Eric Stephen
@ericstephen.bsky.social
Baseball punnedit for @sbnation.bsky.social, covering the Dodgers for @truebluela.bsky.social. Podcasting at @threeinningsave.com. Purveyor of old friend alerts. BBWAA member
"Eric has an eye for things that other people can't find." -Joe Davis
"Eric has an eye for things that other people can't find." -Joe Davis
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I spent the entire 2025 NBA postseason covering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. It was a special run with a devastating ending.
We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Tyrese Haliburton was injured at the worst time imaginable. But then his world opened up
Rehabbing from a devastating Achilles injury has opened up new worlds for the Pacers' star guard — and brought new resolve.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 AM
I spent the entire 2025 NBA postseason covering Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. It was a special run with a devastating ending.
We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
We talked recently about his journey back, finding community and deeper connections, and exploring new hobbies:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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Four Metro updates from today's meetings:
🎉 Good news for Sepulveda rail & Foothill A Line to Claremont
😿Bad news for Torrance rail & Metro D Line subway
la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/m...
🎉 Good news for Sepulveda rail & Foothill A Line to Claremont
😿Bad news for Torrance rail & Metro D Line subway
la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/m...
Metro Committee Approves Sepulveda Rail Alignment, Postpones Torrance Rail Approval - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Plus: Metro announces a testing snag which means a likely delay for the D Line opening, and supports Foothill A Line extension to Claremont
la.streetsblog.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Four Metro updates from today's meetings:
🎉 Good news for Sepulveda rail & Foothill A Line to Claremont
😿Bad news for Torrance rail & Metro D Line subway
la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/m...
🎉 Good news for Sepulveda rail & Foothill A Line to Claremont
😿Bad news for Torrance rail & Metro D Line subway
la.streetsblog.org/2026/01/14/m...
@celebrityhottub.bsky.social @stevengodfrey.bsky.social MLB got to 162 games at the time (1961 for the AL, 1962 for the NL) because after expansion there were 10 teams in each league, and it was 18 games x 9 other teams
January 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM
@celebrityhottub.bsky.social @stevengodfrey.bsky.social MLB got to 162 games at the time (1961 for the AL, 1962 for the NL) because after expansion there were 10 teams in each league, and it was 18 games x 9 other teams
Red Sock Suárez
January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Red Sock Suárez
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teams aren't using dollars per win to model reliever contracts — they're using cWPA. and i have proof! (i think) so i wrote about it for @fangraphs.com:
Reliever Contracts Make Plenty of Sense
A different way to think about bullpen guys getting paid.
blogs.fangraphs.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
teams aren't using dollars per win to model reliever contracts — they're using cWPA. and i have proof! (i think) so i wrote about it for @fangraphs.com:
Dodgers first workout for pitchers & catchers is Friday, February 13. First full-squad workout day is Feb. 17, in case you were wondering
LA's spring training schedule begins on Feb. 21 (more on that here www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...)
LA's spring training schedule begins on Feb. 21 (more on that here www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...)
Dodgers 2026 spring training schedule
2026 spring training schedule for the Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins on February 21 against the Angels in Tempe. First game at Camelback Ranch is February 23.
www.truebluela.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Dodgers first workout for pitchers & catchers is Friday, February 13. First full-squad workout day is Feb. 17, in case you were wondering
LA's spring training schedule begins on Feb. 21 (more on that here www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...)
LA's spring training schedule begins on Feb. 21 (more on that here www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-...)
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this one weird trick will let you make a talk show but not have to pay union rates
'The Pete Davidson Show,' a weekly video podcast, premieres later this month on Netflix—get details.
The Pete Davidson Show Weekly ‘Podcast’ Sets Netflix Premiere
'The Pete Davidson Show,' a weekly video podcast, premieres later this month on Netflix—get details.
dlvr.it
January 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
this one weird trick will let you make a talk show but not have to pay union rates
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Wild scenes in Australian Open qualifying
Ofner celebrates because he thinks he won the match at 7-1 in the tiebreak
The umpire reminds him it’s a 10 point tiebreak “Not done yet mate”
Basavareddy wins the match & does the choke celebration
😭😭😭😭
(via Australian Open)
Ofner celebrates because he thinks he won the match at 7-1 in the tiebreak
The umpire reminds him it’s a 10 point tiebreak “Not done yet mate”
Basavareddy wins the match & does the choke celebration
😭😭😭😭
(via Australian Open)
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Wild scenes in Australian Open qualifying
Ofner celebrates because he thinks he won the match at 7-1 in the tiebreak
The umpire reminds him it’s a 10 point tiebreak “Not done yet mate”
Basavareddy wins the match & does the choke celebration
😭😭😭😭
(via Australian Open)
Ofner celebrates because he thinks he won the match at 7-1 in the tiebreak
The umpire reminds him it’s a 10 point tiebreak “Not done yet mate”
Basavareddy wins the match & does the choke celebration
😭😭😭😭
(via Australian Open)
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This week's FOIAbites is all about smashburgers. If you're a multimillionaire head football coach, you get them DoorDashed to your private jet.
If you are a regular person, you can just make them at home.
www.foiaball.com/p/foiabites-...
If you are a regular person, you can just make them at home.
www.foiaball.com/p/foiabites-...
Nebraska DoorDashed burgers to their private jet
And FOIAbites teaches you how to make them at home.
www.foiaball.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
This week's FOIAbites is all about smashburgers. If you're a multimillionaire head football coach, you get them DoorDashed to your private jet.
If you are a regular person, you can just make them at home.
www.foiaball.com/p/foiabites-...
If you are a regular person, you can just make them at home.
www.foiaball.com/p/foiabites-...
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AI music is now in the banned camp
Bandcamp has banned AI music.
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
The company has released a statement which includes the following: "Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp."
stereogum.com/2485199/band...
Bandcamp Bans AI Music
AI music has become a big problem on streaming services. Remember the AI-generated psych-rock band the Velvet Sundown and the AI-generated metalcore band Broken Avenue racking up streams on Spotify? R...
stereogum.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
AI music is now in the banned camp
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There won't be a new pitcher in Cooperstown this summer. But Felix Hernandez and Cole Hamels are warming up. www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
There won’t be a new pitcher in Cooperstown in 2026. But King Félix and Cole Hamels are warming up
Both pitchers will eventually prove to be a case study on Cooperstown's evolving standards for starting pitchers.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
There won't be a new pitcher in Cooperstown this summer. But Felix Hernandez and Cole Hamels are warming up. www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...
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One of the best things about baseball is the unique designs of the stadiums. So naturally, most clubs are trying to make their stadiums basically the same. Now the #Royals enter this game too. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
Kauffman Stadium, Why Can't You Be Normal? | Baseball Prospectus
Changing a stadium's dimensions isn't as simple as changing a tire.
www.baseballprospectus.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:54 PM
One of the best things about baseball is the unique designs of the stadiums. So naturally, most clubs are trying to make their stadiums basically the same. Now the #Royals enter this game too. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
old friend alert
January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
old friend alert
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News: No more MASN for the Nationals. They’ve chosen to have MLB broadcast their games in 2026. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Nationals leave MASN, partner with MLB to broadcast games in 2026
Under a deal announced Wednesday, Nationals games will be available via streaming and on to-be-determined television networks this season.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
News: No more MASN for the Nationals. They’ve chosen to have MLB broadcast their games in 2026. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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Our 2026 MLB Farm System Deep Dives continue with the Dodgers.
Four prospects had a case to be the system's No. 1 prospect 👀
Who were they? Who could be No. 1 next year?
Find out:
Four prospects had a case to be the system's No. 1 prospect 👀
Who were they? Who could be No. 1 next year?
Find out:
Dodgers 2026 Top MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Josh Norris and Geoff Pontes take an in-depth look at the Dodgers' farm system entering the 2026 season.
buff.ly
January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our 2026 MLB Farm System Deep Dives continue with the Dodgers.
Four prospects had a case to be the system's No. 1 prospect 👀
Who were they? Who could be No. 1 next year?
Find out:
Four prospects had a case to be the system's No. 1 prospect 👀
Who were they? Who could be No. 1 next year?
Find out:
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Hey let's all cheer for this Allen fellow who seems to need a boost. I say he's all right!
He's not me, by the way. My address? Why certainly it's 1... 2.... uh, yes, 3, . Followed by the street name, naturally. Again, I really have nothing to do with this
He's not me, by the way. My address? Why certainly it's 1... 2.... uh, yes, 3, . Followed by the street name, naturally. Again, I really have nothing to do with this
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hey let's all cheer for this Allen fellow who seems to need a boost. I say he's all right!
He's not me, by the way. My address? Why certainly it's 1... 2.... uh, yes, 3, . Followed by the street name, naturally. Again, I really have nothing to do with this
He's not me, by the way. My address? Why certainly it's 1... 2.... uh, yes, 3, . Followed by the street name, naturally. Again, I really have nothing to do with this
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2026 ZiPS Projections: Los Angeles Dodgers blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
2026 ZiPS Projections: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers are likely the best team in baseball, but true juggernauts don’t exist in this sport.
blogs.fangraphs.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
2026 ZiPS Projections: Los Angeles Dodgers blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-zips-pr...
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this shit sucks and I hate it www.baseballamerica.com/stories/coll...
January 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
this shit sucks and I hate it www.baseballamerica.com/stories/coll...
You mean to tell me Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor did Romeo & Juliet five years ago?
January 14, 2026 at 4:48 AM
You mean to tell me Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor did Romeo & Juliet five years ago?
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Legendary moment from Twins manager Tom Kelly.
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Legendary moment from Twins manager Tom Kelly.
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Kids this is how you write a headline
A great king cake can put a bakery on a map. Maybe the same goes for a restaurant. Smoke & Honey is a fantastic find that shifts from a casual
This new Greek king cake is a fig lover's delight and may even ward off evil
A great king cake can put a bakery on a map. Maybe the same goes for a restaurant. Smoke & Honey is a fantastic find that shifts from a casual
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Kids this is how you write a headline
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a perfect movie to watch while camping, it's so intense
January 14, 2026 at 12:52 AM
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a perfect movie to watch while camping, it's so intense