Jacob Pomrenke
@buckweaver.bsky.social
Curling, cats, and crimes. And occasional baseball. (Also, baseball crimes.) Living in Chicago with @pulhitzherprize.bsky.social. Never quite sure which century I’m in. https://jacobpomrenke.com
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Well, this escalated quickly. Welcome to Bluesky, y’all. Here’s a starter pack of SABR members I could find who appear to be active here: go.bsky.app/4oQpXLh
And if I accidentally missed somebody and you want to be added (or removed), please let me know.
And if I accidentally missed somebody and you want to be added (or removed), please let me know.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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Team Einarson plays a FLAWLESS extra end for the rare SCOTTIES STEAL!!!
Kaitlyn Lawes does everything she can to make the double runback but it was nearly impossible.
Fantastic Scotties for both teams, and heartbreak for an undefeated Team Lawes rink.
#Curling #Scotties #STOH #TeamEinarson
Kaitlyn Lawes does everything she can to make the double runback but it was nearly impossible.
Fantastic Scotties for both teams, and heartbreak for an undefeated Team Lawes rink.
#Curling #Scotties #STOH #TeamEinarson
February 2, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Team Einarson plays a FLAWLESS extra end for the rare SCOTTIES STEAL!!!
Kaitlyn Lawes does everything she can to make the double runback but it was nearly impossible.
Fantastic Scotties for both teams, and heartbreak for an undefeated Team Lawes rink.
#Curling #Scotties #STOH #TeamEinarson
Kaitlyn Lawes does everything she can to make the double runback but it was nearly impossible.
Fantastic Scotties for both teams, and heartbreak for an undefeated Team Lawes rink.
#Curling #Scotties #STOH #TeamEinarson
Extra ends at the Scotties! Can’t believe how calmly Kerri Einarson can hit a shot like that. (It’s free on the TSN YouTube channel for anyone who wants to watch.) 🥌
February 2, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Extra ends at the Scotties! Can’t believe how calmly Kerri Einarson can hit a shot like that. (It’s free on the TSN YouTube channel for anyone who wants to watch.) 🥌
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It's been a fascinating and rewarding experience to see the Scotties up close and in person. My first experience with live curling, in fact, after decades of TV coverage.
My strategy of taking weird, rare, obsessive vacations remains undefeated. (Ask me about my pointless train trips.)
My strategy of taking weird, rare, obsessive vacations remains undefeated. (Ask me about my pointless train trips.)
February 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM
It's been a fascinating and rewarding experience to see the Scotties up close and in person. My first experience with live curling, in fact, after decades of TV coverage.
My strategy of taking weird, rare, obsessive vacations remains undefeated. (Ask me about my pointless train trips.)
My strategy of taking weird, rare, obsessive vacations remains undefeated. (Ask me about my pointless train trips.)
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Sox Machine turns 20 years old today. In some ways, it's grown up. In others, it hasn't changed one bit. soxmachine.com/2026/02/the-...
The first 20 years of Sox Machine just flew by - Sox Machine
If you told me back when Sox Machine launched on Feb. 1, 2006, that I’d still be covering the feats and foibles of the Chicago White Sox on these same pages 20 years later, I don’t know if I would’ve ...
soxmachine.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Sox Machine turns 20 years old today. In some ways, it's grown up. In others, it hasn't changed one bit. soxmachine.com/2026/02/the-...
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For @cnn.com, a story about gambling addiction, gambling sobriety and how that changes many young men’s relationships to friends, family, and sports fandom. www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/s...
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM
For @cnn.com, a story about gambling addiction, gambling sobriety and how that changes many young men’s relationships to friends, family, and sports fandom. www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/s...
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The Mariners will wear Steelheads uniforms on all home Sundays this season, and are launching the Steelheads Community Fund with a $500,000 commitment "in support of local Black-led baseball and softball organizations and community initiatives."
Mariners to make history with throwback 'Steelheads' Negro Leagues unis
The Mariners announced Saturday that the club will honor the legacy of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads on Sundays at T-Mobile Park. In addition to wearing Steelheads uniforms on home Sundays, the Mariners...
www.mlb.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The Mariners will wear Steelheads uniforms on all home Sundays this season, and are launching the Steelheads Community Fund with a $500,000 commitment "in support of local Black-led baseball and softball organizations and community initiatives."
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Thank you to John Gibbons for spending the past hour with us on Zoom to chat about all things baseball. We had 30+ Hanlan's Point SABR Chapter members & friends listening in and participating in the Q & A. #SABRDay
January 31, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thank you to John Gibbons for spending the past hour with us on Zoom to chat about all things baseball. We had 30+ Hanlan's Point SABR Chapter members & friends listening in and participating in the Q & A. #SABRDay
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"Learning how to watch a thing for the job you want to do" is such a key part of learning that job. I know that sounds vague but learning how to watch basketball or football to write about it took me a lot of time and study, but it was worth it.
i went to usc film school and “how to watch a movie” didn’t actually click until i read peter woolen’s signs & meaning in the cinema during the summer between my freshman and sophomore years
If there’s a short answer, how do you teach someone how to watch a movie? It strikes me even with that sentence that our language is not up to the present task: “how to watch a film” has always meant interpretation, not “how to look in one consistent direction for about 100 minutes”
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
"Learning how to watch a thing for the job you want to do" is such a key part of learning that job. I know that sounds vague but learning how to watch basketball or football to write about it took me a lot of time and study, but it was worth it.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Larry Lester and I will offer, on February 26 with New York State Library support, a zoom session on how Negro Leagues stats from 1920-1948 found their way into MLB's official record. nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16236463
Negro Leagues Stats and MLB's Official Record
In 2024, MLB included Negro League statistics within its official record. Larry Lester and John Thorn, who were deeply involved in the process, will tell us how those stats came to...
nyslibrary.libcal.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Larry Lester and I will offer, on February 26 with New York State Library support, a zoom session on how Negro Leagues stats from 1920-1948 found their way into MLB's official record. nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/16236463
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If you're looking at betting odds and player statistics for the Pro Bowl Games, just stop.
It's SABR Day!
Join over 25+ SABR chapters today in our annual mid-winter celebration of baseball:
sabr.org/latest/join-...
It's SABR Day!
Join over 25+ SABR chapters today in our annual mid-winter celebration of baseball:
sabr.org/latest/join-...
Join us for 2026 SABR Day on Saturday, January 31 – Society for American Baseball Research
sabr.org
January 31, 2026 at 1:31 PM
If you're looking at betting odds and player statistics for the Pro Bowl Games, just stop.
It's SABR Day!
Join over 25+ SABR chapters today in our annual mid-winter celebration of baseball:
sabr.org/latest/join-...
It's SABR Day!
Join over 25+ SABR chapters today in our annual mid-winter celebration of baseball:
sabr.org/latest/join-...
Sometimes you go to your curling club and a couple Olympic medalists show up. Fun night. 🥌
January 31, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Sometimes you go to your curling club and a couple Olympic medalists show up. Fun night. 🥌
This is a great idea. Looks like a few of these museums are also part of the North American Reciprocal program. My @chicagomuseum.bsky.social membership gets me in to hundreds of other museums for free: narmassociation.org/members/?key...
January 30, 2026 at 11:20 PM
This is a great idea. Looks like a few of these museums are also part of the North American Reciprocal program. My @chicagomuseum.bsky.social membership gets me in to hundreds of other museums for free: narmassociation.org/members/?key...
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While writing Bud Clancy’s SABR bio (link included), I learned about the 1924 World Tour with the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants. Today I visited the site of the final three games of that series. This is Colombes Stadium (officially known as Stade Yves-du-Manoir). sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
January 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
While writing Bud Clancy’s SABR bio (link included), I learned about the 1924 World Tour with the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants. Today I visited the site of the final three games of that series. This is Colombes Stadium (officially known as Stade Yves-du-Manoir). sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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Every few years a reader says "STICK TO SPORT!" When that happens I get to ask: "What does that even mean? Does that mean when someone shoots the Cubs' first baseman we can't mention the gun?" This edition was prompted by @matrueblood.bsky.social's column from the Twin Cities. Free at BP.
Life During Wartime | Baseball Prospectus
How should a baseball site cover the game during times of national emergency?
www.baseballprospectus.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Every few years a reader says "STICK TO SPORT!" When that happens I get to ask: "What does that even mean? Does that mean when someone shoots the Cubs' first baseman we can't mention the gun?" This edition was prompted by @matrueblood.bsky.social's column from the Twin Cities. Free at BP.
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Hanlan's Point Chapter will be joining in the SABR Day celebration tomorrow at 3 pm EST when Angels bench coach & former Blue Jays manager JOHN GIBBONS joins us remotely to chat. You can listen in and ask him questions also. Message us for registration details by tonight!
Lots of fun baseball events this weekend for SABR Day! Hope you can make plans to attend one near you or on Zoom tomorrow.
Join us for SABR Day on Saturday, January 31! We have dozens of baseball events scheduled all over North America; all fans are welcome to attend, virtually or in-person: sabr.org/latest/join-...
January 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Hanlan's Point Chapter will be joining in the SABR Day celebration tomorrow at 3 pm EST when Angels bench coach & former Blue Jays manager JOHN GIBBONS joins us remotely to chat. You can listen in and ask him questions also. Message us for registration details by tonight!
Lots of fun baseball events this weekend for SABR Day! Hope you can make plans to attend one near you or on Zoom tomorrow.
Join us for SABR Day on Saturday, January 31! We have dozens of baseball events scheduled all over North America; all fans are welcome to attend, virtually or in-person: sabr.org/latest/join-...
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Lots of fun baseball events this weekend for SABR Day! Hope you can make plans to attend one near you or on Zoom tomorrow.
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Publicité de la bière Black Horse parue dans les les journaux québécois en 1927 et ayant pour thème le baseball.
January 30, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Publicité de la bière Black Horse parue dans les les journaux québécois en 1927 et ayant pour thème le baseball.
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Community members and former employees are calling for new leadership at the Chicago History Museum to repair relationships with workers and mend fences with Chicago scholars.
Community members warn that Chicago History Museum cuts could impact scholarship of city history
chicago.suntimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Community members and former employees are calling for new leadership at the Chicago History Museum to repair relationships with workers and mend fences with Chicago scholars.
Rick Ankiel's autobiography with Tim Brown was one of the best sports memoirs I've read. One of those players and people I'll always root for.
My Full Interview with Rick Ankiel!
Battling the Yips
Barry Bonds compliments
See his Snapdragon curveball grip
Becoming a Position player
Gunning runners down from the outfield
and more
Here's the link:
👇👇
youtu.be/5AtQBRJCKc0
Battling the Yips
Barry Bonds compliments
See his Snapdragon curveball grip
Becoming a Position player
Gunning runners down from the outfield
and more
Here's the link:
👇👇
youtu.be/5AtQBRJCKc0
How Rick Ankiel battled the Yips...and Reinvented his career.
YouTube video by Pitching Ninja
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January 30, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Rick Ankiel's autobiography with Tim Brown was one of the best sports memoirs I've read. One of those players and people I'll always root for.
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New to the SABR Games Project: Bill Nowlin remembers the only time in AL or NL history that a player has had a three-homer game on their birthday.
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM
New to the SABR Games Project: Bill Nowlin remembers the only time in AL or NL history that a player has had a three-homer game on their birthday.
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
Incredible match. No idea how Alcaraz pulled that off. Must be the pickle juice.
January 30, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Incredible match. No idea how Alcaraz pulled that off. Must be the pickle juice.