Giles Ferrell
@gilesferrell.bsky.social
Former hockey writer. Fan of LFC, baseball, golf, Star Trek, whiskey, and cigars. Previously the Norm Peterson of Grumpy’s Roseville.
Pinned
Glen Taylor Spent 31 Years Destroying Our Trust
Wednesday's Announcement Of The Wolves Sale Brings An End To His Tenure.
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The Wolves are on the cusp of changing hands. Wrote about how Glen saved the team then spent the 31 years in charge destroying it. open.substack.com/pub/gilesfer...
Drew Pearson pushed off and this referee is a war criminal.
December 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Drew Pearson pushed off and this referee is a war criminal.
A glorious all-Twins grid today.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A glorious all-Twins grid today.
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 986 9/9:
Rarity: 3
IMMACULATE!
🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩
➡️ See my grid:
www.sports-reference.com/immaculate-g...
⚾️ Immaculate Grid 986 9/9:
Rarity: 3
IMMACULATE!
🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩
➡️ See my grid:
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December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I had three people already text me about this Wild trade asking my thoughts and I responded to them by saying they each knew more about it than I did.
December 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I had three people already text me about this Wild trade asking my thoughts and I responded to them by saying they each knew more about it than I did.
Tired: Making a Hoth joke about the cold.
Wired: Making a Rura Penthe joke about the cold.
Wired: Making a Rura Penthe joke about the cold.
December 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Tired: Making a Hoth joke about the cold.
Wired: Making a Rura Penthe joke about the cold.
Wired: Making a Rura Penthe joke about the cold.
Going to make my relatives very uncomfortable this holiday season by having this on.
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like Ben and Adam sitting in silence while sipping on Kanar.
Enjoy the TGG Captain’s Yule Log: youtu.be/YoV3c5IuAVE?...
@maximumfun.org #greatesttrek #startrek #friendsofdesoto #fods
Enjoy the TGG Captain’s Yule Log: youtu.be/YoV3c5IuAVE?...
@maximumfun.org #greatesttrek #startrek #friendsofdesoto #fods
Captain's Yule Log - The Greatest Generation
YouTube video by The Greatest Generation
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December 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Going to make my relatives very uncomfortable this holiday season by having this on.
December 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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2025 "No Doubter" Home Run Leaders
(Would Have Been A Homer In All 30 Parks):
Shohei Ohtani, 30
Kyle Schwarber, 30
Cal Raleigh, 29
Aaron Judge, 28
Eugenio Suárez, 28
Byron Buxton, 24
Jo Adell, 22
Julio Rodríguez, 21
Pete Alonso, 20
(Would Have Been A Homer In All 30 Parks):
Shohei Ohtani, 30
Kyle Schwarber, 30
Cal Raleigh, 29
Aaron Judge, 28
Eugenio Suárez, 28
Byron Buxton, 24
Jo Adell, 22
Julio Rodríguez, 21
Pete Alonso, 20
December 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
2025 "No Doubter" Home Run Leaders
(Would Have Been A Homer In All 30 Parks):
Shohei Ohtani, 30
Kyle Schwarber, 30
Cal Raleigh, 29
Aaron Judge, 28
Eugenio Suárez, 28
Byron Buxton, 24
Jo Adell, 22
Julio Rodríguez, 21
Pete Alonso, 20
(Would Have Been A Homer In All 30 Parks):
Shohei Ohtani, 30
Kyle Schwarber, 30
Cal Raleigh, 29
Aaron Judge, 28
Eugenio Suárez, 28
Byron Buxton, 24
Jo Adell, 22
Julio Rodríguez, 21
Pete Alonso, 20
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At a time where so many media outlets are scaling back coverage and travel budgets, I'm thrilled that @johnbonnes.bsky.social was at GM Meetings last month and is now at Winter Meetings this week, gathering all sorts of insights and observations to fuel @diamondcentric.net content. Please read!
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
At a time where so many media outlets are scaling back coverage and travel budgets, I'm thrilled that @johnbonnes.bsky.social was at GM Meetings last month and is now at Winter Meetings this week, gathering all sorts of insights and observations to fuel @diamondcentric.net content. Please read!
I don’t want this to take away from Jeff Kent, because he’s one of the greatest hitting second basemen of all time. But wtf is going on here?!
December 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I don’t want this to take away from Jeff Kent, because he’s one of the greatest hitting second basemen of all time. But wtf is going on here?!
Take: it’s time to let the steroid era players in the hall. They’ve done their time. Get them in and let’s celebrate what they did for the game.
Roger Clemens has a reasonable claim as the greatest pitcher of all time. Alas, his legacy is clouded by suspicions that he used PEDs.
@jayjaffe.bsky.social digs The Rocket’s career and explains why this might be his last chance to get into Cooperstown:
@jayjaffe.bsky.social digs The Rocket’s career and explains why this might be his last chance to get into Cooperstown:
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Roger Clemens
As with Barry Bonds, the Rocket’s stratospheric statistics and achievements have been overshadowed by his links to PEDs.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Take: it’s time to let the steroid era players in the hall. They’ve done their time. Get them in and let’s celebrate what they did for the game.
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Watching the Indiana football game
December 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Watching the Indiana football game
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Watching Liverpool in 2025-26:
a cartoon of a baby laying on the floor with the words " i hate it here " below him
ALT: a cartoon of a baby laying on the floor with the words " i hate it here " below him
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November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Watching Liverpool in 2025-26:
Penn State can get fucked.
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Penn State can get fucked.
Naz Reid heating my home on this cold Minnesota evening.
December 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Naz Reid heating my home on this cold Minnesota evening.
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I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
Nbd, just my friend Daniel getting his photo posted on CNN.
Thank you @cnn.com for featuring Minnesota Aurora FC’s journey to going pro. We’re honored to have our story told by Julia Andersen and grateful for all the community support that brought us here in the first place.
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
This is only the beginning. #BrighterTogether
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Nbd, just my friend Daniel getting his photo posted on CNN.
It would be so, so funny if Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft went into the Hall of Fame in the same year.
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It would be so, so funny if Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft went into the Hall of Fame in the same year.
Tbf, Linda puts everyone to sleep with her remarks.
Trump looks to be unconscious as Linda McMahon winds down her remarks
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tbf, Linda puts everyone to sleep with her remarks.
I hate this damn team so much
Jeff Passan of ESPN is reported that Minnesota Twins superstar center fielder Byron Buxton is now willing to waive his no-trade clause. #twins #minnesota #mntwins
Passan: Buxton Willing To Waive No-Trade Clause
Jeff Passan of ESPN is reported that Minnesota Twins superstar center fielder Byron Buxton is now willing to waive his no-trade clause.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I hate this damn team so much
@greatesttrek.com Now taking applications for the Dustbuster *remote* club!
December 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
@greatesttrek.com Now taking applications for the Dustbuster *remote* club!
Welp
Justin Jefferson declined to speak with reporters after the #Vikings’ 26-0 loss in Seattle. He caught two passes, and his four yards were a career low.
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Welp