Steve Gardner
@steveagardner.bsky.social
Baseball writer/reporter and Senior Fantasy Editor for USA TODAY Sports with a soft spot for a former life in radio. Laughing all these many years. BBWAA, FSWA, JMU.
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Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker had a breakout game last week that could propel him to must-start staus going forward. Who else is worth adding?
Fantasy football waiver wire: 12 players to add for NFL Week 12
Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker had a breakout game last week that could propel him to must-start staus going forward. Who else is worth adding?
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November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker had a breakout game last week that could propel him to must-start staus going forward. Who else is worth adding?
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Good news: If you would like to watch Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants on YouTube I have done a painstaking 4k upscale of this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0gW...
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Good news: If you would like to watch Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants on YouTube I have done a painstaking 4k upscale of this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0gW...
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Important educational content
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Important educational content
This @reuters.com photo should get Pulitzer consideration. Masterful job of capturing the times we're living in these days.
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This @reuters.com photo should get Pulitzer consideration. Masterful job of capturing the times we're living in these days.
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Meta internally projected it would earn about $16 billion from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show.
“It is easier to advertise scams on Meta platforms than Google" docs show.
@jeffhorwitz.bsky.social with the goods.
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“It is easier to advertise scams on Meta platforms than Google" docs show.
@jeffhorwitz.bsky.social with the goods.
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Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Meta internally projected it would earn about $16 billion from running advertising for scams and banned goods, internal company documents show.
“It is easier to advertise scams on Meta platforms than Google" docs show.
@jeffhorwitz.bsky.social with the goods.
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“It is easier to advertise scams on Meta platforms than Google" docs show.
@jeffhorwitz.bsky.social with the goods.
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Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
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For the 6th year in a row, a player named Will Smith has won the World Series
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
For the 6th year in a row, a player named Will Smith has won the World Series
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
Yeah, in the immediate aftermath of Dodgers-Jays, I think it does top D’backs-Yankees in 2001 for the top spot on the list.
Some pregame thoughts before Game 7 ... First off, here's hoping we get something tonight that finds a place on this list: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
World Series Game 7: Will Jays-Dodgers make our list of MLB's best Game 7s?
As the Blue Jays and Dodgers play Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, we take a moment to rank the best MLB postseason Game 7s of the 21st century.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Yeah, in the immediate aftermath of Dodgers-Jays, I think it does top D’backs-Yankees in 2001 for the top spot on the list.
“Miggy meet Rajai!”
November 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
“Miggy meet Rajai!”
If the Jays can go through the final two innings in order, they won’t have to face Ohtani again.
November 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
If the Jays can go through the final two innings in order, they won’t have to face Ohtani again.
Vladdy seems like he’s having almost as good a series in the field as he is at the plate. That was a fantastic DP. And huge too.
November 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Vladdy seems like he’s having almost as good a series in the field as he is at the plate. That was a fantastic DP. And huge too.
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Dodgers look like a team full of 9 hitters (derogatory)
Blue Jays look like a team full of 9 hitters (complimentary)
Blue Jays look like a team full of 9 hitters (complimentary)
November 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Dodgers look like a team full of 9 hitters (derogatory)
Blue Jays look like a team full of 9 hitters (complimentary)
Blue Jays look like a team full of 9 hitters (complimentary)
Need someone to keep that Dodgers pitcher from throwing inside like that. Maybe a Wrobo Cop?
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Need someone to keep that Dodgers pitcher from throwing inside like that. Maybe a Wrobo Cop?
Statcast xBA:
Teoscar .660
Edman .410
Teoscar .660
Edman .410
November 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Statcast xBA:
Teoscar .660
Edman .410
Teoscar .660
Edman .410
Take your time on that one Bo.
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Take your time on that one Bo.
Wonder how different the location is of the pitches Clement just hit for a single to right vs. the pitch he popped up in the ninth inning last night.
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Wonder how different the location is of the pitches Clement just hit for a single to right vs. the pitch he popped up in the ninth inning last night.
Have to admit, I've kinda enjoyed these video montages with actor voiceovers before the World Series games start.
November 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Have to admit, I've kinda enjoyed these video montages with actor voiceovers before the World Series games start.
Some pregame thoughts before Game 7 ... First off, here's hoping we get something tonight that finds a place on this list: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
World Series Game 7: Will Jays-Dodgers make our list of MLB's best Game 7s?
As the Blue Jays and Dodgers play Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, we take a moment to rank the best MLB postseason Game 7s of the 21st century.
www.usatoday.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Some pregame thoughts before Game 7 ... First off, here's hoping we get something tonight that finds a place on this list: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
On Fox pregame ... Derek Jeter talking about his walk-off homer in the 2001 World Series. Big Papi talking about what it's like to hit multiple walk-offs in the playoffs. A-Rod talking about what it's like to be a fan and see those great walk-off postseason homers.
October 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
On Fox pregame ... Derek Jeter talking about his walk-off homer in the 2001 World Series. Big Papi talking about what it's like to hit multiple walk-offs in the playoffs. A-Rod talking about what it's like to be a fan and see those great walk-off postseason homers.
That home run swing and massive follow-through from Vladdy reminds me of how Mike Piazza used to just punish those high fastballs. Thing of beauty.
October 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
That home run swing and massive follow-through from Vladdy reminds me of how Mike Piazza used to just punish those high fastballs. Thing of beauty.
USA TODAY Sports' Simulated World Series rolls on with Game 4. Here's how things could play out tonight at Dodger Stadium.
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World Series Game 4 simulation: Late home run the difference for Blue Jays
A pitcher's duel in Game 4 comes down to a battle of the bullpens once again. See how our Simulated World Series sees tonight's game unfolding.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
USA TODAY Sports' Simulated World Series rolls on with Game 4. Here's how things could play out tonight at Dodger Stadium.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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Simulated World Series Games 1 & 2 in Toronto. Did things a little differently than these two managers but …
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Simulated World Series: What to expect when Dodgers, Blue Jays take the field in Toronto
Using Dynasty League Baseball online simulation, we pre-played the first two games of the 2025 World Series. Here's how Dodgers vs. Jays shakes out.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Simulated World Series Games 1 & 2 in Toronto. Did things a little differently than these two managers but …
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
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If the Coffeeville Nine could only get Dumper, Mighty Dumper to the bat …
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 AM
If the Coffeeville Nine could only get Dumper, Mighty Dumper to the bat …