Michael Clair
@michaelclair.bsky.social
I like baseball and I write about it for MLB.com. Special focus on the World Baseball Classic, culture, and freaky little oddities. I also like rock n roll.
Pinned
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
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Big fan of these Águilas uniforms. This is how you do a wild design right.
December 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Big fan of these Águilas uniforms. This is how you do a wild design right.
It's time for the annual tradition: The best bloopers of the season.
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's time for the annual tradition: The best bloopers of the season.
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
High octane MACtion!
Toledo's Avery Smith blocks Louisville's XP attempt and returns it for 2 points, nailed the snap timing
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
High octane MACtion!
Trying out some new ways to reach (hopefully) readers, so playing around with that other insane app. Find me here if you want:
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Let’s assemble the very best lineup of MLB players who were born outside the USA. Yes, of course, Shohei Ohtani is on the list. #baseball #internationalbaseball #worldbaseballclassic
TikTok video by Michael Clair
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December 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trying out some new ways to reach (hopefully) readers, so playing around with that other insane app. Find me here if you want:
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yUvrx1/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yUvrx1/
An incredible Roberto Clemente story. From El Béisbol by John Krich
December 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
An incredible Roberto Clemente story. From El Béisbol by John Krich
I've somehow made it onto a PR mailing list for flashy NY restaurant openings. I never respond, but I'm now wondering ... how many of these could I accept, attend, and devour before they realize that I don't write about food and -- given my actual taste in food -- will never write about it?
December 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I've somehow made it onto a PR mailing list for flashy NY restaurant openings. I never respond, but I'm now wondering ... how many of these could I accept, attend, and devour before they realize that I don't write about food and -- given my actual taste in food -- will never write about it?
Great newsletter from @jasonbeck.bsky.social on how Team USA recruited Skubal
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December 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Great newsletter from @jasonbeck.bsky.social on how Team USA recruited Skubal
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Reposted by Michael Clair
Really loved getting to call/cover the Czech team in the 2023 WBC. Can not wait to read Michael’s book. Just ordered a couple. Congrats, my friend!
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Really loved getting to call/cover the Czech team in the 2023 WBC. Can not wait to read Michael’s book. Just ordered a couple. Congrats, my friend!
Reposted by Michael Clair
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
Reposted by Michael Clair
If you love great baseball writing, please pre-order Mike’s book. I am so excited to read it.
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you love great baseball writing, please pre-order Mike’s book. I am so excited to read it.
Reposted by Michael Clair
I don't want to hyperbolize, but this book is the single best thing to happen in the history of the universe. If you don't order it, you are a failure in life.
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I don't want to hyperbolize, but this book is the single best thing to happen in the history of the universe. If you don't order it, you are a failure in life.
Reposted by Michael Clair
This is going to be an amazing book and I’m going to get it for half price. You can too!
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This is going to be an amazing book and I’m going to get it for half price. You can too!
Also had a new INTERNATIONAL BEAT go out today! Lots of news inside, but also my 2025 MLB All-World team: links.mlb.mlbemail.com/s/vb/KivpMpc...
With 2025 nearly behind us and the next World Baseball Classic just a few months ahead, I thought it would be a good time to look back and assemble our 2025 All-World roster.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Also had a new INTERNATIONAL BEAT go out today! Lots of news inside, but also my 2025 MLB All-World team: links.mlb.mlbemail.com/s/vb/KivpMpc...
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
The most incredible college football QB names on one team. Troy is a team of destiny.
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The most incredible college football QB names on one team. Troy is a team of destiny.
The Fortean Times is the best magazine and it’s not close
December 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Fortean Times is the best magazine and it’s not close
I have just turned in a few pieces which will go out soon and ... other than that ... I think I am turning off my brain for 2026. Time to rest up and recharge before the WBC sprint in the new year.
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I have just turned in a few pieces which will go out soon and ... other than that ... I think I am turning off my brain for 2026. Time to rest up and recharge before the WBC sprint in the new year.
New International Beat newsletter -- with some very exciting news in it! -- will be going out later this week. Click here to subscribe: www.mlb.com/fans/newslet...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New International Beat newsletter -- with some very exciting news in it! -- will be going out later this week. Click here to subscribe: www.mlb.com/fans/newslet...
Nicaragua's pitching has stepped up big in the SWorld Baseball Classic, but the question was where were the runs going to come from.
Today, they got one of their answers: Mets slugger Mark Vientos is set to join Nicaragua this March. mlb.com/news/mark-vi...
Today, they got one of their answers: Mets slugger Mark Vientos is set to join Nicaragua this March. mlb.com/news/mark-vi...
Vientos intends to play for Nicaragua at this spring's World Baseball Classic
Dusty Baker's got his slugger! On Friday afternoon, Nicaragua announced that Mark Vientos, the Mets' power-hitting third baseman, intends to play for the team at the upcoming World Baseball Classic th...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Nicaragua's pitching has stepped up big in the SWorld Baseball Classic, but the question was where were the runs going to come from.
Today, they got one of their answers: Mets slugger Mark Vientos is set to join Nicaragua this March. mlb.com/news/mark-vi...
Today, they got one of their answers: Mets slugger Mark Vientos is set to join Nicaragua this March. mlb.com/news/mark-vi...
Yankees are going on their own win quest with this pick
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yankees are going on their own win quest with this pick
OH YEAH BABY WE'RE GETTING MAINE KIDS GETTING PICKED IN THIS
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
OH YEAH BABY WE'RE GETTING MAINE KIDS GETTING PICKED IN THIS
Singing Mambo No. 5 but replacing all the names with Rule 5 selections
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Singing Mambo No. 5 but replacing all the names with Rule 5 selections
Reposted by Michael Clair
Five minutes to go until the start of the Rule 5 Draft. The Rockies will have the first pick: www.mlb.com/video/live-r...
LIVE: Rule 5 Draft | 12/10/2025
Live coverage of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft from the Winter Meetings in Orlando
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December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Five minutes to go until the start of the Rule 5 Draft. The Rockies will have the first pick: www.mlb.com/video/live-r...