Jake Baska
@jbaska.bsky.social
The funny thing is that I never even set up a Twitter feed in the first place.
St. Louis Cardinals, Immaculate Grid enthusiast, Leeds United, Vermont, silly gifs, barbecue, silly gifs about barbecue, etc.
St. Louis Cardinals, Immaculate Grid enthusiast, Leeds United, Vermont, silly gifs, barbecue, silly gifs about barbecue, etc.
And a happy Black Friday to you and yours. #mcsweeneys
Cormac McCarthy’s The Mall
If only there was not cause, thought the man, for the boy to accompany him here. To this place of commerce. But as the woman reminded him two hours...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
And a happy Black Friday to you and yours. #mcsweeneys
Announcer: “And the gold medal goes to the cyclist from the United States! Please rise for the American national anthem.”
[Everyone stands solemnly]
Speaker: “If you see a painted sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the…”
Crowd: “LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE SHACK!!!”
[Everyone stands solemnly]
Speaker: “If you see a painted sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the…”
Crowd: “LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE SHACK!!!”
I’ve long maintained that nothing would bring our country together as much as either “Love Shack” or “Groove Is in the Heart.”
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Announcer: “And the gold medal goes to the cyclist from the United States! Please rise for the American national anthem.”
[Everyone stands solemnly]
Speaker: “If you see a painted sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the…”
Crowd: “LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE SHACK!!!”
[Everyone stands solemnly]
Speaker: “If you see a painted sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the…”
Crowd: “LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE SHACK!!!”
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Important educational content
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Important educational content
If we could harness the power of the 40-something school moms I volunteer with on a regular basis, we could unplug every house in America from the grid.
November 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
If we could harness the power of the 40-something school moms I volunteer with on a regular basis, we could unplug every house in America from the grid.
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🚨 RED PANDA IS BACK 🚨
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
🚨 RED PANDA IS BACK 🚨
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Watching the Wolrd Series
November 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Watching the Wolrd Series
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All the thinkpieces about Bluesky don't account for the fact that it's occasionally 100% wall-to-wall baseball on here
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 AM
All the thinkpieces about Bluesky don't account for the fact that it's occasionally 100% wall-to-wall baseball on here
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When rich people from LA win at the last minute.
November 2, 2025 at 4:37 AM
When rich people from LA win at the last minute.
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“Of course, there are those who grow out of sports. And there are others who were born with the wisdom to know that nothing lasts. These are the truly tough among us, the ones who can live without illusion, or without even the hope of illusion. I am not that grown-up or up-to-date.”
—Bart Giamatti
—Bart Giamatti
November 2, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“Of course, there are those who grow out of sports. And there are others who were born with the wisdom to know that nothing lasts. These are the truly tough among us, the ones who can live without illusion, or without even the hope of illusion. I am not that grown-up or up-to-date.”
—Bart Giamatti
—Bart Giamatti
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October 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Georgi Rutter named his horse Brighlee and I just really miss having this guy in my life on a weekly basis. #lufc
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/footba...
Georginio Rutter explains special Leeds United tribute ahead of reunion
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Georginio Rutter has paid tribute to his former club Leeds United - with the naming of a horse.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Georgi Rutter named his horse Brighlee and I just really miss having this guy in my life on a weekly basis. #lufc
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/footba...
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This game is like I got caught smoking a baseball and now I have to smoke a whole pack of baseball
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This game is like I got caught smoking a baseball and now I have to smoke a whole pack of baseball
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Mar Awa III, patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, also born in Chicago, gave Pope Leo a Cubs jersey.
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Mar Awa III, patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, also born in Chicago, gave Pope Leo a Cubs jersey.
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"You encounter a strange, cult-like group that lives in almost total isolation from the outside world. They jealously guard their arcane knowledge and practice some exceedingly cruel rituals."
Critically Acclaimed Horror Film of the 2010s or Your PhD Program?
1. You encounter a strange, cult-like group that lives in almost total isolation from the outside world. They jealously guard their arcane knowledg...
buff.ly
October 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"You encounter a strange, cult-like group that lives in almost total isolation from the outside world. They jealously guard their arcane knowledge and practice some exceedingly cruel rituals."
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Can I interest you in the man some call Thickey Henderson for the contrast between his burly frame and his base-stealing prowess? He went 30-for-32 in the regular season (19-for-19 as a Mariner!), 2-for-2 in the postseason.
Josh Naylor Is Stealing the Spotlight blogs.fangraphs.com/josh-naylor-...
Josh Naylor Is Stealing the Spotlight
Acquired from the Diamondbacks in late July, the burly first baseman has given the Mariners a substantial upgrade at bat, on the bases, and in the field — and now they’re two wins away from a trip...
blogs.fangraphs.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Can I interest you in the man some call Thickey Henderson for the contrast between his burly frame and his base-stealing prowess? He went 30-for-32 in the regular season (19-for-19 as a Mariner!), 2-for-2 in the postseason.
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Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
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Ralph Deslauriers got the idea for what would become the highest elevation ski area in the state while flying over the Bolton backcountry in a helicopter during his time as a captain with the Vermont National Guard.
Remembering Ralph Deslauriers, Bolton Valley founder who championed locals and independent ownership
Ralph Deslauriers, founder of Bolton Valley Ski Area, died over the weekend. A successful developer and believer in keeping skiing independent and affordable, he was 90 years old.
www.vermontpublic.org
October 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Ralph Deslauriers got the idea for what would become the highest elevation ski area in the state while flying over the Bolton backcountry in a helicopter during his time as a captain with the Vermont National Guard.
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Instead of mascots, England and Wales take to the field with 22 men and women who are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia ❤️
The players will also wear shirts without names in the second half to help raise awareness 👏
The players will also wear shirts without names in the second half to help raise awareness 👏
October 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Instead of mascots, England and Wales take to the field with 22 men and women who are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia ❤️
The players will also wear shirts without names in the second half to help raise awareness 👏
The players will also wear shirts without names in the second half to help raise awareness 👏
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Postseason Games Lasting 3½ Hours Or More:
2017 - 19
2018 - 23
2019 - 21
2020 - 27
2021 - 20
2022 - 17
2023 - 3
2024 - 5
2025 - 0 so far
2017 - 19
2018 - 23
2019 - 21
2020 - 27
2021 - 20
2022 - 17
2023 - 3
2024 - 5
2025 - 0 so far
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Postseason Games Lasting 3½ Hours Or More:
2017 - 19
2018 - 23
2019 - 21
2020 - 27
2021 - 20
2022 - 17
2023 - 3
2024 - 5
2025 - 0 so far
2017 - 19
2018 - 23
2019 - 21
2020 - 27
2021 - 20
2022 - 17
2023 - 3
2024 - 5
2025 - 0 so far
The musical tribute to the 2011 Cardinals that we never knew we needed.
The plan was for the three young St. Louis hitters to split 25 total bases in the postseason, in the end they had 85 total bases
Jon Jay got sick after 12 total bases, Allen Craig had 23, David Freese hit the other 50!
Jon Jay got sick after 12 total bases, Allen Craig had 23, David Freese hit the other 50!
September 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The musical tribute to the 2011 Cardinals that we never knew we needed.
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the 3 slowest pitches in recorded MLB history to get whiffs happened last night on 3 consecutive pitches
September 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
the 3 slowest pitches in recorded MLB history to get whiffs happened last night on 3 consecutive pitches
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Best I can tell from available play by play data, there has never been another game in recorded NL/AL history in which…
A pitcher lost a no-hitter on a HR with 2 outs in the 9th and then …
His team lost the game.
Baseball!
A pitcher lost a no-hitter on a HR with 2 outs in the 9th and then …
His team lost the game.
Baseball!
September 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Best I can tell from available play by play data, there has never been another game in recorded NL/AL history in which…
A pitcher lost a no-hitter on a HR with 2 outs in the 9th and then …
His team lost the game.
Baseball!
A pitcher lost a no-hitter on a HR with 2 outs in the 9th and then …
His team lost the game.
Baseball!