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Official Bluesky account of the YouTube channel/podcast The Minor League Nerd, which is dedicated to the history of Minor League Baseball. Proud member of Curved Brim Media.
Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. The first episode of our new winter series, My Favorite Baseball Memory, is now available. In this first episode, the two Nerds talk about our baseball story and some of our favorite baseball memories.
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. The first episode of our new winter series, My Favorite Baseball Memory, is now available. In this first episode, the two Nerds talk about our baseball story and some of our favorite baseball memories.
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is a throwback. The Albany Polecats played in the South Atlantic League between 1992 and 1995 before becoming the Delmarva Shorebirds in 1996.
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is a throwback. The Albany Polecats played in the South Atlantic League between 1992 and 1995 before becoming the Delmarva Shorebirds in 1996.
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Wilmington Blue Rocks Mr. Celery batting practice cap.
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Wilmington Blue Rocks Mr. Celery batting practice cap.
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is an old one. It's a 2014 Huntsville Stars, who played in the Southern League from 1985 to 2014 before relocating to Biloxi, MS.
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is an old one. It's a 2014 Huntsville Stars, who played in the Southern League from 1985 to 2014 before relocating to Biloxi, MS.
Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest Special Episode looks at the 1934 Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League who were named the Greatest Minor League team in history back in 2001. The episode is available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hey, my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest Special Episode looks at the 1934 Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League who were named the Greatest Minor League team in history back in 2001. The episode is available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Tacoma Yankees, the name used by the Rainiers for the 1978 season.
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Tacoma Yankees, the name used by the Rainiers for the 1978 season.
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Rocky Mountain Vibes who announced this week that they will not be returning in 2026. This ends a franchise that began in Medicine Hat, AB in 1977.
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Rocky Mountain Vibes who announced this week that they will not be returning in 2026. This ends a franchise that began in Medicine Hat, AB in 1977.
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is the Kannapolis Q's, an alternate identity of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is the Kannapolis Q's, an alternate identity of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
This is very upsetting news.
Rocky Mountain Vibes to leave Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - An owner of The Rocky Mountain Vibes confirmed to 13 Investigates that The Vibes are no longer going to operate in
krdo.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is very upsetting news.
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Beer City Tourists, an alternate identity from the Asheville Tourists.
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Beer City Tourists, an alternate identity from the Asheville Tourists.
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Episode 189: What does a new team mean for a city that lost a MLB team? We chat with Casey Pratt, the VP of Communications & Fan Entertainment for the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League. We also chat about the league and stadium. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 189 - Baller Resiliency
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/29/2025 · 32m
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October 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Episode 189: What does a new team mean for a city that lost a MLB team? We chat with Casey Pratt, the VP of Communications & Fan Entertainment for the Oakland Ballers of the Pioneer League. We also chat about the league and stadium. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League.
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League.
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This week on Baseball By Design, we discuss the collegiate summer level Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and their alternate Radioactive Shrimp brand with broadcaster Lucas Burris and wildlife correspondent @rangeramy.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
October 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, we discuss the collegiate summer level Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp and their alternate Radioactive Shrimp brand with broadcaster Lucas Burris and wildlife correspondent @rangeramy.bsky.social. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of tge International League.
October 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of tge International League.
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Maple Kings from the Vermont Lake Monsters.
October 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Maple Kings from the Vermont Lake Monsters.
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is the San Jose Churros, the Copa identity of the San Jose Giants.
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today's Single-A Thursday #capoftheday is the San Jose Churros, the Copa identity of the San Jose Giants.
Hey my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest Story Break episode covers a game that took place on May 7, 1988 between the Phoenix Firebirds and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in which both team combined to hit 13 home runs. It's available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Hey my fellow Minor League Nerds. Our newest Story Break episode covers a game that took place on May 7, 1988 between the Phoenix Firebirds and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in which both team combined to hit 13 home runs. It's available on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Winston-Salem Dash of the South Atlantic League.
October 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Today's High-A Wednesday #capoftheday is the Winston-Salem Dash of the South Atlantic League.
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Episode 188: We are joined by Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie talks about his playing days and what it’s like playing summer collegiate baseball in Charlotte. We also talk about the new Blue Ridge League for 2026. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 188 - Get Your Corndogs Here
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/22/2025 · 26m
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October 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Episode 188: We are joined by Eddie Hull, the owner of the Queen City Corndogs. Eddie talks about his playing days and what it’s like playing summer collegiate baseball in Charlotte. We also talk about the new Blue Ridge League for 2026. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is the New Hampshire Fishercats of the Eastern League. Several members of the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays played for the Fishercats before making it to the Show.
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Today's Double-A Tuesday #capoftheday is the New Hampshire Fishercats of the Eastern League. Several members of the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays played for the Fishercats before making it to the Show.
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This week on the Baseball By Design podcast, there’s nothing normal about the Normal Cornbelters! Guests include GM Jarrett Rodgers, MiLB super fan Lynn Smith, and of course Dan Simon with a Studio Simon Stumper!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week on the Baseball By Design podcast, there’s nothing normal about the Normal Cornbelters! Guests include GM Jarrett Rodgers, MiLB super fan Lynn Smith, and of course Dan Simon with a Studio Simon Stumper!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
Listen wherever you get podcasts!
For our newest episode about the history of pro baseball in Zanesville, we created logos to use in the video since most minor league teams back then did not have logos. Here are four of them. The fifth one will be on the follow up post.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For our newest episode about the history of pro baseball in Zanesville, we created logos to use in the video since most minor league teams back then did not have logos. Here are four of them. The fifth one will be on the follow up post.
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Ottawa Lynx of the International League. They were the subject of our very first episode, and were covered again in our three part series on the history of professional baseball in Ottawa.
October 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today's Triple-A Monday #capoftheday is the Ottawa Lynx of the International League. They were the subject of our very first episode, and were covered again in our three part series on the history of professional baseball in Ottawa.
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Abilene Flying Bison of the Mid America League.
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today's Unaffiliated Friday #capoftheday is the Abilene Flying Bison of the Mid America League.
Here's 19 year old Joe DiMaggio (right), his 21 year-old brother Vince (left) and 21 year-old Babe Dahlgren in 1934 when they were playing for San Francisco, Hollywood and Mission in the PCL.
October 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Here's 19 year old Joe DiMaggio (right), his 21 year-old brother Vince (left) and 21 year-old Babe Dahlgren in 1934 when they were playing for San Francisco, Hollywood and Mission in the PCL.