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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 3h

The first 13-11 game was a makeup of a strike-postponed game, and it was a “two safety” 11!

Seahawks 13, Broncos 11, January 2, 1983.

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Flying Mezerkis @bananapantz.bsky.social · 4h

Do we normally see Justices appear on programs to sell books?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Amy Coney Barrett defends heavy use of the shadow docket: "If we wrote a long opinion, it might give the impression that we have finally resolved the issue, and in none of these cases have we finally resolved the issue."

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 22h

A few older ones:

- #4 Notre Dame in 1987
- #19 Virginia Tech in 1997
- #12 Virginia Tech in 2001

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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 2d

You can now find stories, essays, and memorable games from SABR's book on St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial online: sabr.org/ebooks/stan-...

Excited to roll out a new design to showcase our Digital Library books today. We'll be adding more for 100+ older titles in the coming months.

Cover image for SABR's Stan Musial book, released in the summer of 2025. Color photo shows a well-lit Musial in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform leaning on a baseball bat.

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Grudgie the Whale @grudgie.bsky.social · 5d

It should be very very clear to everyone right now that the Attorney General was asked under oath if she possesses pics of the President with undressed teens and she refused to say “no.”

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 6d

it’s pretty wild that states’ rights and keeping the state out of business were enormous parts of the republican platform for decades until trump came along, and then the entire party and voter base went lol, jk

Lord Businessman II @lordbusinessman.bsky.social · 6d

Its not lost on me that the conservative bugaboo for years was federal troops marching in their states and cities and its the first thing Trump reached for once in power

Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 6d

If U.S. states have any degree of sovereignty, if there’s any states’ rights at all, it is the right not to be invaded by the armed forces of another U.S. state.

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 6d

Good to see @devorahleah.bsky.social, an outstanding baseball historian in her own right (as well as the first US DJ to play Rush…), in there!

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 6d

Ten years and five months apart

Greg Abbott & @GregAbbott_TX
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I've ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor Jade Helm 15 to safeguard Texans' constitutional rights, private property & civil liberties
2:21 PM • 4/28/15

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 7d

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 8d

It was heart-warming to hear that it’s going to work out for that hard-luck Rod Stewart — a big hit with Carmine Appice! Probably getting his own band had something to do with it, after all those near-misses with other bands. I hope there’s at least a Patreon episode to let us know how it happened!

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100 years ago news @100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 9d

Oct. 3, 1925: With his Pittsburgh Pirates ready to play in the World Series starting this week, manager Bill McKechnie rewards the fans by showing off his voice as a singer on radio station KDKA.

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 10d

October 2 and he’s already run out of insults.

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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 11d

We’re excited to announce a significant addition to the SABR Triple Plays Database: 60 documented triple plays from the Negro Leagues and major Black baseball leagues and teams from 1906 to 1949 are now included, thanks to Seamheads research. sabr.org/latest/sabr-...

Mule Suttles of the St. Louis Stars (SABR-Rucker Archive)

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 12d

Knives Out IV: Shortnin’ Bread

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Michael Lewis @soccerwriter.bsky.social · 12d

RIP, DON: Popovic, who directed Arrows to 1st indoor soccer dynasty, Lancers coach, passes away - frontrow.soccer/q3byj

RIP, DON: Popovic, who directed Arrows to 1st indoor soccer dynasty, Lancers coach, passes away - Front Row Soccer

I just heard that Don Popovic has passed away. I am writing an obituary about him. If you could send me some comments about him, I would be grateful, thanks

frontrow.soccer

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 14d

Santiago Casilla is more or less my go-to in that category.

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David Noll @david.noll.org · 14d

Ladies and gentlemen, the meritocracy

Ms. Halligan, who took over on Monday after her predecessor quit rather than prosecute James B. Comey with what he believed was insufficient evidence, had a little trouble with the first two tasks. At one point, she entered the wrong courtroom. When she found the right one, she stood on the wrong side of the judge, then appeared confused about the paperwork she just had signed.

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digby @digby56.bsky.social · 14d

Nobody cares about the victims in the Dallas ICE shooting apparently. The first I've heard about one of them was on CNN today. He's fighting for his life in the hospital --- he was brought to the US when he was 13. He's 33 now. No criminal record.

I just don't know what to say anymore.

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 15d

Bobby Shantz had a manager born in 1862 (Connie Mack), relieved a pitcher born in 1945 (Rick Wise).

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🎃 Komod-o'-Lantern Dad @komododad.bsky.social · 15d

Until we actually see the troops there, every time he does this it's just 'old man yells at cloud' to me because by now he was supposed to have troops in Chicago and Baltimore and New Orleans and Memphis and they were still supposed to be in LA and etc., but they aren't because he's just a coward.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland

At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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Jeanne Sorg @amblerjeanne.bsky.social · 16d

“Bobby Shantz Day” in Ambler: Happy 100th Birthday to our favorite Philadelphia A!
So glad @amblerrick.bsky.social and I could join your family to celebrate your 100th!

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 15d

Happy 🎂 💯 to Bobby Shantz! The SABR Games Project celebrated with several new articles on Mr. Shantz, including mine on his final big-league win!

John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

“With him pitching, you hardly need a third baseman”

My latest for SABR remembers the 119th and final career win for Bobby Shantz, who celebrates his 100th birthday today. 🎂💯

sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

Happy 🎂💯 Bobby Shantz!

John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

“With him pitching, you hardly need a third baseman”

My latest for SABR remembers the 119th and final career win for Bobby Shantz, who celebrates his 100th birthday today. 🎂💯

sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...

John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

Happy 🎂💯 to Bobby Shantz!

John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

“With him pitching, you hardly need a third baseman”

My latest for SABR remembers the 119th and final career win for Bobby Shantz, who celebrates his 100th birthday today. 🎂💯

sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...

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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

Happy 🎂💯 to Bobby Shantz!

John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 16d

“With him pitching, you hardly need a third baseman”

My latest for SABR remembers the 119th and final career win for Bobby Shantz, who celebrates his 100th birthday today. 🎂💯

sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...