Aaron Cameron
@thatbootlegguy.bsky.social
Best Bird dad/mediocre husband. Former 2x Writer of the Year. Minor A’s Bluesky celebrity and Raiders masochist. Once fought off 22 raccoons. I call all y’all "dude".
It boggles my mind that someone who so obviously hates baseball is the goddam commissioner OF baseball
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
MLB split season and in-season tournament have been discussed, Rob Manfred says
The commissioner acknowledged that such changes would require fewer regular-season games, which would be a "complicated thing."
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:38 PM
It boggles my mind that someone who so obviously hates baseball is the goddam commissioner OF baseball
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
This picture makes it look like they're making eye contact with the literal *lowest fucking bar to clear* and opted to walk around it, instead
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
Top Democrats decline to say if they would rein in ICE after Minnesota shooting
www.independent.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:27 PM
This picture makes it look like they're making eye contact with the literal *lowest fucking bar to clear* and opted to walk around it, instead
The streets is saying...
January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The streets is saying...
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Any Machado fans out there that would like to buy this signed photo??
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Any Machado fans out there that would like to buy this signed photo??
Not touching this one with a 10-foot pole lol
If there was one announcer that you could mute... who would it be?
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awfulannouncing.com/peacock/enha...
Peacock adding enhancements that may allow fans to mute announcers, control crowd noise
Peacock is introducing a series of new Dolby products that may allow fans to control audio levels for announcers and crowd noise.
awfulannouncing.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Not touching this one with a 10-foot pole lol
Jason Giambi? Steroids? Dude's a literal stick figure! *SEND SKEET*
January 8, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Jason Giambi? Steroids? Dude's a literal stick figure! *SEND SKEET*
Dude turns 55 today. Time is a flat circle or something. Anyways, one of only four(?) OAK/SAC #athletics to post 9.0+ bWAR in a season? I think? (Reggie, Vida, Rickey and him?)
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Jason Giambi Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com share.google/8ImDpdEVIL96...
Jason Giambi Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com
Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Jason Giambi. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-r...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Dude turns 55 today. Time is a flat circle or something. Anyways, one of only four(?) OAK/SAC #athletics to post 9.0+ bWAR in a season? I think? (Reggie, Vida, Rickey and him?)
Jason Giambi Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com share.google/8ImDpdEVIL96...
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to be clear, I will always believe my eyes. I will always trust my heart. I will always listen to my brain. They are all hurting right now. This is America.
January 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
to be clear, I will always believe my eyes. I will always trust my heart. I will always listen to my brain. They are all hurting right now. This is America.
I know this brand is problematic in a million different ways, but dude getting his ass whooped by that women's Thai kickboxing champion is the funniest 45 seconds in sports history (this is hyperbole, you bums)
‘Jackass 5’ officially releases in theaters June 26 🍿
(via Variety)
(via Variety)
January 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I know this brand is problematic in a million different ways, but dude getting his ass whooped by that women's Thai kickboxing champion is the funniest 45 seconds in sports history (this is hyperbole, you bums)
The thing that irks me most about this dumb, incurious bum is his rise was aided by peers in his industry who are too chickenshit to call him out - then and now - so, we get this
January 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The thing that irks me most about this dumb, incurious bum is his rise was aided by peers in his industry who are too chickenshit to call him out - then and now - so, we get this
Okay, "scared" is a bit much. Coyotes don't hide in trash cans - 22-23 deep - then, maul you and take your wallet like them raccoons did to me. And, yes, I scooped up fluffy Scrappy-Doo while she barked, "lemme at 'em, lemme at 'em!"
Dude, you're scared of raccoons but amused by animals that will actually harm you?
Also, you picked her up, right?
Also, you picked her up, right?
January 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Okay, "scared" is a bit much. Coyotes don't hide in trash cans - 22-23 deep - then, maul you and take your wallet like them raccoons did to me. And, yes, I scooped up fluffy Scrappy-Doo while she barked, "lemme at 'em, lemme at 'em!"
Pictured (L to R): This morning, when the mostly decorative dog saw two coyotes trot past us on our walk; then, when one of the coyotes stopped to stare at her
January 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Pictured (L to R): This morning, when the mostly decorative dog saw two coyotes trot past us on our walk; then, when one of the coyotes stopped to stare at her
Worth two minutes of your morning, friends
Today's newsletter is out. And it's free today, so everyone can read it.
Today's installment is short due to travel, but I did take time to talk about the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
Today's installment is short due to travel, but I did take time to talk about the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffe...
Cup of Coffee: January 8, 2026
The Cubs acquire Cabrera, the Rockies sign Lorenzen, Les Wexner subpoenaed by Congress, and murder in Minnesota
www.cupofcoffeenews.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Worth two minutes of your morning, friends
We can’t get lefties to accept that MAYBE the black lady being black cost her presidential votes from lefties. Not holding my breath on this, Ms. Ifill!
Can you accept - even w/o agreeing with all our positions - that Black people know profound truths about this country that are not on Schoolhouse Rock?
Now that the tactics they’ve used in our communities are becoming national policy, are you ready to concede that you need our “expertise” as well?
Now that the tactics they’ve used in our communities are becoming national policy, are you ready to concede that you need our “expertise” as well?
I’m glad to see Bill say this. But when after a century of just the type of abuse we saw today - relentless and cruel, ensnaring our children and intimidating our communities - young Black people said in frustration, anger, and demand for change “defund the police” - so many of you denounced them.
January 8, 2026 at 3:47 AM
We can’t get lefties to accept that MAYBE the black lady being black cost her presidential votes from lefties. Not holding my breath on this, Ms. Ifill!
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Good news — he’s both!
January 8, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Good news — he’s both!
I moved down here 30 summers ago. Post-strike, during the so-called "fire sale" era. Could never have foreseen this lol. Consequently, I can only afford to go to 2-3 Padres game/season these days [gift link]
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/p...
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/p...
Padres sell out season tickets for 2026
All remaining tickets for the 2026 season will be on a per-game basis.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:53 PM
I moved down here 30 summers ago. Post-strike, during the so-called "fire sale" era. Could never have foreseen this lol. Consequently, I can only afford to go to 2-3 Padres game/season these days [gift link]
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/p...
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/p...
Dunno if he accepted, but it'll be A's fan @garretheinrich.bsky.social for a talk about why *anyone* would STILL root for these peripatetic #athletics. Season #1 will also feature the redoubtable @ruthkapelus.bsky.social on the Jays, plus three more guests I've identified, but haven't asked yet 😘
Who will be your first guest and what team will they be representing?
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Dunno if he accepted, but it'll be A's fan @garretheinrich.bsky.social for a talk about why *anyone* would STILL root for these peripatetic #athletics. Season #1 will also feature the redoubtable @ruthkapelus.bsky.social on the Jays, plus three more guests I've identified, but haven't asked yet 😘
I'm trying, dude. I'm trying.
hey does anyone here want to talk about literally anything else
January 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I'm trying, dude. I'm trying.
On the clock, laying groundwork w/my colleague whose parents have the bomb-ass season seats at Petco Park for when my #athletics are here Memorial Day weekend. Trying to thread needle between not sounding greedy, exploiting the "father/son" angle and beating every other bum that's gonna hit her up ✌🏾
January 7, 2026 at 10:32 PM
On the clock, laying groundwork w/my colleague whose parents have the bomb-ass season seats at Petco Park for when my #athletics are here Memorial Day weekend. Trying to thread needle between not sounding greedy, exploiting the "father/son" angle and beating every other bum that's gonna hit her up ✌🏾
Far as I know, first team top 30 prospects drop of 2026. Unsurprisingly, the third Naylor kid slid out of #athletics rankings entirely. But, two-way player Shotaro Morii (#11) sounds intriguing as hell. Hope to see him in Stockton this spring
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
2026 MLB Top Prospects For Every Team
Baseball America presents 2026 Top 30 Prospects lists for every organization, complete with full scouting reports, tool grades & more.
www.baseballamerica.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Far as I know, first team top 30 prospects drop of 2026. Unsurprisingly, the third Naylor kid slid out of #athletics rankings entirely. But, two-way player Shotaro Morii (#11) sounds intriguing as hell. Hope to see him in Stockton this spring
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
I'm 10,000% post what y'all want, but y'all don't hafta share the undressed awfulness that Grok vomits out over at the bad place. Please?
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I'm 10,000% post what y'all want, but y'all don't hafta share the undressed awfulness that Grok vomits out over at the bad place. Please?
She right about all of this, but the thing that bugs me most is that it makes the writers the story, which...they sure seem to *say* they hate!
Ballots like this embarrass BBWAA, sully the voting process and disrespect the people who actually matter - the eligible players.
The Hall of Fame should be ashamed of how degraded the process for inducting people into the Hall has become, and realize this will eventually render it meaningless.
The Hall of Fame should be ashamed of how degraded the process for inducting people into the Hall has become, and realize this will eventually render it meaningless.
Ballot #144 is from Dan Shaughnessy. After voting for Beltré, Mauer, CC, Ichiro last 2 years, Dustin Pedroia (+13) earns his lone vote, the 1st known Pedroia-only ballot. Pedroia passes Rollins for 10th.
The Boston Globe group reveal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/07/s...
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
The Boston Globe group reveal: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/07/s...
In the Tracker: tracker.fyi
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
She right about all of this, but the thing that bugs me most is that it makes the writers the story, which...they sure seem to *say* they hate!
Yeah, I'll get right on that
Maybe ask your family
if they care about you?
if they care about you?
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Yeah, I'll get right on that
Better chowder and seafood in Sacramento tho, Alex #athletics
With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over a month, the Red Sox have made what they feel is a competitive offer to free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a league source confirmed.
Now they’ll wait to see if Bregman agrees.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Now they’ll wait to see if Bregman agrees.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
With an offer to Alex Bregman on the table, Red Sox holding their ground for now
The Red Sox have an "aggressive" offer out to Bregman and appear to be taking a patient approach in negotiations.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Better chowder and seafood in Sacramento tho, Alex #athletics