Aaron
@aaronjsomers.bsky.social
Baseball, baseball cards, and occasionally other nonsense. ⚾️
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The latest newsletter: José Ramírez stays in Cleveland, while Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus more.
TBNL: José Ramírez stays; Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to go
José Ramírez will stay in Cleveland. Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus: WBC roster news, links, and other notes.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The latest newsletter: José Ramírez stays in Cleveland, while Andrew McCutchen isn't ready to leave Pittsburgh. Plus more.
New followers keep coming in bunches (which is awesome), but this feels like a good time to mention I write a free baseball newsletter a few times a week.
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Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
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Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
January 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
New followers keep coming in bunches (which is awesome), but this feels like a good time to mention I write a free baseball newsletter a few times a week.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
Thanks in advance if you end up subscribing/sharing.
Aside from Goose Gossage, Larry Doby, and Andruw Jones, are there any other HOFers who played in the NPB/KBO during or at the end of their MLB careers? I'm not counting Ichiro, who started his career in Japan.
January 22, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Aside from Goose Gossage, Larry Doby, and Andruw Jones, are there any other HOFers who played in the NPB/KBO during or at the end of their MLB careers? I'm not counting Ichiro, who started his career in Japan.
Mets rotation options (pre-trade):
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
January 22, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Mets rotation options (pre-trade):
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
Nolan McLean
Clay Holmes
David Peterson
Sean Manaea
Kodai Senga
Christian Scott
Brandon Sproat
Jonah Tong
I'm not sure I saw this as "in dire need of rotation help."
Now you can swap in Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers for Sproat.
I get the whole “the Yanks needed to do this” argument, but Cashman is going to regret giving Bellinger this contract (unless he’s fantastic for two years and opts out; AND whatever they trade Dominguez or Jones for pans out).
January 21, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I get the whole “the Yanks needed to do this” argument, but Cashman is going to regret giving Bellinger this contract (unless he’s fantastic for two years and opts out; AND whatever they trade Dominguez or Jones for pans out).
The last player born before me ends his career on my birthday. I asked for the opposite!!
January 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The last player born before me ends his career on my birthday. I asked for the opposite!!
Level 44 begins.
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
a video game scene with a mushroom on top of a brick block
Alt: a video game scene with a mushroom on top of a brick block
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January 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Level 44 begins.
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
Started it by oversleeping and then I can’t find my usual Scott Pilgrim GIF, so, you know, we’re right on track.
#annualbirthdaypost
Reposted by Aaron
I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
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My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Ten players worthy of baseball immortality.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
Mets have infielders to trade. Braves need a shortstop. You know you want to see Luisangel and Ronald in the same lineup.
January 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Mets have infielders to trade. Braves need a shortstop. You know you want to see Luisangel and Ronald in the same lineup.
There is more to this CIN/TB/LAA trade, right? Also, wouldn't Lux have made more sense for the Angels than Lowe?
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 AM
There is more to this CIN/TB/LAA trade, right? Also, wouldn't Lux have made more sense for the Angels than Lowe?
Umm, if Kyle Tucker is worth $60M a year then I don't see how anyone can argue Tarik Skubal shouldn't get $32M.
January 16, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Umm, if Kyle Tucker is worth $60M a year then I don't see how anyone can argue Tarik Skubal shouldn't get $32M.
Tucker to Toronto.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Tucker to Toronto.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
The Mets step in and steal Bellinger.
Yanks respond by adding Bichette, then trade McMahon to the Angels.
Framber to Baltimore.
Someone (finally) signs Rich Hill to keep his career alive.
Chaos? Let's do it.
Got an idea stuck in my head today. 1600 words later and Part 1 (of 3; the smallest of the trio) is done.
January 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Got an idea stuck in my head today. 1600 words later and Part 1 (of 3; the smallest of the trio) is done.
Someone sign Rich Hill, please.
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Someone sign Rich Hill, please.
Reposted by Aaron
Today's TBNL digs into six prominent international free agents (and several other players returning stateside) who ultimately signed contracts for less than the experts projected.
TBNL: Prominent international free agents each fail to meet contract projections
International free agency fails to live up to contract projections. Six key NPB and KBO targets, plus several more with prior MLB experience, all fall short of expectations.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Today's TBNL digs into six prominent international free agents (and several other players returning stateside) who ultimately signed contracts for less than the experts projected.
Today's TBNL digs into six prominent international free agents (and several other players returning stateside) who ultimately signed contracts for less than the experts projected.
TBNL: Prominent international free agents each fail to meet contract projections
International free agency fails to live up to contract projections. Six key NPB and KBO targets, plus several more with prior MLB experience, all fall short of expectations.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Today's TBNL digs into six prominent international free agents (and several other players returning stateside) who ultimately signed contracts for less than the experts projected.
I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot
My mock 2026 Hall of Fame ballot. Ten players worthy of baseball immortality.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I don't have an official vote for the MLB Hall of Fame. Still, I have some thoughts on who I would vote for if I were to.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/mock-2026-...
@baseballobserver.bsky.social How does one get added to this list?
January 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
@baseballobserver.bsky.social How does one get added to this list?
Reposted by Aaron
One of my goals this year is to be better at promoting myself. That starts with accepting where I am in my career. I wrote a bit about imposter syndrome and where I go from here.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
Imposter syndrome and the future
Figuring things out the way I know best.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
One of my goals this year is to be better at promoting myself. That starts with accepting where I am in my career. I wrote a bit about imposter syndrome and where I go from here.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
One of my goals this year is to be better at promoting myself. That starts with accepting where I am in my career. I wrote a bit about imposter syndrome and where I go from here.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
Imposter syndrome and the future
Figuring things out the way I know best.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
One of my goals this year is to be better at promoting myself. That starts with accepting where I am in my career. I wrote a bit about imposter syndrome and where I go from here.
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
tobenamedlater.beehiiv.com/p/imposter-s...
Going away for a few days. Leaving the laptop at home seemed like a good idea a few hours ago, but I’m already kicking myself.
December 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Going away for a few days. Leaving the laptop at home seemed like a good idea a few hours ago, but I’m already kicking myself.
What does it mean when you spend 1600+ words trying to work through something like writer's block (but not), only to end up even more puzzled than when you began???
December 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What does it mean when you spend 1600+ words trying to work through something like writer's block (but not), only to end up even more puzzled than when you began???
She totally pulled a praying mantis and bit the father's head off when he finished, didn't she?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy reut.rs/4scF61W
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday that she is expecting a second child, a girl due in May.
reut.rs
December 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
She totally pulled a praying mantis and bit the father's head off when he finished, didn't she?
Corporate email: "Thank you for all the hard work this year. We appreciate all you do."
*sees one of those snappy gift things*
*sees random collection of useless crap under $35*
*facepalm*
Yup, you appreciate me all right. Thanks, guys.
*sees one of those snappy gift things*
*sees random collection of useless crap under $35*
*facepalm*
Yup, you appreciate me all right. Thanks, guys.
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Corporate email: "Thank you for all the hard work this year. We appreciate all you do."
*sees one of those snappy gift things*
*sees random collection of useless crap under $35*
*facepalm*
Yup, you appreciate me all right. Thanks, guys.
*sees one of those snappy gift things*
*sees random collection of useless crap under $35*
*facepalm*
Yup, you appreciate me all right. Thanks, guys.
Bears were on to something with this whole "going to sleep for months because it's too damn cold outside" thing.
December 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Bears were on to something with this whole "going to sleep for months because it's too damn cold outside" thing.