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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Good morning sports fans.
We have finally reached Olympic competition day in Italy. Mixed Doubles Curling starts in snowy Cortina.
It’s still raining here in Milano. Two days away from the Opening Ceremony. I’m ready to get this party started. And chug all the espresso.
We have finally reached Olympic competition day in Italy. Mixed Doubles Curling starts in snowy Cortina.
It’s still raining here in Milano. Two days away from the Opening Ceremony. I’m ready to get this party started. And chug all the espresso.
February 4, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Good morning sports fans.
We have finally reached Olympic competition day in Italy. Mixed Doubles Curling starts in snowy Cortina.
It’s still raining here in Milano. Two days away from the Opening Ceremony. I’m ready to get this party started. And chug all the espresso.
We have finally reached Olympic competition day in Italy. Mixed Doubles Curling starts in snowy Cortina.
It’s still raining here in Milano. Two days away from the Opening Ceremony. I’m ready to get this party started. And chug all the espresso.
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Oh, how sad! Ron Teasley was the only living Negro Leaguer who “became” a “major-leaguer” when MLB finally recognized the Negro Leagues as major leagues. At least he got the honor, an honor denied to the couple thousand Negro Leaguers who died too soon. www.retrosheet.org/NegroLeagues...
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Oh, how sad! Ron Teasley was the only living Negro Leaguer who “became” a “major-leaguer” when MLB finally recognized the Negro Leagues as major leagues. At least he got the honor, an honor denied to the couple thousand Negro Leaguers who died too soon. www.retrosheet.org/NegroLeagues...
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Some years ago, I was chatting with a Retropolis reader, a young history student, and I mentioned there were several dozen people enslaved in New Jersey up until the day the 13th Amendment kicked in in December 1865.
Y’all. He identified every one of them.
njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/nj...
Y’all. He identified every one of them.
njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/nj...
February 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Some years ago, I was chatting with a Retropolis reader, a young history student, and I mentioned there were several dozen people enslaved in New Jersey up until the day the 13th Amendment kicked in in December 1865.
Y’all. He identified every one of them.
njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/nj...
Y’all. He identified every one of them.
njs.libraries.rutgers.edu/index.php/nj...
I cannot confirm if this is the first SABR Zoom to end with the line “Now I’m gonna go grill some steaks!” But it’s definitely the first time that line was spoken by a Hall of Famer. And yes, we’re gonna leave it in the recording.
SABR members, join us for a special virtual event next week: a live oral history interview with Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux! Register now to attend this free Zoom event on Feb. 3: sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I cannot confirm if this is the first SABR Zoom to end with the line “Now I’m gonna go grill some steaks!” But it’s definitely the first time that line was spoken by a Hall of Famer. And yes, we’re gonna leave it in the recording.
Early registration is now open for SABR 54! Join us in Cleveland this summer for SABR’s 54th annual convention on July 29–August 2, 2026: sabr.org/convention
February 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Early registration is now open for SABR 54! Join us in Cleveland this summer for SABR’s 54th annual convention on July 29–August 2, 2026: sabr.org/convention
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holy crap olympic curling starts, like, tomorrow
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
holy crap olympic curling starts, like, tomorrow
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From Jose Feliciano's groundbreaking interpretation of the National Anthem at the 1968 World Series to Jennifer Lopez's Super Bowl halftime performance, Puerto Rican artists have brought memorable moments to U.S. sports history. Bad Bunny is about to add to it. www.axios.com/2025/10/04/b...
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl backlash part of history for Latino performers at sports events
Musicians Jose Feliciano, at the 1968 World Series, and JLo, at the 2020 Super Bowl, have seen similar reactions.
www.axios.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 AM
From Jose Feliciano's groundbreaking interpretation of the National Anthem at the 1968 World Series to Jennifer Lopez's Super Bowl halftime performance, Puerto Rican artists have brought memorable moments to U.S. sports history. Bad Bunny is about to add to it. www.axios.com/2025/10/04/b...
1 day away!
SABR members, join us for a special virtual event next week: a live oral history interview with Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux! Register now to attend this free Zoom event on Feb. 3: sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
February 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
1 day away!
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I feel like this should be a major component of the story, and yet I've never seen it explored.
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
February 2, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I feel like this should be a major component of the story, and yet I've never seen it explored.
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
It’s awesome to have free access to all of these collections through a SABR membership. I just sent a bunch of Chicago Defender articles to help out a HS student with their National History Day project on Larry Doby.
Excited to unveil a brand-new SABR Research Resources portal today at sabr.org/latest/sabr-.... Tons of links to baseball archives, databases, publications, and websites — plus members-only access to newspaper archives and other online collections.
February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
It’s awesome to have free access to all of these collections through a SABR membership. I just sent a bunch of Chicago Defender articles to help out a HS student with their National History Day project on Larry Doby.
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I’m thrilled to share that I am officially working with McFarland & Company on a book (working title): “Salón de la Fama: Immortals from Latin America’s Baseball Halls of Fame.”
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
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My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I’m thrilled to share that I am officially working with McFarland & Company on a book (working title): “Salón de la Fama: Immortals from Latin America’s Baseball Halls of Fame.”
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
My baseball research journey over the last 20 years has been an evolution.
…
Excited to unveil a brand-new SABR Research Resources portal today at sabr.org/latest/sabr-.... Tons of links to baseball archives, databases, publications, and websites — plus members-only access to newspaper archives and other online collections.
February 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Excited to unveil a brand-new SABR Research Resources portal today at sabr.org/latest/sabr-.... Tons of links to baseball archives, databases, publications, and websites — plus members-only access to newspaper archives and other online collections.
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On this day, 150 years ago, MLB began. ourgame.mlblogs.com/history-awak...
History Awakens: February 2, 1876 and the Founding of the National League
An Amazing New Discovery
ourgame.mlblogs.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
On this day, 150 years ago, MLB began. ourgame.mlblogs.com/history-awak...
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The Bums in the Land of the Rising Sun: How the 1956 Dodgers’ Tour of Japan Marked the End of a Dynasty
Now posted on the SABR Asian Baseball Blog
sabrasianbaseball.com/2026/02/02/t...
Now posted on the SABR Asian Baseball Blog
sabrasianbaseball.com/2026/02/02/t...
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The Bums in the Land of the Rising Sun: How the 1956 Dodgers’ Tour of Japan Marked the End of a Dynasty
Now posted on the SABR Asian Baseball Blog
sabrasianbaseball.com/2026/02/02/t...
Now posted on the SABR Asian Baseball Blog
sabrasianbaseball.com/2026/02/02/t...
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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.