The Unluckiest Fan
@mikemaves.bsky.social
Just here typing about my teams! Last championship by any of my teams was the #Dolphins perfect season over 50 years ago. #Mariners and #Sharks and #Kings have never won in their history. This is gonna be their year!
The M's have some excellent players that are sooooo easy to root for, but somehow the chemistry is not right. Without being there it is hard to know why, but I think it flows down from the front office. Players don't trust them to improve the team or to make decisions outside of analytics and $$$.
The #Mariners are the team that affects me more than any other. When they are bad it is crushing and boy are they bad right now. More than any other sport, vibes are an important factor in any baseball team. Vibes are hard to quantify and aren't considered by increasingly stat driven front offices.
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The M's have some excellent players that are sooooo easy to root for, but somehow the chemistry is not right. Without being there it is hard to know why, but I think it flows down from the front office. Players don't trust them to improve the team or to make decisions outside of analytics and $$$.
The #Mariners are the team that affects me more than any other. When they are bad it is crushing and boy are they bad right now. More than any other sport, vibes are an important factor in any baseball team. Vibes are hard to quantify and aren't considered by increasingly stat driven front offices.
June 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The #Mariners are the team that affects me more than any other. When they are bad it is crushing and boy are they bad right now. More than any other sport, vibes are an important factor in any baseball team. Vibes are hard to quantify and aren't considered by increasingly stat driven front offices.
I haven't been looking forward to a #Dolphins season less since 2019. I hope training camp gives me a reason for optimism. I have been a big Tua stan and I think Mike McDaniel is super fun, but even I am starting to question if this is the best direction for the team. Please change my mind!
June 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I haven't been looking forward to a #Dolphins season less since 2019. I hope training camp gives me a reason for optimism. I have been a big Tua stan and I think Mike McDaniel is super fun, but even I am starting to question if this is the best direction for the team. Please change my mind!
Much of that is at the heart of societal ills right now. People all want to root for their team and not enough people's team is "Humanity". I have never seen stronger team spirit and blindly following and agreeing with team leadership than those who are wearing cheap red hats that are made in China.
Although, as I crack voters for not watching enough Sharks games to vote, I admit to seeing Lane Hutson exactly 2 games this year and Dustin Wolf just a handful more than that, so I am guilty of something I unsubstantiately accused voters of. Shows it's easy to be blinded rooting for your team.
I am surprised and disappointed that #SJSharks Macklin Celebrini did not win the Calder Award. I don't know who gets to vote but I worry that many voters did not watch much Sharks hockey this year. Macklin is a great 200 foot player who would have had 20 more points with different teammates.
June 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Much of that is at the heart of societal ills right now. People all want to root for their team and not enough people's team is "Humanity". I have never seen stronger team spirit and blindly following and agreeing with team leadership than those who are wearing cheap red hats that are made in China.
Although, as I crack voters for not watching enough Sharks games to vote, I admit to seeing Lane Hutson exactly 2 games this year and Dustin Wolf just a handful more than that, so I am guilty of something I unsubstantiately accused voters of. Shows it's easy to be blinded rooting for your team.
I am surprised and disappointed that #SJSharks Macklin Celebrini did not win the Calder Award. I don't know who gets to vote but I worry that many voters did not watch much Sharks hockey this year. Macklin is a great 200 foot player who would have had 20 more points with different teammates.
June 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Although, as I crack voters for not watching enough Sharks games to vote, I admit to seeing Lane Hutson exactly 2 games this year and Dustin Wolf just a handful more than that, so I am guilty of something I unsubstantiately accused voters of. Shows it's easy to be blinded rooting for your team.
I am surprised and disappointed that #SJSharks Macklin Celebrini did not win the Calder Award. I don't know who gets to vote but I worry that many voters did not watch much Sharks hockey this year. Macklin is a great 200 foot player who would have had 20 more points with different teammates.
June 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I am surprised and disappointed that #SJSharks Macklin Celebrini did not win the Calder Award. I don't know who gets to vote but I worry that many voters did not watch much Sharks hockey this year. Macklin is a great 200 foot player who would have had 20 more points with different teammates.
Haliburton has thrived in an environment with excellent supporting players in a balanced and well-thought out system. If the #SacKings had augemented their team with a wing and an athletic shot blocker instead of trading De'Aaron Fox, we might also be making deep playoff runs.
I am happy for former #SacKings Tyrese Haliburton. I don't get Kings fans being salty about him or even the trade. It was a dice roll of a trade at the time, but we needed to get some sort of front court presence and we got someone who excells at everything aside from rim protection.
June 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Haliburton has thrived in an environment with excellent supporting players in a balanced and well-thought out system. If the #SacKings had augemented their team with a wing and an athletic shot blocker instead of trading De'Aaron Fox, we might also be making deep playoff runs.
I am happy for former #SacKings Tyrese Haliburton. I don't get Kings fans being salty about him or even the trade. It was a dice roll of a trade at the time, but we needed to get some sort of front court presence and we got someone who excells at everything aside from rim protection.
June 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I am happy for former #SacKings Tyrese Haliburton. I don't get Kings fans being salty about him or even the trade. It was a dice roll of a trade at the time, but we needed to get some sort of front court presence and we got someone who excells at everything aside from rim protection.
I have not been posting or replying at all lately because my general desponency about America has beaten down my enthusiasm for social interaction. To try to shake that off, here are takes on all 4 of my teams...
June 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I have not been posting or replying at all lately because my general desponency about America has beaten down my enthusiasm for social interaction. To try to shake that off, here are takes on all 4 of my teams...
The #SJSharks are unable to win consecutive NHL draft lotteries despite having consecutive seasons with the lowest points. Time to get to work GMMG and make this a playoff team next year!
May 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The #SJSharks are unable to win consecutive NHL draft lotteries despite having consecutive seasons with the lowest points. Time to get to work GMMG and make this a playoff team next year!
So excited to see the Mariners in my hometown for a three game series!! I never thought I would see the day. Wind is blowing out hard to right. I can see some offensive fireworks. Mariners will hit 4 HRs and hold off the Sacramento A's for 10-8 victory. Cal will hit one all the way out of the park.
May 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
So excited to see the Mariners in my hometown for a three game series!! I never thought I would see the day. Wind is blowing out hard to right. I can see some offensive fireworks. Mariners will hit 4 HRs and hold off the Sacramento A's for 10-8 victory. Cal will hit one all the way out of the park.
I really should be used to losing, but this #Mariners start has me verrrry concerned. Trying real hard to remember this is a marathon and not a sprint.
April 2, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I really should be used to losing, but this #Mariners start has me verrrry concerned. Trying real hard to remember this is a marathon and not a sprint.
I'm putting up my perfect 6-0 #Kings record on the line tonight! Malik Monk is back on the court after Reece gave him an earful on Friday. I assume it was about him not playing. Big game on the second night of a back-to-back following a heart-breaking OT loss. I'm nervous. 😬 Prediction: 114-102 Loss
March 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I'm putting up my perfect 6-0 #Kings record on the line tonight! Malik Monk is back on the court after Reece gave him an earful on Friday. I assume it was about him not playing. Big game on the second night of a back-to-back following a heart-breaking OT loss. I'm nervous. 😬 Prediction: 114-102 Loss
March 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Heading to the G1 to see if the #Kings can salvage their season. The #Kings are 6-0 when I have seen them live this year. 8-14 at home when I haven't These next two games are must wins if I am going to be able to keep talking myself into them having a chance at the playoffs this year.
February 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Haniger with a Spring Training blast for the #Mariners! I am holding out hope (against my better judgement) that Mitch is not cooked and he will have a solid year. Seems like a good egg.
February 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Haniger with a Spring Training blast for the #Mariners! I am holding out hope (against my better judgement) that Mitch is not cooked and he will have a solid year. Seems like a good egg.
Walker Duehr revenge game on tap in Alberta! The Sharks are coming off a long break to finish off the season. Do they come back rejuvenated or did it just give them a taste of that sweet sweet off-season. I worry about my boys in teal. Flames torch the Sharks 4-1.
February 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Walker Duehr revenge game on tap in Alberta! The Sharks are coming off a long break to finish off the season. Do they come back rejuvenated or did it just give them a taste of that sweet sweet off-season. I worry about my boys in teal. Flames torch the Sharks 4-1.
I do not know how much more losing I can take. Sharks are the worst team in the league. The Kings turned back into the Kangz. The Mariners have a once in a lifetime inexpensive ace pitching staff and the owner will not spend. America is now a monarchy. Or an oligarchy. But it is not a democracy.
February 22, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I do not know how much more losing I can take. Sharks are the worst team in the league. The Kings turned back into the Kangz. The Mariners have a once in a lifetime inexpensive ace pitching staff and the owner will not spend. America is now a monarchy. Or an oligarchy. But it is not a democracy.
I know it is only Spring Training. Spring Training doesn't mean one thing. The pitchers are always ahead of the hitters. But I have to say, getting 2 hits in the first ST game brings back all of the frustration from last year. My mental health needs the M's to score runs consistently, even in Feb.
February 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I know it is only Spring Training. Spring Training doesn't mean one thing. The pitchers are always ahead of the hitters. But I have to say, getting 2 hits in the first ST game brings back all of the frustration from last year. My mental health needs the M's to score runs consistently, even in Feb.
The Kings are back in action and I am back to Bleeting. Looking forward to the Kings getting on track and making a push down the back stretch of the season. Def looking forward to not hearing any longer how the new guys need time to mesh.
February 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Kings are back in action and I am back to Bleeting. Looking forward to the Kings getting on track and making a push down the back stretch of the season. Def looking forward to not hearing any longer how the new guys need time to mesh.
Went to my first # SJSharks game in a while last night. They looked real good! Smith and Celebrini are special. I don’t remember the last time I watched a game live or on tv where one team seemed to control the entire game and lost.
November 28, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Went to my first # SJSharks game in a while last night. They looked real good! Smith and Celebrini are special. I don’t remember the last time I watched a game live or on tv where one team seemed to control the entire game and lost.
How we feeling Dolfans? I have a bit of an uneasy feeling today as I find myself looking forward to the Packers game. I hope the Dolphins have better focus than me. The Pats can play scrappy. I want a 14-0 first quarter lead to make me feel better. Been a tough weekend for my teams. Need a win!
November 24, 2024 at 3:13 PM
How we feeling Dolfans? I have a bit of an uneasy feeling today as I find myself looking forward to the Packers game. I hope the Dolphins have better focus than me. The Pats can play scrappy. I want a 14-0 first quarter lead to make me feel better. Been a tough weekend for my teams. Need a win!