The Laundry
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He/him.
"A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." Tom Waits
"A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." Tom Waits
Globe Life Field played as the worst in the league for right-handed hitters last season. Third worst in 2024. I think García will be a nice get on a one-year deal.
Outfielder Adolis Garcia has been non-tendered by the Texas Rangers.
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We've stayed in a few Home2Suites because it's a decent option if you have more than 2 kids. They all have sliding bathroom doors that don't lock. We had to remind ourselves not to open the door if the light is on in there.
Folks were putting them on bathrooms and it drove me insane.
it's incredible how poorly the 2010s sliding barn door interior aesthetic aged. it feels so dated now
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 AM
We've stayed in a few Home2Suites because it's a decent option if you have more than 2 kids. They all have sliding bathroom doors that don't lock. We had to remind ourselves not to open the door if the light is on in there.
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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This has to be the next Christopher Guest movie. I refuse to acknowledge this Waiting-for-Guffman-ass reality
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This has to be the next Christopher Guest movie. I refuse to acknowledge this Waiting-for-Guffman-ass reality
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Baby did a Belvidere thing
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Baby did a Belvidere thing
@rotopat.bsky.social Crap, I won't be able to make the Chicago show. Hope they add dates or do this again at some point.
Waxahatchee fans continue to feast. This is our world, everyone else is just living in it.
Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman announce co-headlining solo tour www.brooklynvegan.com/waxahatchee-...
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@rotopat.bsky.social Crap, I won't be able to make the Chicago show. Hope they add dates or do this again at some point.
@davidjroth.bsky.social O Captain! My Captain!
john boyd, beach captain, seaside heights, new jersey, 1978
November 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
@davidjroth.bsky.social O Captain! My Captain!
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November 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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I'm assuming this is not the first "Royals face decision on India" headline the Times has ever run, though perhaps the first in about 80 years
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'm assuming this is not the first "Royals face decision on India" headline the Times has ever run, though perhaps the first in about 80 years
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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last thing: any writer who repeats these claims uncritically is not a journalist, they're just doing PR
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
last thing: any writer who repeats these claims uncritically is not a journalist, they're just doing PR
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Until owners open their books, the default assumption should be that they're making money hand over fist and they don't want the players to know it. And opening the books should mean cash flow statements for all affiliated entities, not just showing paper losses for the team.
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Until owners open their books, the default assumption should be that they're making money hand over fist and they don't want the players to know it. And opening the books should mean cash flow statements for all affiliated entities, not just showing paper losses for the team.
@startrektnc.bsky.social This seems perfect for Matt to have on at night
Going to keep this going in the background as we read The Martian Chronicles in class
🎧 TNG Bridge NIGHT SHIFT Ambience *8 HOURS* (Star Trek Sleep Sounds)
YouTube video by ender4life
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
@startrektnc.bsky.social This seems perfect for Matt to have on at night
Besides team control, Misner has an option year left, so he can be short term org depth for the Royals. His split against RHPs (81 wRC+) in a SSS isn't awful for a 4th/5th glove-first OF.
Since it's the Rays, I'm hoping the cost is cash and not a PTBNL.
Since it's the Rays, I'm hoping the cost is cash and not a PTBNL.
Kameron Misner provides outfield depth, elite defense for #Royals as they get the offseason started in a trade with the Rays: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...
Royals acquire outfielder Misner in trade with Rays
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals acquired outfielder Kameron Misner from the Rays on Monday for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Tampa Bay designated Misner for assignment last week.
Misner...
www.mlb.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Besides team control, Misner has an option year left, so he can be short term org depth for the Royals. His split against RHPs (81 wRC+) in a SSS isn't awful for a 4th/5th glove-first OF.
Since it's the Rays, I'm hoping the cost is cash and not a PTBNL.
Since it's the Rays, I'm hoping the cost is cash and not a PTBNL.
wrote about PATRIOT, a double great show, over at @rollingstone.com for its anniversary, with thoughts from Steven Conrad, Terry O’Quinn, and Kurtwood Smith: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Inside 'Patriot,' the Cult-Favorite Spy Caper You Should Be Watching
'Patriot' creator Steven Conrad and stars Kurtwood Smith and Terry O'Quinn reflect on the short-lived Amazon spy series, which debuted 10 years ago.
www.rollingstone.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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It's always amusing when people think pitchers from the 1950s had invincible arms, when the attrition rate was terrible. And it was known at the time, and there were even predictions in the future that have almost come to pass by 2025.
(This is from 1959)
(This is from 1959)
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It's always amusing when people think pitchers from the 1950s had invincible arms, when the attrition rate was terrible. And it was known at the time, and there were even predictions in the future that have almost come to pass by 2025.
(This is from 1959)
(This is from 1959)
Looking at Hendricks' 2025, he's the prototype of the kind of pitcher the Royals used to target.
There won't be many MLB contracts signed this early in the offseason, but free agents can now officially sign with a new team. Kyle Hendricks (Angels, 11/6) was the 1st to sign last offseason.
Be sure to bookmark our Free Agent Tracker to keep up ...
www.fangraphs.com/roster-resou...
Be sure to bookmark our Free Agent Tracker to keep up ...
www.fangraphs.com/roster-resou...
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Looking at Hendricks' 2025, he's the prototype of the kind of pitcher the Royals used to target.
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Maikel Garcia also made Sheehan's MVP ballot at #10.
Sent out my ballots and writeups today. Four pretty easy calls, two tough ones.
AL MVP: Aaron Judge, Yankees
AL Cy Young: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
AL Rookie of the Year: Nick Kurtz, Athletics
NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
NL Cy Young: Paul Skenes, Pirates
NL Rookie of the Year: Drake Baldwin, Braves
AL MVP: Aaron Judge, Yankees
AL Cy Young: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
AL Rookie of the Year: Nick Kurtz, Athletics
NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
NL Cy Young: Paul Skenes, Pirates
NL Rookie of the Year: Drake Baldwin, Braves
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Maikel Garcia also made Sheehan's MVP ballot at #10.
@dennycarter.bsky.social Adjust the ranks?
I am happy to inform you the Rams are bringing in Harrison Mevis, The THICCER KICKER
Tired: Big Man Ballin'
Wired: BIG MAN BOOTIN'
Tired: Big Man Ballin'
Wired: BIG MAN BOOTIN'
Rams finally bring in another kicker, sign former UFL standout
With Joshua Karty missing an NFL-high eight kicks this season, the Rams have brought in some competition by signing Harrison Mevis.
theramswire.usatoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@dennycarter.bsky.social Adjust the ranks?
FA 2B options in the Top 50 with contract estimates & 2026 projected fWAR:
Torres: 3/$54M, 2.9 in 665 PAs
Polanco: 2/$30M, 2.3 in 546 PAs
Kim: 2/$26M, 2.4 in 602 PAs
Arraez: 1/$11M, 1.5 in 609 PAs
Royals 2B options:
India 1/$9M, 1.2 in 474 PAs
Massey 1/$2M (team control thru 2028), 0.6 in 303 PAs
Torres: 3/$54M, 2.9 in 665 PAs
Polanco: 2/$30M, 2.3 in 546 PAs
Kim: 2/$26M, 2.4 in 602 PAs
Arraez: 1/$11M, 1.5 in 609 PAs
Royals 2B options:
India 1/$9M, 1.2 in 474 PAs
Massey 1/$2M (team control thru 2028), 0.6 in 303 PAs
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
FA 2B options in the Top 50 with contract estimates & 2026 projected fWAR:
Torres: 3/$54M, 2.9 in 665 PAs
Polanco: 2/$30M, 2.3 in 546 PAs
Kim: 2/$26M, 2.4 in 602 PAs
Arraez: 1/$11M, 1.5 in 609 PAs
Royals 2B options:
India 1/$9M, 1.2 in 474 PAs
Massey 1/$2M (team control thru 2028), 0.6 in 303 PAs
Torres: 3/$54M, 2.9 in 665 PAs
Polanco: 2/$30M, 2.3 in 546 PAs
Kim: 2/$26M, 2.4 in 602 PAs
Arraez: 1/$11M, 1.5 in 609 PAs
Royals 2B options:
India 1/$9M, 1.2 in 474 PAs
Massey 1/$2M (team control thru 2028), 0.6 in 303 PAs
There's a case for the Royals bringing him back, but it involves Yastrzemski re-signing first. I'd prefer to wait on Grichuk anyway and see if his market fizzles before getting involved.
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There's a case for the Royals bringing him back, but it involves Yastrzemski re-signing first. I'd prefer to wait on Grichuk anyway and see if his market fizzles before getting involved.