Matt LB
@nfevolite.bsky.social
30-something Civil Engineer. Sports, Video Games, Anime, Manga.
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heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
heads up that bluesky doesnt show posts from other languages by default on your timeline, and its cutting you off from a lot of the community
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
go to bsky.app/settings/lan... and deselect any language from this setting, or else you might not see any of the new japanese users at all!
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Japanese Monk Racks
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Japanese Monk Racks
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
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A lot of the disconnect nationally on Cade Horton seems to the lack of Ks on the season... but Cubs fans actually watched him get better and better. He had a 26.0%K (4.7%BB) over his final 9 starts!
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A lot of the disconnect nationally on Cade Horton seems to the lack of Ks on the season... but Cubs fans actually watched him get better and better. He had a 26.0%K (4.7%BB) over his final 9 starts!
I feel like I miss out on getting to see things like this, but not this time
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I feel like I miss out on getting to see things like this, but not this time
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If anyone is curious this is the story...it remains one of my favorite magazine stories I've ever written:
www.espn.com/espn/feature...
www.espn.com/espn/feature...
From The Mag: The Unkillable Demon King
19-year-old Faker came out of nowhere to become the first true global star of gaming. But can the League of Legends prodigy carry a nation on his shoulders?
www.espn.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If anyone is curious this is the story...it remains one of my favorite magazine stories I've ever written:
www.espn.com/espn/feature...
www.espn.com/espn/feature...
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This is wild--I profiled Faker for ESPN Mag *ten years ago* and at the time was told by everyone there's no way to stay on top in an esport past your early 20s. Dude really is the LeBron of League of Legends.
League of Legends Worlds is coming up its 15th World Championship this Sunday and South Korea’s biggest esports icon has dominated from the start.
Faker, a five-time world champion, seeks to complete a three-peat and add to his nearly indisputable GOAT case.
Faker, a five-time world champion, seeks to complete a three-peat and add to his nearly indisputable GOAT case.
November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This is wild--I profiled Faker for ESPN Mag *ten years ago* and at the time was told by everyone there's no way to stay on top in an esport past your early 20s. Dude really is the LeBron of League of Legends.
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23 swings & misses for Trey Yesavage
That’s the most by a pitcher in a World Series game under pitch tracking (2008)
That’s the most by a pitcher in a World Series game under pitch tracking (2008)
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
23 swings & misses for Trey Yesavage
That’s the most by a pitcher in a World Series game under pitch tracking (2008)
That’s the most by a pitcher in a World Series game under pitch tracking (2008)
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TREY YESAVAGE
12 strikeouts
No walks
That’s the most strikeouts by a pitcher in a World Series game with no walks
12 strikeouts
No walks
That’s the most strikeouts by a pitcher in a World Series game with no walks
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
TREY YESAVAGE
12 strikeouts
No walks
That’s the most strikeouts by a pitcher in a World Series game with no walks
12 strikeouts
No walks
That’s the most strikeouts by a pitcher in a World Series game with no walks
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I BEAT THE WORLDS HARDEST POKEMON NUZLOCKE
IT TOOK 1 TRY AND 426 HOURS
IT TOOK 1 TRY AND 426 HOURS
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I BEAT THE WORLDS HARDEST POKEMON NUZLOCKE
IT TOOK 1 TRY AND 426 HOURS
IT TOOK 1 TRY AND 426 HOURS
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They are also intentionally conflating machine-learning and generative AI slop to confuse and try to make GenAI seem necessary. Google Maps traffic stuff is machine learning, not GenAI, for example. Auto-correct is too. Don't let them make you lose the thread. GenAI slop is slop.
the nyt posts this stuff like avoiding AI for 48 hours is hard and meanwhile i have literally never once intentionally used an AI program for anything ever
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
They are also intentionally conflating machine-learning and generative AI slop to confuse and try to make GenAI seem necessary. Google Maps traffic stuff is machine learning, not GenAI, for example. Auto-correct is too. Don't let them make you lose the thread. GenAI slop is slop.
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Jerry Reinsdorf — The Worst Owner in Sports
www.bleachernation.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Jerry Reinsdorf — The Worst Owner in Sports
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Moisés Ballesteros hit his first MLB home run into the left field bleachers and -- this is hard to believe -- it was hit right to Anthony Rizzo, who couldn't make the catch.
Baseball rules.
Baseball rules.
September 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Moisés Ballesteros hit his first MLB home run into the left field bleachers and -- this is hard to believe -- it was hit right to Anthony Rizzo, who couldn't make the catch.
Baseball rules.
Baseball rules.
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In honor of the season starting today, I’ve updated my NFL STARTER PACK.
Even if you already subscribe, re-subscribe bc there are a ton of new names—beat reporters, bloggers, and great posters.
Please share here and everywhere!
bsky.app/start/did:pl...
Even if you already subscribe, re-subscribe bc there are a ton of new names—beat reporters, bloggers, and great posters.
Please share here and everywhere!
bsky.app/start/did:pl...
September 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In honor of the season starting today, I’ve updated my NFL STARTER PACK.
Even if you already subscribe, re-subscribe bc there are a ton of new names—beat reporters, bloggers, and great posters.
Please share here and everywhere!
bsky.app/start/did:pl...
Even if you already subscribe, re-subscribe bc there are a ton of new names—beat reporters, bloggers, and great posters.
Please share here and everywhere!
bsky.app/start/did:pl...
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Gonna hop in here at Noon PT/2 pm CT to answer some Q’s. Feel free to send some my way! Can be on the Cubs… life on the beat… whatever!
www.reddit.com/r/CHICubs/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/CHICubs/s/...
From the CHICubs community on Reddit: AMA with MLB.com Cubs beat writer Jordan Bastian Wednesday at 2 pm CT. Submit your questions now!
Explore this post and more from the CHICubs community
www.reddit.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Gonna hop in here at Noon PT/2 pm CT to answer some Q’s. Feel free to send some my way! Can be on the Cubs… life on the beat… whatever!
www.reddit.com/r/CHICubs/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/CHICubs/s/...
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MLB is celebrating the 12 active Japanese players through custom manholes to be installed at locations associated with the player’s baseball roots in Japan. Cubs Suzuki's will be located in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo & Imanaga's in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Here's what they'll look like:
Here's what they'll look like:
June 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
MLB is celebrating the 12 active Japanese players through custom manholes to be installed at locations associated with the player’s baseball roots in Japan. Cubs Suzuki's will be located in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo & Imanaga's in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Here's what they'll look like:
Here's what they'll look like:
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The Cardinals included Matt Adams’ postseason HR off Clayton Kershaw in their pregame highlight package this afternoon, and he was asked about it in the clubhouse.
“I think it’s a little bush league,” he said, smiling, “but I don’t expect anything less from these guys, so it’s no worries.”
“I think it’s a little bush league,” he said, smiling, “but I don’t expect anything less from these guys, so it’s no worries.”
June 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Cardinals included Matt Adams’ postseason HR off Clayton Kershaw in their pregame highlight package this afternoon, and he was asked about it in the clubhouse.
“I think it’s a little bush league,” he said, smiling, “but I don’t expect anything less from these guys, so it’s no worries.”
“I think it’s a little bush league,” he said, smiling, “but I don’t expect anything less from these guys, so it’s no worries.”
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All-Star Game voting is LIVE!
Vote 5x daily at http://MLB.com/Vote to send your favorite players to Atlanta this July.
Vote 5x daily at http://MLB.com/Vote to send your favorite players to Atlanta this July.
June 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
All-Star Game voting is LIVE!
Vote 5x daily at http://MLB.com/Vote to send your favorite players to Atlanta this July.
Vote 5x daily at http://MLB.com/Vote to send your favorite players to Atlanta this July.
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While things are getting sorted over on the other app…
Smash that subscribe button on my NFL starter pack for free agency reactions 👇
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Smash that subscribe button on my NFL starter pack for free agency reactions 👇
go.bsky.app/8RH6KbH
March 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
While things are getting sorted over on the other app…
Smash that subscribe button on my NFL starter pack for free agency reactions 👇
go.bsky.app/8RH6KbH
Smash that subscribe button on my NFL starter pack for free agency reactions 👇
go.bsky.app/8RH6KbH
If you see this, quote with a game you’ve played multiple times
February 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you see this, quote with a game you’ve played multiple times
Watching VGC Toronto regionals and this graphic for Wolfe gave me a solid giggle. Way too good at pulling this strat off.
December 15, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Watching VGC Toronto regionals and this graphic for Wolfe gave me a solid giggle. Way too good at pulling this strat off.
No surprise when all they put out are banger soundtracks #spotifywrapped2024
December 4, 2024 at 11:12 PM
No surprise when all they put out are banger soundtracks #spotifywrapped2024