Stephen Nesbitt
@stephenjnesbitt.bsky.social
I write about baseball for The Athletic, but this is my Formula 1 and Homestar Runner account.
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Sometimes you run across an old quote that stops you cold. From a Jayson Stark article in January 2000:
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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At just 23 years old, Paul Skenes captured the 2025 NL Cy Young Award by unanimous vote.
To understand how Skenes reached the peak of the profession, The Athletic spoke with nine of his current and former catchers, covering every level from youth ball to the big leagues.
To understand how Skenes reached the peak of the profession, The Athletic spoke with nine of his current and former catchers, covering every level from youth ball to the big leagues.
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
At just 23 years old, Paul Skenes captured the 2025 NL Cy Young Award by unanimous vote.
To understand how Skenes reached the peak of the profession, The Athletic spoke with nine of his current and former catchers, covering every level from youth ball to the big leagues.
To understand how Skenes reached the peak of the profession, The Athletic spoke with nine of his current and former catchers, covering every level from youth ball to the big leagues.
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Great question. To your point, I think, yes, admitting that my son is no longer 4T and putting those clothes in the attic *has* been more emotional for me than any previous size. It's all happening so fast, and he's perfect, and the Ts are piling up.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Great question. To your point, I think, yes, admitting that my son is no longer 4T and putting those clothes in the attic *has* been more emotional for me than any previous size. It's all happening so fast, and he's perfect, and the Ts are piling up.
a ridiculous ranking by unserious people
This is the time of year when free agents hit the open market and future rosters begin to take shape.
Where does each team stand going into the offseason?
Our way-too-early 2026 MLB power rankings:
http://dlvr.it/TP2vfz
Where does each team stand going into the offseason?
Our way-too-early 2026 MLB power rankings:
http://dlvr.it/TP2vfz
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
a ridiculous ranking by unserious people
Don't mess with D'Artagnan!
November 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Don't mess with D'Artagnan!
the script writers are nailing this season of world series baseball
November 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
the script writers are nailing this season of world series baseball
crazy to see d'artagnan chucking 99 mph
November 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
crazy to see d'artagnan chucking 99 mph
I'd like to set a jinx in motion by saying the Blue Jays winning tonight would make for a maximally fun series. The Jays would have two shots to clinch on home turf, while the Death Star Dodgers would have Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 6, and all hands on deck in Game 7.
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I'd like to set a jinx in motion by saying the Blue Jays winning tonight would make for a maximally fun series. The Jays would have two shots to clinch on home turf, while the Death Star Dodgers would have Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 6, and all hands on deck in Game 7.
according to Statcast, most games are over by now
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
according to Statcast, most games are over by now
is john smoltz advocating for ... more home-plate collisions?
October 28, 2025 at 4:03 AM
is john smoltz advocating for ... more home-plate collisions?
⚾️ World Series reader poll results ⚾️
More than 20,000 readers weighed in on their World Series rooting interest, the Death Star Dodgers and whether what they've built is "ruining" baseball.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
More than 20,000 readers weighed in on their World Series rooting interest, the Death Star Dodgers and whether what they've built is "ruining" baseball.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
October 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
⚾️ World Series reader poll results ⚾️
More than 20,000 readers weighed in on their World Series rooting interest, the Death Star Dodgers and whether what they've built is "ruining" baseball.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
More than 20,000 readers weighed in on their World Series rooting interest, the Death Star Dodgers and whether what they've built is "ruining" baseball.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Reposted by Stephen Nesbitt
Within are exclusive comments from Max Scherzer, who has been close with Tony Vitello since they were at Mizzou. Plus reaction from U of Arizona coach/former DBacks manager Chip Hale, former UT player Ben Joyce, and what Pat Murphy said when asked about Vitello yesterday (via the NY Post podcast).
Breaking news story on the Giants being in agreement with Tony Vitello, making him the first head coach with no pro baseball experience to leap directly to a major league managerial position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
San Francisco Giants to hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as next manager: Sources
Vitello will be the 40th manager in franchise history and he has by far the most unique resume.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Within are exclusive comments from Max Scherzer, who has been close with Tony Vitello since they were at Mizzou. Plus reaction from U of Arizona coach/former DBacks manager Chip Hale, former UT player Ben Joyce, and what Pat Murphy said when asked about Vitello yesterday (via the NY Post podcast).
Reposted by Stephen Nesbitt
Breaking news story on the Giants being in agreement with Tony Vitello, making him the first head coach with no pro baseball experience to leap directly to a major league managerial position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
San Francisco Giants to hire Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as next manager: Sources
Vitello will be the 40th manager in franchise history and he has by far the most unique resume.
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Breaking news story on the Giants being in agreement with Tony Vitello, making him the first head coach with no pro baseball experience to leap directly to a major league managerial position: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
now here's a google search that delivers
October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
now here's a google search that delivers
i tell my kids theft is bad, and i hope they believe me, but i read the heck out of every heist story. i thirst for more heists.
I know everyone’s following the Louvre heist but I would like to point your attention to the California LEGO LOOTER
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
i tell my kids theft is bad, and i hope they believe me, but i read the heck out of every heist story. i thirst for more heists.
From the Bronx Bombers to big question marks, ranking each MLB playoff team’s lineup
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
From the Bronx Bombers to big question marks, ranking each MLB playoff team’s lineup
Ahead of Tuesday's Wild Card Series, we're ranking each playoff team's lineup from most to least threatening and featuring five key hitters
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September 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From the Bronx Bombers to big question marks, ranking each MLB playoff team’s lineup
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
🚨 MLB postseason Hope-O-Meter 🚨
We asked, you answered. As the postseason approaches, here's a full ranking of fans’ optimism about their favorite team’s World Series chances.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
We asked, you answered. As the postseason approaches, here's a full ranking of fans’ optimism about their favorite team’s World Series chances.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨 MLB postseason Hope-O-Meter 🚨
We asked, you answered. As the postseason approaches, here's a full ranking of fans’ optimism about their favorite team’s World Series chances.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
We asked, you answered. As the postseason approaches, here's a full ranking of fans’ optimism about their favorite team’s World Series chances.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
NFL RedZone for baseball?
Much of this year, I've chosen the drinking-from-a-firehose viewing experience of the MLB Big Inning quadbox. All live action, every day of the season. But what is its ceiling? I explored the show's present and future with those who make it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Much of this year, I've chosen the drinking-from-a-firehose viewing experience of the MLB Big Inning quadbox. All live action, every day of the season. But what is its ceiling? I explored the show's present and future with those who make it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Can ‘Big Inning’ captivate fans like NFL’s ‘RedZone?’ MLB Network hopes so, despite obstacles
Can a slow-paced, daily sport still command viewer interest when the closest corollary to a red zone is a runner on third base?
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September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NFL RedZone for baseball?
Much of this year, I've chosen the drinking-from-a-firehose viewing experience of the MLB Big Inning quadbox. All live action, every day of the season. But what is its ceiling? I explored the show's present and future with those who make it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Much of this year, I've chosen the drinking-from-a-firehose viewing experience of the MLB Big Inning quadbox. All live action, every day of the season. But what is its ceiling? I explored the show's present and future with those who make it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
MLB postseason Hope-O-Meter fan survey: How optimistic are you about your team in October?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
MLB postseason Hope-O-Meter fan survey: How optimistic are you about your team in October?
For fans of teams still contending, we want to know: Are you optimistic about your team’s chances to win the World Series?
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
MLB postseason Hope-O-Meter fan survey: How optimistic are you about your team in October?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
From the Dodgers to the dubious, ranking each MLB contender’s postseason pitching core.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
From the Dodgers to the dubious, ranking each MLB contender’s postseason pitching core
Let’s familiarize ourselves with — and rate — the pitchers who could be given the baseball in the moments that matter most this postseason.
www.nytimes.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
From the Dodgers to the dubious, ranking each MLB contender’s postseason pitching core.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
As the conversation about MLB expansion and realignment picks up publicly, here's a progress report from six cities actively working toward landing a team.
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
August 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
As the conversation about MLB expansion and realignment picks up publicly, here's a progress report from six cities actively working toward landing a team.
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
A few weeks back, a pitcher asked, "Is this the greatest season ever by left-handed starters?"
The answer, it turns out, may be yes.
The answer, it turns out, may be yes.
August 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A few weeks back, a pitcher asked, "Is this the greatest season ever by left-handed starters?"
The answer, it turns out, may be yes.
The answer, it turns out, may be yes.
MLB expansion is on the horizon, and so is geographic realignment. Here's my stab at projecting realignment. You must admit, the map makes more sense like this.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
August 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
MLB expansion is on the horizon, and so is geographic realignment. Here's my stab at projecting realignment. You must admit, the map makes more sense like this.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...