Carl Steward
@stewardsfolly.bsky.social
Retired Bay Area News Group sportswriter/columnist. But I still have things to say about sports, music, film, culture, food, leisure and general boomer blather.
Prayers for John Beam, one of Oakland’s great heroes.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Prayers for John Beam, one of Oakland’s great heroes.
Still delivering miracles, Mr. Curry. But lots of heroes in a fabulous Warriors early season comeback win. That Kuminga block on Jokic, for starters. That Butler 3. It all ruined Aaron Gordon’s career night in his home area. Wonderful game.
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Still delivering miracles, Mr. Curry. But lots of heroes in a fabulous Warriors early season comeback win. That Kuminga block on Jokic, for starters. That Butler 3. It all ruined Aaron Gordon’s career night in his home area. Wonderful game.
Mike Brown vs. Kenny Atkinson tonight, coaching the two teams that should make the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, New York and Cleveland. Both got rings with the Warriors in 2022 under Kerr. Brown was lucky to be fired and get out of dead-end Sac with lots of money.
October 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Mike Brown vs. Kenny Atkinson tonight, coaching the two teams that should make the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, New York and Cleveland. Both got rings with the Warriors in 2022 under Kerr. Brown was lucky to be fired and get out of dead-end Sac with lots of money.
Tony Vitello. I’m all for spectacular or spectacular failure. Just no more 81-81s, and tough to see that mundane middle of the road option with Posey’s landmark managerial hire. We will all watch, for sure.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Tony Vitello. I’m all for spectacular or spectacular failure. Just no more 81-81s, and tough to see that mundane middle of the road option with Posey’s landmark managerial hire. We will all watch, for sure.
Ah yes, Inside The NBA. New network but as necessary as ever. Shaq really loves the Warriors, by the way. Top 4, he says, if they stay healthy.
October 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Ah yes, Inside The NBA. New network but as necessary as ever. Shaq really loves the Warriors, by the way. Top 4, he says, if they stay healthy.
Brewers no match for these Dodgers. Not sure anybody is when they’re as full strength as they are now. Blowing away the competition even after banishing Conforto and Scott and their combined $33 million in salary. Most key guys for LA signed thru 2029, some even longer. Scary.
October 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Brewers no match for these Dodgers. Not sure anybody is when they’re as full strength as they are now. Blowing away the competition even after banishing Conforto and Scott and their combined $33 million in salary. Most key guys for LA signed thru 2029, some even longer. Scary.
Quick, Yankees, get Doval up! 🥶🫣
October 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Quick, Yankees, get Doval up! 🥶🫣
Hey, Giants, please don’t go backward in time and be bold. Here’s a name that needs to be on your list: Yadier Molina. Clean slate, bright future, hungry, friendship and kismet with Posey, a strong Hispanic presence for Devers, Adames and others, could take Bailey to new heights.
September 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hey, Giants, please don’t go backward in time and be bold. Here’s a name that needs to be on your list: Yadier Molina. Clean slate, bright future, hungry, friendship and kismet with Posey, a strong Hispanic presence for Devers, Adames and others, could take Bailey to new heights.
I wouldn’t feel too sorry for Bob Melvin. He’s getting a $5 million going-away package. But will he manage again? After five stops at age 63, it’s an interesting question. The A’s would likely take him back if Mark Kotsay left for some reason, but it’s hard to see that happening.
September 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I wouldn’t feel too sorry for Bob Melvin. He’s getting a $5 million going-away package. But will he manage again? After five stops at age 63, it’s an interesting question. The A’s would likely take him back if Mark Kotsay left for some reason, but it’s hard to see that happening.
Go Ducks! Terrific game.
September 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Go Ducks! Terrific game.
Reposted by Carl Steward
Just a few months after San Francisco shipped him up to Boston, Kyle Harrison has a chance to be the winning pitcher in a game at Fenway that sends the Red Sox to the postseason.
Here's @davidlaurila.bsky.social on the adjustments Harrison has made with his new team:
Here's @davidlaurila.bsky.social on the adjustments Harrison has made with his new team:
Kyle Harrison Is a Different Pitcher in Boston Than He Was in San Francisco
The erstwhile San Francisco southpaw has augmented his repertoire since switching coasts.
blogs.fangraphs.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Just a few months after San Francisco shipped him up to Boston, Kyle Harrison has a chance to be the winning pitcher in a game at Fenway that sends the Red Sox to the postseason.
Here's @davidlaurila.bsky.social on the adjustments Harrison has made with his new team:
Here's @davidlaurila.bsky.social on the adjustments Harrison has made with his new team:
I don’t know about anybody else, but I’m getting damned sick and angry of being labeled a corrupt radical left Democrat, which Trump and Co. seems to want to apply to ALL Democrats. That’s going to backfire badly.
September 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I don’t know about anybody else, but I’m getting damned sick and angry of being labeled a corrupt radical left Democrat, which Trump and Co. seems to want to apply to ALL Democrats. That’s going to backfire badly.
Why doesn’t Trump just save time and ask the Supreme Court if he can get away with absolutely everything? This horrible kangaroo court is grossly complicit in destroying the Constitution and the legal foundations of our country. Scary.
September 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Why doesn’t Trump just save time and ask the Supreme Court if he can get away with absolutely everything? This horrible kangaroo court is grossly complicit in destroying the Constitution and the legal foundations of our country. Scary.
Best case scenarios for MLB playoffs heading into final weekend based on payroll: Top 10 payrolls: 8 teams (6 already assured). Second 10: 4 possible, but more likely 2. Third 10: 3, but more likely 2. Salary cap anybody? NFL does not have this buy-your-way-in issue.
September 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Best case scenarios for MLB playoffs heading into final weekend based on payroll: Top 10 payrolls: 8 teams (6 already assured). Second 10: 4 possible, but more likely 2. Third 10: 3, but more likely 2. Salary cap anybody? NFL does not have this buy-your-way-in issue.
I get it that some urban markets don’t want to air Jimmy Kimmel but Seattle and Portland? I would expect more pushback to affiliates in those distinctly “blue,” freedom-conscious cities.
September 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I get it that some urban markets don’t want to air Jimmy Kimmel but Seattle and Portland? I would expect more pushback to affiliates in those distinctly “blue,” freedom-conscious cities.
Nice to see Frank Gore up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame but if Gore gets in before Roger Craig, something’s wrong. It’s been wrong for years regarding Craig, as those who watched and chronicled him closely fully understand.
September 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Nice to see Frank Gore up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame but if Gore gets in before Roger Craig, something’s wrong. It’s been wrong for years regarding Craig, as those who watched and chronicled him closely fully understand.
Horrible sports development: pro and college pre- and post-game panel shows trying to duplicate the irreverent vibe of Inside The NBA. Now you get no real information and lame attempts at humor. It’s like all the other insurance companies that that try to make a GEICO commercial.
September 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Horrible sports development: pro and college pre- and post-game panel shows trying to duplicate the irreverent vibe of Inside The NBA. Now you get no real information and lame attempts at humor. It’s like all the other insurance companies that that try to make a GEICO commercial.
This is great and hilarious. Such a fabulous comeback to censorship. youtu.be/HMGD1KCYFOw?...
Disney’s Message To Employees: Shut Your Trap
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is great and hilarious. Such a fabulous comeback to censorship. youtu.be/HMGD1KCYFOw?...
So when is the FCC going to shut down Jesse Watters for his nightly load of bullshit?
September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So when is the FCC going to shut down Jesse Watters for his nightly load of bullshit?
The Great Waldo Pepper. Don’t go by the tepid reviews from 50 years ago. It was made in the 1970s when the competition was tough and lighter fare didn’t get its just due. Robert Redford at his most carefree. And the biplane aerial scenes are still dazzling.
September 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Great Waldo Pepper. Don’t go by the tepid reviews from 50 years ago. It was made in the 1970s when the competition was tough and lighter fare didn’t get its just due. Robert Redford at his most carefree. And the biplane aerial scenes are still dazzling.
Why do TV news shows give Apple so much publicity for its technology updates? It’s a ruse.
September 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Why do TV news shows give Apple so much publicity for its technology updates? It’s a ruse.
If this was a boxing match, they’d stop this Oregon-Oklahoma State game. 68-3 … and it’s still the third quarter after back-to-back pick sixes.
September 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
If this was a boxing match, they’d stop this Oregon-Oklahoma State game. 68-3 … and it’s still the third quarter after back-to-back pick sixes.
I wish I could claim it, but I saw it somewhere else: Christian McCaffinjury.
September 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I wish I could claim it, but I saw it somewhere else: Christian McCaffinjury.
Djokovic starting to look slow. Didn’t think that would ever happen. The 16 years between his age and that of Carlos Alcaraz is becoming obvious.
September 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Djokovic starting to look slow. Didn’t think that would ever happen. The 16 years between his age and that of Carlos Alcaraz is becoming obvious.
I got your suspension right here.
September 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I got your suspension right here.