Now starting to read “Power Ball” by @robneyer.bsky.social and I highly doubt I’ll get a better personalized signature than this.

40 years ago today, the Royals and Cardinals didn’t just clinch their pennants on the same day.

They both did it on Missouri Day, a state recognized holiday.

Goddamn, I love the lore of the 1985 World Series.

Today is a dual I-70 Series benchmark. It’s the 40th anniversary of Ozzie Smith making St. Louis “go crazy, folks!”, which I interviewed him about for my book “Interstate ‘85.” Even more, it’s the day @dukope’s “Return of the Obra Dinn,” the game that saved my book, takes place!

Dusty Baker throwing out the first pitch at today’s Negro Leagues tribute game in Sacramento.

As the 2025 #KCRoyals commence the second half strong so far, it’s worth noting the 1985 team faced a 7.5-game gap in the AL West. However, with veteran reassurance, the team hit its stride and ultimately never looked back. Can the 2025 team do the same?

1860. The visit of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. The first Pacific Coast League game in 1903. Night baseball in 1930, five years before MLB had it.

Sacramento has hosted countless milestone games. Tonight, I bear witness to the latest: the first non-exhibition MLB game in Sacramento history.

Gotta say: starting to sign Ozzie Smith's copy of "Interstate '85" just as "Kyrie" by Mr. Mister fires up on my Apple Music is a special feeling.

@dukope.bsky.social Proud to unveil my tattoo celebrating how Obra Dinn saved my forthcoming 1985 World Series book, "Interstate '85"! Also, DM me as I'd like to send you and Keiko free copies of the book.

Merry Christmas from all of us to you! 🎅♥️