Pat Ellington Jr.
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26 - opinions are mine • Humanist/Nkrumahist-Toureist/Pan-Africanist • screenwriter/novelist/baseball journalist/Black Baseball Historian - @baseballpro/@SABR
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why did they let silkk the shocker rap
October 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
why did they let silkk the shocker rap
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Really good stuff here. I'll say that Bo has a pretty solid track record of struggling upon reaching a new level, only for his feel and athleticism to eventually win out.
He also has my father's approval. (He doesn't watch baseball at all, but seemed to like his swing when I had a game on lol.)
He also has my father's approval. (He doesn't watch baseball at all, but seemed to like his swing when I had a game on lol.)
September 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Really good stuff here. I'll say that Bo has a pretty solid track record of struggling upon reaching a new level, only for his feel and athleticism to eventually win out.
He also has my father's approval. (He doesn't watch baseball at all, but seemed to like his swing when I had a game on lol.)
He also has my father's approval. (He doesn't watch baseball at all, but seemed to like his swing when I had a game on lol.)
ICYMI
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
ICYMI
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Giancarlo looked like a shell of his former self at 32 and completely cooked at 33... and he's now slugging nearly .600 at 35. Amazing. 500 homers is still within reach.
September 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Giancarlo looked like a shell of his former self at 32 and completely cooked at 33... and he's now slugging nearly .600 at 35. Amazing. 500 homers is still within reach.
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Another common sight in this Rockies season was the sheer number of times they got, to put it delicately, blown the fuck out of the ballpark.
They got outscored by 8+ runs in 14 of their 162 games this year. I don't even want to count the number of times they lost by 5+ runs; I'd be here all night.
They got outscored by 8+ runs in 14 of their 162 games this year. I don't even want to count the number of times they lost by 5+ runs; I'd be here all night.
September 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Another common sight in this Rockies season was the sheer number of times they got, to put it delicately, blown the fuck out of the ballpark.
They got outscored by 8+ runs in 14 of their 162 games this year. I don't even want to count the number of times they lost by 5+ runs; I'd be here all night.
They got outscored by 8+ runs in 14 of their 162 games this year. I don't even want to count the number of times they lost by 5+ runs; I'd be here all night.
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Of course, they also averaged 2.8 runs per game on the road. Not even the depths of the deadball era in the early 1900s sniffed anything under 3.3 runs per game.
(I also believe that more than 30 pitchers set career-highs in strikeouts this season when facing the Rockies. Not joking.)
(I also believe that more than 30 pitchers set career-highs in strikeouts this season when facing the Rockies. Not joking.)
September 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Of course, they also averaged 2.8 runs per game on the road. Not even the depths of the deadball era in the early 1900s sniffed anything under 3.3 runs per game.
(I also believe that more than 30 pitchers set career-highs in strikeouts this season when facing the Rockies. Not joking.)
(I also believe that more than 30 pitchers set career-highs in strikeouts this season when facing the Rockies. Not joking.)
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Here's something crazy: the Rockies averaged 4.5 runs per game *at Coors Field*. MLB teams *as a whole* averaged 4.45 runs per game.
The Rockies, playing half of their games in the most hitter-friendly park in modern history, barely scratched the *average* run scoring in a pitcher-dominated year.
The Rockies, playing half of their games in the most hitter-friendly park in modern history, barely scratched the *average* run scoring in a pitcher-dominated year.
September 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Here's something crazy: the Rockies averaged 4.5 runs per game *at Coors Field*. MLB teams *as a whole* averaged 4.45 runs per game.
The Rockies, playing half of their games in the most hitter-friendly park in modern history, barely scratched the *average* run scoring in a pitcher-dominated year.
The Rockies, playing half of their games in the most hitter-friendly park in modern history, barely scratched the *average* run scoring in a pitcher-dominated year.
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The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
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The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
Jordan Lawlar is one of the most talented shortstops to come out of Texas during the 21st century and he is running out of breathing room on Arizona's 25-man roster.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
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The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
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The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
Jordan Lawlar is one of the most talented shortstops to come out of Texas during the 21st century and he is running out of breathing room on Arizona's 25-man roster.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Show Notes #27: Will Jordan Lawlar Find An Opportunity With Arizona?
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I fear that people have unrealistic expectations for Ethan Holliday because of his last name tbh. Imo he's one of the biggest boom or bust high profile draftees I've seen in a while. Nothing about his profile is a certainty.
September 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I fear that people have unrealistic expectations for Ethan Holliday because of his last name tbh. Imo he's one of the biggest boom or bust high profile draftees I've seen in a while. Nothing about his profile is a certainty.
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Bo Naylor in September: .326/.367/.630 (175 wRC+)
September 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Bo Naylor in September: .326/.367/.630 (175 wRC+)
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Of course. You do important work and I always learn a lot from reading your stuff—and not always what I expected to learn!
September 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Of course. You do important work and I always learn a lot from reading your stuff—and not always what I expected to learn!
Bo Naylor in September: .326/.367/.630 (175 wRC+)
September 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Bo Naylor in September: .326/.367/.630 (175 wRC+)
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As we see more and more what people are actually getting fired for saying, it's harder and harder for me not to have utter contempt for anyone who said people shouldn't say mean things about a loser like charlie kirk when it's clearly they just hate being criticized
Here’s what a Ball State University employee said that led to their termination:
September 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
As we see more and more what people are actually getting fired for saying, it's harder and harder for me not to have utter contempt for anyone who said people shouldn't say mean things about a loser like charlie kirk when it's clearly they just hate being criticized
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No, but he is not immune from implementing policies that are at least mildly in that direction. He is not immune from white supremacist talking points and ideas. Many democrats and normal people unknowingly are. That’s the entire issue at hand here
So you're saying Pete Buttigieg is a White Supremacist. Got it.
September 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
No, but he is not immune from implementing policies that are at least mildly in that direction. He is not immune from white supremacist talking points and ideas. Many democrats and normal people unknowingly are. That’s the entire issue at hand here
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Amid a physically and mentally trying season — one that included losing 20+ pounds due to illness, and, in his own words, “spiraling” when he was slumping — Mookie Betts appears to have finally turned the corner.
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Amid a physically and mentally trying season — one that included losing 20+ pounds due to illness, and, in his own words, “spiraling” when he was slumping — Mookie Betts appears to have finally turned the corner.
Jonah Tong is talented as hell but he is still a puppy
September 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jonah Tong is talented as hell but he is still a puppy
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On today's Locked On #Guardians
⚾️How much will the mistakes that led to the loss to the Royals sting?
⚾️The cost of chasing the final Wild Card Spot and playing for draft positioning
⚾️Is Daniel Espino ready for a MAJOR comeback?
link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?...
youtu.be/88Gt4xUaTIc
⚾️How much will the mistakes that led to the loss to the Royals sting?
⚾️The cost of chasing the final Wild Card Spot and playing for draft positioning
⚾️Is Daniel Espino ready for a MAJOR comeback?
link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?...
youtu.be/88Gt4xUaTIc
HEARTBREAK: Cleveland Guardians Mistakes BACKFIRE in Loss to Kansas City Royals | Espino Comeback?
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September 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
On today's Locked On #Guardians
⚾️How much will the mistakes that led to the loss to the Royals sting?
⚾️The cost of chasing the final Wild Card Spot and playing for draft positioning
⚾️Is Daniel Espino ready for a MAJOR comeback?
link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?...
youtu.be/88Gt4xUaTIc
⚾️How much will the mistakes that led to the loss to the Royals sting?
⚾️The cost of chasing the final Wild Card Spot and playing for draft positioning
⚾️Is Daniel Espino ready for a MAJOR comeback?
link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?...
youtu.be/88Gt4xUaTIc
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remember the offseason when the Dodgers were ruining baseball? those headlines were laughably wrong. but the Dodgers *are* kinda ruining baseball through their casual indifference to the regular season:
The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball | Baseball Prospectus
Just not how you think.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
remember the offseason when the Dodgers were ruining baseball? those headlines were laughably wrong. but the Dodgers *are* kinda ruining baseball through their casual indifference to the regular season:
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Mariners prospect Felnin Celesten was taken first overall in the LIDOM rookie draft by the Toros del Este. LIDOM (Dominican winter ball) is a good spot for a player like Celesten, who missed a little time with injury this year, to get some extra competitive reps.
September 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Mariners prospect Felnin Celesten was taken first overall in the LIDOM rookie draft by the Toros del Este. LIDOM (Dominican winter ball) is a good spot for a player like Celesten, who missed a little time with injury this year, to get some extra competitive reps.