Stephen Nelson
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Wael Tarabishi, the last person I wrote about for the Star-Telegram, died on Friday.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
new: I wrote about Wael Tarabishi, a 30-year-old man with a rare genetic disorder, his father, Maher, who has spent the last 25 years keeping him alive, and the routine immigration appointment that led to ICE detaining his dad indefinitely.
Also, I wrote about Dragon Ball Z. Stay with me. (🎁 link)
Also, I wrote about Dragon Ball Z. Stay with me. (🎁 link)
Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away | Opinion
Maher Tarabishi is in custody while his family tries to care for son Wael, who lives in Arlington and has a rare genetic disease.| Opinion
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January 25, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Wael Tarabishi, the last person I wrote about for the Star-Telegram, died on Friday.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
Wael’s health declined rapidly after his father and primary caretaker, Maher, was detained by ICE last fall.
The Tarabishi family believes that if Maher had not been arrested, Wael would still be alive. I do too.
I feel blood-boiling and fist-clenching rage seeing *gestures at the current state of things*. Then I see my kids—just simply existing—and I am struck by fear and sadness. It’s an emotional tug-of-war, and it can be paralyzing.
January 24, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I feel blood-boiling and fist-clenching rage seeing *gestures at the current state of things*. Then I see my kids—just simply existing—and I am struck by fear and sadness. It’s an emotional tug-of-war, and it can be paralyzing.
Thinking about that game 😭
Thinking about this season 🥲
Damn. Tough ending. But what a ride. Even my boys—4 & 2 with absolutely zero idea what’s going on or why dad is doing loud noises—got into it. So that’s a neat development for the household moving forward.
Anyway: 🐻⬇️
Thinking about this season 🥲
Damn. Tough ending. But what a ride. Even my boys—4 & 2 with absolutely zero idea what’s going on or why dad is doing loud noises—got into it. So that’s a neat development for the household moving forward.
Anyway: 🐻⬇️
January 19, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Thinking about that game 😭
Thinking about this season 🥲
Damn. Tough ending. But what a ride. Even my boys—4 & 2 with absolutely zero idea what’s going on or why dad is doing loud noises—got into it. So that’s a neat development for the household moving forward.
Anyway: 🐻⬇️
Thinking about this season 🥲
Damn. Tough ending. But what a ride. Even my boys—4 & 2 with absolutely zero idea what’s going on or why dad is doing loud noises—got into it. So that’s a neat development for the household moving forward.
Anyway: 🐻⬇️
self-annointed arbiters of “snowflakes” responded to actual snowballs—thrown by teenagers—with pepper spray. The alpha’est alpha’ers to ever alpha.
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
self-annointed arbiters of “snowflakes” responded to actual snowballs—thrown by teenagers—with pepper spray. The alpha’est alpha’ers to ever alpha.
From sitting on The Forum court to doing stand-ups at Staples (/Crypto). We dreaming? 🤙🥲
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
From sitting on The Forum court to doing stand-ups at Staples (/Crypto). We dreaming? 🤙🥲
Love the Munetaka Murakami / White Sox deal. 2023 WBC quarters v Italy: Japan’s lead had shrunk to two. Murakami steps in, scuffling (2-15, 8K) & carrying the hype/pressure on shoulders. He finally used the big part of the field—key RBI 2B. We saw an exhale. This led to huge hits in the semis/finals
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Love the Munetaka Murakami / White Sox deal. 2023 WBC quarters v Italy: Japan’s lead had shrunk to two. Murakami steps in, scuffling (2-15, 8K) & carrying the hype/pressure on shoulders. He finally used the big part of the field—key RBI 2B. We saw an exhale. This led to huge hits in the semis/finals
Really loved getting to call/cover the Czech team in the 2023 WBC. Can not wait to read Michael’s book. Just ordered a couple. Congrats, my friend!
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
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December 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Really loved getting to call/cover the Czech team in the 2023 WBC. Can not wait to read Michael’s book. Just ordered a couple. Congrats, my friend!
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Oh man, this is great, and (as y'all already know), I agree with every word. I miss GoZ. We need GoZ. The NBA needs GoZ. The world needs GoZ.
Maybe someday @craigmalamut.bsky.social and @mutsack.bsky.social will give us a sequel. I'll happily start the Kickstarter, if that's what it takes!
Maybe someday @craigmalamut.bsky.social and @mutsack.bsky.social will give us a sequel. I'll happily start the Kickstarter, if that's what it takes!
It was a better time.
I just finished up a retrospective on the series, why it can’t be duplicated despite needing it now more than ever.
youtu.be/EyAXpvFjyO0?...
I just finished up a retrospective on the series, why it can’t be duplicated despite needing it now more than ever.
youtu.be/EyAXpvFjyO0?...
A Game of Zones Retrospective
YouTube video by Pat Clearly
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December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oh man, this is great, and (as y'all already know), I agree with every word. I miss GoZ. We need GoZ. The NBA needs GoZ. The world needs GoZ.
Maybe someday @craigmalamut.bsky.social and @mutsack.bsky.social will give us a sequel. I'll happily start the Kickstarter, if that's what it takes!
Maybe someday @craigmalamut.bsky.social and @mutsack.bsky.social will give us a sequel. I'll happily start the Kickstarter, if that's what it takes!
Maybe I’m too sentimental… It’s sad that a player like Alonso will wear another uniform other than the Mets. That’s the way it’s been going in sports for a while now, I know. But this is a situation—like Freddie in ATL or [insert Red Sox]—where it didn’t *have* to go that way. And shouldn’t have.
December 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Maybe I’m too sentimental… It’s sad that a player like Alonso will wear another uniform other than the Mets. That’s the way it’s been going in sports for a while now, I know. But this is a situation—like Freddie in ATL or [insert Red Sox]—where it didn’t *have* to go that way. And shouldn’t have.
Happy 80th birthday to the legend, Rick Monday! 🇺🇸 He’s seen & done everything in baseball. Called more games than anybody the last X years, too—every spring training game through the postseason, every season! And he has no intentions of slowing down. So here’s to 80 mo for Mo! 🙏
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy 80th birthday to the legend, Rick Monday! 🇺🇸 He’s seen & done everything in baseball. Called more games than anybody the last X years, too—every spring training game through the postseason, every season! And he has no intentions of slowing down. So here’s to 80 mo for Mo! 🙏
Doing an event with Miguel Rojas today in Claremont. On the heels of him hitting one of the biggest home runs in Dodgers history-a game-tying home run in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series. Views from the booth… #ITFDB #BoothViews
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Doing an event with Miguel Rojas today in Claremont. On the heels of him hitting one of the biggest home runs in Dodgers history-a game-tying home run in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the World Series. Views from the booth… #ITFDB #BoothViews
Salute to Benny 💪
Sidenote: it is pretty neat that this happened now. Because Gavin Lux & Molly’s wedding is coming up, and Rortvedt will be an usher! (Ben would’ve been a groomsman but…wedding parties and even numbers 😂 IYKYK). Special Wisconsin reunion in Cincinnati.
Sidenote: it is pretty neat that this happened now. Because Gavin Lux & Molly’s wedding is coming up, and Rortvedt will be an usher! (Ben would’ve been a groomsman but…wedding parties and even numbers 😂 IYKYK). Special Wisconsin reunion in Cincinnati.
Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
Wasn’t on 40-man roster until September, then started 19 of 25 games behind the plate, including first four games of postseason as Will Smith’s hand healed
Tied for team lead in sacrifice bunts. Wild ride for Benny Biceps
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Salute to Benny 💪
Sidenote: it is pretty neat that this happened now. Because Gavin Lux & Molly’s wedding is coming up, and Rortvedt will be an usher! (Ben would’ve been a groomsman but…wedding parties and even numbers 😂 IYKYK). Special Wisconsin reunion in Cincinnati.
Sidenote: it is pretty neat that this happened now. Because Gavin Lux & Molly’s wedding is coming up, and Rortvedt will be an usher! (Ben would’ve been a groomsman but…wedding parties and even numbers 😂 IYKYK). Special Wisconsin reunion in Cincinnati.
Can confirm that recent TikTok tea influenced my reporting. Can also confirm Wrobo’s teammates have had a great time with said tea 🍵🐸 😂
Justin Wrobleski is officially undecided on whether to add sign girl to his roster.
November 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Can confirm that recent TikTok tea influenced my reporting. Can also confirm Wrobo’s teammates have had a great time with said tea 🍵🐸 😂
Folks. We got him again. Mo broke character 😂 (his thumbs up is adorable)
Views from the Dodgers Audio booth for the final out of the 2025 World Series.
BACK-TO-BACK #BoothViews:
Views from the Dodgers Audio booth for the final out of the 2025 World Series.
BACK-TO-BACK #BoothViews:
November 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Folks. We got him again. Mo broke character 😂 (his thumbs up is adorable)
Views from the Dodgers Audio booth for the final out of the 2025 World Series.
BACK-TO-BACK #BoothViews:
Views from the Dodgers Audio booth for the final out of the 2025 World Series.
BACK-TO-BACK #BoothViews:
here’s the thing about Wrobo: he don’t give a fuck.
Also, Gimenez looked like he tried to get hit by the 1-2. Actually got hit with the 2-2. Know it doesn’t feel good to get hit. But nobody’s trying to put the 9-hole on for Springer and Vlad. Emotions running high; feel running low, apparently.
Also, Gimenez looked like he tried to get hit by the 1-2. Actually got hit with the 2-2. Know it doesn’t feel good to get hit. But nobody’s trying to put the 9-hole on for Springer and Vlad. Emotions running high; feel running low, apparently.
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
here’s the thing about Wrobo: he don’t give a fuck.
Also, Gimenez looked like he tried to get hit by the 1-2. Actually got hit with the 2-2. Know it doesn’t feel good to get hit. But nobody’s trying to put the 9-hole on for Springer and Vlad. Emotions running high; feel running low, apparently.
Also, Gimenez looked like he tried to get hit by the 1-2. Actually got hit with the 2-2. Know it doesn’t feel good to get hit. But nobody’s trying to put the 9-hole on for Springer and Vlad. Emotions running high; feel running low, apparently.
speaking of Mo, we gotta a big ol smile outta him last night on the game-ending double-play 😂
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
speaking of Mo, we gotta a big ol smile outta him last night on the game-ending double-play 😂
Oh my gosh I’m dead 💀 that’s amazing. Sorry for losing the costume contest for Logan 😂
“Who/what are you?”
“Soo there’s this guy who is the dodgers backup TV announcer and does games on radio, too, and he wears aloha shirts and can’t sit down to save his life.”
“…oh. OK. Well, I’m a Ninja Turtle.”
“Who/what are you?”
“Soo there’s this guy who is the dodgers backup TV announcer and does games on radio, too, and he wears aloha shirts and can’t sit down to save his life.”
“…oh. OK. Well, I’m a Ninja Turtle.”
I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you’re @stephennelson.bsky.social yelling I AM STRUGGLING and a 90s MMC member trying to relive their cast photo shoot
November 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Oh my gosh I’m dead 💀 that’s amazing. Sorry for losing the costume contest for Logan 😂
“Who/what are you?”
“Soo there’s this guy who is the dodgers backup TV announcer and does games on radio, too, and he wears aloha shirts and can’t sit down to save his life.”
“…oh. OK. Well, I’m a Ninja Turtle.”
“Who/what are you?”
“Soo there’s this guy who is the dodgers backup TV announcer and does games on radio, too, and he wears aloha shirts and can’t sit down to save his life.”
“…oh. OK. Well, I’m a Ninja Turtle.”
Mookie scuffling? Lacking confidence? Searching for his swing and his mojo? Send the signal into the skies. It’s time. 🍯
October 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Mookie scuffling? Lacking confidence? Searching for his swing and his mojo? Send the signal into the skies. It’s time. 🍯
Frederick. Charles. Freeman. “Mr. World Series”. Views from the Dodgers audio booth as Freddie ended the Game 3 marathon in the 18th inning with his second walk-off home run in as many Fall Classics. #ITFDB #WorldSeries #BoothViews
October 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Frederick. Charles. Freeman. “Mr. World Series”. Views from the Dodgers audio booth as Freddie ended the Game 3 marathon in the 18th inning with his second walk-off home run in as many Fall Classics. #ITFDB #WorldSeries #BoothViews
Dodgers pitch selection so far has been…interesting.
October 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Dodgers pitch selection so far has been…interesting.
Didn’t break anything last night. BUT, I did get food poisoning!!! Sooo we got that going for us heading into Game 2 🤮
What is the equivalent greeting and well wishes of “break a leg” for radio? Break a microphone? Enjoy tonight Stephen and Mo!
October 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Didn’t break anything last night. BUT, I did get food poisoning!!! Sooo we got that going for us heading into Game 2 🤮