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Love Finds A Way.
Econ and Scientific White Papers may occasionally hit the feed. Feel free to mute that bit.
Love Finds A Way.
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By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
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Pre- and Post-Chris Clarke: How a Cubs Minor League Vet Sparked a Culture Shift in Myrtle Beach
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
By midsummer in Myrtle Beach, losses had piled up piled up for the Pelicans. Frustrations simmered and the team seemed stuck in neutral. Then Chris Clarke walked into the clubhouse. ⬇️
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Evidently the owner of one major league team can buy the affiliates of another club he does not own, and somehow there is no legally-problematic conflict of interest here.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Akron RubberDucks have been sold to Prospector Baseball Group.
Both Minor League clubs were previously owned by Ken Babby, who now serves as CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays under the MLB team's new ownership group.
Both Minor League clubs were previously owned by Ken Babby, who now serves as CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays under the MLB team's new ownership group.
Prospector Baseball Group Acquires Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) has acquired the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp from Ken Babby, the principal and founder of Fast Forward Sports Group. The transaction closed Tuesday following approval by ...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Evidently the owner of one major league team can buy the affiliates of another club he does not own, and somehow there is no legally-problematic conflict of interest here.
In a proportional direct democratic system, you could narrow the applicants for the bench on any given case to those who have submitted an approach piece (detailing their current feelings in the case and their approach towards adjudicating the issue) and had it roundly supported by the citizenry.
I'm going to keep saying this in my effort to speak it into reality: Supreme Court should have at least 100 Justices with rotating panels (and maybe an en banc option). No single Justice should have so much power and they shouldn't be names everyone knows.
A court with a normal-ish conservative majority would have been tolerable. I'm not eager for court packing, impeaching justices, and other such options. But this court sticking around post-Trump is untenable. They've already torched their own legitimacy, the only question is what do we do about it.
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In a proportional direct democratic system, you could narrow the applicants for the bench on any given case to those who have submitted an approach piece (detailing their current feelings in the case and their approach towards adjudicating the issue) and had it roundly supported by the citizenry.
Serious question: What is the historical precedent of record surrounding the Good Behaviour Clause for justices continuing to serve? Have the criteria ever been firmly established? If not, can we just make some up? Either way, fire the GOP justices, then let their appeal go to the liberal justices.
A court with a normal-ish conservative majority would have been tolerable. I'm not eager for court packing, impeaching justices, and other such options. But this court sticking around post-Trump is untenable. They've already torched their own legitimacy, the only question is what do we do about it.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Serious question: What is the historical precedent of record surrounding the Good Behaviour Clause for justices continuing to serve? Have the criteria ever been firmly established? If not, can we just make some up? Either way, fire the GOP justices, then let their appeal go to the liberal justices.
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Rays prospect Xavier Isaac revealed today that he underwent brain surgery this year.
More in this story from Adam Berry: www.mlb.com/news/xavier-...
More in this story from Adam Berry: www.mlb.com/news/xavier-...
Rays prospect Isaac reveals 'life-saving' brain surgery
Rays prospect Xavier Isaac revealed Friday that he underwent “life-saving” brain surgery over the summer.
Isaac posted on Instagram that he had a brain scan, which led to “the scariest moment of my li...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Rays prospect Xavier Isaac revealed today that he underwent brain surgery this year.
More in this story from Adam Berry: www.mlb.com/news/xavier-...
More in this story from Adam Berry: www.mlb.com/news/xavier-...
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Every older gen claims “this generation” of teams and players don’t know “fundamentals”
Looked up some MLB league wide numbers:
2005: 3,060 errors, 48 DRS, .1 BsR (baserunning run value)
2025: 2,451 E, 427 DRS, 12.2 BsR
In 2000, there were a THOUSAND more errors than in ‘25
Looked up some MLB league wide numbers:
2005: 3,060 errors, 48 DRS, .1 BsR (baserunning run value)
2025: 2,451 E, 427 DRS, 12.2 BsR
In 2000, there were a THOUSAND more errors than in ‘25
October 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Every older gen claims “this generation” of teams and players don’t know “fundamentals”
Looked up some MLB league wide numbers:
2005: 3,060 errors, 48 DRS, .1 BsR (baserunning run value)
2025: 2,451 E, 427 DRS, 12.2 BsR
In 2000, there were a THOUSAND more errors than in ‘25
Looked up some MLB league wide numbers:
2005: 3,060 errors, 48 DRS, .1 BsR (baserunning run value)
2025: 2,451 E, 427 DRS, 12.2 BsR
In 2000, there were a THOUSAND more errors than in ‘25
One side of this debate (Bonica) uses rigorous models & data to come to empirically-based conclusions, & interprets them in an unbiased manner.
The other uses the term "ninety seven bajillion" and badmouths their opposition w/o listing any supporting evidence.
You're not an expert or a scientist.
The other uses the term "ninety seven bajillion" and badmouths their opposition w/o listing any supporting evidence.
You're not an expert or a scientist.
October 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
One side of this debate (Bonica) uses rigorous models & data to come to empirically-based conclusions, & interprets them in an unbiased manner.
The other uses the term "ninety seven bajillion" and badmouths their opposition w/o listing any supporting evidence.
You're not an expert or a scientist.
The other uses the term "ninety seven bajillion" and badmouths their opposition w/o listing any supporting evidence.
You're not an expert or a scientist.
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I wonder if Julio did something 😂
October 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I wonder if Julio did something 😂
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Texas’s high-A team had a doozy in 2011 (pre-bonus runner). Myrtle Beach struck out 32 Kinston batters and lost. Wouldn’t happen again even under old rules. Managers would start using position players on mound by the 13th or so.
October 11, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Texas’s high-A team had a doozy in 2011 (pre-bonus runner). Myrtle Beach struck out 32 Kinston batters and lost. Wouldn’t happen again even under old rules. Managers would start using position players on mound by the 13th or so.
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ABS Challenge Thread! First off, we're pro ABS challenges. As a frequent MiLB attendee, the system may be the best in American sports (bar tennis). It's quick, visually appealing to the fans, and adds some fun drama to the game without the tedious redundancy that plagues
October 6, 2025 at 10:59 PM
ABS Challenge Thread! First off, we're pro ABS challenges. As a frequent MiLB attendee, the system may be the best in American sports (bar tennis). It's quick, visually appealing to the fans, and adds some fun drama to the game without the tedious redundancy that plagues
The Ray Lane Special on the last game at Tiger Stadium is a must-watch tonight.
Hope he got to see Detroit clinch one more time.
Hope he got to see Detroit clinch one more time.
September 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Ray Lane Special on the last game at Tiger Stadium is a must-watch tonight.
Hope he got to see Detroit clinch one more time.
Hope he got to see Detroit clinch one more time.
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Red Sox are 52-36 and have clinched a playoff spot in the post Raffy era.
Giants are 38-50 since acquiring him.
Giants are 38-50 since acquiring him.
September 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Red Sox are 52-36 and have clinched a playoff spot in the post Raffy era.
Giants are 38-50 since acquiring him.
Giants are 38-50 since acquiring him.
Craig Breslow's gotta be laughing hysterically right now
September 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Craig Breslow's gotta be laughing hysterically right now
Turns out Craig Breslow really was playing 4D chess.
That quote should be plastered all over Boston newspapers tonight.
Congrats, Red Sox.
That quote should be plastered all over Boston newspapers tonight.
Congrats, Red Sox.
Craig Breslow must think we’re stupid. This press conference is only going to make this worse.
September 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Turns out Craig Breslow really was playing 4D chess.
That quote should be plastered all over Boston newspapers tonight.
Congrats, Red Sox.
That quote should be plastered all over Boston newspapers tonight.
Congrats, Red Sox.
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I created an app which hosts my Top 100 Prospects List!
With the app you can select any player and get a summary of their season stats while also checking out my tool grades and notes on each one..
Check it out here:
tjstatsapps-top-100-prospects.hf.space
With the app you can select any player and get a summary of their season stats while also checking out my tool grades and notes on each one..
Check it out here:
tjstatsapps-top-100-prospects.hf.space
September 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I created an app which hosts my Top 100 Prospects List!
With the app you can select any player and get a summary of their season stats while also checking out my tool grades and notes on each one..
Check it out here:
tjstatsapps-top-100-prospects.hf.space
With the app you can select any player and get a summary of their season stats while also checking out my tool grades and notes on each one..
Check it out here:
tjstatsapps-top-100-prospects.hf.space
Blaine Crim's been a prospect for so long, he won MVP of the Northwest League with Spokane... when they were the Rangers short-season affiliate.
Goodbye, baseball! That’s the first MLB hit and home run for 2019 Northwest League MVP Blaine Crim! 🎥 Colorado Rockies
September 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Blaine Crim's been a prospect for so long, he won MVP of the Northwest League with Spokane... when they were the Rangers short-season affiliate.
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Riley. Greene.
And make sure to catch Matt Vierling’s reaction.
And make sure to catch Matt Vierling’s reaction.
August 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Riley. Greene.
And make sure to catch Matt Vierling’s reaction.
And make sure to catch Matt Vierling’s reaction.
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Please share as wide as possible, don’t just ‘like’ this message. Lives depend on making sure as many get this as possible. #Tsunami #Pacific #Earthquake #DemVoice1 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tsunami advisory issued for several parts of the B.C. coast after major earthquake near Russia | CBC News
A tsunami watch has been issued for multiple parts of the B.C. coast after a large earthquake in the Pacific basin near Kamchatka, Russia, on Tuesday afternoon.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Please share as wide as possible, don’t just ‘like’ this message. Lives depend on making sure as many get this as possible. #Tsunami #Pacific #Earthquake #DemVoice1 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
THIS IS COMPLETELY SUSTAINABLE
July 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
THIS IS COMPLETELY SUSTAINABLE
Brice Matthews' Z-Con% is bad, but...
• It's 📈 since May
• His discipline is +
• His EV's are 🚀's
• He has + speed
• He eventually destroyed every MiLB level
• Rule of 👍:
- as (Power + Speed + Plate Discipline) 📈
- max sustainable swing/miss% 📈
He'll struggle initially then become a ⭐️
• It's 📈 since May
• His discipline is +
• His EV's are 🚀's
• He has + speed
• He eventually destroyed every MiLB level
• Rule of 👍:
- as (Power + Speed + Plate Discipline) 📈
- max sustainable swing/miss% 📈
He'll struggle initially then become a ⭐️
July 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Brice Matthews' Z-Con% is bad, but...
• It's 📈 since May
• His discipline is +
• His EV's are 🚀's
• He has + speed
• He eventually destroyed every MiLB level
• Rule of 👍:
- as (Power + Speed + Plate Discipline) 📈
- max sustainable swing/miss% 📈
He'll struggle initially then become a ⭐️
• It's 📈 since May
• His discipline is +
• His EV's are 🚀's
• He has + speed
• He eventually destroyed every MiLB level
• Rule of 👍:
- as (Power + Speed + Plate Discipline) 📈
- max sustainable swing/miss% 📈
He'll struggle initially then become a ⭐️
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I have thought pretty hard on how to respond to this as one of the “creatives” whose work is being “scraped” here. Plain and simple: this is theft of very hard work that only a handful of people are qualified to do, stripped of all relevant context. It is not a “cool” or “fun” use of AI.
Wrote up a couple of recipes on unstructured data extraction from MLB prospect ranking lists using LLMs. What used to be gory scraping work is now wonderfully simple.
Extract MLB Prospect Lists with LLMs — No Code Needed
I’ve been tinkering with an idea: a site that combines publicly available MLB prospect lists and lets you weight each outlet’s rankings however you like. The data is messy, and the means of acquisitio...
www.singletonsgoingsteady.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I have thought pretty hard on how to respond to this as one of the “creatives” whose work is being “scraped” here. Plain and simple: this is theft of very hard work that only a handful of people are qualified to do, stripped of all relevant context. It is not a “cool” or “fun” use of AI.
Brennen Davis has been one of the hottest hitters in MiLB the last couple weeks at Scranton.
But he just went for a line drive, leaped & made am amazing catch... only to catch a spike in the wall & fall.
He walked off under his own power GINGERLY.
Might be the same left ankle he broke in Iowa.
But he just went for a line drive, leaped & made am amazing catch... only to catch a spike in the wall & fall.
He walked off under his own power GINGERLY.
Might be the same left ankle he broke in Iowa.
June 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Brennen Davis has been one of the hottest hitters in MiLB the last couple weeks at Scranton.
But he just went for a line drive, leaped & made am amazing catch... only to catch a spike in the wall & fall.
He walked off under his own power GINGERLY.
Might be the same left ankle he broke in Iowa.
But he just went for a line drive, leaped & made am amazing catch... only to catch a spike in the wall & fall.
He walked off under his own power GINGERLY.
Might be the same left ankle he broke in Iowa.
Gary Matthews Jr. would like a word
Some more angles of that Denzel Clarke catch from the NBC Sports California broadcast:
June 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Gary Matthews Jr. would like a word
Major League Baseball fans should probably be reading this
🚨🚨🚨 In the last two hours, the Trump admin:
- Banned all immigrant visas from 19 countries, including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela
- Banned all student and researcher visas to Harvard
- Colluded with Texas to kick 20,000 undocumented college students off of in-state tuition.
- Banned all immigrant visas from 19 countries, including Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela
- Banned all student and researcher visas to Harvard
- Colluded with Texas to kick 20,000 undocumented college students off of in-state tuition.
June 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Major League Baseball fans should probably be reading this
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The #Rockies became the first team in MLB history to lose 50 games before winning 10. Unless you count the Union Association's lone season.
There, the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys went a staggering 8-57 before finishing the season on a 8-6 run.
Should it count? Some background in this thread:
(1/4)
There, the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys went a staggering 8-57 before finishing the season on a 8-6 run.
Should it count? Some background in this thread:
(1/4)
June 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The #Rockies became the first team in MLB history to lose 50 games before winning 10. Unless you count the Union Association's lone season.
There, the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys went a staggering 8-57 before finishing the season on a 8-6 run.
Should it count? Some background in this thread:
(1/4)
There, the 1884 Kansas City Cowboys went a staggering 8-57 before finishing the season on a 8-6 run.
Should it count? Some background in this thread:
(1/4)