The Shlabotnik Report
@shlabotnik-rpt.bsky.social
Nerd for all seasons; Sports cards, tabletop baseball, comics & comic strips, Monty Python references; located in Shlabotsylvania, USA
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I'm not really an REM fan - I like about 45% of their catalog - but I have to admit, this is a pretty kickass album (at least for the 45% of the songs which I like 😂)
Listicles often seem a little pointless, but this one has an excellent curveball, with Live At The Olympia coming in at #16, right between The Beatles "Revolver" and Radiohead’s “Kid A”
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Worth checking out the whole list and then let the good-natured banter begin!
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Worth checking out the whole list and then let the good-natured banter begin!
R.E.M. – Live at the Olympia: #16 of best 1,000 albums ever!
This is not a show.
popthruster.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm not really an REM fan - I like about 45% of their catalog - but I have to admit, this is a pretty kickass album (at least for the 45% of the songs which I like 😂)
Two transactions 50 years ago today straddled the transition from 1976 Topps to 1976 Topps Traded. Dusty Baker, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Wynn, Lee Lacy and others shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/t...
Topps Minus 50: November 17-22, 1975
This is the latest in my Topps Minus 50 series which addresses transactions and other events within Major League Baseball which might have had an affect on Topps checklists and the like. In my prev…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Two transactions 50 years ago today straddled the transition from 1976 Topps to 1976 Topps Traded. Dusty Baker, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Wynn, Lee Lacy and others shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/t...
IT'S HOBY MILNER'S DAD!
Happy 66th Birthday to former Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brian Milner!
At 18 years old (and 218 days), he remains the youngest player ever to suit up for the Blue Jays.
He accomplished this feat when he was the Blue Jays’ starting catcher on June 23, 1978.
At 18 years old (and 218 days), he remains the youngest player ever to suit up for the Blue Jays.
He accomplished this feat when he was the Blue Jays’ starting catcher on June 23, 1978.
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
IT'S HOBY MILNER'S DAD!
What would the Senior Professional Baseball Association be like if it were around today?
This is something I've thought about on and off for years, and I decided I was going to do a a thought experiment which would also include some tabletop gaming.
The key question: Who would play?
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This is something I've thought about on and off for years, and I decided I was going to do a a thought experiment which would also include some tabletop gaming.
The key question: Who would play?
🧵
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
What would the Senior Professional Baseball Association be like if it were around today?
This is something I've thought about on and off for years, and I decided I was going to do a a thought experiment which would also include some tabletop gaming.
The key question: Who would play?
🧵
This is something I've thought about on and off for years, and I decided I was going to do a a thought experiment which would also include some tabletop gaming.
The key question: Who would play?
🧵
It's funny how Cesar Romero's Joker in black and white is just a pale guy with badly-applied lipstick
November 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It's funny how Cesar Romero's Joker in black and white is just a pale guy with badly-applied lipstick
[Gasp]
Ginger is stuck in quicksand!
SKIPPER!!!!!!!!!
Ginger is stuck in quicksand!
SKIPPER!!!!!!!!!
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
[Gasp]
Ginger is stuck in quicksand!
SKIPPER!!!!!!!!!
Ginger is stuck in quicksand!
SKIPPER!!!!!!!!!
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KSMU's They Might Be Giants annual music marathon has begun! Streaming at KMSU.org. Rarities, requests, interviews and a live performance probably around 5:20 central. Tune in now!
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
KSMU's They Might Be Giants annual music marathon has begun! Streaming at KMSU.org. Rarities, requests, interviews and a live performance probably around 5:20 central. Tune in now!
There's a baseball league starting in Dubai today, kind of an interesting concept but most of the 'names' invoved are on the coaching staffs. The names I recognized on the four rosters were Munenori Kawasaki, Alejandro De Aza, Akeel Morris and Enrique Burgos apnews.com/article/uae-...
The Dune of Dreams: Upstart league Baseball United hosts inaugural game in Dubai with its own rules
Baseball United has launched its inaugural season in Dubai, aiming to bring baseball to the Middle East.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
There's a baseball league starting in Dubai today, kind of an interesting concept but most of the 'names' invoved are on the coaching staffs. The names I recognized on the four rosters were Munenori Kawasaki, Alejandro De Aza, Akeel Morris and Enrique Burgos apnews.com/article/uae-...
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this dude helping his bro pick up his stick should be highlight of the night but our bloodthirsty sports media only feeds us conflict
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 AM
this dude helping his bro pick up his stick should be highlight of the night but our bloodthirsty sports media only feeds us conflict
OK, MLS, now do relegation/promotion like they do in European leagues
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
OK, MLS, now do relegation/promotion like they do in European leagues
Hey @phungo2008.bsky.social
I think Ruth Nevada is another character in that educational kids show you were talking about
I think Ruth Nevada is another character in that educational kids show you were talking about
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Hey @phungo2008.bsky.social
I think Ruth Nevada is another character in that educational kids show you were talking about
I think Ruth Nevada is another character in that educational kids show you were talking about
Baseball card adjacent
Double Play Bubblegum Cooler (1986-1986): Bars of vanilla ice milk, covered in a pink, bubblegum-flavored coating. Each box came with 2 baseball cards, featuring players like George Brett, Don Mattingly, and Pete Rose. Released by Meadow Gold to celebrate the start of baseball season
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Baseball card adjacent
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Introducing the 2026 Mets Hall of Fame Class!
Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the #Mets Hall of Fame next year! 👏
Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the #Mets Hall of Fame next year! 👏
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Introducing the 2026 Mets Hall of Fame Class!
Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the #Mets Hall of Fame next year! 👏
Lee Mazzilli, Bobby Valentine, and Carlos Beltrán will be inducted into the #Mets Hall of Fame next year! 👏
Me & Mrs Shlabotnik: “We’ll cancel Peacock until Poker Face comes back”
Peacock:
Peacock:
Peacock will not renew 'Poker Face' for season 3, but Rian Johnson is already shopping for a new home to introduce a fresh iteration of the show with Peter Dinklage as the new Charlie Cale.
'Poker Face' canceled at Peacock, Rian Johnson seeking new home with Peter Dinklage to replace Natasha Lyonne as star
Peacock will not renew 'Poker Face' for season 3, but Rian Johnson is already shopping for a new home to introduce a fresh iteration of the show with Peter Dinklage as the new Charlie Cale.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Me & Mrs Shlabotnik: “We’ll cancel Peacock until Poker Face comes back”
Peacock:
Peacock:
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Robinson Canó is retuning to Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League. This will be his sixth straight winter with the club and 15th overall.
November 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Robinson Canó is retuning to Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League. This will be his sixth straight winter with the club and 15th overall.
Have a little downtime and idly pondering what card design I might use if I create customs for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. First up is the 1968 Topps Football design
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Have a little downtime and idly pondering what card design I might use if I create customs for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. First up is the 1968 Topps Football design
I guess this brings an end to my modest Travis Jankowski card collection
The Texas Rangers finalized their MLB coaching staff, which included former outfielder Travis Jankowski, who played last season for the White Sox and Rays in the big leagues. He'll be their first base coach.
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I guess this brings an end to my modest Travis Jankowski card collection
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I don't recognize the packaging for 2025 Topps Archives. Is this an original design, or just riffing on some past Topps set that I'm not aware of?
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I don't recognize the packaging for 2025 Topps Archives. Is this an original design, or just riffing on some past Topps set that I'm not aware of?
🎶 Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB
(Show the world!)
You love rock ‘n roll
(Show the world!)
With ‘BAB
Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB!
(Show the world!)
You love rock ‘n roll
(Show the world!)
With ‘BAB
Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB!
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🎶 Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB
(Show the world!)
You love rock ‘n roll
(Show the world!)
With ‘BAB
Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB!
(Show the world!)
You love rock ‘n roll
(Show the world!)
With ‘BAB
Show the world you love rock ‘n roll with WBAB!
Quick look back on the last 1975 transaction to be entirely reflected in 1976 Topps: KC sent P Nelson Briles to TEX for 2B Dave Nelson shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/t...
Topps Minus 50: November 12, 1975
This is the latest in my Topps Minus 50 series which addresses transactions and other events within Major League Baseball which might have had an affect on Topps checklists and the like. This is a …
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November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Quick look back on the last 1975 transaction to be entirely reflected in 1976 Topps: KC sent P Nelson Briles to TEX for 2B Dave Nelson shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/t...
🎵 Yabba dabba dabba DOOOOOOOOO
Ay ay ay Vilma!
I love my Vilma....
Ay ay ay Vilma!
I love my Vilma....
Repost with an iconic fictional band:
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
🎵 Yabba dabba dabba DOOOOOOOOO
Ay ay ay Vilma!
I love my Vilma....
Ay ay ay Vilma!
I love my Vilma....
Isn’t James Bond a Time Lord?
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Isn’t James Bond a Time Lord?
30 second video that shows new logo, lines, etc being put down in a hockey rink
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
30 second video that shows new logo, lines, etc being put down in a hockey rink
Elwood, Long Island… land of baseball and beaches 😆
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Elwood, Long Island… land of baseball and beaches 😆