Shane Lantz
@shanelantz.bsky.social
Sports writer, teacher in training. Fan of country music, baseball, and dive bars. Former: @sjc, @globegazette, @seattletimes.
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Not to be a dick, but my newsletter is six years older than Substack. Baseball Prospectus, as a paid product, is 13 years older. Also, "audience-backed media" covers radical concepts like "books," "magazines," and "newspapers." The idea that people shouldn't pay for words is a recent invention.
We have to start separating Substack’s failure from the model of audience-backed media. They are not the same thing. Substack is failing as a business AND they are failing creators but the audience model works
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Not to be a dick, but my newsletter is six years older than Substack. Baseball Prospectus, as a paid product, is 13 years older. Also, "audience-backed media" covers radical concepts like "books," "magazines," and "newspapers." The idea that people shouldn't pay for words is a recent invention.
The #BlueJays failed to end their 32-year #WorldSeries title drought with last night’s loss to the Dodgers.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The #BlueJays failed to end their 32-year #WorldSeries title drought with last night’s loss to the Dodgers.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
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Baseball makes America bigger and the world smaller ❤️
It is truly the most American thing that the World Series MVP needs a translator to take his post game interview
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Baseball makes America bigger and the world smaller ❤️
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I think that was my favorite overall baseball season of the past 20 years or so. I’m sad it’s over. Can’t wait until next year.
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I think that was my favorite overall baseball season of the past 20 years or so. I’m sad it’s over. Can’t wait until next year.
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Now that the World Series is over, let’s talk about position player needs for the #Mariners.
Let’s talk position player needs
Seattle is expected to lose three starting position players to free agency without clear-cut replacements in place.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Now that the World Series is over, let’s talk about position player needs for the #Mariners.
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This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
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we recreated baseball twitter in the aggregate
I love for everyone that this is now the baseball app
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
we recreated baseball twitter in the aggregate
100 days until pitchers and catchers report for #SpringTraining
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
100 days until pitchers and catchers report for #SpringTraining
My latest story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
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Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
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Why this sophomore might be the best QB recruit in WA state
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from UW and Oregon.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My latest story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Hoping @megrowler.fangraphs.com saw Eugenio Suarez give Jorge Polanco a little kiss after Julio’s homer. That’s the good stuff. #ALCS
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Hoping @megrowler.fangraphs.com saw Eugenio Suarez give Jorge Polanco a little kiss after Julio’s homer. That’s the good stuff. #ALCS
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Cal Raleigh hit 2 HR & grand slam on 4️⃣ year anniversary of MLB debut (July 11, 2021). Cal also became seventh player with 38+ HR in team’s first 94 G. The first: Babe Ruth.
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
July 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Cal Raleigh hit 2 HR & grand slam on 4️⃣ year anniversary of MLB debut (July 11, 2021). Cal also became seventh player with 38+ HR in team’s first 94 G. The first: Babe Ruth.
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
Today's story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
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#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
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Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is 'obsessed' with getting better
Colt Emerson, the Mariners top prospect, has big dreams for his future on the baseball diamond, and he's well on his way to accomplishing them.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today's story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
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#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...
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Cal Raleigh's career OPS ...
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
July 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Cal Raleigh's career OPS ...
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
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Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
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Why this Kraken draft pick has head start on getting to the NHL
Blake Fiddler, the Kraken's second-round draft pick, grew up in NHL locker rooms and learned the game from his father Vern, who played 14 years in the NHL.
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July 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
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Seeing Julio Rodriguez 12th in OPS among CFs only reinforces that while his other numbers are better he’s not hitting the ball hard at all.
June 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Seeing Julio Rodriguez 12th in OPS among CFs only reinforces that while his other numbers are better he’s not hitting the ball hard at all.
This week for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
What the #WIAA’s new transfer rule means for Washington's student-athletes.
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What the #WIAA’s new transfer rule means for Washington's student-athletes.
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What to know about changes to WA's transfer rules for high-school athletes
The WIAA made a major change to its transfer rules, giving student-athletes greater flexibility. The move has earned cautious optimism and concerns about unintended consequences.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This week for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
What the #WIAA’s new transfer rule means for Washington's student-athletes.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
What the #WIAA’s new transfer rule means for Washington's student-athletes.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
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these guys share the American League home run lead
May 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
these guys share the American League home run lead
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Do you ever wake up and think wow Cal Raleigh is top 5 league-wide in WAR despite a sub .270 BABIP?
May 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Do you ever wake up and think wow Cal Raleigh is top 5 league-wide in WAR despite a sub .270 BABIP?
Girlfriend and I have been wanting to visit the D.B. Cooper brewery for awhile. Highly recommend the Puddle Jumper beer and the Bianco pizza.
May 17, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Girlfriend and I have been wanting to visit the D.B. Cooper brewery for awhile. Highly recommend the Puddle Jumper beer and the Bianco pizza.