Michael Clair
@michaelclair.bsky.social
I like baseball and I write about it for MLB.com. Special focus on the World Baseball Classic, culture, and freaky little oddities. I also like rock n roll.
Went to the KBO store and got this incredible Kim Young-woo Seoul high school baseball jersey!
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Went to the KBO store and got this incredible Kim Young-woo Seoul high school baseball jersey!
New favorite Korean pitcher: Kim Seo-hyeon. Can throw 100 mph, wears glasses and eyeblack even in a dome.
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
New favorite Korean pitcher: Kim Seo-hyeon. Can throw 100 mph, wears glasses and eyeblack even in a dome.
Ondřej Vostatek, just 18-years-old, comes on to pitch for the Czech Republic. One way to tell his age: He's still using an infielder's glove out on the mound.
November 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Ondřej Vostatek, just 18-years-old, comes on to pitch for the Czech Republic. One way to tell his age: He's still using an infielder's glove out on the mound.
His jersey has been found! Or someone outside with his jersey on made a good trade.
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
His jersey has been found! Or someone outside with his jersey on made a good trade.
Don't be confused: It IS Oh Won-Seok on the mound, but he's wearing Been Gwak's uni from last night's game. Why? Guess we'll find out later.
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Don't be confused: It IS Oh Won-Seok on the mound, but he's wearing Been Gwak's uni from last night's game. Why? Guess we'll find out later.
LIGHTNING QUICK RECAP FROM GAME 1 of the Czechia vs. Korea exhibition series.
World Baseball Classic is coming
World Baseball Classic is coming
November 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
LIGHTNING QUICK RECAP FROM GAME 1 of the Czechia vs. Korea exhibition series.
World Baseball Classic is coming
World Baseball Classic is coming
My press box meal today courtesy the great Joe Na: Cheese balls and fried chicken. You know, health food
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
My press box meal today courtesy the great Joe Na: Cheese balls and fried chicken. You know, health food
World Baseball Classic preparation begins now: Czechia vs. Korea. Korea won the last game, 7-3, at the 2023 Classic.
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
World Baseball Classic preparation begins now: Czechia vs. Korea. Korea won the last game, 7-3, at the 2023 Classic.
Jung Hoo Lee beer in Seoul!
November 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Jung Hoo Lee beer in Seoul!
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC IS COMING.
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC IS COMING.
Big day, veil thin
October 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Big day, veil thin
Once again, AI is both unnecessary and so remarkably stupid
October 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Once again, AI is both unnecessary and so remarkably stupid
A new team with some sick merch: The Birmingham Metalheads, who play at the Triple-A level of British Baseball.
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A new team with some sick merch: The Birmingham Metalheads, who play at the Triple-A level of British Baseball.
25. THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN BED - Mariana Enriquez
Phenomenal collection of literary horror. Perfect for the season!
Phenomenal collection of literary horror. Perfect for the season!
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
25. THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN BED - Mariana Enriquez
Phenomenal collection of literary horror. Perfect for the season!
Phenomenal collection of literary horror. Perfect for the season!
I was walking through the West Village tonight and — having no idea it was here — came across the Great Hank Greenburg’s first home. He was my grandmother’s favorite player and she got a signed post card from him. What a find!
October 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I was walking through the West Village tonight and — having no idea it was here — came across the Great Hank Greenburg’s first home. He was my grandmother’s favorite player and she got a signed post card from him. What a find!
Love a restaurant that is still using Billy McFarland of Fyre Fest fame on their website
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Love a restaurant that is still using Billy McFarland of Fyre Fest fame on their website
We're force fed AI, but hey, at least we've got some special baseball stitching today!
October 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We're force fed AI, but hey, at least we've got some special baseball stitching today!
Oh no. Baseball Czech just launched a new fanshop with lifestyle merch and worldwide shipping.
Should I just set up direct deposit? Should I empty out my closet to make room?
fanshop.baseball.cz
Should I just set up direct deposit? Should I empty out my closet to make room?
fanshop.baseball.cz
October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Oh no. Baseball Czech just launched a new fanshop with lifestyle merch and worldwide shipping.
Should I just set up direct deposit? Should I empty out my closet to make room?
fanshop.baseball.cz
Should I just set up direct deposit? Should I empty out my closet to make room?
fanshop.baseball.cz
Frankenstein opens on the same day as the World Series?
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Frankenstein opens on the same day as the World Series?
24. THE NEW YORK GAME - Kevin Baker
Maybe my favorite book about two of my favorite subjects?
Maybe my favorite book about two of my favorite subjects?
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
24. THE NEW YORK GAME - Kevin Baker
Maybe my favorite book about two of my favorite subjects?
Maybe my favorite book about two of my favorite subjects?
In this month's INTERNATIONAL BEAT NEWSLETTER:
- Adam Jones on becoming Spain's hitting coach
- Asher Wojciechowski comes out of retirement to pitch for Croatia
- LIDOM's amazing opening ceremony for Marichal
- Pat Murphy ... managing the Netherlands!
atmlb.com/4o0rqVd
- Adam Jones on becoming Spain's hitting coach
- Asher Wojciechowski comes out of retirement to pitch for Croatia
- LIDOM's amazing opening ceremony for Marichal
- Pat Murphy ... managing the Netherlands!
atmlb.com/4o0rqVd
October 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In this month's INTERNATIONAL BEAT NEWSLETTER:
- Adam Jones on becoming Spain's hitting coach
- Asher Wojciechowski comes out of retirement to pitch for Croatia
- LIDOM's amazing opening ceremony for Marichal
- Pat Murphy ... managing the Netherlands!
atmlb.com/4o0rqVd
- Adam Jones on becoming Spain's hitting coach
- Asher Wojciechowski comes out of retirement to pitch for Croatia
- LIDOM's amazing opening ceremony for Marichal
- Pat Murphy ... managing the Netherlands!
atmlb.com/4o0rqVd
Tonight may be Game 7 of the ALCS, but later this week we have a brand new issue of the INTERNATIONAL BEAT with interviews from some MLB stars at the European Championship.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Tonight may be Game 7 of the ALCS, but later this week we have a brand new issue of the INTERNATIONAL BEAT with interviews from some MLB stars at the European Championship.
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23. THE HOUNDING - Xenobe Purvis
October 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
23. THE HOUNDING - Xenobe Purvis