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siblingrivlrybb.bsky.social
It's okay to cheer for @discoturkeys.bsky.social but not eat them. #SRBB is proudly #DiscoTurkey free for Thanksgiving. #saveboogie @ibwaa.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
Building a successful team is like cooking a great meal. You have to pay for the right ingredients. Blue Jays are in the Master Chef class. Would you pay more for Kyle Tucker or Alex Bregman Plus a look at WPBL Draft Day @ibwaa.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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paulwhite.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! In honor of Turkey Day, here again is my profile of the great Turkey Stearnes, unlocked and free to all. I hope you have a day as great as Turkey Stearnes’ career! @ibwaa.bsky.social
Turkey Day, 2025
I’ve made it a tradition of re-running my profile of Turkey Stearnes every Thanksgiving, and I see no reason to changes things up this year.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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mnethercott.bsky.social
Winter Meetings are coming… and the Yankees need answers. AL East teams are strengthening. The pressure to upgrade the roster is rising by the day.

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Yankees Offseason Notes: On the AL East, Bullpen and Outfield - Subway Sports Network
Yankees Offseason Notes with moves in the AL East
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November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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siblingrivlrybb.bsky.social
New Episode Alert 🚨 we close out season 6 with a visit from the head turkey of the @discoturkeys.bsky.social Greg Sullivan. We catch up on the season and talk about @JoeyGallo24 as a starting pitcher & internships @ibwaa.bsky.social #fearthepeacock #saveboogie #traditions #swingaway
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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mikegillespiejd.bsky.social
Some thoughts about the impact of last week's #Royals roster moves on the club's pitching staff... #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 big pitching questions face Royals after head-scratching 40-man roster moves
The Kansas City Royals made some surprising 40-man roster moves last week, some of which create big questions for their pitching staff.
kingsofkauffman.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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almostcoop.bsky.social
There's some pain in a #Mets fan writing nice things about #Yankees. But the stretch from 1949-1953 was amazing for many reasons. Read my latest:
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* The 1949-1953 World Series Champions had an amazing amount of Career Yankees
Keeping players together was more common but...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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paulwhite.bsky.social
While some folks tout Francisco Lindor as a top-5 all-time shortstop and call it nothing but some harmless engagement farming, folks like me recognize the harm in relentlessly dumping misinformation into the world. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Engagement Farming or Misinformation?
Last week, some dude named Rory posted this on Twitter/X, and probably elsewhere:
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November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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mikegillespiejd.bsky.social
Why the #Royals may stand pat at second base. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
2 recent moves suggest Royals willing to maintain risky status quo at key position
The Kansas City Royals have offensive holes to fill. Do recent developments indicate they'll settle for the status quo at an important position?
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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almostcoop.bsky.social
My 1 minute thoughts on all 15 NL teams.
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One-minute thoughts on all 15 National League teams
What's on my mind thinking about where teams are right now
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November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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paulwhite.bsky.social
In 1945, Chuck Hostetler fell on his face at the worst possible moment and it became his baseball legacy, sadly overshadowing what should have been an inspiring path to the big leagues. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Late Bloomers: Chuck Hostetler
It’s wildly unfair, but Chuck Hostetler is best known for falling flat on his face.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Did the big Mets-Rangers trade create a path to improvement for the #Royals? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #Mets #Rangers #MarcusSemien
How the Marcus Semien blockbuster trade could help bring All-Star bat to Royals
The Mets and Rangers shocked baseball by making Sunday's Marcus Semien trade. Will the deal make an All-Star available to the Kansas City Royals?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
Traveling for T-giving? Make sure to plan plenty of stops. Start w/ the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. You will find historic ballparks, statues, & roadside historical markers to enjoy on your trip.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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mnethercott.bsky.social
Hal Steinbrenner spoke on payroll, profits, labor issues, and the Yankees’ 2026 plans, backing Boone while hinting at bullpen upgrades and possible big offseason moves. ⚾️📰

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Steinbrenner Talks Yankees Offseason - Subway Sports Network
Hal Steinbrenner addressed the Yankees’ offseason plans, payroll flexibility, and labor views in his first media session since lifting the beard rule. The Yankees’ owner discussed the team’s $319M pay...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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almostcoop.bsky.social
Right after we recorded this week's episode @Mets trade Brandon Nimmo to @Rangers for Marcus Semien. Like it & will discuss next week. Watch: youtu.be/fqebrysXAa4
Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis...
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Only 4 of 13 Accept Qualifying Offer - This week in baseball Ep. 637- 11.24.25
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Tomorrow marks the date Lou Brissie died, just shy of Thanksgiving. My guess is he was thankful for his baseball career, or even to be alive. And we should be thankful for people like Lou Brissie. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Baseball Remembers: Lou Brissie
Do you guys remember Héctor Santiago? Starting in 2011 he pitched in parts of ten seasons in the big leagues for five different teams, starting with the White Sox and ending with the Mariners. He was ...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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mnethercott.bsky.social
Story on the #Mets-#Rangers Blockbuster Trade:

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Report: Mets to Acquire Marcus Semien from Rangers
The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are finalizing a surprising veteran-for-veteran trade, sending Brandon Nimmo to Texas for Marcus Semien.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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MJ Melendez is no longer a Royal. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #Royals #MJMelendez
Royals fans should wish MJ Melendez well and hope he follows Ryan O'Hearn's lead
The Kansas City Royals non-tendered MJ Melendez Friday. But KC fans should hope he follows in the footsteps of another Royals' castoff.
kingsofkauffman.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
#WPBL is now up and running. We take a peak at this new exciting league and the process of how each team would select their 30 player roster. Hear that show segment here. www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/epis...
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November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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On the #Yankees Tender Decisions Today ( @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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Tender Decisions in the Bronx
THE BRONX, NY — The Yankees had until Friday at 5:00pm to make decisions on contract tenders, and have announced their decisions. INF/OF Oswaldo Cabrera — Settled (1Y, $1.2M) The Yankee…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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My one minute thoughts on all 15 AL teams.
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One-minute thoughts on all 15 American League teams
My notes from our podcast enhanced
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November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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We’ve got nothing but Rookies of the Year, from future Hall of Famers to guys who won just because of the team they played for, plus great rookies who fell short, all packed into this week’s Friday Stuff. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Friday Stuff
Rookie of the Year Edition
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November 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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mnethercott.bsky.social
News from the KBO on the posting of Song Sung-mun, an infield prospect: lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202... via @lastwordonsports.bsky.social , @lwosbaseball.bsky.social and @ibwaa.bsky.social
KBO Star Officially Posted to Sign in MLB
Kiwoom Heroes third baseman Song Sung-mun has been officially posted for MLB bidding, giving teams 30 days to negotiate.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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On Brian Cashman's Quotes from this evening ( @ibwaa.bsky.social )

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Cashman Addresses Offseason Needs at Annual Event
Yankees GM Brian Cashman addressed the media on Thursday at the annual Covenant House, and among the topics that came up were some interesting quotes regarding the Yankees offseason. “I know …
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Will the #Royals lose these familiar prospects in the Rule 5 draft? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 unprotected prospects the Royals are in jeopardy of losing in 2025 Rule 5 Draft
The Kansas City Royals gave two pitchers Rule 5 Draft protection Tuesday. But many players. including three top prospects, remain unprotected.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM