Doug Thorburn
@dougthorburn.bsky.social
Then: Baseball R&D, sportswriter, pitching coach
Now: Owner of Engenius Learning Centers of Morgan Hill + Los Gatos, pitching coach
Now: Owner of Engenius Learning Centers of Morgan Hill + Los Gatos, pitching coach
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'What class is that again? Ancient philosophy. Well I can teach you ancient philosophy in...' - Road Trip
Rubin:
What class is that again?
Rubin:
Ancient philosophy.
Rubin:
Well I can teach you ancient philosophy in 46 hours.
Josh:
Really?
Rubin:
Yeah, I can teach Japanese to a monkey in 46 hours. The...
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I saw this movie in college, and this quote would go on to shape my overall philosophy to teaching/coaching/learning/life for the next 25 years
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I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
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The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
February 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
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RotoGraphs: The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1476 – News and Notes fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-...
The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1476 – News and Notes
Justin Mason and Jason Collette catch up on recent offseason moves!
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February 15, 2026 at 7:56 PM
RotoGraphs: The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1476 – News and Notes fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-...
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JFC, cut that shit in half and you’ve eradicated hunger, provided healthcare for all and made education free for all Americans. What the fuck are we doing?
February 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
JFC, cut that shit in half and you’ve eradicated hunger, provided healthcare for all and made education free for all Americans. What the fuck are we doing?
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@barackobama.bsky.social: "When I was POTUS, I suppose I could have simply unilaterally ordered the military to go into some red state and harass and intimidate a governor or cut off funding for states that didn't vote for me... but that is contrary to how I think our democracy is supposed to work."
February 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
@barackobama.bsky.social: "When I was POTUS, I suppose I could have simply unilaterally ordered the military to go into some red state and harass and intimidate a governor or cut off funding for states that didn't vote for me... but that is contrary to how I think our democracy is supposed to work."
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Yes! What if we treated extremely normal human variation as something other than a "disorder"???
www.positive.news/society/yout...
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Rethinking ADHD as ‘hypercuriosity’
What if ADHD isn’t a deficit of attention, but an intensified curiosity? A new study explores how reframing ADHD could transform education
www.positive.news
February 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Yes! What if we treated extremely normal human variation as something other than a "disorder"???
www.positive.news/society/yout...
www.positive.news/society/yout...
This hits on multiple levels.
*it is a major blow to MS research (I have MS)
*it’s Exhibit #8629 that big pharma companies are an evil manifestation of capitalism
*there’s gonna be some real confused folks when they search for “Epstein” on Bluesky today
*it is a major blow to MS research (I have MS)
*it’s Exhibit #8629 that big pharma companies are an evil manifestation of capitalism
*there’s gonna be some real confused folks when they search for “Epstein” on Bluesky today
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
This hits on multiple levels.
*it is a major blow to MS research (I have MS)
*it’s Exhibit #8629 that big pharma companies are an evil manifestation of capitalism
*there’s gonna be some real confused folks when they search for “Epstein” on Bluesky today
*it is a major blow to MS research (I have MS)
*it’s Exhibit #8629 that big pharma companies are an evil manifestation of capitalism
*there’s gonna be some real confused folks when they search for “Epstein” on Bluesky today
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NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
February 11, 2026 at 6:28 PM
NEGUSE: AG Bondi, that man works for you now, right? The man in that video from J6 yelling 'kill them!' at cops. His name is Jared Wise.
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
BONDI: He does work for us, yes. I believe he was pardoned
NEGUSE: And you expect hard-working police officers to believe you take law enforcement seriously?
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U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
This is an outstanding essay - it gets right to the heart of a tough topic that we all can relate to in some way.
I wonder what educated right-wingers would think about it…
…I don’t wonder what they would SAY so much (their words are hollow), but I do wonder if it would tie some brains in knots
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I wonder what educated right-wingers would think about it…
…I don’t wonder what they would SAY so much (their words are hollow), but I do wonder if it would tie some brains in knots
🤷🏻♂️
How the Far-Right Uses Educational Takeover to Impose Its Agenda
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How the Far-Right Uses Educational Takeover to Impose Its Agenda
“Wars are won by teachers.” –Vladimir Putin * In a prescient 1995 address at Howard University titled “Racism and Fascism,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison warned of forces within t…
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February 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This is an outstanding essay - it gets right to the heart of a tough topic that we all can relate to in some way.
I wonder what educated right-wingers would think about it…
…I don’t wonder what they would SAY so much (their words are hollow), but I do wonder if it would tie some brains in knots
🤷🏻♂️
I wonder what educated right-wingers would think about it…
…I don’t wonder what they would SAY so much (their words are hollow), but I do wonder if it would tie some brains in knots
🤷🏻♂️
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I think it’s time we figure out how to start a new political party. I just don’t see how we can get out of this mess otherwise.
January 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I think it’s time we figure out how to start a new political party. I just don’t see how we can get out of this mess otherwise.
Chronic pain is my superpower… convince me otherwise
(PS my pain tolerance is off the chart)
(PS my pain tolerance is off the chart)
What causes chronic pain? New study identifies key culprit in the brain
Findings could help pave the way for new brain-machine interfaces and other non-opioid therapies
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Findings could help pave the way for new brain-machine interfaces and other non-opioid therapies
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
What causes chronic pain? New study identifies key culprit in the brain
New research shows that a little-known brain pathway called the CGIC plays a critical role in making pain last after tissue heals. The findings could help pave the way for new medications or brain-mac...
www.eurekalert.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Chronic pain is my superpower… convince me otherwise
(PS my pain tolerance is off the chart)
(PS my pain tolerance is off the chart)
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You can find me three (!!!) times this PitchCon:
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
PitchCon starts TOMORROW!
Our full schedule for the event, starting at 11 AM ET on Twitch!
twitch.tv/pitcherlist
Our full schedule for the event, starting at 11 AM ET on Twitch!
twitch.tv/pitcherlist
January 28, 2026 at 9:22 PM
You can find me three (!!!) times this PitchCon:
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
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Do you want to be in the largest fantasy baseball industry league? Signups for @tgfbi.bsky.social run through the end of this week! Don't miss out on this year's contest! tgfbi.com/home/sign-up/
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January 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Do you want to be in the largest fantasy baseball industry league? Signups for @tgfbi.bsky.social run through the end of this week! Don't miss out on this year's contest! tgfbi.com/home/sign-up/
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😎🌵🪴 the seven deadly sins
January 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM
😎🌵🪴 the seven deadly sins
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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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Today, I told my students:
We're working under pressures and constraints that aren't of our own making and that we have limited power to control. So, let’s not pretend that social forces stop at the classroom door. Instead, let’s take care of each other with empathy and support.
We're working under pressures and constraints that aren't of our own making and that we have limited power to control. So, let’s not pretend that social forces stop at the classroom door. Instead, let’s take care of each other with empathy and support.
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Today, I told my students:
We're working under pressures and constraints that aren't of our own making and that we have limited power to control. So, let’s not pretend that social forces stop at the classroom door. Instead, let’s take care of each other with empathy and support.
We're working under pressures and constraints that aren't of our own making and that we have limited power to control. So, let’s not pretend that social forces stop at the classroom door. Instead, let’s take care of each other with empathy and support.
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All to please a wannabe king who is demented and thrives on violence.
January 25, 2026 at 3:55 AM
All to please a wannabe king who is demented and thrives on violence.
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If press want to contact a firsthand witness, DM me
January 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
If press want to contact a firsthand witness, DM me
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As promised, my latest at @baseballprospectus.com is my reaction to some owners saying they're definitely going to push for a salary cap now in the wake of the Kyle Tucker deal
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
As promised, my latest at @baseballprospectus.com is my reaction to some owners saying they're definitely going to push for a salary cap now in the wake of the Kyle Tucker deal
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
This… been saying it since 2015
I’ve never read “Art of the Deal,” but I’m willing to bet good money that “there’s no such thing as bad press” is in there
I’ve never read “Art of the Deal,” but I’m willing to bet good money that “there’s no such thing as bad press” is in there
He’s in the news because people are rightly disgusted a draft dodger is insulting dead soldiers.
He wants to be in the news. He doesn’t care what for. I’m not sure what the solution is, but keeping him in the news has secured him a second presidency. Maybe we need to stop putting him in the news.
He wants to be in the news. He doesn’t care what for. I’m not sure what the solution is, but keeping him in the news has secured him a second presidency. Maybe we need to stop putting him in the news.
January 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This… been saying it since 2015
I’ve never read “Art of the Deal,” but I’m willing to bet good money that “there’s no such thing as bad press” is in there
I’ve never read “Art of the Deal,” but I’m willing to bet good money that “there’s no such thing as bad press” is in there
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Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
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1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees
ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment
ICE halted payments in October, and the situation will persist for at least several more months
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January 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
1. ICE has STOPPED PAYING for medical treatment for its 73,000 detainees
ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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ICE has not paid its bills to 3rd party providers since OCTOBER and the situation will likely persist for MONTHS, a Popular Information investigation reveals
Meanwhile, critically ill ICE detainees are not receiving care
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