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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd)

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Host of the Minor League Nerd YouTube channel/podcast. I'm a baseball fan and a ballpark chaser. I've visited 182 ballparks. I'm also into punk rock, traveling, football ⚽️, history, comedy & flags. SABR member.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · Mar 28

I've been to 182 baseball stadiums in my life. The breakdown is:
26 MLB/21 current (includes Sahlen Field)
2 Spring Training
19 Triple-A
15 AA
27 High A
11 Low A
23 Indy
35 Collegiate summer league
6 College
18 Defunct/no longer used by team I saw at the stadium.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 10h

Last night, the Seattle Mariners pulled off a 3-2 victory in 15 innings to move up the playoff steps and join the Toronto Blue Jays in ALCS. Who will win tonight's game 5 and join the Dodgers in the NLCS.

I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 1d

Last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved up the playoff steps after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. We have a game 5 tonight and tomorrow. Who will join them.

I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 1d

I've had many people say that to me. I've even had some tell me that their life "has never been affected by the person in the White House."

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 2d

Armitage Ave gives away who's not from Chicago.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 2d

Last night the Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to advance up the next playoff step into the American League Championship Series. Who will be next to join them?

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 2d

Why go to the root of the problem when everyone knows a heavier had is the best way to crackdown on violence.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 3d

It truly is sickening.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 3d

I was amused by the people in the comments on the original post criticizing the cars for running the red light. People are being kidnapped off the streets and that's your f'n concern?!?!?

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 3d

It is amazing. But they used this to justify shooting a woman on Saturday. They also lied and said she was aiming a gun at them, which video evidence proves wasn't true.

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DHC Sports @thedadhat216.bsky.social · 5d

The Latest Episode of the DHC Podcast is Out Now. This week I am joined by Tom Trash. Enjoy. @tthrash.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

5 Questions: A beer from Mickey Mantle, a Bernie walk-off, and a lifetime of ballpark pilgrimages

Podcast Episode · The DHC Podcast · 10/06/2025 · 36m

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Earned Fun Average Podcast @earnedfunavg.bsky.social · 3d

Episode 186: We discussed who we thought would win each division in MLB prior to the season starting. Now that the season is over we were joined by Patrick Larson and Donnie Wise for our part one discussion of how our picks went. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Episode 186 - 2025 MLB Playoffs - Pt 1

Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/08/2025 · 40m

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 4d

Clearly, Texas is not sending the best to invade us. They look like a bunch of dudes who came here for a weekend trip to try the food and pot.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 4d

My home state of Illinois is being invaded by the Texas National Guard. Where are all the states rights assholes now?

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Earned Fun Average Podcast @earnedfunavg.bsky.social · 10d

Episode 185: Andrew Seymour, the Prime Minister of Fun for Mississippi Mud Monsters, joins us this week. We talk about his time in Fort Myers and Canada, along with now being in Mississippi. He also shares about the Frontier League. #MississippiLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Episode 185 - Monsters in the Mud

Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 10/01/2025 · 39m

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Minor League Nerd @minorleaguenerd.bsky.social · 5d

This is the grave marker for William Hulbert at Graceland Cemetery here in Chicago. He was president of the Chicago White Stockings and a co-founder of the National League. He was the second president of the league serving from 1877 to 1882.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 7d

Final Fire match of the season! We're sitting field level.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 7d

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 8d

I have both of their on field caps and several of their former minor league affiliates.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 8d

It's a long stretch up and a long stretch down to get over them.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 8d

Yesterday, the Tigers, Yankees and Cubs moved up the playoff stairs joining the Dodgers who moved up on Wednesday. Who will be moving up the next step into the League Championship Series?

I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection. So Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 9d

Last night, the Dodgers moved up the stairs and will face the Phillies. We have three deciding games today. Who will join them?

Again, I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection, so a Knoxville Smokies cap is filling in.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 11d

The MLB playoffs are set. So that means the return of the playoff steps. Who will climb up and win the Commissioner's Trophy?

(I don't have a Cubs cap in my collection so a Smokies cap is filling in.)

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Baseball By Design @baseballbydesign.bsky.social · 11d

It’s the 200th episode of Baseball By Design, and we’re marking the occasion by celebrating the logos listeners love! Download episode 200 wherever you get podcasts!

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Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 13d

The same was said about Chicago. And as someone who lives there I can tell you it was all a lie.

Kelabration (the Minor League Nerd) @kelabration.bsky.social · 14d

That it does.