Dan Mason
@learnbaseball.bsky.social
Former ⚾️ scout now getting my books published! Love talking baseball & helping players! OnBaseU & Rapsodo certified. IBWAA/SABR - Live long & prosper! 🖖☘️🏀 #NHLBruins & Fleet 🏒🥅 #Expos #SkoBuffs 🦬
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Dan Mason
@learnbaseball.bsky.social
· Mar 13
“I would like this to be a place where we do things for each other, not to each other.” - Bill Russell
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Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn post at the national title.
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Fernando Mendoza’s LinkedIn post at the national title.
I always thought the #Mets would trade Jett with Lindor there & Jett’s size - I like this more for Milwaukee…if they get Sproat a reliable breaking ball, jackpot time for the #Brewers! #MLB #ThisIsMyCrew
BREAKING: Mets acquiring Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat
January 22, 2026 at 3:07 AM
I always thought the #Mets would trade Jett with Lindor there & Jett’s size - I like this more for Milwaukee…if they get Sproat a reliable breaking ball, jackpot time for the #Brewers! #MLB #ThisIsMyCrew
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DHS is literally breaking the law and engaging in grossly unconstitutional behavior. None of what they are doing is law and order. The Democrats are allowing MAGA to redefine norms and then reacting to that.
NEWS: While Hakeem Jeffries has announced he's opposing the DHS/ICE funding bill tomorrow, his team is not whipping the vote. Several frontliners are expected to vote yes. There's a difference in leadership between personal vote decisions & unifying the caucus.
From me:
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
From me:
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
prospect.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:36 AM
DHS is literally breaking the law and engaging in grossly unconstitutional behavior. None of what they are doing is law and order. The Democrats are allowing MAGA to redefine norms and then reacting to that.
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Random baseball memory that came back to me today: UMaine playing an exhibition game against the Triple A Guides in, I think, ‘85. Pros won, 4-2. Best player on the field was Maine SS Mike Bordick. Dale Plummer, a great dude from my hometown, pitched for Maine. Good times.
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Random baseball memory that came back to me today: UMaine playing an exhibition game against the Triple A Guides in, I think, ‘85. Pros won, 4-2. Best player on the field was Maine SS Mike Bordick. Dale Plummer, a great dude from my hometown, pitched for Maine. Good times.
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Good thing America isn't hosting a major international tournament anytime soon! /s
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained at Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained Wednesday evening at Los Angeles International Airport, his agent Scott Boras told the Chronicle.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Good thing America isn't hosting a major international tournament anytime soon! /s
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Folks outside of MN: if you've got friends in Minnesota, they could probably use a pep talk or a cute pet picture or I don't know, something nice. This has sucked for awhile, but today has been especially brutal.
January 22, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Folks outside of MN: if you've got friends in Minnesota, they could probably use a pep talk or a cute pet picture or I don't know, something nice. This has sucked for awhile, but today has been especially brutal.
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right now the floor for me is abolish ICE and put every agent on trial and the average elected democrat is like what if we told them to cut it out
January 22, 2026 at 12:31 AM
right now the floor for me is abolish ICE and put every agent on trial and the average elected democrat is like what if we told them to cut it out
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Call your reps. Let them know that if they vote for ICE funding, you will not vote for them ever again.
Representatives need to feel the heat. NO on ICE funding. No excuses.
Representatives need to feel the heat. NO on ICE funding. No excuses.
So the House is going to vote TOMORROW on the DHS funding bill that includes funding for ICE.
There's a real chance we can get Dems to vote NO on any bill with ICE funding to sink it.
Once it goes to the Senate we likely lose this chance.
24 hours. Go.
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-f...
There's a real chance we can get Dems to vote NO on any bill with ICE funding to sink it.
Once it goes to the Senate we likely lose this chance.
24 hours. Go.
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-f...
No Funding for ICE Surveillance Tech!
www.fightforthefuture.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Call your reps. Let them know that if they vote for ICE funding, you will not vote for them ever again.
Representatives need to feel the heat. NO on ICE funding. No excuses.
Representatives need to feel the heat. NO on ICE funding. No excuses.
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Shrinkflation is real. But while I’ve seen tons of videos on how tiny servings have become in fast food places, not one of them has said “I’m not setting foot in there ever again”
USE YOUR CONSUMER POWER
Otherwise they’ll keep shrinking them
USE YOUR CONSUMER POWER
Otherwise they’ll keep shrinking them
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Shrinkflation is real. But while I’ve seen tons of videos on how tiny servings have become in fast food places, not one of them has said “I’m not setting foot in there ever again”
USE YOUR CONSUMER POWER
Otherwise they’ll keep shrinking them
USE YOUR CONSUMER POWER
Otherwise they’ll keep shrinking them
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I’m tired of being talked down to by people like this. They are doing the Elon Musk Mars In 2 Years bit but have tied the entire U.S. economy to a bespoke compliment generator. It’s time to start talking about these AI mutants like delusional babies.
“There will be more than enough jobs for the citizens of your nation, esp. those with vocational training,” said Karp. “I do think these trends really do make it hard to imagine why we should have large-scale immigration unless you have a very specialized skill.”
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Palantir CEO Says AI to Make Large-Scale Immigration Obsolete
Artificial intelligence will displace so many jobs that it will eliminate the need for mass immigration, according to Palantir Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Alex Karp.
www.bloomberg.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:08 PM
I’m tired of being talked down to by people like this. They are doing the Elon Musk Mars In 2 Years bit but have tied the entire U.S. economy to a bespoke compliment generator. It’s time to start talking about these AI mutants like delusional babies.
The Astros though… 👀
The Top 100 prospects by team 👀
The Guardians, Mets and White Sox lead the charge.
More details: buff.ly/leD7PMT
The Guardians, Mets and White Sox lead the charge.
More details: buff.ly/leD7PMT
January 21, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The Astros though… 👀
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TRISTAN JARRY WITH A WINDMILL SAVE 🤯
📺: /NHL_On_TNT & /StreamOnMax ➡️ https://www.hbomax.com/sports/nhl
📺: /NHL_On_TNT & /StreamOnMax ➡️ https://www.hbomax.com/sports/nhl
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 AM
TRISTAN JARRY WITH A WINDMILL SAVE 🤯
📺: /NHL_On_TNT & /StreamOnMax ➡️ https://www.hbomax.com/sports/nhl
📺: /NHL_On_TNT & /StreamOnMax ➡️ https://www.hbomax.com/sports/nhl
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Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Cody Bellinger's deal with the Yankees is for five years and $162.5 million, sources tell ESPN. There are opt-outs after the second and third season, a $20M signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.
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Truman Pauley, a 12th-round pick in 2025, makes the second Harvard pitcher traded this month.
Chris Clark went from the Angels to the Rays in the Lowe/Lux/Burke three-team deal.
All six Crimson players drafted since 2023 have been pitchers, and now one-third are on new teams in 2026.
Chris Clark went from the Angels to the Rays in the Lowe/Lux/Burke three-team deal.
All six Crimson players drafted since 2023 have been pitchers, and now one-third are on new teams in 2026.
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Truman Pauley, a 12th-round pick in 2025, makes the second Harvard pitcher traded this month.
Chris Clark went from the Angels to the Rays in the Lowe/Lux/Burke three-team deal.
All six Crimson players drafted since 2023 have been pitchers, and now one-third are on new teams in 2026.
Chris Clark went from the Angels to the Rays in the Lowe/Lux/Burke three-team deal.
All six Crimson players drafted since 2023 have been pitchers, and now one-third are on new teams in 2026.
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@JeffPassan tweeted
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
January 21, 2026 at 4:22 AM
@JeffPassan tweeted
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Mets receive: CF Luis Robert Jr.
White Sox receive: IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley
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look at this little cutie I met at the park today 🥰 🪶
January 21, 2026 at 3:20 AM
look at this little cutie I met at the park today 🥰 🪶
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One day, the masks will be off and we will know justice
Minnehaha Creek
Minneapolis, MN
1/20/26
Minnehaha Creek
Minneapolis, MN
1/20/26
January 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM
One day, the masks will be off and we will know justice
Minnehaha Creek
Minneapolis, MN
1/20/26
Minnehaha Creek
Minneapolis, MN
1/20/26
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Kent State ONIONS
January 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Kent State ONIONS
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I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
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List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
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My takeaway is that the panthers should bring back those socks...
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM
My takeaway is that the panthers should bring back those socks...
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What a sight ✨
The northern lights are shining bright tonight at culdaff beach ✨
#NorthernLights #Donegal #Ireland 🇮🇪🔄
The northern lights are shining bright tonight at culdaff beach ✨
#NorthernLights #Donegal #Ireland 🇮🇪🔄
January 21, 2026 at 12:59 AM
What a sight ✨
The northern lights are shining bright tonight at culdaff beach ✨
#NorthernLights #Donegal #Ireland 🇮🇪🔄
The northern lights are shining bright tonight at culdaff beach ✨
#NorthernLights #Donegal #Ireland 🇮🇪🔄
On top of “of course #MLB owners want a salary cap,” the talk I’ve heard is that some owners (enough to sustain a veto of an agreement) think this is their time to break the union.
They think having the Trump admin in power gives them leverage on labor law & a down economy will erode union support
They think having the Trump admin in power gives them leverage on labor law & a down economy will erode union support
January 21, 2026 at 12:48 AM
On top of “of course #MLB owners want a salary cap,” the talk I’ve heard is that some owners (enough to sustain a veto of an agreement) think this is their time to break the union.
They think having the Trump admin in power gives them leverage on labor law & a down economy will erode union support
They think having the Trump admin in power gives them leverage on labor law & a down economy will erode union support
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just to be clear, it was also a 100 percent certainty before the Tucker signing, as the owners have pushed for one in every CBA negotiation for over 30 years
BREAKING: It's “a 100 percent certainty” that MLB owners will push for a salary cap after Kyle Tucker’s free agency agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a source tells @evandrellich.bsky.social.
January 20, 2026 at 11:21 PM
just to be clear, it was also a 100 percent certainty before the Tucker signing, as the owners have pushed for one in every CBA negotiation for over 30 years
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My favorite Carlos Beltran card in my PC! Let’s Go Mets!
January 20, 2026 at 11:55 PM
My favorite Carlos Beltran card in my PC! Let’s Go Mets!