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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 1d

After Yamamoto tossed the first World Series CG since 2015, here's a look back at some of the *relatively* recent CGs in Fall Classic history -

As Yamamoto goes the distance, a look back at other World Series complete games

Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed his second consecutive complete game in Game 2 of the World Series, marking the first time a starter has gone the distance in the Fall Classic since 2015.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 1d

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto!

1st pitcher with consecutive CG in a postseason since 2001 Curt Schilling (3 straight)

1st WS CG since 2015 G2 Johnny Cueto

1st pitcher with multiple CG in a postseason since 2014 Madison Bumgarner

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 1d

There will once again not be a sweep in the World Series!

The most recent sweep was back in 2012, when the Giants steamrolled the Tigers en route to their second title in three years

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 1d

For a trip down memory lane - here's a look at some relatively recent forgotten Cubs!

5 players you probably forgot played for the Cubs in the last decade

With the last 10 years being a period of both success and rebuilding for the Chicago Cubs, plenty of familiar players made brief stops on the North Side that some fans may have forgotten about.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 2d

The third and final part to my rankings of every World Series of the 21st century!

Every World Series of the 21st century, ranked worst to best: No. 10-1

With the 2025 World Series beginning this weekend, here’s a look at the best of the last 25 Fall Classics.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 4d

As the Fall Classic kicks off tomorrow, here's part 2 of my rankings of the 21st century World Series' -

Every World Series of the 21st century, ranked worst to best: No. 19-11

As baseball fans across the globe get ready for the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers to face off in the World Series, here’s a look at how recent Fall Classics compare to one another…

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 5d

With the World Series starting Friday, here's the first part of my ranking of every Fall Classic of the 21st century -

Every World Series of the 21st Century, ranked worst to best: No. 25-20

Some of the greatest Fall Classics of all time have taken place after the turn of the century, but there has certainly been a few duds as well.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 6d

Last night was a heartbreaker beyond belief for Seattle fans - but only time will tell how much this one will hurt

In Game 7 loss, Mariners fans dealt a generational heartbreaker

Eight outs away from their first-ever American League pennant, the Mariners squandered a 3-1 Game 7 lead after leading the series both 2-0 and 3-2. Fans won’t soon forget.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 6d

What a heartbreaker for the Mariners - shades of the 2003 NLCS for the Cubs - different circumstances, same gut punch of falling short while having multiple chances

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 6d

Travis Wood was a joy to watch at the plate -

Travis Wood: Lovable lefty on the mound, formidable weapon at the plate

While the era of hitting pitchers has come and gone with the exception of Shohei Ohtani, starting pitchers once served as quiet weapons for National League teams. Travis Wood was no exception.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 8d

With the World Series getting underway this week, here's a look at the teams with the longest championship droughts -

As Fall Classic nears, here are the 5 longest active World Series title droughts

While the Chicago Cubs’ drought of over a century from 1908 to 2016 remains untouched, fans of several MLB teams have been in pain for decades.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 8d

We've gotten some all-time great World Series' since the turn of the century - but there's also been a few matchups we've missed out on. A look at a few what-ifs -

4 21st Century World Series matchups MLB fans missed out on

While some of the greatest World Series’ of all-time have been played since 2000, fans have still missed out on a few incredible matchups.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 9d

Boog Sciambi another that always gets this right

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 9d

With tonight's win, this Mariners team is officially the most successful in franchise history.

Seattle had previously won two games in the ALCS twice (1995, 2000). This is the first time they've been a win away from the Fall Classic.

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 9d

While international games across pro sports are all the rage, there's plenty we can do stateside. Here's an imagination of MLB games across the states we've yet to see a game in -

Expanding the game stateside: The case for MLB games in all 50 states

As North American pro sports leagues work tirelessly to expand their sports internationally, plenty of work can be done stateside as well.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 10d

My latest - a reimagination of a few MLB stadiums:

3 MLB stadiums that should have been built with retractable roofs

As a worsening global climate crisis makes America’s pastime more difficult to safely play outdoors in the summer, here’s a look at three modern parks that could have used a retractable…

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 12d

Paul Konerko had a great career - but perhaps put up his finest season on the back half of his playing days in 2010. Here's a look back at that sensational campaign -

Season spotlight: Paul Konerko gave White Sox fans a slugfest for the road in 2010

Despite nearing the end of his illustrious MLB career, Paul Konerko compiled perhaps his finest season towards the end of his playing days in 2010.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 12d

My latest - a ranking of the six "Funtastic" Nintendo 64 consoles that were released in North America -

Retro rewind: Ranking the colorful ‘Funtastic’ Nintendo 64 consoles

Released midway through the console’s lifespan, the Funtastic systems showcased the transparent casing that swept through the tech world at the time while adding a vibrant twist to the appear…

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 13d

Absolutely floored by the passing of D'Angelo - among his era's finest musicians, his work remains timeless in a time where it feels more relevant each day.

If you haven't ever listened to Voodoo, now is the time

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 13d

Snell should have been sent out for the ninth. Faced the minimum, now at risk of not even getting the win.

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 13d

Throughout his career, I've admittedly been one to dismiss Blake Snell as an elite pitcher due to the way he was managed and a perceived lack of durability.

What we have seen tonight makes me feel like a damn fool - performance for the ages from the lefty

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 13d

The latest tier list! A look at this year's MLB home jerseys -

Tier list: Ranking the 2025 MLB home jerseys

In another tier list video, I take a look at the 30 home jerseys worn during the 2025 MLB season, sorting through my favorite and least favorite uniforms.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 13d

J ROD HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 14d

Never too early to think about offseason free agency targets!

3 MLB free agents the Chicago Cubs should target this offseason

A brutal loss in Game 5 of the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers starts the offseason on the North Side, with plenty of changes to be expected for next year’s team.

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Peter Marzano @petermarzano.bsky.social · 15d

That blows