Theo Gerome
@hotcornerharbor.com
Writes baseball at http://crawfishboxes.com & http://hotcornerharbor.com, plus pop culture at http://hchoutofleftfield.com; music at http://theogerome.bandcamp.com. He/him
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· Apr 4
I have a custom feed now sharing all of my articles that go up over at my sites! bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Year over year tracking at 70 ballots for Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Chase Utley:
December 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Year over year tracking at 70 ballots for Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Chase Utley:
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And year over year tracking at 50 ballots for Félix Hernández (compared to Todd Helton's first two years on the ballot), Andy Pettitte and Bobby Abreu:
December 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
And year over year tracking at 50 ballots for Félix Hernández (compared to Todd Helton's first two years on the ballot), Andy Pettitte and Bobby Abreu:
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Merry Christmas! Year over year tracking at 50 ballots for Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Chase Utley:
December 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Merry Christmas! Year over year tracking at 50 ballots for Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Chase Utley:
Felix's results so far + Delgado's results on the Veterans Committee ballot makes me think Johan Santana might do well if we gets on a VC ballot; dominant-peak modern pitcher who got completely overlooked in the ballot crunch era
BUT the VC also doesn't seem as up on modern SPs as the BBWAA yet...
BUT the VC also doesn't seem as up on modern SPs as the BBWAA yet...
Multiple candidates are off to hot starts when looking at year-over-year results through 40 ballots (Abreu, Utley, Jones, etc.), but nothing compares to:
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
December 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Felix's results so far + Delgado's results on the Veterans Committee ballot makes me think Johan Santana might do well if we gets on a VC ballot; dominant-peak modern pitcher who got completely overlooked in the ballot crunch era
BUT the VC also doesn't seem as up on modern SPs as the BBWAA yet...
BUT the VC also doesn't seem as up on modern SPs as the BBWAA yet...
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Multiple candidates are off to hot starts when looking at year-over-year results through 40 ballots (Abreu, Utley, Jones, etc.), but nothing compares to:
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
December 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Multiple candidates are off to hot starts when looking at year-over-year results through 40 ballots (Abreu, Utley, Jones, etc.), but nothing compares to:
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2025: 17.5%
Félix Hernández through 40 ballots, 2026: 55.0%
"2023: Hoston Rangers" feels almost perfectly designed to tick off every baseball fan in Texas
For anyone worried AI will replace all of us.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
Courtesy of Gemini for the prompt “create an infographic of all the World Series winners since 1986”
I dare you to find 10 things that are right.
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
"2023: Hoston Rangers" feels almost perfectly designed to tick off every baseball fan in Texas
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incredible stuff over at r/ididnthaveeggs
It’s a eggnog recipe
It’s a eggnog recipe
December 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
incredible stuff over at r/ididnthaveeggs
It’s a eggnog recipe
It’s a eggnog recipe
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My new Hall of Fame article is also up over at The Launch Angle! (the new site founded by former writers from The Crawfish Boxes)
The Veterans Committee Elects Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame, But Some Other Confusing Stuff Happened Too
The Veterans Committee Elects Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame, But Some Other Confusing Stuff Happened Too
On Sunday, we got our first official Hall of Fame announcement for the Class of 2026, with the Veterans Committee’s Contemporary Era panel revealing the results of their election. And somehow, the …
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December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
My new Hall of Fame article is also up over at The Launch Angle! (the new site founded by former writers from The Crawfish Boxes)
The Launch Angle (from former Crawfish Boxes contributors) is up! launch-angle.com/2025/12/10/h...
Hello and Welcome
“One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, and where you have to, reach down and prove something.“ ~ Nolan Ryan Hello, ev…
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December 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Launch Angle (from former Crawfish Boxes contributors) is up! launch-angle.com/2025/12/10/h...
Kinda shocked by the Alonso signing. I don't remember hearing many rumors about the O's being interested (although I might have also just been ignoring them because they sounded implausible compared the other teams in on him).
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Kinda shocked by the Alonso signing. I don't remember hearing many rumors about the O's being interested (although I might have also just been ignoring them because they sounded implausible compared the other teams in on him).
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We finally have a release date...
DEMON TIDES IS LAUNCHING ON STEAM FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026!
This is the hardest we've ever cooked and we can't wait for y'all to dive in! Check out the spanking new trailer!
DEMON TIDES IS LAUNCHING ON STEAM FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026!
This is the hardest we've ever cooked and we can't wait for y'all to dive in! Check out the spanking new trailer!
December 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We finally have a release date...
DEMON TIDES IS LAUNCHING ON STEAM FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026!
This is the hardest we've ever cooked and we can't wait for y'all to dive in! Check out the spanking new trailer!
DEMON TIDES IS LAUNCHING ON STEAM FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026!
This is the hardest we've ever cooked and we can't wait for y'all to dive in! Check out the spanking new trailer!
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The first part of the Hall of Fame election is done, and it was somehow as-expected (Jeff Kent got in) and also a little confusing (the rest of the ballot). My write-up: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/jeff...
The Veterans Committee Elects Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame, But Some Other Confusing Stuff Happened Too
On Sunday, we got our first official Hall of Fame announcement for the Class of 2026, with the Veterans Committee’s Contemporary Era panel r...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The first part of the Hall of Fame election is done, and it was somehow as-expected (Jeff Kent got in) and also a little confusing (the rest of the ballot). My write-up: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/jeff...
The first part of the Hall of Fame election is done, and it was somehow as-expected (Jeff Kent got in) and also a little confusing (the rest of the ballot). My write-up: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/jeff...
The Veterans Committee Elects Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame, But Some Other Confusing Stuff Happened Too
On Sunday, we got our first official Hall of Fame announcement for the Class of 2026, with the Veterans Committee’s Contemporary Era panel r...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The first part of the Hall of Fame election is done, and it was somehow as-expected (Jeff Kent got in) and also a little confusing (the rest of the ballot). My write-up: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/jeff...
I thought the Hall of Fame might find a way to sneak Mattingly or Valenzuela in, but never in a million years did I predict Delgado finishing second. What
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I thought the Hall of Fame might find a way to sneak Mattingly or Valenzuela in, but never in a million years did I predict Delgado finishing second. What
One new Hall of Famer, Jeff Kent.
December 8, 2025 at 12:35 AM
One new Hall of Famer, Jeff Kent.
Forgot to give my final preview a bump, but Veterans Committee announcement is soon! We’ll have a new Hall of Famer in under an hour
Got the final part of my Veterans Committee preview posted! I like at the Hall voters this weekend and try to determine a final prediction based on what we know: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 3: Breaking Down the Voters and Final Predictions
Earlier this week, I reviewed the Veterans Committee ballot ahead of their upcoming December 7th announcement. Part 1 (which can be read her...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Forgot to give my final preview a bump, but Veterans Committee announcement is soon! We’ll have a new Hall of Famer in under an hour
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Got the final part of my Veterans Committee preview posted! I like at the Hall voters this weekend and try to determine a final prediction based on what we know: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 3: Breaking Down the Voters and Final Predictions
Earlier this week, I reviewed the Veterans Committee ballot ahead of their upcoming December 7th announcement. Part 1 (which can be read her...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Got the final part of my Veterans Committee preview posted! I like at the Hall voters this weekend and try to determine a final prediction based on what we know: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
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It's really frustrating that a lot of the media just sort of frames the Trump admin as "wading into a hot debate over trans issues that have roiled american politics" when it's like, clear that they are motivated by a desire to demean trans people
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
It's really frustrating that a lot of the media just sort of frames the Trump admin as "wading into a hot debate over trans issues that have roiled american politics" when it's like, clear that they are motivated by a desire to demean trans people
Got the final part of my Veterans Committee preview posted! I like at the Hall voters this weekend and try to determine a final prediction based on what we know: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 3: Breaking Down the Voters and Final Predictions
Earlier this week, I reviewed the Veterans Committee ballot ahead of their upcoming December 7th announcement. Part 1 (which can be read her...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Got the final part of my Veterans Committee preview posted! I like at the Hall voters this weekend and try to determine a final prediction based on what we know: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Oh right, it's Bandcamp Friday! I don't really have a thread ready, but BC is the primary thing I use for music discovery these days, and most of the things on my playlists are things I found there www.hchoutofleftfield.com/search/label...
Out of Left Field
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December 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Oh right, it's Bandcamp Friday! I don't really have a thread ready, but BC is the primary thing I use for music discovery these days, and most of the things on my playlists are things I found there www.hchoutofleftfield.com/search/label...
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Part 2 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee Preview is now up! We look at the other four players who don't need their cases discussed, but who will likely run up against the new rules.. www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 2: The More Complicated Half (and the New Rule That Caused It)
Earlier this week, I began breaking down the 2026 Veterans Committee’s Hall of Fame ballot. I started with the four cases that I think need...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Part 2 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee Preview is now up! We look at the other four players who don't need their cases discussed, but who will likely run up against the new rules.. www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
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If you missed Part 1, you can catch up here: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/2026...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 1: The Less Complicated Half
It is once again the time of the baseball calendar where Hall of Fame talk takes over! The Baseball Writers Association of America has relea...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you missed Part 1, you can catch up here: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/2026...
Part 2 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee Preview is now up! We look at the other four players who don't need their cases discussed, but who will likely run up against the new rules.. www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 2: The More Complicated Half (and the New Rule That Caused It)
Earlier this week, I began breaking down the 2026 Veterans Committee’s Hall of Fame ballot. I started with the four cases that I think need...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Part 2 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee Preview is now up! We look at the other four players who don't need their cases discussed, but who will likely run up against the new rules.. www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/hall...
Bumping Part 1 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee preview, Part 2 should be up tomorrow!
First Hall of Fame article of this election cycle is up! I begin by taking a look at the Veterans Committee ballot (results announced next week!), specifically, the less complicated half of the ballot: www.hotcornerharbor.com/2025/12/2026...
Reviewing the 2026 Veterans Committee Ballot, Part 1: The Less Complicated Half
It is once again the time of the baseball calendar where Hall of Fame talk takes over! The Baseball Writers Association of America has relea...
www.hotcornerharbor.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Bumping Part 1 of my Hall of Fame Veterans Committee preview, Part 2 should be up tomorrow!