Michael Baumann
@baumann.bsky.social
FanGraphs Writer, Piney, Gamecock, Condiment Enthusiast, Connoisseur of Vehicles
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A bunch of geriatric millennials made decisions about their futures over the past 24 hours so, inspired by a post from @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com, I wrote about the fate of the few remaining ballplayers born under Ronald Reagan
They Haven’t Killed off All the Old Guys Yet
You can still find a man who can start Game 7 of the World Series and operate a tape deck.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A bunch of geriatric millennials made decisions about their futures over the past 24 hours so, inspired by a post from @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com, I wrote about the fate of the few remaining ballplayers born under Ronald Reagan
I've been jamming out to this since it was just the lead and the bass. Respect to the man in the pink hoodie for throwing two key changes into his Woody Guthrie song
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I've been jamming out to this since it was just the lead and the bass. Respect to the man in the pink hoodie for throwing two key changes into his Woody Guthrie song
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The whole Eagles Defense was yelling “Inside Zone this way!” before the snap
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The whole Eagles Defense was yelling “Inside Zone this way!” before the snap
Working on a theory that Nick Sirianni is how the Eagles keep themselves from squatting the rest of the league to smithereens to the point where the league feels compelled to intervene. Then you get to the playoffs, unplug his headset and let it rip
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Working on a theory that Nick Sirianni is how the Eagles keep themselves from squatting the rest of the league to smithereens to the point where the league feels compelled to intervene. Then you get to the playoffs, unplug his headset and let it rip
See? Had it all the way
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
See? Had it all the way
Reads like it was translated from Swedish
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Reads like it was translated from Swedish
The Eagles sure do love using up their whole margin for error
November 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Eagles sure do love using up their whole margin for error
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phillies fans deep cut: the new sheriff is former phillie jesse biddle’s best friend
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
phillies fans deep cut: the new sheriff is former phillie jesse biddle’s best friend
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Here’s how a 50-year mortgage would work
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Here’s how a 50-year mortgage would work
That Gustav Holst could write the heck out of a suite for military band
Second Suite for Military Band in F Major, Op. 28 No. 2, H. 106: I. March
YouTube video by North Texas Wind Symphony - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That Gustav Holst could write the heck out of a suite for military band
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Has a child ever been more adorable?
Remember that little boy who cried uncontrollably because he wanted A’ja Wilson to come to his house??? He got to MEET her and I cannot deal… 🥹😭❤️ #WNBA
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Has a child ever been more adorable?
On a personal note, Hendricks was the subject of one of the first big feature articles I ever did, and he was very nice and a great interview. I hope retirement goes as well for him as his baseball career did.
The Best Team in Baseball Has a Third Ace
With Jon Lester and Jake Arrieta, the Cubs came into the season with two no. 1 starters. The sudden emergence of Kyle Hendricks gives them a third, but can the 26-year-old carry his newfound consisten...
www.theringer.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
On a personal note, Hendricks was the subject of one of the first big feature articles I ever did, and he was very nice and a great interview. I hope retirement goes as well for him as his baseball career did.
Thus ends my tremendous run of profiting by trading soft-tossers named Kyle to my friends in Diamond Mind
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Thus ends my tremendous run of profiting by trading soft-tossers named Kyle to my friends in Diamond Mind
Left is the MLB press release that just went out, right is the conclusion of my column last night. I think we've got pretty strong evidence that having these markets open at all is asking for trouble, but it's a step in the right direction.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Left is the MLB press release that just went out, right is the conclusion of my column last night. I think we've got pretty strong evidence that having these markets open at all is asking for trouble, but it's a step in the right direction.
blogs.fangraphs.com/emmanuel-cla...
blogs.fangraphs.com/emmanuel-cla...
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The latest on the Clase/Ortiz gambling scandal: what we know, what we desperately wish we knew, and how the combination of probabilistic sports fan brain and true crime culture is going to make it torture waiting this story out.
Emmanuel Clase, Luis L. Ortiz Indicted in Prop Betting Scandal | Baseball Prospectus
What does it mean for MLB? We'll have to wait and see, despite our instincts.
www.baseballprospectus.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The latest on the Clase/Ortiz gambling scandal: what we know, what we desperately wish we knew, and how the combination of probabilistic sports fan brain and true crime culture is going to make it torture waiting this story out.
I'm just calling it like I see it, and fortunately nobody has barged into my mentions ranting about their own bespoke hangups about gambling or MLB's relationship with same
I chose to go a little light on the actual details of the indictment, mostly because @baumann.bsky.social already did an excellent job on that front last night. I encourage you to read his piece if you want to get into the nitty-gritty.
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Face Federal Indictment
MLB can’t countenance the kind of behavior alleged — players rigging bets, and arranging to do so from the ballpark during games — and survive.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm just calling it like I see it, and fortunately nobody has barged into my mentions ranting about their own bespoke hangups about gambling or MLB's relationship with same
Reposted by Michael Baumann
Updated my Clase/Ortiz column with the statement from Clase's lawyer
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Face Federal Indictment
MLB can’t countenance the kind of behavior alleged — players rigging bets, and arranging to do so from the ballpark during games — and survive.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Updated my Clase/Ortiz column with the statement from Clase's lawyer
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Hello, Everybody blogs.fangraphs.com/hello-everyb...
Hello, Everybody
I’m excited to cover prospects and the minor leagues in ways that will inform and entertain readers.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hello, Everybody blogs.fangraphs.com/hello-everyb...
Reposted by Michael Baumann
Updated my Clase/Ortiz column with the statement from Clase's lawyer
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Face Federal Indictment
MLB can’t countenance the kind of behavior alleged — players rigging bets, and arranging to do so from the ballpark during games — and survive.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Updated my Clase/Ortiz column with the statement from Clase's lawyer
Oh hey I ended up having to work tonight. The original title of this column was "Oh great, more gambling shit"
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Face Federal Indictment blogs.fangraphs.com/emmanuel-cla...
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz Face Federal Indictment
MLB can’t countenance the kind of behavior alleged — players rigging bets, and arranging to do so from the ballpark during games — and survive.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Oh hey I ended up having to work tonight. The original title of this column was "Oh great, more gambling shit"
The last time I saw something presented as a fait accompli by people unaccustomed to public pressure, only to generate this level of unanimous public outrage this quickly, was when Tennessee tried to hire Greg Schiano
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The last time I saw something presented as a fait accompli by people unaccustomed to public pressure, only to generate this level of unanimous public outrage this quickly, was when Tennessee tried to hire Greg Schiano
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This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is really good to see: Miki Sherrill just put out a statement sharply criticizing the Senate Dems' pending cave in the government shutdown, ripping it as "malpractice" and a betrayal of the people who are "counting on us to fight for them." Sherrill knows what drove her victory. Wake up, Dems.
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None of this is my fault, don’t doom in my mentions, don’t be a bitch, kick the shit out of everyone in our way until you see daylight, hope this helps
Unfortunately today’s politics basically make it impossible to become a senator without being a bitch.
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
None of this is my fault, don’t doom in my mentions, don’t be a bitch, kick the shit out of everyone in our way until you see daylight, hope this helps
This train of thought has led my stupid brain to the extremely funny image of Steve Sweeney dressed like The Great Ahmed Khan from Network
Neat, Booker's up for re-election next year and the gubernatorial primary just elevated a bunch of local Dems with juice to statewide relevance
John Fetterman, Angus King, Maggie Hassan, Dick Durbin, Jon Ossoff, Jeanne Shaheen, Kirsten Gillibrand, Catherine Cortez Masto, Mark Warner, Cory Booker, and of course Chuck Schumer. Maybe others not top of mind. Not all responsible will publicly vote for the cave - that's not how this works.
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
This train of thought has led my stupid brain to the extremely funny image of Steve Sweeney dressed like The Great Ahmed Khan from Network