ryan fagan
@ryanfagan.bsky.social
dad to the world’s best kiddo. PSA Magazine writer. storyteller. baseball writer. card collector. outdoors enthusiast. ex-SN.
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ryan fagan
@ryanfagan.bsky.social
· Apr 28
Mornin' all. So, I had some hats made.
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
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Pitchers and catchers this week:
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February 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Pitchers and catchers this week:
On Ernie Banks' birthday, I can't help but think back to the time I visited his gravesite during the Cubs' 2016 World Series run ...
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January 31, 2026 at 10:44 PM
On Ernie Banks' birthday, I can't help but think back to the time I visited his gravesite during the Cubs' 2016 World Series run ...
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57 days until Opening Day
January 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM
57 days until Opening Day
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The PNC Park-era #Pittsburgh #Pirates "just stopping by for a minute" lineup.
CF - Rajai Davis
LF - Marlon Byrd
RF- Raul Mondesi
1B - Justin Morneau
DH - Derek Lee
3B - Todd Frazier
C - Benito Santiago
2B - Aki Iwamura
SS - Jose Hernandez
P - Ramon Martinez
#LetsGoBucs
CF - Rajai Davis
LF - Marlon Byrd
RF- Raul Mondesi
1B - Justin Morneau
DH - Derek Lee
3B - Todd Frazier
C - Benito Santiago
2B - Aki Iwamura
SS - Jose Hernandez
P - Ramon Martinez
#LetsGoBucs
January 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The PNC Park-era #Pittsburgh #Pirates "just stopping by for a minute" lineup.
CF - Rajai Davis
LF - Marlon Byrd
RF- Raul Mondesi
1B - Justin Morneau
DH - Derek Lee
3B - Todd Frazier
C - Benito Santiago
2B - Aki Iwamura
SS - Jose Hernandez
P - Ramon Martinez
#LetsGoBucs
CF - Rajai Davis
LF - Marlon Byrd
RF- Raul Mondesi
1B - Justin Morneau
DH - Derek Lee
3B - Todd Frazier
C - Benito Santiago
2B - Aki Iwamura
SS - Jose Hernandez
P - Ramon Martinez
#LetsGoBucs
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Gratifying to be nominated again this year — alongside a murderer's row of writers, as always — for an @optaanalystus.optajoe.com story on the evolution of center fielders.
Can read it here: theanalyst.com/articles/cen...
Can read it here: theanalyst.com/articles/cen...
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Gratifying to be nominated again this year — alongside a murderer's row of writers, as always — for an @optaanalystus.optajoe.com story on the evolution of center fielders.
Can read it here: theanalyst.com/articles/cen...
Can read it here: theanalyst.com/articles/cen...
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Five years ago today.
As the baseball world mourned the passing of Hank Aaron, a surprise arrived in my mailbox.
My Don Sutton rookie — thought to be lost after his passing days earlier — returned, signed.
It was postmarked January 18, the day he passed. The heaviest card in my collection.
As the baseball world mourned the passing of Hank Aaron, a surprise arrived in my mailbox.
My Don Sutton rookie — thought to be lost after his passing days earlier — returned, signed.
It was postmarked January 18, the day he passed. The heaviest card in my collection.
January 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Five years ago today.
As the baseball world mourned the passing of Hank Aaron, a surprise arrived in my mailbox.
My Don Sutton rookie — thought to be lost after his passing days earlier — returned, signed.
It was postmarked January 18, the day he passed. The heaviest card in my collection.
As the baseball world mourned the passing of Hank Aaron, a surprise arrived in my mailbox.
My Don Sutton rookie — thought to be lost after his passing days earlier — returned, signed.
It was postmarked January 18, the day he passed. The heaviest card in my collection.
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It's getting more difficult for set collectors. At least there will always be junk wax sets, I guess? #cardsky nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2026/01/mayb...
Maybe completing junk wax sets is the way to go
It's growing more and more difficult for set collectors in this hobby. Let's review: 1. Flagship. You must contend with inserts and para...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:02 AM
It's getting more difficult for set collectors. At least there will always be junk wax sets, I guess? #cardsky nightowlcards.blogspot.com/2026/01/mayb...
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It's a weird feeling, measuring time in decades.
My ballot for the @baseballhall.org Class of 2026 marks a full decade of having the honor/privilege of voting for the Hall. Never, ever something I'll take for granted. My ballot column, on @optaanalyst.optajoe.com
theanalyst.com/articles/bas...
My ballot for the @baseballhall.org Class of 2026 marks a full decade of having the honor/privilege of voting for the Hall. Never, ever something I'll take for granted. My ballot column, on @optaanalyst.optajoe.com
theanalyst.com/articles/bas...
January 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM
It's a weird feeling, measuring time in decades.
My ballot for the @baseballhall.org Class of 2026 marks a full decade of having the honor/privilege of voting for the Hall. Never, ever something I'll take for granted. My ballot column, on @optaanalyst.optajoe.com
theanalyst.com/articles/bas...
My ballot for the @baseballhall.org Class of 2026 marks a full decade of having the honor/privilege of voting for the Hall. Never, ever something I'll take for granted. My ballot column, on @optaanalyst.optajoe.com
theanalyst.com/articles/bas...
Hey all. I'm building a database of local card/comic/TCG shops around the country that I can use as sources for future PSA Magazine stories.
So, what are your favorite local card shops? Shoot me a reply/DM.
If you're an LCS owner and want to be added, same thing. Thanks!
So, what are your favorite local card shops? Shoot me a reply/DM.
If you're an LCS owner and want to be added, same thing. Thanks!
January 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Hey all. I'm building a database of local card/comic/TCG shops around the country that I can use as sources for future PSA Magazine stories.
So, what are your favorite local card shops? Shoot me a reply/DM.
If you're an LCS owner and want to be added, same thing. Thanks!
So, what are your favorite local card shops? Shoot me a reply/DM.
If you're an LCS owner and want to be added, same thing. Thanks!
cross-platform questions ...
who's on IG? and, who are your favorite baseball card accounts on IG? send me whatever you got. or just give me a follow and i'll return the favor. thanks!
www.instagram.com/ryanfagan_psa/
who's on IG? and, who are your favorite baseball card accounts on IG? send me whatever you got. or just give me a follow and i'll return the favor. thanks!
www.instagram.com/ryanfagan_psa/
January 7, 2026 at 8:08 PM
cross-platform questions ...
who's on IG? and, who are your favorite baseball card accounts on IG? send me whatever you got. or just give me a follow and i'll return the favor. thanks!
www.instagram.com/ryanfagan_psa/
who's on IG? and, who are your favorite baseball card accounts on IG? send me whatever you got. or just give me a follow and i'll return the favor. thanks!
www.instagram.com/ryanfagan_psa/
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I recap the weekly interviews I do with journalists.
I've interviewed more than 250 - a diverse group in so many ways.
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All issues are free to read - and it's free to subscribe.
Try us!
I recap the weekly interviews I do with journalists.
I've interviewed more than 250 - a diverse group in so many ways.
You can find it at journalismsalute.beehiiv.com
All issues are free to read - and it's free to subscribe.
Try us!
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A newsletter providing updates on The Journalism Salute podcast
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January 5, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I have a newsletter. It's about journalism, not sports.
I recap the weekly interviews I do with journalists.
I've interviewed more than 250 - a diverse group in so many ways.
You can find it at journalismsalute.beehiiv.com
All issues are free to read - and it's free to subscribe.
Try us!
I recap the weekly interviews I do with journalists.
I've interviewed more than 250 - a diverse group in so many ways.
You can find it at journalismsalute.beehiiv.com
All issues are free to read - and it's free to subscribe.
Try us!
the Hoth cold front that’s arriving soon is gonna be a doozy …
December 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
the Hoth cold front that’s arriving soon is gonna be a doozy …
Career update: I started with Collectors this week as a writer on the PSA editorial team.
I've loved freelancing for PSA Magazine the past year-plus, and I'm absolutely thrilled to tell stories about the hobby and folks who love collecting on a full-time basis.
Ideas? Hit me up!
I've loved freelancing for PSA Magazine the past year-plus, and I'm absolutely thrilled to tell stories about the hobby and folks who love collecting on a full-time basis.
Ideas? Hit me up!
December 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Career update: I started with Collectors this week as a writer on the PSA editorial team.
I've loved freelancing for PSA Magazine the past year-plus, and I'm absolutely thrilled to tell stories about the hobby and folks who love collecting on a full-time basis.
Ideas? Hit me up!
I've loved freelancing for PSA Magazine the past year-plus, and I'm absolutely thrilled to tell stories about the hobby and folks who love collecting on a full-time basis.
Ideas? Hit me up!
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Looking for a Christmas gift?
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
Mornin' all. So, I had some hats made.
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Looking for a Christmas gift?
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
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I can vouch for this being my favorite trucker hat. It got me through my “can’t do my hair” period post surgery!
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I can vouch for this being my favorite trucker hat. It got me through my “can’t do my hair” period post surgery!
Looking for a Christmas gift?
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
Mornin' all. So, I had some hats made.
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
Mostly because I wanted a junk wax hat, but also thought others might, too. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapback hats are the best. Great quality/fit/etc.
$35 shipped. Bonus 1987 Topps pack! Shoot me a DM. Very limited quantity for now.
(Font look familiar?)
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Looking for a Christmas gift?
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
I have eight Junk Wax hats (with the 1987 Topps font!) remaining — 3 green, 5 red. Legacy Old Favorite Trucker snapbacks. The best fit anywhere.
$35 shipped, plus I’ll throw in a few bonus packs of junk wax cards. Shoot me a DM.
It’s almost kind of amazing how NBC can produce a broadcast of the Thanksgiving Day parade without actually showing the parade itself. sheesh
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It’s almost kind of amazing how NBC can produce a broadcast of the Thanksgiving Day parade without actually showing the parade itself. sheesh
checked off an item on the ol’ bucket list last week, spending 3 days backpacking in the grand canyon. a completely exhausting but thoroughly fulfilling adventure, as promised.
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
checked off an item on the ol’ bucket list last week, spending 3 days backpacking in the grand canyon. a completely exhausting but thoroughly fulfilling adventure, as promised.
Opened a couple hobby boxes of 2025 Topps Update just now. Enjoyed it.
See if you can pick up on the very subtle distribution pattern I noticed with the 1990 retro foil cards in the two boxes …
See if you can pick up on the very subtle distribution pattern I noticed with the 1990 retro foil cards in the two boxes …
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Opened a couple hobby boxes of 2025 Topps Update just now. Enjoyed it.
See if you can pick up on the very subtle distribution pattern I noticed with the 1990 retro foil cards in the two boxes …
See if you can pick up on the very subtle distribution pattern I noticed with the 1990 retro foil cards in the two boxes …
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It’s LA’s throwback rotation vs. Vlady, Springer and Co. It's Ohtani vs. the record books. It's the Dodgers vs. the Blue Jays.
@zcrizer.bsky.social and @ryanfagan.bsky.social break down some of the important keys and reveal their World Series picks.
theanalyst.com/articles/worl...
@zcrizer.bsky.social and @ryanfagan.bsky.social break down some of the important keys and reveal their World Series picks.
theanalyst.com/articles/worl...
World Series Predictions: Stats, Insights and Picks for the Blue Jays-Dodgers Fall Classic | Opta Analyst
Our MLB writers break down some of the things they'd think are important, before revealing their World Series picks.
theanalyst.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It’s LA’s throwback rotation vs. Vlady, Springer and Co. It's Ohtani vs. the record books. It's the Dodgers vs. the Blue Jays.
@zcrizer.bsky.social and @ryanfagan.bsky.social break down some of the important keys and reveal their World Series picks.
theanalyst.com/articles/worl...
@zcrizer.bsky.social and @ryanfagan.bsky.social break down some of the important keys and reveal their World Series picks.
theanalyst.com/articles/worl...
October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Zach nailed this one, didn’t he?
October 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Zach nailed this one, didn’t he?
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The Dodgers have struggled in the bullpen and won “only” 93 games, but the key pieces are healthy and they’ve been productive at the right time of the year.
@ryanfagan.bsky.social picks LA to become the first team to go back-to-back since the Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000.
@ryanfagan.bsky.social picks LA to become the first team to go back-to-back since the Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000.
September 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Dodgers have struggled in the bullpen and won “only” 93 games, but the key pieces are healthy and they’ve been productive at the right time of the year.
@ryanfagan.bsky.social picks LA to become the first team to go back-to-back since the Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000.
@ryanfagan.bsky.social picks LA to become the first team to go back-to-back since the Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000.