JR Radcliffe
@jrradcliffe.bsky.social
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel trending sports reporter. Host of MJS podcasts covering Brewers (MicroBrew) and Bucks (Point Forward Podcast). Drinks Pepsi, talks about the 90s, occasionally raises children.
“Jack White at baseball games” is a top-five photography genre for me. Probably ranks behind “sports action” and “national parks” but at least the second one is negotiable.
I'm breaking down all 20 WBC rosters in advance of next month's tournament. This post covers the five teams in Pool A. This is also the post where I finally found an excuse to link the photos of Jack White looking bereft at baseball games.
Jumping Into the World Baseball Classic’s Pool A
With less than a month to go before the start of the WBC, it’s time to overanalyze all 20 rosters, starting with the five in Pool A.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:24 AM
“Jack White at baseball games” is a top-five photography genre for me. Probably ranks behind “sports action” and “national parks” but at least the second one is negotiable.
The Wisconsin is absolutely glistening off this hockey match between USA and Canada.
February 10, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The Wisconsin is absolutely glistening off this hockey match between USA and Canada.
How can you not be romantic about the Olympics??
new most bizarre moment of the Olympics just dropped
Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
www.vg.no/sport/i/vr5g...
Norwegian biathlete wins bronze medal, then, totally unprompted, reveal he cheated on his GF, she left him, and he wants to apologize publicly hoping she takes him back
www.vg.no/sport/i/vr5g...
February 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
How can you not be romantic about the Olympics??
Reposted by JR Radcliffe
NBC nails the promotional material ahead of the gold medal round.
Its curling time!
(this time with the Alt text)
Its curling time!
(this time with the Alt text)
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NBC nails the promotional material ahead of the gold medal round.
Its curling time!
(this time with the Alt text)
Its curling time!
(this time with the Alt text)
Industry-Pitt-Knight of 7 Kingdoms is just an unfuckingreal hot streak right now. And that doesn't even mention Heated Rivalry. God I love HBO.
February 10, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Industry-Pitt-Knight of 7 Kingdoms is just an unfuckingreal hot streak right now. And that doesn't even mention Heated Rivalry. God I love HBO.
University of Wisconsin hockey star Caroline Harvey on the board! With her first goal, anyway; she had a ton of assists before her goal put USA up 5-0 on Switzerland.
February 9, 2026 at 9:46 PM
University of Wisconsin hockey star Caroline Harvey on the board! With her first goal, anyway; she had a ton of assists before her goal put USA up 5-0 on Switzerland.
Fortunately, @cyrthogg.bsky.social weathered through a number of challenges to record an emergency pod with me following the Brewers trade this morning. Audio is sometimes weird and everything's a scramble, but let's digest. audioboom.com/posts/885908...
Emergency episode: Brewers trade Caleb Durbin and infielders for pitching (02.09.2026)
Didn't see that coming, did you? The Milwaukee Brewers made a surprise trade Feb. 9, sending breakout third baseman Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox along with his primary backups (Anthony Seigl...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Fortunately, @cyrthogg.bsky.social weathered through a number of challenges to record an emergency pod with me following the Brewers trade this morning. Audio is sometimes weird and everything's a scramble, but let's digest. audioboom.com/posts/885908...
Is Plan A ... Hamilton at 2B, Turang at SS, Ortiz at 3B? People not gonna love that, if so!
In baseball, I almost NEVER assume "another move is coming" but...this is testing my faith.
In baseball, I almost NEVER assume "another move is coming" but...this is testing my faith.
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Is Plan A ... Hamilton at 2B, Turang at SS, Ortiz at 3B? People not gonna love that, if so!
In baseball, I almost NEVER assume "another move is coming" but...this is testing my faith.
In baseball, I almost NEVER assume "another move is coming" but...this is testing my faith.
Guess I can't rule out the "talented kid whose greatest asset is his defensive SS prowess and who's never played 3B in the minors"
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Guess I can't rule out the "talented kid whose greatest asset is his defensive SS prowess and who's never played 3B in the minors"
So, uh, @cyrthogg.bsky.social I think we need to wait until maybe March to build the 2027 Bingo Card.
February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
So, uh, @cyrthogg.bsky.social I think we need to wait until maybe March to build the 2027 Bingo Card.
The Red Sox saw how the Brewers turned Quinn Priester into a Dude and forgot to cancel their annual subscription to "send former pitching prospect to Milwaukee"
February 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The Red Sox saw how the Brewers turned Quinn Priester into a Dude and forgot to cancel their annual subscription to "send former pitching prospect to Milwaukee"
The third baseman's name is I Don't Know.
The Brewers did WHAT?
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The third baseman's name is I Don't Know.
I did not expect my son's Christmas acquisition of a Caleb Durbin jersey to become a collector's item so quickly.
February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I did not expect my son's Christmas acquisition of a Caleb Durbin jersey to become a collector's item so quickly.
David Hamilton was drafted by the Brewers in 2019 and was in the organization through 2021.
February 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
David Hamilton was drafted by the Brewers in 2019 and was in the organization through 2021.
Our over-reliance on Anthony Seigler comes back to haunt.
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our over-reliance on Anthony Seigler comes back to haunt.
The Brewers' belief in Joey Ortiz includes clearing out everyone who could theoretically play SS in a pinch? Cooper Pratt, hello?
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The Brewers' belief in Joey Ortiz includes clearing out everyone who could theoretically play SS in a pinch? Cooper Pratt, hello?
The Brewers did WHAT?
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Brewers did WHAT?
Oh yeah I thought that SUCKED. I'm out on de-aging.
February 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Oh yeah I thought that SUCKED. I'm out on de-aging.
I thought the baby Clydesdale and eagle was cool, although I've come to expect some sort of Budweiser horse spot every year.
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I thought the baby Clydesdale and eagle was cool, although I've come to expect some sort of Budweiser horse spot every year.
Not going to be all grandpa-has-SNL-takes and be like, "the commercials were better back in my day!" but ... was there a single SB commercial that broke through this year? Maybe the tight-end one? Speaking of SNL, I'm just gonna go back and watch the mock Olympics/luge hype commercial again.
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Not going to be all grandpa-has-SNL-takes and be like, "the commercials were better back in my day!" but ... was there a single SB commercial that broke through this year? Maybe the tight-end one? Speaking of SNL, I'm just gonna go back and watch the mock Olympics/luge hype commercial again.
Me looking at the weather report for the upcoming 10 days.
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Me looking at the weather report for the upcoming 10 days.
Michael Dickson and Jason Myers are gonna split the vote.
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Michael Dickson and Jason Myers are gonna split the vote.
Uchenna Nwosu, Seattle Seahawks (6-2, 265) 🏠
Debatable big-man status but close enough for a Super Bowl. bsky.app/profile/awfu...
Debatable big-man status but close enough for a Super Bowl. bsky.app/profile/awfu...
Mike Tirico: "HE'S GOING THE DISTANCE FOR A TOUCHDOWN!"
Cris Collinsworth: "Same blitz, Mike, is killing them all night long. They just cannot come up with answers, and it's not that difficult... This is going to be just a learning experience tonight."🏈🎙️ #SuperBowlLX
Cris Collinsworth: "Same blitz, Mike, is killing them all night long. They just cannot come up with answers, and it's not that difficult... This is going to be just a learning experience tonight."🏈🎙️ #SuperBowlLX
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Uchenna Nwosu, Seattle Seahawks (6-2, 265) 🏠
Debatable big-man status but close enough for a Super Bowl. bsky.app/profile/awfu...
Debatable big-man status but close enough for a Super Bowl. bsky.app/profile/awfu...