Jayson Stark
@jaysonst.bsky.social
Baseball writer at The Athletic. Starkville pod. MLB Net. Winner of 2019 BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Launched hot dogs with the Phanatic. Living the dream
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Baseball Hall of Fame ballot storylines to watch: Is this the year for Beltrán, Jones?
We’ll find out in two months who will be propelled by this election onto a stage next July in Cooperstown, N.Y. Here's what to watch.
www.nytimes.com
New column:
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
ICYMI
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
ICYMI
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Reposted by Jayson Stark
New column:
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Baseball Hall of Fame ballot storylines to watch: Is this the year for Beltrán, Jones?
We’ll find out in two months who will be propelled by this election onto a stage next July in Cooperstown, N.Y. Here's what to watch.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New column:
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
I look forward to this column by Tyler every year. It never disappoints!
These are the 12 newcomers to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Here’s our salute to each one www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
These are the 12 newcomers to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Here’s our salute to each one
Alex Gordon, Matt Kemp, Ryan Braun and Cole Hamels are among the dozen new players up for consideration in Cooperstown.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I look forward to this column by Tyler every year. It never disappoints!
New column:
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Baseball Hall of Fame ballot storylines to watch: Is this the year for Beltrán, Jones?
We’ll find out in two months who will be propelled by this election onto a stage next July in Cooperstown, N.Y. Here's what to watch.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New column:
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
5 Things to Watch on the new Hall of Fame Ballot
Will the voters pitch a shutout?
Beltran or Andruw - or both?
Will the 2008 Phillies ever have a HOF?
Will any first-timers clear the 5% line?
Paging the next HOF starting pitcher!
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
First-year candidates and their career bWAR:
Cole Hamels 59.0
Ryan Braun 47.2
Alex Gordon 34.9
Shin-Soo Choo 34.7
Edwin Encarnacion 35.3
Howie Kendrick 35.0
Nick Markakis 33.7
Hunter Pence 30.4
Gio Gonzalez 28.3
Matt Kemp 21.6
Daniel Murphy 20.8
Rick Porcello 18.8
Cole Hamels 59.0
Ryan Braun 47.2
Alex Gordon 34.9
Shin-Soo Choo 34.7
Edwin Encarnacion 35.3
Howie Kendrick 35.0
Nick Markakis 33.7
Hunter Pence 30.4
Gio Gonzalez 28.3
Matt Kemp 21.6
Daniel Murphy 20.8
Rick Porcello 18.8
Bring on the ballots! The 2026 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot features 27 former players, including 15 new candidates.
Results will be announced live on MLB Network on Jan. 20. baseballhall.org/bbwaa
Results will be announced live on MLB Network on Jan. 20. baseballhall.org/bbwaa
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
First-year candidates and their career bWAR:
Cole Hamels 59.0
Ryan Braun 47.2
Alex Gordon 34.9
Shin-Soo Choo 34.7
Edwin Encarnacion 35.3
Howie Kendrick 35.0
Nick Markakis 33.7
Hunter Pence 30.4
Gio Gonzalez 28.3
Matt Kemp 21.6
Daniel Murphy 20.8
Rick Porcello 18.8
Cole Hamels 59.0
Ryan Braun 47.2
Alex Gordon 34.9
Shin-Soo Choo 34.7
Edwin Encarnacion 35.3
Howie Kendrick 35.0
Nick Markakis 33.7
Hunter Pence 30.4
Gio Gonzalez 28.3
Matt Kemp 21.6
Daniel Murphy 20.8
Rick Porcello 18.8
Reposted by Jayson Stark
Lions are 1st team since at least 2000 to be stopped on 4 fourth downs before the start of the 4th quarter
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Lions are 1st team since at least 2000 to be stopped on 4 fourth downs before the start of the 4th quarter
Unanimous MVP awards:
Michael Jordan 0
LeBron James 0
Shohei Ohtani 4
Michael Jordan 0
LeBron James 0
Shohei Ohtani 4
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Unanimous MVP awards:
Michael Jordan 0
LeBron James 0
Shohei Ohtani 4
Michael Jordan 0
LeBron James 0
Shohei Ohtani 4
This clip and this pod have gotten incredible response.
So check out the clip but listen to the whole show when you get a chance. Stan’s definitely a man with a point of view!
So check out the clip but listen to the whole show when you get a chance. Stan’s definitely a man with a point of view!
"That's not true."
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This clip and this pod have gotten incredible response.
So check out the clip but listen to the whole show when you get a chance. Stan’s definitely a man with a point of view!
So check out the clip but listen to the whole show when you get a chance. Stan’s definitely a man with a point of view!
Reposted by Jayson Stark
"That's not true."
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"That's not true."
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
"That's not true."
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"That's not true."
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Did the Dodgers buy a championship? On the new Starkville, I asked their president, Stan Kasten, about Jason Kelce's take - and lots more!
Also, @dougglanville.bsky.social & I weigh in on Clase,
Ortiz & sports betting. Plus more of your calls!
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
Reposted by Jayson Stark
“I can still do this.” At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
'I still can do this': At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“I can still do this.” At 41, Max Scherzer wants another shot at a World Series. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
It’s also awards week. So one more suggestion:
Multi-time award winner trivia!
Multi-time award winner trivia!
The heck with your fantasy football team. Starkville trivia is back!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
It’s also awards week. So one more suggestion:
Multi-time award winner trivia!
Multi-time award winner trivia!
The heck with your fantasy football team. Starkville trivia is back!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
November 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The heck with your fantasy football team. Starkville trivia is back!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Want to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Of course you do
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread, & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Starkville trivia is back!
Want a shot to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Can't beat that for fun
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Want a shot to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Can't beat that for fun
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Starkville trivia is back!
Want a shot to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Can't beat that for fun
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Want a shot to stump me & @dougglanville.bsky.social with baseball #trivia *live* on our show? Can't beat that for fun
So hit us with a fun question, by replying in this thread & you could join us
This week's suggestion: World Series teams!
Reposted by Jayson Stark
In a MLB offseason with some outside-the-box hires, there’s risk in getting too cute. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
In a MLB offseason with some outside-the-box hires, there’s risk in getting too cute. Column:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
New column…
Five things to watch on Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot
Bonds, Clemens and so much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Five things to watch on Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot
Bonds, Clemens and so much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Five things to watch on Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot: Bonds, Clemens and so much more
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New column…
Five things to watch on Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot
Bonds, Clemens and so much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Five things to watch on Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot
Bonds, Clemens and so much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
"Maybe it's Bregman"
What do the Phillies do next?
On the new Starkville, @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social joins me & @dougglanville.bsky.social talking
Greatest World Series ever?
Big offseason stories
Who's getting traded
Why we don't sleep in October
And lots more
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
What do the Phillies do next?
On the new Starkville, @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social joins me & @dougglanville.bsky.social talking
Greatest World Series ever?
Big offseason stories
Who's getting traded
Why we don't sleep in October
And lots more
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
"Maybe it's Bregman"
What do the Phillies do next?
On the new Starkville, @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social joins me & @dougglanville.bsky.social talking
Greatest World Series ever?
Big offseason stories
Who's getting traded
Why we don't sleep in October
And lots more
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
What do the Phillies do next?
On the new Starkville, @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social joins me & @dougglanville.bsky.social talking
Greatest World Series ever?
Big offseason stories
Who's getting traded
Why we don't sleep in October
And lots more
theathletic.lnk.to/windTX
"They gave the world a Series that nobody's going to forget forever.”
Want to relive that Game 7 classic?
I told the story of so many moments
Rojas' HR shocker
Will Smith & Jeff Hoffman
Yamamoto!
7 starting pitchers pitched!
Pages' catch
So much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Want to relive that Game 7 classic?
I told the story of so many moments
Rojas' HR shocker
Will Smith & Jeff Hoffman
Yamamoto!
7 starting pitchers pitched!
Pages' catch
So much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In Game 7, Dodgers, Blue Jays deliver fitting finale to World Series that had ‘everything’
Digesting the moments, memories and history lessons from a Game 7 — and World Series — that kept us riveted from start to finish.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"They gave the world a Series that nobody's going to forget forever.”
Want to relive that Game 7 classic?
I told the story of so many moments
Rojas' HR shocker
Will Smith & Jeff Hoffman
Yamamoto!
7 starting pitchers pitched!
Pages' catch
So much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Want to relive that Game 7 classic?
I told the story of so many moments
Rojas' HR shocker
Will Smith & Jeff Hoffman
Yamamoto!
7 starting pitchers pitched!
Pages' catch
So much more
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Reposted by Jayson Stark
New from me:
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In Game 7, Dodgers, Blue Jays deliver fitting finale to World Series that had ‘everything’
Digesting the moments, memories and history lessons from a Game 7 — and World Series — that kept us riveted from start to finish.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New from me:
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
New from me:
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In Game 7, Dodgers, Blue Jays deliver fitting finale to World Series that had ‘everything’
Digesting the moments, memories and history lessons from a Game 7 — and World Series — that kept us riveted from start to finish.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New from me:
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
In a classic Game 7, the Dodgers and Blue Jays delivered a fitting finale to a World Series that had ‘everything’
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The emotion of an epic Game 7 is written all over the face of Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he embraces his family. Wow.
November 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The emotion of an epic Game 7 is written all over the face of Yoshinobu Yamamoto as he embraces his family. Wow.
World Series Game 7s that went to the 11th and beyond:
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
World Series Game 7s that went to the 11th and beyond:
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
1997 Indians-Marlins, 11 innings
1924 Senators-Giants, 12 innings
We're about to start the 11th in Toronto. Fasten that seat belt.
Game-tying home runs to tie a game in the 9th inning of World Series Game 7:
Miguel Rojas tonight
End of list!
Miguel Rojas tonight
End of list!
November 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Game-tying home runs to tie a game in the 9th inning of World Series Game 7:
Miguel Rojas tonight
End of list!
Miguel Rojas tonight
End of list!
Bo Bichette had a big swing coming.
He had no extra-base hits in this World Series ...
Until the 3-run homer that shook the Rogers Centre for the next 5 minutes.
He had no extra-base hits in this World Series ...
Until the 3-run homer that shook the Rogers Centre for the next 5 minutes.
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Bo Bichette had a big swing coming.
He had no extra-base hits in this World Series ...
Until the 3-run homer that shook the Rogers Centre for the next 5 minutes.
He had no extra-base hits in this World Series ...
Until the 3-run homer that shook the Rogers Centre for the next 5 minutes.
That's 43 pitches through 2 innings for Ohtani - 33 of them with men on base.
And zero runs for the Blue Jays.
Feels like an enormous missed opportunity for a team whose brand is all those hits it gets when it has a chance to score.
And zero runs for the Blue Jays.
Feels like an enormous missed opportunity for a team whose brand is all those hits it gets when it has a chance to score.
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
That's 43 pitches through 2 innings for Ohtani - 33 of them with men on base.
And zero runs for the Blue Jays.
Feels like an enormous missed opportunity for a team whose brand is all those hits it gets when it has a chance to score.
And zero runs for the Blue Jays.
Feels like an enormous missed opportunity for a team whose brand is all those hits it gets when it has a chance to score.