paul DePodesta revisits “Moneyball”
Okay, Purple Row Night Owls, let’s talk about books!
www.purplerow.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
If you are not following Renee, you really are missing out. Here is a terrific example of why.
Grabbed him late in Draft Champions
After managing thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) last season, Connor Phillips emerged as a big arm in the #reds bullpen. Now he's competing for a role this year. www.mlb.com/reds/news/co...
With TOS under control, Phillips confident he can thrive in Reds' 'pen
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Being a power-armed right-handed reliever wasn't the role Connor Phillips envisioned this time last year. The transition from starting pitcher wasn't a roster numbers issue, a stuff...
www.mlb.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Grabbed him late in Draft Champions
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36 sleeps until opening day. Milwaukee icon Robin Yount throws to first. The last player to hit a home run at the age of 18. Winner of 2 AL MVP’s Yount had 3142 hits during his 20 MLB seasons, all with the Brewers. One of the best players I ever saw. Hall of Fame 1999.
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
36 sleeps until opening day. Milwaukee icon Robin Yount throws to first. The last player to hit a home run at the age of 18. Winner of 2 AL MVP’s Yount had 3142 hits during his 20 MLB seasons, all with the Brewers. One of the best players I ever saw. Hall of Fame 1999.
Owners lol
Tom Pohlad, when told the Twins' over/under is 73.5 wins: "That's ridiculous."
Pohlad doubled down on his expectation of a winning season and talked openly about the Twins' pursuit of Framber Valdez.
But his actions still need to catch up to his words: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Pohlad doubled down on his expectation of a winning season and talked openly about the Twins' pursuit of Framber Valdez.
But his actions still need to catch up to his words: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Twins owner Tom Pohlad talks Framber Valdez pursuit, doubles down on 2026 expectations
Pohlad called the Twins' preseason over/under of 73 1/2 wins "ridiculous" and said the front office is still pursuing impact additions.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Owners lol
This is easily found unconstitutional under the First Amendment by any hack much less a real judge. And yet…
February 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
This is easily found unconstitutional under the First Amendment by any hack much less a real judge. And yet…
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While I'm not optimistic about the Rays chances in 2026, I am excited to see the bullpen in action. Lots of options, and a recoveing Hunter Bigge with a new kick-change could be yet another fun thing to watch www.mlb.com/news/hunter-...
Back from 'bigger than baseball' injury, Bigge ready to compete
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Hunter Bigge jogged in from the Rays' bullpen at Charlotte Sports Park late Sunday morning, scaled the mound and challenged hitters with what fellow reliever Garrett Cleavinger...
www.mlb.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
While I'm not optimistic about the Rays chances in 2026, I am excited to see the bullpen in action. Lots of options, and a recoveing Hunter Bigge with a new kick-change could be yet another fun thing to watch www.mlb.com/news/hunter-...
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For those who like to learn from others and their mistakes, here are the results from my most recently completed Draft Champions draft on NFBC app.screencast.com/oFjleBlb8llN4 (rds 1-25) & app.screencast.com/GIQtMArPKl3Gi (rds 26-50)
Draft Board - NFC - 2026-02-15_09-14-50
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February 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM
For those who like to learn from others and their mistakes, here are the results from my most recently completed Draft Champions draft on NFBC app.screencast.com/oFjleBlb8llN4 (rds 1-25) & app.screencast.com/GIQtMArPKl3Gi (rds 26-50)
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What’s so weird about men in power is how when they face scandal and should step down the world acts like no one else can do their jobs. Bottstein, Wasserman, these aren’t irreplaceable men! Stop with this delusion.
February 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
What’s so weird about men in power is how when they face scandal and should step down the world acts like no one else can do their jobs. Bottstein, Wasserman, these aren’t irreplaceable men! Stop with this delusion.
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“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
Same. I have the privilege of being a white dude and can speak when others can’t. The fact that they can't is a really big problem. it is why we have a First Amendment (among other reasons). ICE violates these rights over and over every day, but I’m not going away.
February 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Same. I have the privilege of being a white dude and can speak when others can’t. The fact that they can't is a really big problem. it is why we have a First Amendment (among other reasons). ICE violates these rights over and over every day, but I’m not going away.
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Fun thread from Doug on RP process in a Draft/Hold. I was in this draft, and learned more about several of these picks after they were selected. My faves from his list (granted, most are longshots) are Mejia, Sands and Leasure.
Just completed an NFBC Draft Champions draft (50 rounds, 15 teams) against other speakers from the Arizona First Pitch Forum that Baseball HQ puts on during the Arizona Fall League. As a bit of an experiment, I decided that I would not take a relief pitcher any earlier than the 25th round, and (1/x)
February 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Fun thread from Doug on RP process in a Draft/Hold. I was in this draft, and learned more about several of these picks after they were selected. My faves from his list (granted, most are longshots) are Mejia, Sands and Leasure.
The only point of posting these is so you can see who I took and what I was thinking--nothing more.
Just completed an NFBC Draft Champions draft (50 rounds, 15 teams) against other speakers from the Arizona First Pitch Forum that Baseball HQ puts on during the Arizona Fall League. As a bit of an experiment, I decided that I would not take a relief pitcher any earlier than the 25th round, and (1/x)
February 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The only point of posting these is so you can see who I took and what I was thinking--nothing more.
Just completed an NFBC Draft Champions draft (50 rounds, 15 teams) against other speakers from the Arizona First Pitch Forum that Baseball HQ puts on during the Arizona Fall League. As a bit of an experiment, I decided that I would not take a relief pitcher any earlier than the 25th round, and (1/x)
February 15, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Just completed an NFBC Draft Champions draft (50 rounds, 15 teams) against other speakers from the Arizona First Pitch Forum that Baseball HQ puts on during the Arizona Fall League. As a bit of an experiment, I decided that I would not take a relief pitcher any earlier than the 25th round, and (1/x)
Evil chuds trapping good Samaritans.
What are we doing???
What are we doing???
CCTV footage appears to show DHS agents posing as people having car trouble in order to lure a target out of his house before arresting them. The target comes out and starts helping them before 3 vehicles surround the scene. The car "experiencing" trouble then drives off with them.
February 15, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Evil chuds trapping good Samaritans.
What are we doing???
What are we doing???
I am in the late stages of an early Draft Champions league throwing darts at late relievers. Will report back on these later today.
February 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I am in the late stages of an early Draft Champions league throwing darts at late relievers. Will report back on these later today.
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Jeannine Pirro has filed a trip and fall lawsuit!
a basketball player with the number 2 on their jersey
ALT: a basketball player with the number 2 on their jersey
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Jeannine Pirro has filed a trip and fall lawsuit!
SELL THE TEAM *crosses out Bob and writes in Phil*
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
SELL THE TEAM *crosses out Bob and writes in Phil*
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“If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country” - The New Yorker
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
“If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country” - The New Yorker
I feel like I am living in that Meryl Streep movie where the asteroid is going to destroy the earth and they do shit like this instead of preventing it.
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
www.pbs.org
February 13, 2026 at 12:17 PM
I feel like I am living in that Meryl Streep movie where the asteroid is going to destroy the earth and they do shit like this instead of preventing it.
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SNY has announced the hiring of former WaPo baseball writer Chelsea Janes as their new MLB Insider. Excellent hire and exciting news for Mets fans.
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
SNY has announced the hiring of former WaPo baseball writer Chelsea Janes as their new MLB Insider. Excellent hire and exciting news for Mets fans.