Joe Landolina on baseball
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Freelance writer in Pittsburgh. Baseball lover. Pop culture consumer. Night owl. Husband, father, and grandfather. Livin' the dream.
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The Toronto Blue Jays strike: Dylan Cease signs 7-year, $210 million contract and sets the marketplace for starters.
@jonheyman.bsky.social first with news.
@jonheyman.bsky.social first with news.
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Toronto Blue Jays strike: Dylan Cease signs 7-year, $210 million contract and sets the marketplace for starters.
@jonheyman.bsky.social first with news.
@jonheyman.bsky.social first with news.
The story of Charlie "Victory" Faust is hilarious, not because I think I'm a particularly humorous writer, but because his career was funny. I'm reposting it, as the editors have changed the photo to one that's more appropriate.
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The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Charlie Faust demonstrated that a farmer from Kansas could help a baseball team, specifically the New York Giants, win a pennant.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The story of Charlie "Victory" Faust is hilarious, not because I think I'm a particularly humorous writer, but because his career was funny. I'm reposting it, as the editors have changed the photo to one that's more appropriate.
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Lawrenceville. Hatfield Street. Caller says that an Amazon delivery driver opened the front door and put the package inside and shut it. Caller said that they feel violated.
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Lawrenceville. Hatfield Street. Caller says that an Amazon delivery driver opened the front door and put the package inside and shut it. Caller said that they feel violated.
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A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
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Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani announces that he once again will represent Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani announces that he once again will represent Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Allegheny-West. 725 Allegheny Ave - Wendy's. Caller said that a dissatisfied customer is threatening staff. Staff appear to be more amused than anything which is throwing the customer off.
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Allegheny-West. 725 Allegheny Ave - Wendy's. Caller said that a dissatisfied customer is threatening staff. Staff appear to be more amused than anything which is throwing the customer off.
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As a reminder if a traffic signal is out in PA, it’s a 4 way stop. Oakland still doesn’t have power and the motorcycle cops probably just made payroll for whole city in a few hours pulling people over.
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As a reminder if a traffic signal is out in PA, it’s a 4 way stop. Oakland still doesn’t have power and the motorcycle cops probably just made payroll for whole city in a few hours pulling people over.
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Brandon Nimmo has been traded to the Texas Rangers, per source. A trade that will also send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets.
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Brandon Nimmo has been traded to the Texas Rangers, per source. A trade that will also send Marcus Semien to the New York Mets.
Baseball fans are familiar with Fred Snodgrass's account of the Charlie Faust story in The Glory of Their Times. Snodgrass got some details wrong. The truth is a lot funnier.
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The Short, Happy Baseball Life of Charlie “Victory” Faust
Charlie Faust demonstrated that a farmer from Kansas could help a baseball team, specifically the New York Giants, win a pennant.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Baseball fans are familiar with Fred Snodgrass's account of the Charlie Faust story in The Glory of Their Times. Snodgrass got some details wrong. The truth is a lot funnier.
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202...
lastwordonsports.com/baseball/202...
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Oakland. Bigelow Blvd - The Oaklander Hotel. Caller says that they're famous and there is a crowd of people outside waiting for his autograph.
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Oakland. Bigelow Blvd - The Oaklander Hotel. Caller says that they're famous and there is a crowd of people outside waiting for his autograph.
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you know what i love about bluesky? nobody even sees this shit i could post anything i want. i could come on here like, “hey fuckwads you ever notice jazzmasters suck shit?? offset guitars can eat my nutsack” and only the wind would hear it
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
you know what i love about bluesky? nobody even sees this shit i could post anything i want. i could come on here like, “hey fuckwads you ever notice jazzmasters suck shit?? offset guitars can eat my nutsack” and only the wind would hear it
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71 years ago today, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a promising 20-year-old outfielder named Roberto Clemente from the Brooklyn Dodgers in that era's equivalent of the Rule 5 draft.
Clemente had played for the Montreal Royals in 1954.
Clemente had played for the Montreal Royals in 1954.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
71 years ago today, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected a promising 20-year-old outfielder named Roberto Clemente from the Brooklyn Dodgers in that era's equivalent of the Rule 5 draft.
Clemente had played for the Montreal Royals in 1954.
Clemente had played for the Montreal Royals in 1954.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here's another prediction I got wrong. Well, at least my predictions are always cogent.
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Pirates Tender Contract to Catcher Despite Off Year
The Pittsburgh Pirates have tendered a contract to catcher Joey Bart for 2026 despite his regression in 2025.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Here's another prediction I got wrong. Well, at least my predictions are always cogent.
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The Cubs have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Cubs have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Eli Morgan.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
Left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Javier Assad were tendered contracts for 2026.
The Cubs’ 40-man roster is now at 30 players.
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The Pirates have non-tendered the four players they designated for assignment earlier this week: Dauri Moreta, Colin Holderman, Ronny Simon and Alexander Canario
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Pirates have non-tendered the four players they designated for assignment earlier this week: Dauri Moreta, Colin Holderman, Ronny Simon and Alexander Canario
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We have agreed to terms with Jonathan India on a contract for 2026, avoiding arbitration.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We have agreed to terms with Jonathan India on a contract for 2026, avoiding arbitration.
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Downtown. PPG Plaza. A detail officer caught some guy peeing in public and ran him for warrants. They apparently detained a very wanted individual with a nationwide extradition note.
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Downtown. PPG Plaza. A detail officer caught some guy peeing in public and ran him for warrants. They apparently detained a very wanted individual with a nationwide extradition note.
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Outfielder Adolis Garcia has been non-tendered by the Texas Rangers.
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Outfielder Adolis Garcia has been non-tendered by the Texas Rangers.
Just got these in the mail!
yawp Art + Literature 'Zine No. 10 includes "Bigger Than Godzilla in Tokyo" (my article on The Wurms) and my author bio, while providing a showcase for poems, prose, and art from Pittsburgh's treasure trove of talented individuals!
Did you get yours yet?
yawp Art + Literature 'Zine No. 10 includes "Bigger Than Godzilla in Tokyo" (my article on The Wurms) and my author bio, while providing a showcase for poems, prose, and art from Pittsburgh's treasure trove of talented individuals!
Did you get yours yet?
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just got these in the mail!
yawp Art + Literature 'Zine No. 10 includes "Bigger Than Godzilla in Tokyo" (my article on The Wurms) and my author bio, while providing a showcase for poems, prose, and art from Pittsburgh's treasure trove of talented individuals!
Did you get yours yet?
yawp Art + Literature 'Zine No. 10 includes "Bigger Than Godzilla in Tokyo" (my article on The Wurms) and my author bio, while providing a showcase for poems, prose, and art from Pittsburgh's treasure trove of talented individuals!
Did you get yours yet?
Breaking news!
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Pirates Sign Two to Avoid Arbitration
By now, the well-informed Pittsburgh Pirates fan is aware of Tuesday’s numerous roster moves ahead of December’s Rule 5 draft.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Breaking news!
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For a second consecutive year, Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award winner!
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
For a second consecutive year, Bobby Witt Jr. has been named the MLBPAA Heart and Hustle Award winner!
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Raisel Iglesias back to Braves. $16M, 1 year.
November 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Raisel Iglesias back to Braves. $16M, 1 year.