Mat Germain
@matgermain.bsky.social
Proud Canadian #ElbowsUp, Father to two outstanding girls
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
Healthcare should be well funded and non-profit
Will fight ignorance & hatred in any way possible.
Covering #Rays since '12 through @BaseballBiz Podcast (current)
SB Nation & Fansided (past)
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Mat Germain
@matgermain.bsky.social
· Dec 26
Brody Hopkins 2025 MiLB Highlights!
YouTube video by Baseball Is Everything
youtu.be
#Rays Top 50 prospects, pre-2026 edition
1. RHP Brody Hopkins (23, AA)
Best Grades: 60 FB, 60 Slider, 60 Cutter
When I watch Hopkins pitch, I see Charlie Morton... if he could hit 99 MPH+. With 3 plus pitches, Brody has the tools needed to be a front line SP in #MLB
(con'd)
youtu.be/LshCee_lUbg?...
1. RHP Brody Hopkins (23, AA)
Best Grades: 60 FB, 60 Slider, 60 Cutter
When I watch Hopkins pitch, I see Charlie Morton... if he could hit 99 MPH+. With 3 plus pitches, Brody has the tools needed to be a front line SP in #MLB
(con'd)
youtu.be/LshCee_lUbg?...
Reposted by Mat Germain
Nova Scotians can join the Nova Scotia Guard. It's a civil emergency response organization which, when necessary, will be activated to help in any type of crisis. www.nsguard.ca
www.nsguard.ca
January 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Nova Scotians can join the Nova Scotia Guard. It's a civil emergency response organization which, when necessary, will be activated to help in any type of crisis. www.nsguard.ca
If #America is too dangerous for a Rock band, it's likely too dangerous for the #WorldBaseballClassic, the #WorldCup, and the 2028 #Olympics. When you consider how many of the fans travelling for those events would be ICE targets, it certainly seems prudent to revisit these event locations.
“America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account.
“It’s very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America, and we love it, but it’s not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment.”
Read: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
“It’s very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America, and we love it, but it’s not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment.”
Read: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
January 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
If #America is too dangerous for a Rock band, it's likely too dangerous for the #WorldBaseballClassic, the #WorldCup, and the 2028 #Olympics. When you consider how many of the fans travelling for those events would be ICE targets, it certainly seems prudent to revisit these event locations.
You're supposed President, #America.
Holy shit. From today’s drop of the latest pages released from the Epstein files.
"[Redacted] reported an unidentified female friend who was forced to perform oral sex on President Trump approximately 35 years ago in NJ.”
#EpsteinFiles
"[Redacted] reported an unidentified female friend who was forced to perform oral sex on President Trump approximately 35 years ago in NJ.”
#EpsteinFiles
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
You're supposed President, #America.
We call his entire "Presidency" inappropriate.
Not just for #America, but for the entire world.
Not just for #America, but for the entire world.
Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts reut.rs/4k4Hm7G
Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate, confident on cuts
President Donald Trump said on Friday it would be inappropriate to ask Kevin Warsh, his nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, whether he would cut interest rates, but added he was confident Warsh was inclined to lower borrowing costs.
reut.rs
January 30, 2026 at 7:08 PM
We call his entire "Presidency" inappropriate.
Not just for #America, but for the entire world.
Not just for #America, but for the entire world.
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Catherine O'Hara, the best to have ever done it, RIP
YouTube video by CBC
youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Reposted by Mat Germain
Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
From Beetlejuice to Home Alone
From SCTV, to Schitt's Creek, to The Studio
Her talents always lit up the screen & brought us into the moment, whatever it held
RIP Catherine O'Hara
PS: Say hi to John Candy from the rest of #Canada, you are both #Canadian royalty
From SCTV, to Schitt's Creek, to The Studio
Her talents always lit up the screen & brought us into the moment, whatever it held
RIP Catherine O'Hara
PS: Say hi to John Candy from the rest of #Canada, you are both #Canadian royalty
On this day 2015, Schitt's Creek debuted on CBC.
The critically-acclaimed show ran for six seasons and won 33 Canadian Screen Awards, two Golden Globes and nine Emmys. It was the first show to win all seven major categories at the Emmys in a single year.
The critically-acclaimed show ran for six seasons and won 33 Canadian Screen Awards, two Golden Globes and nine Emmys. It was the first show to win all seven major categories at the Emmys in a single year.
January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I'm no psychologist, but if this isn't bat-shit crazy, I don't know what is.
FYI, if #UnitedStates don't eliminate all tariffs, #Canada won't let #Americans play football.
It's up to you, Don....
FYI, if #UnitedStates don't eliminate all tariffs, #Canada won't let #Americans play football.
It's up to you, Don....
Trump says China will not let Canada play hockey after they sign a trade agreement.
January 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I'm no psychologist, but if this isn't bat-shit crazy, I don't know what is.
FYI, if #UnitedStates don't eliminate all tariffs, #Canada won't let #Americans play football.
It's up to you, Don....
FYI, if #UnitedStates don't eliminate all tariffs, #Canada won't let #Americans play football.
It's up to you, Don....
#POTUS has taken over the Supreme Court, and now he has taken over the Federal Reserve. Simultaneously, he continues to intimidate, belittle, attack, and arrest media members as they attempt to report the facts out of #Minnesota.
The #UnitedStates are officially under a full dictatorship.
The #UnitedStates are officially under a full dictatorship.
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
#POTUS has taken over the Supreme Court, and now he has taken over the Federal Reserve. Simultaneously, he continues to intimidate, belittle, attack, and arrest media members as they attempt to report the facts out of #Minnesota.
The #UnitedStates are officially under a full dictatorship.
The #UnitedStates are officially under a full dictatorship.
If #UnitedStates can meet with separatist movements from #Canada, then #Canada should be meeting with separatist movements from #Minnesota, #Maine, #California, #Oregon, etc...
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If #UnitedStates can meet with separatist movements from #Canada, then #Canada should be meeting with separatist movements from #Minnesota, #Maine, #California, #Oregon, etc...
Reposted by Mat Germain
PM Mark Carney participates in an event at Prime Time, an annual conference organized by the Canadian Media Producers Association. A press release from the prime minister’s office says the event will “highlight the strength of the #Canadian film and television sector.”
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
PM Carney Speaks at Canadian Media Summit in Ottawa – January 29, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney participates in an event at Prime Time, an annual conference organized by the Canadian Media Producers Association. A press release from the prime minister’s office says the...
www.cpac.ca
January 30, 2026 at 2:42 AM
PM Mark Carney participates in an event at Prime Time, an annual conference organized by the Canadian Media Producers Association. A press release from the prime minister’s office says the event will “highlight the strength of the #Canadian film and television sector.”
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
I'm going against Jerry Rice and picking the #Patriots to beat the #SeaHawks, 24-17.
Reasoning: #Pats D is just a beast and will be able to keep #Seattle offensive juggernauts in check. Meanwhile, #Pats offensive side will have a much easier time than it did vs much better Ds.
Reasoning: #Pats D is just a beast and will be able to keep #Seattle offensive juggernauts in check. Meanwhile, #Pats offensive side will have a much easier time than it did vs much better Ds.
Legendary NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice shares his prediction for Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
NFL Legend Jerry Rice Predicts Winner of Super Bowl LX
www.newsweek.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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After Republican Thom Tillis criticized the ICE killings in Mineapolis, Trump called Thom Tillis a “loser”.
😂 His response is epic:
😂 His response is epic:
January 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
After Republican Thom Tillis criticized the ICE killings in Mineapolis, Trump called Thom Tillis a “loser”.
😂 His response is epic:
😂 His response is epic:
Good for a morning laugh. #uspoli #Minnesota
January 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Good for a morning laugh. #uspoli #Minnesota
What is there to review?
You can't allow your sovereignty - tied to control of your airspace - to be predicated on whims of the very nation that is threatening your sovereignty (the #UnitedStates).
There is nothing to question.
#Canada is being too nice in this case.
Rip it up. Move on. #cdnpoli
You can't allow your sovereignty - tied to control of your airspace - to be predicated on whims of the very nation that is threatening your sovereignty (the #UnitedStates).
There is nothing to question.
#Canada is being too nice in this case.
Rip it up. Move on. #cdnpoli
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
What is there to review?
You can't allow your sovereignty - tied to control of your airspace - to be predicated on whims of the very nation that is threatening your sovereignty (the #UnitedStates).
There is nothing to question.
#Canada is being too nice in this case.
Rip it up. Move on. #cdnpoli
You can't allow your sovereignty - tied to control of your airspace - to be predicated on whims of the very nation that is threatening your sovereignty (the #UnitedStates).
There is nothing to question.
#Canada is being too nice in this case.
Rip it up. Move on. #cdnpoli
#Canada defence spending ignores #UnitedStates:
Purchased Arctic over horizon radar from #Australia ($4 Billion)
Close to purchasing 12 subs from #Germany ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) or #SouthKorean Hanwha Ocean ($80 Billion)
Potential shift from F35A to 72 x #Sweden Gripen & 6 Global Eyes
Purchased Arctic over horizon radar from #Australia ($4 Billion)
Close to purchasing 12 subs from #Germany ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) or #SouthKorean Hanwha Ocean ($80 Billion)
Potential shift from F35A to 72 x #Sweden Gripen & 6 Global Eyes
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#Canada defence spending ignores #UnitedStates:
Purchased Arctic over horizon radar from #Australia ($4 Billion)
Close to purchasing 12 subs from #Germany ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) or #SouthKorean Hanwha Ocean ($80 Billion)
Potential shift from F35A to 72 x #Sweden Gripen & 6 Global Eyes
Purchased Arctic over horizon radar from #Australia ($4 Billion)
Close to purchasing 12 subs from #Germany ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) or #SouthKorean Hanwha Ocean ($80 Billion)
Potential shift from F35A to 72 x #Sweden Gripen & 6 Global Eyes
Let me put it to you this way:
#Canada is increasing its defence spending by ~ $107 billion
Extremely little of that is going to the #UnitedStates
In fact, it's MORE likely we reduce what's purchased from U.S. by turning down F35A purchases & going with Gripen instead.
Subs from Korea, Germany, etc.
#Canada is increasing its defence spending by ~ $107 billion
Extremely little of that is going to the #UnitedStates
In fact, it's MORE likely we reduce what's purchased from U.S. by turning down F35A purchases & going with Gripen instead.
Subs from Korea, Germany, etc.
Correction: Trade deficit soared 94% in November BECAUSE OF tariff efforts.
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Let me put it to you this way:
#Canada is increasing its defence spending by ~ $107 billion
Extremely little of that is going to the #UnitedStates
In fact, it's MORE likely we reduce what's purchased from U.S. by turning down F35A purchases & going with Gripen instead.
Subs from Korea, Germany, etc.
#Canada is increasing its defence spending by ~ $107 billion
Extremely little of that is going to the #UnitedStates
In fact, it's MORE likely we reduce what's purchased from U.S. by turning down F35A purchases & going with Gripen instead.
Subs from Korea, Germany, etc.
Will post this every day until ICE pulls out of Minneapolis completely. Stay strong & safe, #Minnesota.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Will post this every day until ICE pulls out of Minneapolis completely. Stay strong & safe, #Minnesota.
Great to see #UnitedKingdom heed PM Mark Carney's advice when it comes to ignoring #UnitedStates "sentiment" and focusing on what you can control. If the entire non-U.S. democratic world can do the same, we're all in a much better place. #Canada #cdnpoli
January 30, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Great to see #UnitedKingdom heed PM Mark Carney's advice when it comes to ignoring #UnitedStates "sentiment" and focusing on what you can control. If the entire non-U.S. democratic world can do the same, we're all in a much better place. #Canada #cdnpoli
#Breaking: #Canada doesn’t give a hoot about your tariffs. Sell things to yourself from now on. We’re done. The sign is no longer in the window, Don.
#BREAKING: Trump threatens Canada with additional tariffs. Follow for live updates.
Trump tariffs: Carney names countries for more trade: LIVE
Canada’s relationship with the U.S. looms large over Ottawa today as Prime Minister Mark Carney assembles premiers from across the country for a high-level meeting. Follow for live updates.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM
His xBA was .291, per baseball savant, so even if you draw it back to that level he'd be leading all 1B in average.
And a lot of that BAbip is due to his elite exit velocity - which nobody talks about, because his name isn't Harper.
And a lot of that BAbip is due to his elite exit velocity - which nobody talks about, because his name isn't Harper.
January 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM
By all means, add #Iran Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
But shouldn't the country that threatened to take over #Greenland & continues to upend #NATO to the point where it can't be trusted with all information also be added?
But shouldn't the country that threatened to take over #Greenland & continues to upend #NATO to the point where it can't be trusted with all information also be added?
January 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM
By all means, add #Iran Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
But shouldn't the country that threatened to take over #Greenland & continues to upend #NATO to the point where it can't be trusted with all information also be added?
But shouldn't the country that threatened to take over #Greenland & continues to upend #NATO to the point where it can't be trusted with all information also be added?
Honestly don't think #Rays 1B Jonathan Aranda gets talked about enough as an elite position player heading into 2026. In fact, I'd say he gets more trash thrown at him (words wise) than anyone I can remember despite being the best bat in #Rays lineup, and ranking 2nd in #MLB among 1B by wRC+.
January 29, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Danielle Smith should be ousted from office ASAP.
#Alberta voters better get their heads screwed on right, or they're about to jeopardize their futures long-term. Make no mistake, #Albertans would get zero benefit from joining U.S. They would be Venezuela 2.0 - grab the oil & run. Vote accordingly.
#Alberta voters better get their heads screwed on right, or they're about to jeopardize their futures long-term. Make no mistake, #Albertans would get zero benefit from joining U.S. They would be Venezuela 2.0 - grab the oil & run. Vote accordingly.
January 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Danielle Smith should be ousted from office ASAP.
#Alberta voters better get their heads screwed on right, or they're about to jeopardize their futures long-term. Make no mistake, #Albertans would get zero benefit from joining U.S. They would be Venezuela 2.0 - grab the oil & run. Vote accordingly.
#Alberta voters better get their heads screwed on right, or they're about to jeopardize their futures long-term. Make no mistake, #Albertans would get zero benefit from joining U.S. They would be Venezuela 2.0 - grab the oil & run. Vote accordingly.